Last season, the Walker series was The CW's lowest-rated original scripted scripted series to be renewed. The network's new owner is focused on making a profit and if a show doesn't measure up, it will be cancelled. Will Walker get a fifth season renewal? Stay tuned. *Status Update Below.
An action drama series, the Walker TV show stars Jared Padalecki, Ashley Reyes, Keegan Allen, Mitch Pileggi, Molly Hagan, Violet Brinson, Kale Culley, Coby Bell, Jeff Pierre, and Odette Annable. Texas Ranger Cordell Walker (Padalecki) is a widower and father who has his own moral code. As the story begins, he returns home to Austin, Texas, after being undercover for nearly a year. He tries to reconnect with his son August (Culley) and daughter Stella (Brinson), as well as his brother Liam (Allen) and parents Abeline (Hagan) and Bonham...
An action drama series, the Walker TV show stars Jared Padalecki, Ashley Reyes, Keegan Allen, Mitch Pileggi, Molly Hagan, Violet Brinson, Kale Culley, Coby Bell, Jeff Pierre, and Odette Annable. Texas Ranger Cordell Walker (Padalecki) is a widower and father who has his own moral code. As the story begins, he returns home to Austin, Texas, after being undercover for nearly a year. He tries to reconnect with his son August (Culley) and daughter Stella (Brinson), as well as his brother Liam (Allen) and parents Abeline (Hagan) and Bonham...
- 5/22/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Cordell's work won't continue into the 2024-25 TV season. The CW has cancelled the Walker TV series, so there won't be a fifth year. The fourth season, which has 13 episodes, will continue airing on Wednesday nights and wrap on June 26th.
An action series that's a reboot of Walker, Texas Ranger, the Walker TV show stars Jared Padalecki, Ashley Reyes, Keegan Allen, Mitch Pileggi, Molly Hagan, Violet Brinson, Kale Culley, Coby Bell, Jeff Pierre, and Odette Annable. Texas Ranger Cordell Walker (Padalecki) is a widower and father who has his own moral code. As the story begins, he returns home to Austin, Texas after being undercover for nearly a year. He tries to reconnect with his son August (Culley) and daughter Stella (Brinson), as well as his brother Liam (Allen) and parents Abeline (Hagan) and Bonham...
An action series that's a reboot of Walker, Texas Ranger, the Walker TV show stars Jared Padalecki, Ashley Reyes, Keegan Allen, Mitch Pileggi, Molly Hagan, Violet Brinson, Kale Culley, Coby Bell, Jeff Pierre, and Odette Annable. Texas Ranger Cordell Walker (Padalecki) is a widower and father who has his own moral code. As the story begins, he returns home to Austin, Texas after being undercover for nearly a year. He tries to reconnect with his son August (Culley) and daughter Stella (Brinson), as well as his brother Liam (Allen) and parents Abeline (Hagan) and Bonham...
- 5/22/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Get ready for an intense episode of “Walker,” airing at 8:00 Pm on Wednesday, 29 May 2024, on Pix. In Season 4, Episode 9, titled “A History of Horrors and Other Tales,” viewers will be taken on a thrilling ride as the characters navigate through a web of mysteries and revelations.
In this episode, James, Cassie, and Trey make strides in their investigation, uncovering new clues and potential leads that bring them closer to solving the case at hand. As they delve deeper into the complexities of their mission, tensions run high, and the stakes become even greater.
Meanwhile, Stella and August stumble upon a startling discovery that rocks their world and forces them to confront uncomfortable truths. As they grapple with the ramifications of their findings, their lives take an unexpected turn.
On the home front, Bonham and Abby find themselves at odds over their retirement plans, with Liam caught in the middle as a referee.
In this episode, James, Cassie, and Trey make strides in their investigation, uncovering new clues and potential leads that bring them closer to solving the case at hand. As they delve deeper into the complexities of their mission, tensions run high, and the stakes become even greater.
Meanwhile, Stella and August stumble upon a startling discovery that rocks their world and forces them to confront uncomfortable truths. As they grapple with the ramifications of their findings, their lives take an unexpected turn.
On the home front, Bonham and Abby find themselves at odds over their retirement plans, with Liam caught in the middle as a referee.
- 5/22/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Walker is turning in his Texas Ranger badge: The CW has cancelled the Jared Padalecki-starring drama after four seasons, TVLine has confirmed. The official announcement comes after TVLine reported earlier today that the series was not expected to return, following Deadline‘s report that the show’s sets were being broken down.
Padalecki was first to share the cancellation news in an Instagram post on Tuesday.
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Padalecki was first to share the cancellation news in an Instagram post on Tuesday.
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- 5/21/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Get ready for an intense and action-packed episode of “Walker” with Season 4 Episode 7 titled “Hold Me Now,” airing on Pix at 8:00 Pm on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
In this thrilling installment, viewers will join Walker, Trey, Cassie, and Detective Luna as they dive deeper into their investigation, following leads and unraveling mysteries. As the stakes escalate, Walker finds himself increasingly invested in the case, driven by a relentless pursuit of justice.
Meanwhile, Stella seeks out Bonham for self-defense training, determined to empower herself and enhance her skills. As she hones her abilities, Stella prepares to face whatever challenges may come her way.
In another storyline, August shines as he excels in his boot camp training, showcasing his determination and resilience. As he continues to push himself to new heights, August proves himself as a force to be reckoned with.
Additionally, Bonham and Abby engage in a heartfelt discussion about their future,...
In this thrilling installment, viewers will join Walker, Trey, Cassie, and Detective Luna as they dive deeper into their investigation, following leads and unraveling mysteries. As the stakes escalate, Walker finds himself increasingly invested in the case, driven by a relentless pursuit of justice.
Meanwhile, Stella seeks out Bonham for self-defense training, determined to empower herself and enhance her skills. As she hones her abilities, Stella prepares to face whatever challenges may come her way.
In another storyline, August shines as he excels in his boot camp training, showcasing his determination and resilience. As he continues to push himself to new heights, August proves himself as a force to be reckoned with.
Additionally, Bonham and Abby engage in a heartfelt discussion about their future,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Ever since Charlton Heston climbed out of a little rocket ship in the toxic waters of the Forbidden Zone, science fiction has never been the same. The film in which he starred was based on a Pierre Boulle novel, but by the time it reached the big screen, it felt like an epic cinematic version of The Twilight Zone (and it had the Rod Serling writing credit to prove it).
The ending of the film is still one of the all-time great “twists” in cinema history, birthing the first modern science fiction franchise. And it’s never let up since. When Wes Ball’s latest installment in this upside down universe, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, hits big screens this coming weekend, the series will have seen nearly a dozen films released over the span of about 60 years. Some have been good, some have been bad, but almost...
The ending of the film is still one of the all-time great “twists” in cinema history, birthing the first modern science fiction franchise. And it’s never let up since. When Wes Ball’s latest installment in this upside down universe, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, hits big screens this coming weekend, the series will have seen nearly a dozen films released over the span of about 60 years. Some have been good, some have been bad, but almost...
- 5/7/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Get ready for an action-packed episode of “Walker” airing on Pix this Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, at 8:00 Pm. In Season 4 Episode 5 titled “We’ve Been Here Before,” the plot thickens as Geri finds herself faced with an intriguing offer. Meanwhile, Liam steps up to lend a helping hand, showcasing the bond of friendship that runs deep among the characters.
Elsewhere, Stella and August team up with Abby and Bonham, leading to a surprising discovery that could have far-reaching implications. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, James embarks on a journey to make amends, adding depth to the intricate web of relationships within the show.
With thrilling twists and emotional moments, “Walker” continues to captivate audiences with its compelling storytelling and dynamic characters. Tune in at 8:00 Pm on Pix to catch all the drama and excitement unfold in “We’ve Been Here Before.” It’s an episode you won’t want to miss!
