As much as fans might crave it, Led Zeppelin won’t be making any new music. Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones gathered to jam after their disastrous Live Aid show in 1985, but that reunion crashed before it took off. Their one-off 2007 performance at the O2 arena in London was the last time we saw Zep’s three surviving members playing together. Since they won’t be coming together to make new music, Led Zeppelin fans might want to explore the work of these four bands.
(l-r) Robert Plant and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin; Jack White of The White Stripes | Larry Hulst/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images; M. Caulfield/WireImage 1. Deep Purple
Page said the key to Led Zeppelin’s first album was having all four band members share the spotlight. Not many bands can have their drummer or bassist command the group, but Zep was one of them.
(l-r) Robert Plant and Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin; Jack White of The White Stripes | Larry Hulst/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images; M. Caulfield/WireImage 1. Deep Purple
Page said the key to Led Zeppelin’s first album was having all four band members share the spotlight. Not many bands can have their drummer or bassist command the group, but Zep was one of them.
- 3/9/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
John Bonham went from relative obscurity to international stardom with Led Zeppelin. One musician who hated the band was particularly harsh on Bonham, but fans craved Bonzo’s playing. His drumming was so powerful and revolutionary that you could pick almost any random Zep song and find a mind-blowing beat. Still, some rank above the others. Let’s look at five of Bonham’s best Led Zeppelin beats (in chronological order).
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham | Richard E. Aaron/Redferns 1. ‘Good Times Bad Times’
Bonham introduced himself to the world on the first song from Led Zeppelin’s first album. And what a first impression.
Bonham always believed drums could be an additional lead instrument next to the guitar. He brought that vision for his drumming to Led Zeppelin and put it on display immediately on “Good Times Bad Times.” He hits the snare in time with Jimmy Page’s guitar,...
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham | Richard E. Aaron/Redferns 1. ‘Good Times Bad Times’
Bonham introduced himself to the world on the first song from Led Zeppelin’s first album. And what a first impression.
Bonham always believed drums could be an additional lead instrument next to the guitar. He brought that vision for his drumming to Led Zeppelin and put it on display immediately on “Good Times Bad Times.” He hits the snare in time with Jimmy Page’s guitar,...
- 2/27/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
John Bonham never seemed to do anything halfway. The Led Zeppelin drummer purposely chose a kit with the largest — and therefore loudest — drums when he upgraded early in Zep’s career. Bonham paid 85,000 cash for a car rather than let a salesperson embarrass him. The inventive Bonzo wasn’t above borrowing from other drummers. Bonham copied one impressive part of his “Good Times Bad Times” beat and blew away the drummer he lifted it from by playing it in a more complicated style.
John Bonham | Gijsbert Hanekroot/Redferns John Bonham announced his talent within just a few seconds of the first Led Zeppelin song
All Bonham needed was a few seconds of the first song on Led Zeppelin’s first album to announce his presence with authority. Bonzo had several standout moments on Zep albums, and “Good Times Bad Times” was one of them.
Bonham hits his snare drum at...
John Bonham | Gijsbert Hanekroot/Redferns John Bonham announced his talent within just a few seconds of the first Led Zeppelin song
All Bonham needed was a few seconds of the first song on Led Zeppelin’s first album to announce his presence with authority. Bonzo had several standout moments on Zep albums, and “Good Times Bad Times” was one of them.
Bonham hits his snare drum at...
- 2/11/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin fans weren’t the only ones blown away by the band’s music. Its members were, too. He’s turned in some powerful solo work over the years, but Robert Plant didn’t appreciate the power of headphones until he heard Led Zeppelin I through the cans.
Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant | Chris Walter/WireImage Robert Plant’s favorite Led Zeppelin album is ‘Physical Graffiti’
There’s something to appreciate about each Led Zeppelin album. Even the keyboard-heavy In Through the Out Door and odd-and-ends collection Coda have their charms. For Plant, Physical Graffiti was Led Zeppelin’s apex, and he called it his favorite Zep album.
