How Led Zeppelin Changed Music

[@mattbeatgoeson]

What's your favorite Led Zeppelin album? Which band should I cover next for this series?

[@elmopizza]

The who

[@TricksterzMW2]

The who

[@dilanasv4906]

Deep purple

[@RMANGAMING]

Can we get an AC/DC Video?

[@Jack-hm3gg]

Pearl Jam!

[@potatoking8759]

"Mom, can we listen to Led Zeppelin?" "No, we have Led Zeppelin at home." Led Zeppelin at home: L e a d B a l l o o n

[@mattbeatgoeson]

quality comment

[@bertan1757]

Greta van Fleet

[@potatoking8759]

@@bertan1757 nice one :D

[@awetheaverage68264]

*L e a d H i n d e n b u r g*

[@vhishous329]

@@bertan1757 was just about to say that lmao

[@leokimvideo]

Jimmy Page was an extremely organic player, he rarely ever played the same song the same way, especially the solo parts. This is the magic of Page, he had the ability to go off script yet not lose control of the song he's playing. Such a gifted player who is easily one of the top rock guitarists, writers & producer of all time.

[@celestinodelrio5476]

Yes bro, Hendrix used the same sound in all the songs, Page is most imaginative, thats the reason because he is the best.

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

I kind of take pride in that I'm kind of an old school guitarist like that myself. A solo generally ought to be improvised. There are certain phrases, scales and feelings that you can put into your solo for the same song but I can't imagine doing it the same way every time. You're basically a cover band of yourself. A live performance is going to be better when it's organic imo. I don't even like the idea of click tracks. If you're really feeling it and want to extend the song, you should be able to communicate that non verbally and do it. There's an exchange between audience and performer and the best live acts are quite aware of the mood of their audience. I remember when Trey Anastasio of Phish was talking about the first glow stick fight. Throwing glow sticks has become kind of a tradition at Phish shows but the first time it happened by accident. It just happened and all of the sudden hundreds of glow sticks were flying through the air and the band reacted immediately and went into this fast paced jam. I thought that was cool.

[@JustinTheLogoKid]

Is this the real leokimvideo?

[@derekjackson1039]

Yeah it pretty incredible creatively and musically to improvise like that esp LIVE. Sure he might have been sloppy or better yet expressive in his playing but that is what made him him. Similar to Hendrix for me. Both of them were expressive and risk takers, playing from emotion and inspiration. Sure generally page was a more well rounded musician, songwriter producer, band leader etc., but Hendrix was from another planet and page would agree

[@alanstrom2221]

@@celestinodelrio5476 Rubbish

[@hellogoodbye4061]

Perhaps the most interesting thing about Zep is how well the band got along, even after fame, fortune and sex and drugs seeped into things. Sure, they had their moments but it never reached the John-Paul-George stage. Bonham's death broke the band up, not animosity towards each other.

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Good point!

[@hellogoodbye4061]

@@xshxr Good observation, Yet I hesitated to type in his name as well because throughout the Beatles breakup, Ringo remained on relatively good terms with the other three. In fact, I read it had gotten so bad between John, Paul and George, that Ringo was often dispatched by one with a message for another.

[@alexanderSydneyOz]

@@hellogoodbye4061 Irrespective of the truth, or otherwise, of friction among them, it is none the less also notable that neither of these bands had any lineup change during their careers. Which seems to be quite unusual. Yes, I am dismissing the two other Beatles members before they recorded.

[@hellogoodbye4061]

@@alexanderSydneyOz Pete Best can NEVER be termed an actual Beatle, godawful drummer that he was. I am guessing that Stu Sutcliffe is the second Beatle you are referring to and one has to wonder whether John's close friendship with him would have allowed him to remain in the band despite his limited bass playing talents (he was quite intelligent, though, and would likely have picked it up over time). His love for photographer Astrid, though, was already leading him away from the band.

[@yokoohnoismygmail]

@@hellogoodbye4061 leaving the band doesn’t seem like “good terms”to me

[@williamyoung3340]

The sheer volume of great music released in about 5 years is insane. Tons of talent.

[@oscarernestoroberts4190]

My 9 minutes Plant & Led Zep combo. Let's not forget Plant's Most High, 29 Palms, Big Log, Rainbow, Carry Fire, If I Were a Carpenter, Tall Cool One kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYPMfJh4Zrllf6c

[@wezlo8733]

6 years duh, surely you aren’t forgetting “presence”.

[@PaulFormentos]

@@wezlo8733 Yeah how could we with tunes like Candy store rock?