Elsewhere, Stella and August team up with Abby and Bonham, leading to a surprising discovery that could have far-reaching implications. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, James embarks on a journey to make amends, adding depth to the intricate web of relationships within the show.
With thrilling twists and emotional moments, “Walker” continues to captivate audiences with its compelling storytelling and dynamic characters. Tune in at 8:00 Pm on Pix to catch all the drama and excitement unfold in “We’ve Been Here Before.” It’s an episode you won’t want to miss!
- 4/24/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Walker is one of the few shows on The CW from an earlier regime, back when the network catered to younger audiences.
Of course, the series skews older than The CW’s typical series, which probably explains why it survived when the network’s younger-skewing fare like Charmed, Dynasty, Legacies, and Nancy Drew all got the pink slip.
Walker, a reboot of the successful Walker, Texas Ranger, has managed to break through as a reboot because it has brought plenty of contemporary storylines to a format that worked well not so long ago.
As we delve into Walker Season 4, the series is at a tipping point because it will be judged more harshly than some other offerings, such as Wild Cards, which has performed admirably as a co-production.
Plenty of details have emerged about Walker Season 4, but we don’t want you to do all the digging for intel.
We’ve done that for you.
Of course, the series skews older than The CW’s typical series, which probably explains why it survived when the network’s younger-skewing fare like Charmed, Dynasty, Legacies, and Nancy Drew all got the pink slip.
Walker, a reboot of the successful Walker, Texas Ranger, has managed to break through as a reboot because it has brought plenty of contemporary storylines to a format that worked well not so long ago.
As we delve into Walker Season 4, the series is at a tipping point because it will be judged more harshly than some other offerings, such as Wild Cards, which has performed admirably as a co-production.
Plenty of details have emerged about Walker Season 4, but we don’t want you to do all the digging for intel.
We’ve done that for you.
- 3/2/2024
- by Paul Dailly
- Monsters and Critics
Drummer Jason Bonham, the son of the legendary John Bonham, is bringing his “Led Zeppelin Evening” concert experience to 12 cities across Canada and the Pacific Northwest this spring.
The outing kicks off April 16th in Montreal and runs through May 3rd in Portland, Oregon. Other stops include Quebec City, Minneapolis, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver. Jason’s son Jager Henry will provide support.
A Live Nation ticket pre-sale for select dates begins Thursday (February 29th) at 10 a.m. local time using the code Energy. General ticket sales start Friday (March 1st) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. Fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
Get Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening Tickets Here
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening sees the drummer performing some of the band’s most iconic songs, plus a few deep cuts,...
The outing kicks off April 16th in Montreal and runs through May 3rd in Portland, Oregon. Other stops include Quebec City, Minneapolis, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver. Jason’s son Jager Henry will provide support.
A Live Nation ticket pre-sale for select dates begins Thursday (February 29th) at 10 a.m. local time using the code Energy. General ticket sales start Friday (March 1st) at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. Fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
Get Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening Tickets Here
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening sees the drummer performing some of the band’s most iconic songs, plus a few deep cuts,...
- 2/27/2024
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Drumeo’s “For the First Time” video series puts professional drummers on the spot, forcing them to improvise over notable songs they’ve never heard before. The latest “First Time” clip from the instructional platform sees longtime Billy Joel drummer Liberty DeVitto in front of the cameras.
As we saw in a previous clips featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith challenged to play a Thirty Seconds to Mars song and Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy getting pitted against a Nickelback tune, the Drumeo engineers revel in finding a song that’s both new and challenging to the drummer. In the case of the 73-year-old DeVitto, he was presented with Deftones‘ “My Own Summer (Shove It).”
Initially, DeVitto begins taking notes as he hears a drumless version of the iconic Around the Fur opener. But when the chorus hits and Chino Moreno’s screams come in, DeVitto drops his pen...
As we saw in a previous clips featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith challenged to play a Thirty Seconds to Mars song and Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy getting pitted against a Nickelback tune, the Drumeo engineers revel in finding a song that’s both new and challenging to the drummer. In the case of the 73-year-old DeVitto, he was presented with Deftones‘ “My Own Summer (Shove It).”
Initially, DeVitto begins taking notes as he hears a drumless version of the iconic Around the Fur opener. But when the chorus hits and Chino Moreno’s screams come in, DeVitto drops his pen...
- 2/22/2024
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Standing in the basement of the Harrah’s Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, Billy F. Gibbons is recalling the moment he received his first guitar. He was only 13.
“It was Christmas Day,” the 73-year-old Zz Top frontman tells Rolling Stone. “[All these years later], there’s so many different ways to remain creative and the expressiveness seems to remain as a challenge — it’s exciting.”
Gibbons was part of the guitar summit (including a number of players on Rolling Stone‘s list of the 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time) that erupted onstage...
“It was Christmas Day,” the 73-year-old Zz Top frontman tells Rolling Stone. “[All these years later], there’s so many different ways to remain creative and the expressiveness seems to remain as a challenge — it’s exciting.”
Gibbons was part of the guitar summit (including a number of players on Rolling Stone‘s list of the 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time) that erupted onstage...
- 12/10/2023
- by Garret K. Woodward
- Rollingstone.com
The Beatles were primarily a rock and pop band, but they still showed appreciation for soul music. Ringo Starr revealed he was a big fan of an Al Green song because of its incredible drumming. That tune appeared on an album that had an unusual impact on the American pop chart. On the other hand, the album was completely ignored by the public in the United Kingdom.
Ringo Starr loved the hi-hat in an Al Green song
During a 2020 interview with Rolling Stone, a reporter asked Ringo if “What’d I Say” by Ray Charles was an influence on his drumming style. “No, I know the song really well,” he said. “I listened to the records, but I wasn’t, like, big on listening to the drums.” Ringo’s comments are surprising since Paul McCartney praised him for being able to recreate the feel of “What’d I Say.”
Ringo...
Ringo Starr loved the hi-hat in an Al Green song
During a 2020 interview with Rolling Stone, a reporter asked Ringo if “What’d I Say” by Ray Charles was an influence on his drumming style. “No, I know the song really well,” he said. “I listened to the records, but I wasn’t, like, big on listening to the drums.” Ringo’s comments are surprising since Paul McCartney praised him for being able to recreate the feel of “What’d I Say.”
Ringo...
- 12/6/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Sammy Hagar has announced “The Best of All Worlds” featuring an all-star backing band that includes bassist Michael Anthony, guitarist Joe Satriani, and drummer Jason Bonham.
The Summer 2024 outing will hit 28 cities across the US and Canada, kicking off July 13th in West Palm Beach, Florida, and wrapping up on August 31st in St. Louis. The itinerary also includes shows in Tampa, Bridgeport, Toronto, Chicago, Las Vegas,Los Angeles, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, and elsewhere. Loverboy will serve as the tour’s primary support.
A Live Nation ticket pre-sale begins Thursday, November 16th at 10 a.m. local time using the code Backstage. General ticket sales start Friday, November 17th at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. Fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
The Red Rocker will be backed by an all-star band featuring guitar virtuoso Satriani,...
The Summer 2024 outing will hit 28 cities across the US and Canada, kicking off July 13th in West Palm Beach, Florida, and wrapping up on August 31st in St. Louis. The itinerary also includes shows in Tampa, Bridgeport, Toronto, Chicago, Las Vegas,Los Angeles, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, and elsewhere. Loverboy will serve as the tour’s primary support.
A Live Nation ticket pre-sale begins Thursday, November 16th at 10 a.m. local time using the code Backstage. General ticket sales start Friday, November 17th at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. Fans can also look for deals or get tickets to sold-out dates via StubHub, where your purchase is 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s Fan Protect program.