The double album has several high points, but “Kashmir” might be the highest. Led Zeppelin IV centerpiece “Stairway to Heaven” is Zeppelin’s most enduring song. Still, the three surviving band members — Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones — cite “Kashmir...
Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant | Chris Walter/WireImage Robert Plant’s favorite Led Zeppelin album is ‘Physical Graffiti’
There’s something to appreciate about each Led Zeppelin album. Even the keyboard-heavy In Through the Out Door and odd-and-ends collection Coda have their charms. For Plant, Physical Graffiti was Led Zeppelin’s apex, and he called it his favorite Zep album.
The double album has several high points, but “Kashmir” might be the highest. Led Zeppelin IV centerpiece “Stairway to Heaven” is Zeppelin’s most enduring song. Still, the three surviving band members — Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones — cite “Kashmir...
- 2/2/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin was like a championship baseball team — every member was essential to making the magic happen. Guitarist Jimmy Page and singer Robert Plant commanded much of the spotlight. Bassist John Paul Jones and drummer John Bonham didn’t receive as much credit for Zep’s music. Those in the know understood Bonham was different from his peers, but Jones said his rhythm section cohort never got the credit he deserved as a songwriter. The only trouble with that is that Jones isn’t 100 right.
(l-r) Jimmy Page, John Bonham, John Paul Jones, and Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin in 1969 | Chris Walter/WireImage John Paul Jones said John Bonham never received much credit for helping to write Led Zeppelin songs
Bonham was a revolutionary drummer even before he plied his trade with Led Zeppelin. He formed a vision for his drumming when he was still a fledgling player — to have...
(l-r) Jimmy Page, John Bonham, John Paul Jones, and Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin in 1969 | Chris Walter/WireImage John Paul Jones said John Bonham never received much credit for helping to write Led Zeppelin songs
Bonham was a revolutionary drummer even before he plied his trade with Led Zeppelin. He formed a vision for his drumming when he was still a fledgling player — to have...
- 1/27/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Banijay Benelux has acquired a majority stake in Topkapi, the Amsterdam-based production banner behind Lukas Dont’s Cannes-prizewinning film “Close” and “Flying Dutchmen.”
The two companies will forge a strategic partnership, allowing Banijay to further expand its scripted portfolio and international presence in the drama and film space.
A leading Dutch company, Topkapi has a track record spanning over 25 years with a library of more than 100 titles. The banner’s award-winning international co-productions include Thomas Vinterberg’s Oscar- and BAFTA-winning “Another Round” and “Close” which has been nominated for a Golden Globe and represents Belgium in the Oscar race. The company is headed by Laurette Schillings, Arnold Heslenfeld and Frans van Gestel.
“We are very much looking forward to working with Topkapi, which has a great reputation for high-quality drama series and films both locally and internationally,” said Peter Lubbers, CEO of Banijay Benelux.
“With an impressive global creative network...
The two companies will forge a strategic partnership, allowing Banijay to further expand its scripted portfolio and international presence in the drama and film space.
A leading Dutch company, Topkapi has a track record spanning over 25 years with a library of more than 100 titles. The banner’s award-winning international co-productions include Thomas Vinterberg’s Oscar- and BAFTA-winning “Another Round” and “Close” which has been nominated for a Golden Globe and represents Belgium in the Oscar race. The company is headed by Laurette Schillings, Arnold Heslenfeld and Frans van Gestel.
“We are very much looking forward to working with Topkapi, which has a great reputation for high-quality drama series and films both locally and internationally,” said Peter Lubbers, CEO of Banijay Benelux.
“With an impressive global creative network...
- 12/15/2022
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
What would you say if you could go back in time and talk to your 12-year-old self? Something like, “Look, kid, you do not grow up to be rich, famous or a rock star — but you do have a family and a very fulfilling life, it does get better, just hang in there, lil’ slugger”? Would you urgently yell, “Come with me if you want to live!” and then you each have a really good laugh, because you both agree that The Terminator is, like, totally awesome? (That personal opinion...