[@satoshinakamoto3342]

'Since I've been loving you' is one of the greatest blues tracks of all times. Bonham's unusual drums and Plant's vocals were out of the world

[@hoedanook8181]

Moby Grape wrote the song .... kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqLQlJahfZmZp8k

[@charliemepham6166]

Killer song

[@bernardocarneiro4081]

Agreed,the keys are awesome as well...and bonham's drumming...so so good

[@workingmanaudio2754]

No Quarter on The Song Remains The Same soundtrack is insane. I consider it the best song of all time.

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

That's my favorite Zeppelin song. I know most people go for those dark mysterious tracks that are about Allister Crowley or whatever but I just love the emotion in that song. I love the extremes. It goes from that deep slow soft blues to that over the top screaming loud, the emotion's going to boil over and run out all over the floor, blues.

[@JBarG22]

Led Zeppelin the best band of all times

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Not a controversial statement lol

[@hatujemeletsplayeryheskyce6460]

Best cover band, yes.

[@aviationlba747]

@@hatujemeletsplayeryheskyce6460 Most of their albums are filled with original material, with the exception of the first two. Don’t be a fool. Besides, the covers they did do were many leagues above the originals.

[@lionelmesi4441]

Keep trying

[@DiegoGonzalez-kh3eb]

The Beatles

[@michaelevans1738]

Hearing they got John Bonham’s son Jason to play their drums after his father’s death brought a tear to my eye 🥲

[@ninamravlja3632]

You should watch Heart’s cover of Stairway to Heaven at the Kennedy Center Honors. Jason plays the drums and wears his dad’s bowler. I’ve watched it countless times and it still makes me all misty-eyed ❤️🥲🥰

[@DickSenter]

Jason is really good, too!

[@andyharman3022]

Listening to Jason play the drums gets me misty-eyed over how much he sounds like his father.

[@hafabee]

I don't know if Jason Bonham is still touring but I saw him back in 2017 for the Led Zeppelin Experience tour and he was absolutely fantastic; sounds just like his dad. It's an excellent concert and I highly recommend checking it out!

[@BenDover-wm7wf]

Didn’t Keith Moon drink himself to death? Something about drummers? The light that burns half as long burns twice as bright?

[@twimisize]

My mind is blown that they were paid $143,000 for their first gig. Peter Grant and Dusty Springfield are absolute champions.

[@broeheemed32]

That wasn't for their first gig. That was the initial payment for their contract with Atlantic records.

[@mboyer68]

I'm so glad you mentioned Peter Grant. His influence on their success can't be overstated. He was a pitbull fighting for his bands. Like you mentioned, he was the first to get the musicians the pay they deserve. Peter Grant deserves his own video. His own movie!

[@joemuir2575]

Yes he does, he is sadly forgotten about, he loved the band as his own sons. And became the first manager who told the promoters how much cut they take. A true legend and was the fifth member of the band

[@johnr.8275]

There actually was a movie about Peter Grant in the works, but it sadly never took off. He was the manager every artist dreams of having, and he changed the game for everyone who followed, as Steven Tyler once pointed out. Peter Grant was unique in that he _cared_ for his clients, and did everything in his power to protect them and make sure they could create music without being disturbed by outside distractions. He practically worshipped the ground that Jimmy Page walked on, and knew that Jimmy was the crux of what made Led Zeppelin so great. As his daughter Helen once said, "When Jimmy called, Dad would drop everything to take that call. No matter what." I'm of the opinion that Peter Grant was absolutely the fifth member of Zeppelin. Without him, things would have been much, much different.

[@cherrypickerguitars]

I was born in the 50’s. I was one of those fans. For me, this isn’t history, but “current events”. I loved growing up in the age of “classic rock” It’s super hard to view music with the same intensity, now. Peace

[@astridb5595]

I‘m jealous. Experiencing the music as it came out must have been great.

[@johneasterday6112]

R.I.P Bonzo, you’ve inspired so many drummers and other musicians. You will forever be remembered as one of the greatest drummers to ever play.

[@djquinn11]

Bonzo was a legend.

[@johneasterday6112]

@@djquinn11 he’s the whole reason I got a Ludwig kit, huge 26 inch kick I’m in love with Bonzo!

[@coke8077]

I thought you said RIP Bozo 😭

[@JAMESGANG-f5u]

THE greatest drummer ever

[@leocymbalsky5542]

"Hey, Hey What Can I Do" is a highly underrated Zeppelin song.

[@ID-pw8zb]

Fantastic tune 👏🏻

[@ID-pw8zb]

I played this song on a Jukebox in a San Diego bar aged 23 n people were shocked that a young un’ like me was into it 😄😄 I’m from Scotland which shocked them even more

[@leocymbalsky5542]

@@ID-pw8zb Haha, same i’m 16 and love the reactions from the older crowd when they hear the music I like.