The Red Rocker will be backed by an all-star band featuring guitar virtuoso Satriani,...
- 11/14/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham stood apart from his peers with a bag of tricks that made his sound impossible to copy. Yet he was like many other classic rock drummers in one way — he rarely received songwriting credits with his band. Still, Bonham wrote several Led Zeppelin songs, including one without any assistance at all.
John Bonham received writing credits for Led Zeppelin songs and revamped blues tunes
One of the traits that set Led Zeppelin apart from their contemporaries was the amount of democracy in the band. Founder Jimmy Page and ace multi-instrumentalist John Paul Jones came to the band with songwriting chops, but in time Bonham and singer Robert Plant became key contributors to all of Led Zeppelin’s songs.
Many of Zep’s early tunes were reworkings of blues standards. Page said he divided songwriting credits evenly in those cases.
Bonham’s favorite drinking song inspired...
John Bonham received writing credits for Led Zeppelin songs and revamped blues tunes
One of the traits that set Led Zeppelin apart from their contemporaries was the amount of democracy in the band. Founder Jimmy Page and ace multi-instrumentalist John Paul Jones came to the band with songwriting chops, but in time Bonham and singer Robert Plant became key contributors to all of Led Zeppelin’s songs.
Many of Zep’s early tunes were reworkings of blues standards. Page said he divided songwriting credits evenly in those cases.
Bonham’s favorite drinking song inspired...
- 7/31/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin’s music was always about the sound Jimmy Page had in his head. He was the driving force behind the band’s music. The guitarist always pushed to make his vision a reality, such as when he had to scream at the recording engineer to put backward echo on “You Shook Me.” Page fought for and got his way when he recorded the signature Zeppelin song “Whole Lotta Love” in a studio meant for classical recordings.
Why Jimmy Page recorded the Led Zeppelin song ‘Whole Lotta Love’ in a classical music studio
“Stairway to Heaven” is the most-streamed Led Zeppelin song. Page and singer Robert Plant professed their love for “Kashmir” as the band’s signature tune. You’d have to include “Whole Lotta Love,” the lead track from Led Zeppelin II, in the mix with those epics.
The hard-driving riff, Plant’s libidinous lyrics, and the tight...
Why Jimmy Page recorded the Led Zeppelin song ‘Whole Lotta Love’ in a classical music studio
“Stairway to Heaven” is the most-streamed Led Zeppelin song. Page and singer Robert Plant professed their love for “Kashmir” as the band’s signature tune. You’d have to include “Whole Lotta Love,” the lead track from Led Zeppelin II, in the mix with those epics.
The hard-driving riff, Plant’s libidinous lyrics, and the tight...
- 7/30/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“Stairway to Heaven” is arguably the most notable song released by Led Zeppelin. While it’s all subjective, “Stairway to Heaven” tops many of the greatest rock n’ roll songs. However, the band doesn’t have the same opinion as their audience. The group is divided on “Stairway to Heaven,” as a few members aren’t sure whether they love or hate it.
Led Zeppelin has mixed feelings toward ‘Stairway to Heaven’
“Stairway to Heaven” was released by Led Zeppelin in 1971 for their fourth untitled studio album. Guitarist Jimmy Page and lead singer Robert Plant wrote the track. While the song was never released as a single, it was still a hit, as it became one of the most in-demand songs on U.S. radios. Despite all the acclaim, the surviving members of Led Zeppelin don’t share the same opinion on it.
In an interview with BBC, Page said...
Led Zeppelin has mixed feelings toward ‘Stairway to Heaven’
“Stairway to Heaven” was released by Led Zeppelin in 1971 for their fourth untitled studio album. Guitarist Jimmy Page and lead singer Robert Plant wrote the track. While the song was never released as a single, it was still a hit, as it became one of the most in-demand songs on U.S. radios. Despite all the acclaim, the surviving members of Led Zeppelin don’t share the same opinion on it.
In an interview with BBC, Page said...
- 7/25/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin members Robert Plant and John Paul Jones spent more than a decade creating some of the best classic rock music. The band’s list of songs includes some of the most timeless tunes ever written. Just don’t ask Jones to name them by title or sing the lyrics. Plant said the bassist never listened to them.
Robert Plant said John Paul Jones never listened to Led Zeppelin’s lyrics or knew the songs by name
Jones and Led Zeppelin founder Jimmy Page shared a common background. They were both highly skilled and sought-after session musicians before teaming up in the band.
Though Page was an underrated composer of intricate pieces, Jones was the jack of all trades. As a trained multi-instrumentalist, he composed songs, arranged them, and played bass, keyboards, mandolin, and more.
Jones was so in tune with the music that he never knew the song...
Robert Plant said John Paul Jones never listened to Led Zeppelin’s lyrics or knew the songs by name
Jones and Led Zeppelin founder Jimmy Page shared a common background. They were both highly skilled and sought-after session musicians before teaming up in the band.
Though Page was an underrated composer of intricate pieces, Jones was the jack of all trades. As a trained multi-instrumentalist, he composed songs, arranged them, and played bass, keyboards, mandolin, and more.
Jones was so in tune with the music that he never knew the song...
- 7/9/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin weren’t just a hard-rocking blues band. They excelled at that, but they also proved their folk-rock skills while also penning songs that proved they had a soft side. Led Zeppelin’s long-lost soul song stayed in the vaults for 25 because Jimmy Page said the backing vocals weren’t clever enough to meet the band’s exacting standards.
Jimmy Page revealed why ‘Baby Come on Home’ sat in the Led Zeppelin vaults for 25 years
Page didn’t waste much time assembling Led Zeppelin when the Yardbirds broke up in the summer of 1968. Within weeks, he recruited John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, and John Bonham. The quartet hit it off at their first rehearsals and soon recorded their first album in an astonishingly short time — just over one day.
The band worked quickly on the debut record (as well as others), but they still had some scraps. Page’s shimmery guitar,...
Jimmy Page revealed why ‘Baby Come on Home’ sat in the Led Zeppelin vaults for 25 years
Page didn’t waste much time assembling Led Zeppelin when the Yardbirds broke up in the summer of 1968. Within weeks, he recruited John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, and John Bonham. The quartet hit it off at their first rehearsals and soon recorded their first album in an astonishingly short time — just over one day.
The band worked quickly on the debut record (as well as others), but they still had some scraps. Page’s shimmery guitar,...
- 7/1/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
John Bonham was an incredible drummer for Led Zeppelin. He was so irreplaceable that after he died in 1980, the band decided to break up instead of continuing with another drummer. His death was a shock to the other members, but they all try to keep his memory alive. Lead singer Robert Plant said one Led Zeppelin song, in particular, reminds him of John Bonham.
Robert Plant says John Bonham’s drumming on Led Zeppelin’s ‘Achilles Last Stand’ overpowered his vocal performance
Led Zeppelin was one of the first bands from the U.K. to introduce heavy rock to a mainstream audience. Bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones popularized rock ‘n’ roll, but Led Zeppelin pushed the boundaries of what bands could do with instruments. Bonham was an intense drummer and played many impressive solos that added a hardcore beat to each track.
In an interview with Vulture,...
Robert Plant says John Bonham’s drumming on Led Zeppelin’s ‘Achilles Last Stand’ overpowered his vocal performance
Led Zeppelin was one of the first bands from the U.K. to introduce heavy rock to a mainstream audience. Bands like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones popularized rock ‘n’ roll, but Led Zeppelin pushed the boundaries of what bands could do with instruments. Bonham was an intense drummer and played many impressive solos that added a hardcore beat to each track.
In an interview with Vulture,...