- 3/10/2022
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
Film and TV productions in Germany have come back with gusto following the three-month Covid-19 lockdown earlier this year, albeit under stringent health protection requirements.
Despite a second lockdown in November due to the rise in coronavirus cases, shooting continues around the country, both in studios and on location. Warners’ “Matrix 4,” Sony’s “Uncharted,” Apple TV Plus’ “Foundation” and the Netflix pic “Munich” are among the big international productions that have recently shot in Germany.
At Studio Babelsberg, “Matrix 4” and “Uncharted” recently wrapped after being initially shut down in March. “We are happy that we were able to carry out both productions without any major incidents in the very difficult period after the lockdown and that everything went wonderfully,” says Studio Babelsberg COO Christoph Fisser.
Peter Dinges, CEO of the German Federal Film Board (Ffa), notes that “Matrix 4” in particular was “an absolutely major project for us,...
Despite a second lockdown in November due to the rise in coronavirus cases, shooting continues around the country, both in studios and on location. Warners’ “Matrix 4,” Sony’s “Uncharted,” Apple TV Plus’ “Foundation” and the Netflix pic “Munich” are among the big international productions that have recently shot in Germany.
At Studio Babelsberg, “Matrix 4” and “Uncharted” recently wrapped after being initially shut down in March. “We are happy that we were able to carry out both productions without any major incidents in the very difficult period after the lockdown and that everything went wonderfully,” says Studio Babelsberg COO Christoph Fisser.
Peter Dinges, CEO of the German Federal Film Board (Ffa), notes that “Matrix 4” in particular was “an absolutely major project for us,...
- 12/9/2020
- by Ed Meza
- Variety Film + TV
Rage Against the Machine were supposed to be on tour this summer, but instead, their music is coming alive on American streets. In Portland, Oregon, protesters have been chanting the “fuck you/I won’t do what tell me” chorus of 1991’s “Killing in the Name,” Rage’s most enduring anthem.
In the new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, Rage guitarist Tom Morello — who has a new book due in the fall called Whatever It Takes, along with a retrospective Audible release, Tom Morello at the Minetta Lane — looks...
In the new episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, Rage guitarist Tom Morello — who has a new book due in the fall called Whatever It Takes, along with a retrospective Audible release, Tom Morello at the Minetta Lane — looks...
- 8/17/2020
- by Brian Hiatt
- Rollingstone.com
Welcome to the 52nd edition of Gays of Our Lives, which means we’ve been here a year. Happy Birthday to us! And as with our very first edition, this week we bring you all the latest news, spoilers and clips of your favorite gay characters in soaps and dramas.
In Gool Theater, Dr. Simon Bond deals with a gay teenage boy’s first crush on Doctors, Oliver shows his butch side on One Life to Live, Lucas goes back to work and stirs up trouble on the Dutch version of Good Times, Bad Times and Christian and Olli face tragedy on Forbidden Love. Meanwhile, Santiago and Diego continue their chaste relationship on Rich Kids, Poor Parents.
In Gool Scoops And Spoilers, One Life to Live’s Nick and Oliver lay their romantic cards on the table while Kyle is questioned about a decision he’s made about his love life,...
In Gool Theater, Dr. Simon Bond deals with a gay teenage boy’s first crush on Doctors, Oliver shows his butch side on One Life to Live, Lucas goes back to work and stirs up trouble on the Dutch version of Good Times, Bad Times and Christian and Olli face tragedy on Forbidden Love. Meanwhile, Santiago and Diego continue their chaste relationship on Rich Kids, Poor Parents.
In Gool Scoops And Spoilers, One Life to Live’s Nick and Oliver lay their romantic cards on the table while Kyle is questioned about a decision he’s made about his love life,...
- 10/20/2009
- by Anthony D. Langford
- The Backlot
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