[@ID-pw8zb]

@@leocymbalsky5542 you have good taste buddy 😎

[@smith9808]

Led Zeppelin live, particularly in 1971 are the greatest sounding band my ears have ever heard.

[@Cincinnatus1869]

The way Bonham sounds like Bonham even on the most half-assed , microphone on a broomstick in the back of the arena , tinny recording is incredible. And Jimmy Page and Jones knew how to make a big , freight train - like sound onstage that no other band could touch. I saw Black Sabbath once in 1998 and as huge as it sounded, it still didn't have quite the pulverizing bottom end of a Zeppelin concert

[@johnr.8275]

I'd add 1972 in there as well. They were killing it through the first half or so of the year. Some of the summer 1972 shows are epic! And yeah, as I've always said, "if there's a better band than Led Zeppelin, I haven't heard 'em."

[@sherrisouthwell8160]

The Rain Song still gives me chills

[@thesolarengineer]

Great call out 🎉

[@StaceyWatson-e2q]

YES!! Brings tears to my eyes! So beautiful!

[@johnr.8275]

Same here. Especially Page's instrumental part at the end. It's so beautiful.

[@slaphead8835]

As an official Zeppelin maniac I can honestly say you did a GREAT job here. Loved the "how they got together" info in particular.

[@hughjass1044]

Being born in the early 60s and growing up with Zeppelin, Purple, Sabbath, Heep, Tull and so many others and remembering them in their primes, has always been one of the things I've been grateful for.

[@LardyMongusHunnter]

I can only imagine, it feels so crazy that I’m enjoying music from as much as 50 years ago, decades before I was born

[@assassinatepsychoputin4151]

I'm the same as you :) born in 62 :) when the music was the best it's ever been .. unlike c-rap of today

[@michaelpfaff8280]

Yes...we sure had it good, didn't we?

[@ComeonmenID10T]

right there with you

[@katwil89]

@@LardyMongusHunnter Good for you. You must have good taste.

[@danieltruzinski8929]

I saw them in 1977 and have seen 150 concerts since then and nobody has ever touched them. A three hour show that was by far the loudest yet crystal clear with no distortion. Just waiting the extra half hour past scheduled start time, you could feel the electricity in the audience as every one knew this was "THE" concert and it did not disappoint. Jimmy hit the opening note for the Song Remains the Same and just held it for a couple of extra seconds and then the Forum in Inglewood CA exploded. They had speakers in the rafters behind everyone! Surround sound! I paid $9.75 for floor seats halfway back from the stage but never used the seat! I was soo looking forward to seeing them again in 1980 before the tragic death of John Bonham ended the band. My favorite band without a doubt to the point of even the license plate on my 1977 Camaro says LED ZPLN. Their best album was Physical Graffiti with all the diverse guitar sounds and fantastic songs, but my favorite song is Achilles Last Stand from the follow up album Presence. I think that is their true masterpiece. The guitar overlays along with the showcasing of John Bonhams pure unmatched drumming power hypnotize you into a ten minute adventure that you are sad to see end. If you listen to Iron Maiden, you can see a lot of similarities in how their songs sort of have a "gallop" pacing to them like the pacing in Achilles. Just another example of the vast influence they have had on the hard rock industry...

[@kiddynamite3931]

That must have been incredible. I've heard those shows. By 77 they were falling apart due to drugs, and alcohol, but the rumors are they always played their best shows in LA, and NY. Save the tix stub?

[@ID-pw8zb]

Wonderful comment 👏🏻 I’m 34 so arrived 7 years after Bonzo’s tragic death so never had the honour and privilege of seeing them as you did, I envy you respectfully 😄 What a thing to go through life being able to say you seen them in the flesh. I saw Robert in the UK a few and whilst it wasn’t a Zeppelin gig, I had to see the man himself… he didn’t disappoint. Cool story mate, it’s good to hear these things from experience 😎

[@kenduffy5397]