- 7/1/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin had a significant impact on music, and it wasn’t only because of their tunes. Their manager, Peter Grant, changed everything about leading a group. But Led Zeppelin wasn’t his first showbiz rodeo. Before he guided that group, and before Allen Klein took over The Beatles, Grant threatened Klein and literally shook him down over $12,000 in a display of the managerial tactics he employed when Led Zeppelin formed.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant, singer Robert Plant, and bassist John Paul Jones | Ian Cook/Getty Images Before managing Led Zeppelin, Peter Grant threatened Allen Klein over a $12,000 debt
Grant and Klein’s reigns over two of the biggest bands in the world briefly overlapped. Klein recognized Jimmy Page’s starpower while he managed the Yardbirds, and he stuck with the guitarist when he formed Led Zeppelin in 1968. Klein took over The Beatles just before the band completely disintegrated.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant, singer Robert Plant, and bassist John Paul Jones | Ian Cook/Getty Images Before managing Led Zeppelin, Peter Grant threatened Allen Klein over a $12,000 debt
Grant and Klein’s reigns over two of the biggest bands in the world briefly overlapped. Klein recognized Jimmy Page’s starpower while he managed the Yardbirds, and he stuck with the guitarist when he formed Led Zeppelin in 1968. Klein took over The Beatles just before the band completely disintegrated.
- 6/8/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham is considered one of the greatest drummers of all time, but Paul McCartney wouldn’t necessarily have wanted him in The Beatles. He believed Ringo Starr was a much better fit for the band. McCartney shared why he might have been wary of working with Bonham, even though he liked Led Zeppelin.
John Bonham | Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage Paul McCartney compared Ringo Starr to John Bonham
Starr and Bonham are both widely considered to be among the best drummers of all time. Starr was an expert timekeeper, but Bonham was adaptable, powerful, and lively with his drumming. Their respective bands played different types of music, and McCartney said he would rather have Starr. He gave his bandmates a sense of comfort that Bonham wouldn’t have been able to.
“The first few minutes that Ringo is playing, I look to the left at George [Harrison] and...
John Bonham | Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage Paul McCartney compared Ringo Starr to John Bonham
Starr and Bonham are both widely considered to be among the best drummers of all time. Starr was an expert timekeeper, but Bonham was adaptable, powerful, and lively with his drumming. Their respective bands played different types of music, and McCartney said he would rather have Starr. He gave his bandmates a sense of comfort that Bonham wouldn’t have been able to.
“The first few minutes that Ringo is playing, I look to the left at George [Harrison] and...
- 5/29/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jimmy Page always had a fascination with the mystical. His vignette as a mountain climber who became an ageless hermit in The Song Remains the Same movie (a segment he filmed as his property once owned by Aleister Crowley) made it public. Oh, and there was the long-lost soundtrack to the film Lucifer Rising, too. The guitarist was no stranger to magic, and Page had one specific ritual (albeit a non-magical one) he did every night during Led Zeppelin’s 1975 tour.
Jimmy Page wearing his white poppy suit that was part of his mid-1970s Led Zeppelin concert ritual | Richard E. Aaron/Redferns Related
When Led Zeppelin First Broke Out Dragon-Themed Suits and Other Exotic Tour Gear
Jimmy Page perfected a personal ritual with his stage outfits in 1975
Led Zeppelin performed in small settings, such as clubs, ballrooms, and halls, when they first started. The fledgling band didn’t have...
Jimmy Page wearing his white poppy suit that was part of his mid-1970s Led Zeppelin concert ritual | Richard E. Aaron/Redferns Related
When Led Zeppelin First Broke Out Dragon-Themed Suits and Other Exotic Tour Gear
Jimmy Page perfected a personal ritual with his stage outfits in 1975
Led Zeppelin performed in small settings, such as clubs, ballrooms, and halls, when they first started. The fledgling band didn’t have...
- 5/29/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Robert Plant owes his music career to Led Zeppelin. He performed in some little-known regional bands before catching his big break when Jimmy Page recruited him for the band. Then he became world famous and once said he had little interest in a career outside Led Zeppelin. Even though the singer has constructed a substantial solo catalog, Plant said he was just a wedding singer in Led Zeppelin.
Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant | Michael Putland/Getty Images Robert Plant was a ‘wedding singer stuck at the front’ of Led Zeppelin’s talented trio
It takes a specific alchemy among the members to create a band as unique as Led Zeppelin. All four members — Plant and Page, drummer John Bonham, and bassist John Paul Jones — perfectly meshed together from the start. Their chemistry resulted in Led Zeppelin’s songs becoming some of the most beloved ever.
Yet Plant understood his place in the pecking order.
Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant | Michael Putland/Getty Images Robert Plant was a ‘wedding singer stuck at the front’ of Led Zeppelin’s talented trio
It takes a specific alchemy among the members to create a band as unique as Led Zeppelin. All four members — Plant and Page, drummer John Bonham, and bassist John Paul Jones — perfectly meshed together from the start. Their chemistry resulted in Led Zeppelin’s songs becoming some of the most beloved ever.
Yet Plant understood his place in the pecking order.
- 5/28/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Some people billed Led Zeppelin as strictly a heavy band when their first album came out in 1969. That was a classic case of pigeonholing. For anyone who cared to listen, Zep’s songs displayed their range of styles and influences from the jump. Despite being stylistically different overall, eight Led Zeppelin songs have something in common with the way they start.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin members John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Bonham | Chris Walter/WireImage 8 Led Zeppelin songs have something in common
Fans of the band would never confuse the airy, sparkling ballad “Thank You” for the grandly dense epic “Achilles Last Stand.” Yet those are two of the eight Led Zeppelin songs with one thing in common — they start with a slow fade:
“Thank You” from Led Zeppelin II began with a slow fade into Jimmy Page’s bright acoustic guitar, John Paul Jones’ organ, and...
(l-r) Led Zeppelin members John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Bonham | Chris Walter/WireImage 8 Led Zeppelin songs have something in common
Fans of the band would never confuse the airy, sparkling ballad “Thank You” for the grandly dense epic “Achilles Last Stand.” Yet those are two of the eight Led Zeppelin songs with one thing in common — they start with a slow fade:
“Thank You” from Led Zeppelin II began with a slow fade into Jimmy Page’s bright acoustic guitar, John Paul Jones’ organ, and...
- 5/26/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Type O Negative are widely considered the definitive goth metal band, so it’s only appropriate that on World Goth Day (May 22nd), a new AI-generated video for the group’s song “Halloween in Heaven” has been unveiled.
The late Peter Steele originally penned the track as a tribute to Dimebag Darrell, and it was included on what would be Type O’s final album Dead Again in 2007. Dimebag even appears in the new video, alongside the many rock heroes Steele mentions in the song’s lyrics: “Bonham on drums, Entwistle on bass, as guest morticians / Bon Scott on vox, Rhoads just for kicks, on guitar Hendrix / Lennon sits in with his friend George but where is Morrison?”
“An artificial intelligence video for an artificially intelligent band!” remarked Type O Negative’s Johnny Kenny, invoking the band’s signature self-deprecating sarcasm.
Corinne Larre of Twisted Hooves Studio made the clip...
The late Peter Steele originally penned the track as a tribute to Dimebag Darrell, and it was included on what would be Type O’s final album Dead Again in 2007. Dimebag even appears in the new video, alongside the many rock heroes Steele mentions in the song’s lyrics: “Bonham on drums, Entwistle on bass, as guest morticians / Bon Scott on vox, Rhoads just for kicks, on guitar Hendrix / Lennon sits in with his friend George but where is Morrison?”
“An artificial intelligence video for an artificially intelligent band!” remarked Type O Negative’s Johnny Kenny, invoking the band’s signature self-deprecating sarcasm.
Corinne Larre of Twisted Hooves Studio made the clip...
- 5/22/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Led Zeppelin had an incredible run during the late 1960s and 1970s. After the band split, each member had to figure out what to do next. Lead singer Robert Plant started a solo career and did find success. However, he had previously stated he had little interest in any solo projects before the band ended.
Robert Plant didn’t want to do any projects without Led Zeppelin Robert Plant | Gary Miller / Contributor
In the 1970s, Robert Plant became one of the world’s biggest rockstars thanks to the success of Led Zeppelin. Due to his stardom, Plant could have done solo projects and achieved success just by riding on the success of his band. However, the singer never did so because he knew how essential the other members were to his success.
In a 1975 interview with BBC, Plant admitted he didn’t think he could have a successful solo career...
Robert Plant didn’t want to do any projects without Led Zeppelin Robert Plant | Gary Miller / Contributor
In the 1970s, Robert Plant became one of the world’s biggest rockstars thanks to the success of Led Zeppelin. Due to his stardom, Plant could have done solo projects and achieved success just by riding on the success of his band. However, the singer never did so because he knew how essential the other members were to his success.
In a 1975 interview with BBC, Plant admitted he didn’t think he could have a successful solo career...
- 5/22/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham remains one of the best drummers of all time. His secret tricks made his drums sound larger than life, and Bonzo’s performances helped define the sound of classic rock. One of Bonham’s best tracks was “Whole Lotta Love,” and the tricks that created his unique sound was someone else’s idea.
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham | Debi Doss/Hulton Archive/Getty Images 2 decisions impacted John Bonham’s ‘Whole Lotta Love’ drumming — miking his kit and putting it on a riser
Bonham was an innovator before he ever found widespread recognition in Led Zeppelin. His teenage decision to use a bicycle chain on his bass drum pedal revolutionized drumming in a major way. His stick grip, drum size, and positioning on his stool were also unique for rock drummers.
But Bonham’s drums on “Whole Lotta Love” didn’t sound unique just because of his technique.
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham | Debi Doss/Hulton Archive/Getty Images 2 decisions impacted John Bonham’s ‘Whole Lotta Love’ drumming — miking his kit and putting it on a riser
Bonham was an innovator before he ever found widespread recognition in Led Zeppelin. His teenage decision to use a bicycle chain on his bass drum pedal revolutionized drumming in a major way. His stick grip, drum size, and positioning on his stool were also unique for rock drummers.
But Bonham’s drums on “Whole Lotta Love” didn’t sound unique just because of his technique.
- 5/21/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
John Bonham’s drumming was essential to Led Zeppelin. He used his bag of tricks to give powerfully stellar performances, but Bonzo also displayed his talent for playing various styles of beats and showing restraint when necessary. Still, the band didn’t employ their drummer on some songs. These are the six Led Zeppelin songs without Bonham’s drums (in chronological order).
John Bonham | Lester Cohen/Getty Images The 1 Led Zeppelin song that might not include John Bonham’s drumming, but we’re not sure
Before diving into the Zep songs we know don’t have Bonham’s playing, we need to discuss one we’re unsure about.
“That’s the Way,” a delicate gem from the back half of Led Zeppelin III, is nearly all acoustic guitar and vocals with steel guitar flourishes. Yet the tambourine that enters the mix toward the end (it’s distinct starting at the 4:44 mark) could be Bonham.
John Bonham | Lester Cohen/Getty Images The 1 Led Zeppelin song that might not include John Bonham’s drumming, but we’re not sure
Before diving into the Zep songs we know don’t have Bonham’s playing, we need to discuss one we’re unsure about.
“That’s the Way,” a delicate gem from the back half of Led Zeppelin III, is nearly all acoustic guitar and vocals with steel guitar flourishes. Yet the tambourine that enters the mix toward the end (it’s distinct starting at the 4:44 mark) could be Bonham.
- 5/19/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin made the most of their relatively brief time together. They made eight studio albums between 1969 and 1979, added a 1976 movie soundtrack, and released a posthumous record in 1982. Ranking all 86 Led Zeppelin songs is a fool’s errand, unless the errand is to spark debate. It’s far easier to narrow the scope. So let’s look at the 10 Led Zeppelin songs that are essential listening for new fans (in chronological order).
(l-r) Led Zeppelin members John Bonham, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones | Chris Walter/WireImage 1. ‘You Shook Me’
Led Zeppelin’s debut album (1969) featured several songs that firmly announced the band’s presence. With all due respect for “Good Times Bad Times,” “Communication Breakdown,” “How Many More Times,” and “Dazed and Confused” (more on that later), “You Shook Me” might be the most essential song on the record.
Each Led Zeppelin member took a solo: John Paul Jones on organ,...
(l-r) Led Zeppelin members John Bonham, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones | Chris Walter/WireImage 1. ‘You Shook Me’
Led Zeppelin’s debut album (1969) featured several songs that firmly announced the band’s presence. With all due respect for “Good Times Bad Times,” “Communication Breakdown,” “How Many More Times,” and “Dazed and Confused” (more on that later), “You Shook Me” might be the most essential song on the record.
Each Led Zeppelin member took a solo: John Paul Jones on organ,...
- 5/18/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Last season, The CW cancelled 11 TV series, in anticipation of the network being sold. Now, that it's been purchased by Nexstar, are any of the remaining shows safe? Will Walker be cancelled or renewed for season four? Stay tuned. *Status Update Below.
An action series that's a reboot of Walker, Texas Ranger, the Walker TV show stars Jared Padalecki, Ashley Reyes, Keegan Allen, Mitch Pileggi, Molly Hagan, Violet Brinson, Kale Culley, Coby Bell, Jeff Pierre, and Odette Annable. Texas Ranger Cordell Walker (Padalecki) is a widower and father who has his own moral code. He returns home to Austin, Texas after being undercover for nearly a year. He tries to reconnect with his son August (Culley) and daughter Stella (Brinson), as well as his brother Liam (Allen) and parents Abeline (Hagan) and Bonham (Pileggi). At...
An action series that's a reboot of Walker, Texas Ranger, the Walker TV show stars Jared Padalecki, Ashley Reyes, Keegan Allen, Mitch Pileggi, Molly Hagan, Violet Brinson, Kale Culley, Coby Bell, Jeff Pierre, and Odette Annable. Texas Ranger Cordell Walker (Padalecki) is a widower and father who has his own moral code. He returns home to Austin, Texas after being undercover for nearly a year. He tries to reconnect with his son August (Culley) and daughter Stella (Brinson), as well as his brother Liam (Allen) and parents Abeline (Hagan) and Bonham (Pileggi). At...
- 5/10/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Cordell and his crew will be back in action next season. The CW has renewed Walker for a fourth year. The third season wraps on Thursday night.
An action series and a reboot of Walker, Texas Ranger, the Walker TV show stars Jared Padalecki, Ashley Reyes, Keegan Allen, Mitch Pileggi, Molly Hagan, Violet Brinson, Kale Culley, Coby Bell, Jeff Pierre, and Odette Annable. Texas Ranger Cordell Walker (Padalecki) is a widower and father who has his own moral code. He returns home to Austin, Texas after being undercover for nearly a year. He tries to reconnect with his son August (Culley) and daughter Stella (Brinson), as well as his brother Liam (Allen) and parents Abeline (Hagan) and Bonham (Pileggi). At work, Walker's former colleague Larry James (Bell) is now his Ranger Captain. In season three, Walker...
An action series and a reboot of Walker, Texas Ranger, the Walker TV show stars Jared Padalecki, Ashley Reyes, Keegan Allen, Mitch Pileggi, Molly Hagan, Violet Brinson, Kale Culley, Coby Bell, Jeff Pierre, and Odette Annable. Texas Ranger Cordell Walker (Padalecki) is a widower and father who has his own moral code. He returns home to Austin, Texas after being undercover for nearly a year. He tries to reconnect with his son August (Culley) and daughter Stella (Brinson), as well as his brother Liam (Allen) and parents Abeline (Hagan) and Bonham (Pileggi). At work, Walker's former colleague Larry James (Bell) is now his Ranger Captain. In season three, Walker...
- 5/10/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Led Zeppelin churned out songs at a furious pace early in their career. Even bassist John Paul Jones was impressed by their work ethic, and he cut his teeth as an in-demand session player working six or seven days a week before joining the band. Zep’s pace eventually slowed down, but they recorded dozens of songs in their career. We’re listing all 86 Led Zeppelin songs in alphabetical order, noting the albums they appeared on, their length, and notes on each one.
Note: Led Zeppelin made eight studio albums before breaking up, but we’re including completed songs (not reference mixes or rough cuts) from the posthumous 1982 album Coda, the 1990 box set, Coda’s 2015 expanded reissue, and one BBC Sessions recording since the band made those tunes while still together.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin members John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, John Bonham, and Jimmy Page | Michael Putland/Getty Images Led...
Note: Led Zeppelin made eight studio albums before breaking up, but we’re including completed songs (not reference mixes or rough cuts) from the posthumous 1982 album Coda, the 1990 box set, Coda’s 2015 expanded reissue, and one BBC Sessions recording since the band made those tunes while still together.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin members John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, John Bonham, and Jimmy Page | Michael Putland/Getty Images Led...
- 5/1/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin made a fortune when they were an active band. How much did they earn? Enough for drummer John Bonham to pay $85,000 cash for a car just to spite the salesperson. The money didn’t stop flowing when the band broke up. A 2016 lawsuit highlighted how much Led Zeppelin earns from their music each year.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones | Philip Toscano/Pa Images via Getty Images How much money does Led Zeppelin earn each year? Nearly $12 million per year over a 5-year stretch
Several bands credibly accused Led Zeppelin ripping off songs during their career. They had to give songwriting credits to blues musicians they copied a few times. It wasn’t surprising they got pinched. Led Zeppelin got so big they earned six figures at some concerts and toured in a private airplane. Other musicians wanted a piece of the...
(l-r) Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones | Philip Toscano/Pa Images via Getty Images How much money does Led Zeppelin earn each year? Nearly $12 million per year over a 5-year stretch
Several bands credibly accused Led Zeppelin ripping off songs during their career. They had to give songwriting credits to blues musicians they copied a few times. It wasn’t surprising they got pinched. Led Zeppelin got so big they earned six figures at some concerts and toured in a private airplane. Other musicians wanted a piece of the...
- 4/30/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin song titles didn’t necessarily convey the massive amount of creativity the band put into their music. “Black Dog” took its name from a stray canine. “Four Stick” was so dubbed because drummer John Bonham played the song with — wait for it — four sticks. Several standout songs had the word song in the title. They named two tunes after the Welsh cottage — Bron-y-Aur — where they wrote them. Zep eventually released five “baby” songs (tunes with baby or babe in the title). Here they are from worst to best.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin members John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Bonham | Michael Putland/Getty Images 5. ‘Ozone Baby’
A potential glimpse of Led Zeppelin’s feature had Bonham not died in 1980? “Ozone Baby,” which Jimmy Page released from the vaults on 1982’s Coda, stepped away from Zep’s forte (heavy blues riffing) to take a stab at something approximating new wave.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin members John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Bonham | Michael Putland/Getty Images 5. ‘Ozone Baby’
A potential glimpse of Led Zeppelin’s feature had Bonham not died in 1980? “Ozone Baby,” which Jimmy Page released from the vaults on 1982’s Coda, stepped away from Zep’s forte (heavy blues riffing) to take a stab at something approximating new wave.
- 4/30/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jimmy Page became a talented guitar player at a young age. He played in a touring band (albeit relatively local gigs), morphed into a renowned session guitarist, and later became a force with the Yardbirds. Still, Page said his guitar playing improved because of his Led Zeppelin bandmates.
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page | Robert Knight Archive/Redferns Jimmy Page’s guitar playing improved to match his Led Zeppelin bandmates
Page formed some close friendships while playing the Yardbirds. He and eventual bassist Chris Dreja remained tight when the band splintered. (Dreja took the back cover photo on Led Zeppelin I).
The genial Page probably didn’t mean to throw his Yardbirds bandmates under the bus when he said his guitar playing improved when he formed Led Zeppelin. But that was the subtext when Page described how and why his guitar playing rose to the next level (per Light & Shade author...
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page | Robert Knight Archive/Redferns Jimmy Page’s guitar playing improved to match his Led Zeppelin bandmates
Page formed some close friendships while playing the Yardbirds. He and eventual bassist Chris Dreja remained tight when the band splintered. (Dreja took the back cover photo on Led Zeppelin I).
The genial Page probably didn’t mean to throw his Yardbirds bandmates under the bus when he said his guitar playing improved when he formed Led Zeppelin. But that was the subtext when Page described how and why his guitar playing rose to the next level (per Light & Shade author...
- 4/29/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Everyone had a chance to shine in Led Zeppelin, even bassist John Paul Jones. Guitarist Jimmy Page formed the band to express his creative vision, but he said the key to the first album and beyond was not excluding the other members. Still, things didn’t work out when Jones took singer Robert Plant’s advice about grabbing the spotlight.
John Paul Jones in his preferred spot — out of the spotlight near the back of the stage | Richard E. Aaron/Redferns John Paul Jones tried taking the spotlight on stage but ended up near the back
Led Zeppelin concerts lasted hours. Plant starred in the proceedings standing front and center. Page danced with his guitar and played solos on almost every song. Drummer John Bonham shined during his “Moby Dick” solos. He was an ace musician skilled on many instruments, but Jones rarely found himself as the focus.
As he...
John Paul Jones in his preferred spot — out of the spotlight near the back of the stage | Richard E. Aaron/Redferns John Paul Jones tried taking the spotlight on stage but ended up near the back
Led Zeppelin concerts lasted hours. Plant starred in the proceedings standing front and center. Page danced with his guitar and played solos on almost every song. Drummer John Bonham shined during his “Moby Dick” solos. He was an ace musician skilled on many instruments, but Jones rarely found himself as the focus.
As he...
- 4/27/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Congrats, Hoyt Rawlins, you’re a daddy!
On this Thursday’s Walker (The CW, 8/7c), fittingly titled “Daddy Was a Bank Robber,” Hoyt’s loved ones discover that he had a child, and she definitely takes after her good-hearted but scoundrel-ish father. But unfortunately for Hoyt, who died back in Season 1, he never got to meet his daughter Sadie (played by High School Musical: The Musical: The Series‘ Saylor Bell). Instead, it’s his best friend Cordell and his ex-girlfriend Geri who find catharsis through Hoyt’s kid, while flashbacks reveal “the genesis of [Hoyt’s] fall from grace,” his portrayer Matt Barr...
On this Thursday’s Walker (The CW, 8/7c), fittingly titled “Daddy Was a Bank Robber,” Hoyt’s loved ones discover that he had a child, and she definitely takes after her good-hearted but scoundrel-ish father. But unfortunately for Hoyt, who died back in Season 1, he never got to meet his daughter Sadie (played by High School Musical: The Musical: The Series‘ Saylor Bell). Instead, it’s his best friend Cordell and his ex-girlfriend Geri who find catharsis through Hoyt’s kid, while flashbacks reveal “the genesis of [Hoyt’s] fall from grace,” his portrayer Matt Barr...
- 4/26/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Led Zeppelin made Robert Plant’s solo career possible. The singer worked laying asphalt roads and gigging with pre-Zeppelin bands that found modest success at best. He found fame with the band but faced a sudden shift when Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham died. Plant loves Peoria, Illinois, because it was the sight of his “turning point” when he started his solo career after the band broke up.
Robert Plant | Ross Marino/Getty Images Robert Plant loves Peoria, Illinois: ‘It’s a place that’s very special to me’
Led Zeppelin broke up when Bonham died, but not only because his playing was impossible to replicate. His irreplaceable chemistry with his bandmates was a major reason they couldn’t carry on without Bonzo.
Plant’s solo debut Pictures at Eleven hit stores in 1982, nearly two years after Bonham’s death. He toured behind the record, and he recalled to...
Robert Plant | Ross Marino/Getty Images Robert Plant loves Peoria, Illinois: ‘It’s a place that’s very special to me’
Led Zeppelin broke up when Bonham died, but not only because his playing was impossible to replicate. His irreplaceable chemistry with his bandmates was a major reason they couldn’t carry on without Bonzo.
Plant’s solo debut Pictures at Eleven hit stores in 1982, nearly two years after Bonham’s death. He toured behind the record, and he recalled to...
- 4/24/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin songs ran the gamut. They had heavy pieces and delicate tunes. Songs they loved and songs they hated. Epics that stretched the clock. Led Zeppelin’s shortest songs included two of their most recognizable pieces, one of which continues raking in money for the band.
Note: We included finished songs from the studio albums and deluxe reissues only, so the concert sound experiment “LA Drone” won’t make our list.
(l-r) John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Bonham | Dick Barnatt/Redferns 8. ‘Royal Orleans’ Run time: 2:59
The Presence song was an outlier — every other track on the album was at least four minutes long, and two tracks stretched more than nine minutes. Guitarist Jimmy Page and drummer John Bonham settled into a tight groove immediately, and Page played a main riff that resembled the rock-jazz fusion of Steely Dan more than Led Zeppelin.
Robert Plant...
Note: We included finished songs from the studio albums and deluxe reissues only, so the concert sound experiment “LA Drone” won’t make our list.
(l-r) John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Bonham | Dick Barnatt/Redferns 8. ‘Royal Orleans’ Run time: 2:59
The Presence song was an outlier — every other track on the album was at least four minutes long, and two tracks stretched more than nine minutes. Guitarist Jimmy Page and drummer John Bonham settled into a tight groove immediately, and Page played a main riff that resembled the rock-jazz fusion of Steely Dan more than Led Zeppelin.
Robert Plant...
- 4/23/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jimmy Page had to up his game on Led Zeppelin III, especially on album centerpiece “Since I’ve Been Loving You.” The minor-key slow blues was a gear shift for the band that contributed to negative reviews for Led Zeppelin III, but Page explained how his solo approach on “Since I’ve Been Loving You” is exactly like the Zep classic “Stairway to Heaven.”
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Jimmy Page had ‘exactly the same approach’ on his ‘Stairway to Heaven’ and ‘Since I’ve Been Loving You’ solos
Led Zeppelin was on top of its game almost immediately. Two hit records in 1969 and a slew of tours on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean propelled them to stardom. Yet Page still had some growing to do as a guitar player.
How could a skilled musician who spent years as a session player and the...
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Jimmy Page had ‘exactly the same approach’ on his ‘Stairway to Heaven’ and ‘Since I’ve Been Loving You’ solos
Led Zeppelin was on top of its game almost immediately. Two hit records in 1969 and a slew of tours on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean propelled them to stardom. Yet Page still had some growing to do as a guitar player.
How could a skilled musician who spent years as a session player and the...
- 4/21/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin skyrocketed to fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Their newfound fame led to the band doing multiple long tours throughout Europe and North America. For many artists, it’s a dream come true to perform for sold-out audiences worldwide. While lead singer Robert Plant enjoyed performing with Led Zeppelin, he regrets spending so much time on the road.
Robert Plant’s daughter didn’t recognize him after touring so often Robert Plant | Chris Walter/WireImage
Robert Plant joined Led Zeppelin in 1968, and it didn’t take long for the band to start turning heads. Their debut album in 1969 received critical acclaim, and audiences were excited by the hardcore rock sound that Led Zeppelin shared with the world. The British band started going on international tours that kept them away from their families for months.
Plant had his first daughter Carmen in 1968. In an interview shared by People,...
Robert Plant’s daughter didn’t recognize him after touring so often Robert Plant | Chris Walter/WireImage
Robert Plant joined Led Zeppelin in 1968, and it didn’t take long for the band to start turning heads. Their debut album in 1969 received critical acclaim, and audiences were excited by the hardcore rock sound that Led Zeppelin shared with the world. The British band started going on international tours that kept them away from their families for months.
Plant had his first daughter Carmen in 1968. In an interview shared by People,...
- 4/19/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
What Led Zeppelin might have lacked in song title originality (they had five songs with “song” in the title) they made up for with their musical diversity. They created hard-edged blues tunes and wrote songs that proved they had a soft side. Led Zeppelin wrote lengthy epics and short, punchy tunes that didn’t labor the point. Let’s look at the five longest Led Zeppelin songs.
Note: We’re using only studio albums for our countdown. So you won’t see any sitcom-length versions of “Moby Dick” or half-hour takes of “No Quarter” on the list.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, John Bonham, and Jimmy Page | Chris Walter/WireImage 5. ‘In the Light’ Run time: 8:47
The Physical Graffiti classic “Kashmir,” which closed out Side 2 of the 1975 double-vinyl album, just missed the cut with its 8:37 running time. Side 3 opener “In the Light” edged it out.
Note: We’re using only studio albums for our countdown. So you won’t see any sitcom-length versions of “Moby Dick” or half-hour takes of “No Quarter” on the list.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, John Bonham, and Jimmy Page | Chris Walter/WireImage 5. ‘In the Light’ Run time: 8:47
The Physical Graffiti classic “Kashmir,” which closed out Side 2 of the 1975 double-vinyl album, just missed the cut with its 8:37 running time. Side 3 opener “In the Light” edged it out.
- 4/18/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin was one of the biggest rock bands of the 1970s. The British group topped the charts with their psychedelic sound and performed at sold-out concerts around the world. However, like all great bands, they eventually called it quits.
Led Zeppelin began in 1968 and was made up of experienced studio musicians and rookies English rock group Led Zeppelin during their first photo shoot in 1968 | Dick Barnatt/Redferns
The band we know as Led Zeppelin initially started as The New Yardbirds, a reference to original member Jimmy Page’s time in the popular band The Yardbirds. The group was formed in 1968 and was comprised of guitarist Page, lead singer Robert Plant, bass/keyboard player John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham.
Page and Jones were practiced studio musicians. They frequently filled in as backups for different recording artists. Plant and Bonham got their experience as members of smaller bands.
A few months after their formation,...
Led Zeppelin began in 1968 and was made up of experienced studio musicians and rookies English rock group Led Zeppelin during their first photo shoot in 1968 | Dick Barnatt/Redferns
The band we know as Led Zeppelin initially started as The New Yardbirds, a reference to original member Jimmy Page’s time in the popular band The Yardbirds. The group was formed in 1968 and was comprised of guitarist Page, lead singer Robert Plant, bass/keyboard player John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham.
Page and Jones were practiced studio musicians. They frequently filled in as backups for different recording artists. Plant and Bonham got their experience as members of smaller bands.
A few months after their formation,...
- 4/18/2023
- by India McCarty
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jimmy Page had a major impact on classic rock music, and not just because his best guitar solos are some of the greatest ever. Led Zeppelin’s founding guitarist assembled the perfect band of musicians who were just as talented as him. As a producer, his recording philosophy changed everything about making hard rock albums in the 1970s. Now imagine he never made it to Led Zeppelin. It almost happened. Page was nearly killed in his sleep by his friend and Yardbirds bandmate Chris Dreja.
Jimmy Page | Michael Putland/Getty Images Jimmy Page was nearly killed in a near collision with his friend at the wheel
Rumors of a band member’s death dogged one famous English band in the late 1960s (we think you know who we mean). Page was nearly an actual casualty of a tragic accident while he slept.
The guitarist didn’t drive, so he often...
Jimmy Page | Michael Putland/Getty Images Jimmy Page was nearly killed in a near collision with his friend at the wheel
Rumors of a band member’s death dogged one famous English band in the late 1960s (we think you know who we mean). Page was nearly an actual casualty of a tragic accident while he slept.
The guitarist didn’t drive, so he often...
- 4/16/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin remains one of classic rock’s essential bands more than 40 years after they broke up. They borrowed heavily from blues legends early on — Jimmy Page blamed Robert Plant for the lawsuits — but the group soon carved their own space in the music landscape. We can’t get enough of the band, and if you’re a Led Zeppelin fan like us, you might want to check out these YouTube channels that help us appreciate the band’s songs even more.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Led Zeppelin fans have no shortage of places to find information about the band
In addition to Showbiz Cheat Sheet, hundreds of websites and online accounts cover Led Zeppelin. Page and Plant both own Twitter accounts, and the band has a handle that provides frequent updates. Led Zeppelin’s website contains concert dates,...
(l-r) Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Led Zeppelin fans have no shortage of places to find information about the band
In addition to Showbiz Cheat Sheet, hundreds of websites and online accounts cover Led Zeppelin. Page and Plant both own Twitter accounts, and the band has a handle that provides frequent updates. Led Zeppelin’s website contains concert dates,...
- 4/15/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
There weren’t many Led Zeppelin songs that were throwaways. The band made music in the album era of classic rock. Records were complete artistic statements, not collections of singles and spare tunes. Led Zeppelin songs were usually well-crafted with plenty of forethought. That said, Led Zeppelin members hated some of their own tunes. Let’s look at six of them.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones, John Bonham, Robert Plant, and Jimmy Page | Gab Archive/Redferns 1. ‘Living Loving Maid’ might be Jimmy Page’s most hated Led Zeppelin song
It’s a brief song buried in the middle of Led Zeppelin II that segues quickly from the preceding song, but Jimmy Page hates “Living Loving Maid (She’s Just a Woman).” He tossed off the song to fill the album, and the guitarist hated it so much that Led Zeppelin never played it live. We don’t agree...
(l-r) Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones, John Bonham, Robert Plant, and Jimmy Page | Gab Archive/Redferns 1. ‘Living Loving Maid’ might be Jimmy Page’s most hated Led Zeppelin song
It’s a brief song buried in the middle of Led Zeppelin II that segues quickly from the preceding song, but Jimmy Page hates “Living Loving Maid (She’s Just a Woman).” He tossed off the song to fill the album, and the guitarist hated it so much that Led Zeppelin never played it live. We don’t agree...
- 4/10/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin created an all-time classic with “Stairway to Heaven.” Singer Robert Plant has no idea if fans got the point of the song, but it might not matter. Whether or not they understand it, they made it one of the most popular songs of the 1970s. Jimmy Page’ solo remains among the best ever, but drummer John Bonham deserves some credit for his part in the “Stairway to Heaven” climax.
(l-r) Jimmy Page and John Bonham | George De Sota/Redferns Jimmy Page pushed John Bonham hard on ‘Stairway to Heaven’
Page believed “Stairway to Heaven” could be a Led Zeppelin hit when he wrote it. The incredible reception the band received when they first played it live confirmed it.
The guitarist’s affinity for dark and light, yin and yang, came through while making “Stairway.” Page preferred to work quickly in the studio, and while he accepted errors or mistakes sometimes,...
(l-r) Jimmy Page and John Bonham | George De Sota/Redferns Jimmy Page pushed John Bonham hard on ‘Stairway to Heaven’
Page believed “Stairway to Heaven” could be a Led Zeppelin hit when he wrote it. The incredible reception the band received when they first played it live confirmed it.
The guitarist’s affinity for dark and light, yin and yang, came through while making “Stairway.” Page preferred to work quickly in the studio, and while he accepted errors or mistakes sometimes,...
- 4/8/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jimmy Page took center stage in Led Zeppelin. The guitarist formed the band, produced the albums, and wrote most of the songs. Oh, and his best guitar solos became legendary. But not every song had one. The best Led Zeppelin songs without a Page guitar solo include some of the band’s best.
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page | Michael Putland/Getty Images Jimmy Page worked hard to perfect his guitar solos
Page’s solos often seemed so effortless and passionate that they appeared to be spontaneous compositions. That was hardly the case.
Sure, he laid down the breathtaking solo for “Since I’ve Been Loving You” in one take, and it’s the best rock guitar solo ever in some estimations. Still, he labored over his “Tea For One” solo, and Page considers “Achilles Last Stand” his best solo because of the thought and work he put into it.
Page...
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page | Michael Putland/Getty Images Jimmy Page worked hard to perfect his guitar solos
Page’s solos often seemed so effortless and passionate that they appeared to be spontaneous compositions. That was hardly the case.
Sure, he laid down the breathtaking solo for “Since I’ve Been Loving You” in one take, and it’s the best rock guitar solo ever in some estimations. Still, he labored over his “Tea For One” solo, and Page considers “Achilles Last Stand” his best solo because of the thought and work he put into it.
Page...
- 4/8/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin’s four members wrote and performed the band’s best songs. Guest musicians occasionally assisted, but Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham did the heavy lifting. Yet the quartet had plenty of help behind the scenes, and they lost a key secret member when Andy Johns died on April 7, 2013.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin members Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, and John Bonham | Rocky Widner/FilmMagic Andy Johns was like a secret Led Zeppelin member helping Jimmy Page on several albums
Page spent years working as a session musician and stuck with it even when he detested it. Why? Because the skills he learned working behind the scenes were invaluable. Page figured out how to mic instruments in the studio, engineer and mix songs, and salvage takes when things went wrong.
In short, he knew what to do in the studio and expected the...
(l-r) Led Zeppelin members Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, and John Bonham | Rocky Widner/FilmMagic Andy Johns was like a secret Led Zeppelin member helping Jimmy Page on several albums
Page spent years working as a session musician and stuck with it even when he detested it. Why? Because the skills he learned working behind the scenes were invaluable. Page figured out how to mic instruments in the studio, engineer and mix songs, and salvage takes when things went wrong.
In short, he knew what to do in the studio and expected the...
- 4/7/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin wouldn’t have been the same band without drummer John Bonham. You could say that about any member of the band, but Bonham’s imposing beats — inspired by an early rock ‘n’ roll song that mesmerized him — were irreplaceable. That’s why the band decided to break up when he died in 1980 instead of soldiering on. For all the praise, Bonham remained modest about his drumming skills, and it’s almost hilarious how unassuming he was.
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham | Watal Asanuma/Shinko Music/Getty Images John Bonham once modestly said he was ‘a simple, straight-ahead drummer’
Even though he once lost to Karen Carpenter in a best drummer poll, Bonham routinely appears at or near the top of the list when talking about the greatest classic rock drummers. The self-taught Bonham became one of the best of his generation even though he never wanted or tried to be.
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham | Watal Asanuma/Shinko Music/Getty Images John Bonham once modestly said he was ‘a simple, straight-ahead drummer’
Even though he once lost to Karen Carpenter in a best drummer poll, Bonham routinely appears at or near the top of the list when talking about the greatest classic rock drummers. The self-taught Bonham became one of the best of his generation even though he never wanted or tried to be.
- 4/5/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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