Without a doubt Sir a perfect comment! Everything you said is 110% true. My favourite song is Achilles last stand too, it is a masterpiece! Being a Historian lol 😝 it does make me a little biased towards Achilles last stand & No Quarter lol & of course as a Bass player (you know where I’m going! lol) “Ramble On” regardless of one preferred genre. (expertise) Once I could play Ramble on “fast” as a beginner, from beginning to end? It was like the Sea🌊 parted! (I know it’s not over complicated but that is what makes it one of the best Bass tones ever in the Rock history, period, imho. ( No, it wasn’t Jaco Pastorius (who’s now my IDOL of course) wasn’t the Dude that made me want to pick up a Bass guitar (unless your parents were Jazz freaks? Who likes Jazz at the age of 14 in 1986 graduates high school in 90? Now I love it, but I'm 49 f...ing yrs old, at 14…? I HATED Jazz! JPJ… &..as much as I love Jaco… JPJ is still my favourite MUSICIAN of all time! The man can do it all! I was born in 72 so it was just hair, a HAIR before my time! Plus when I was 14 I was more a Sabbath fan than a Zeppelin fan, but the older I became Zeppelin took over (I'm still a hardcore Sabbath fan) but Zeppelin is my favourite. I disagree with people that say Led Zeppelin was the first “Heavy Metal” band? Huh 🤔 No Sabbath was the first “Heavy Metal” band with a Capitals H & M! Zeppelin was the greatest Rock band, ever! Ps & yes a love the Beatles too so Beatles defenders back off! I love the Beatles but Led Zeppelin touched me & my generation more, that’s all, nothing more. Pps I hate when people say “oh the Beatles were the best” “no it’s Zeppelin” “no I love Metal, it’s Sabbath” WHY can’t we simply say “ALL 3 bands were AWESOME?!?!”

[@50gary]

I saw them also in 1977 at the Pontiac Silver Dome 80,000 people. The crowd got way out of hand Plant even stopped the show and said if they didn't calm down they'd leave. At the same venue I saw "The WHO". much better show also 80,000 strong. However I did buy a Led Zeppelin tee shirt, still have it and tickets.

[@kenduffy5397]

@@50gary I saw the Who at old Giants stadium in New Jersey and they sucked? Way after their prime… Though listing to a concert’s in an old f…ing cesspool like Giants old football stadium… sucked!

[@dinosouth7909]

My favourite song is "The Rover" from Physical Graffiti - absolutely love how the whole song builds up and up until you are totally absorbed in it ...and the the guitar solo = fantastic. Another favourite is "Achilles Last Stand" from Presence. I could go on ...and on...

[@eric6cartman9]

the way with every song you can feel the passion and the raw energy is unreal they just have that sound and its stood up to the test of time well (their music at least)

[@alexrofe2192]

I don't think a rock band has ever quite had the same impact since, Van Halen, Guns and Roses, Nirvana and others have been big, but Zeppelin seem to have acclaimed this monolithic place in culture, and I am not sure anyone will ever repeat their impact.

[@sdc6447]

Very well put. The closest is probably the Beatles. Culture wise or influence wise. I get tired of arguing with these dummies. Nobody touches Zeppelin. Sales wise. Influence wise. Sheer ability on each of their instruments. People can like or dislike at their whim. I don't care. Nobody touches Zeppelin

[@bramsteenhoek2674]

@@sdc6447 I mean led zep didn't touch the beatles on sales nor cultural influence

[@sdc6447]

@@bramsteenhoek2674 maybe not culturally. That's mainly because the Beatles were first to kinda take rock from that Buddy Holy/Ritchie Valens type sound into what I call the modern era. Sales are close enough. Zeppelin hasn't sold quite as much, but they've sold over 300 million records. Talent wise, it's really not close in my opinion..Beatles were underrated. Especially George Harrison, but they can't touch Zeppelin instrumentally or talent wise. Especially drums and guitar.

[@bramsteenhoek2674]

@@sdc6447 i respectfully disagree Paul McCartney is one of the most talented and creative musicians

[@sdc6447]

@@bramsteenhoek2674 Paul is talented. For sure. If was the songs that made the Beatles. Because Zeppelin is more blues and hard rock. So that makes it hard to compare. Paul is a fine bass player, but he's not on John Paul Jones level though. Especially as an overall musician. They both play piano butJones plays Hammond B-3 organ. Mandolin. He's known as the quiet glue that held Zeppelin together. Lennon and Harrison were good and like I said before, Harrison was underappreciated but neither are Jimmy Page. Of course as much as I like Ringo, he was just on Jimmy Kimmel the other night, he can't touch John Bonham. Perhaps the finest rock drummer ever

[@myless.5493]

Great video! Zeppelin is one of the few classic rock bands that I can say will be around forever. They're legendary, and innovative, and it feels like every guitarist goes through a "Jimmy Page" phase in their life.

[@mattbeatgoeson]

I know I went through my "Jimmy Page Phase." 😁 Thanks 😊

[@gratefuldead6370]

I agree bro!

[@TonyDeanDrums]

Same..

[@alanstrom2221]

Do you mean, pretending to play two Guitars simultaneously, which is physically impossible. Page should've called the Band ,The Pretender

[@1103Leona]

F

[@aquafresh3150]

My favourite Led Zeppelin song has to be In The Light. Gives me goosebumps every time

[@gresiacruz3450]

👌🤘

[@llortllort1]

I remember discovering LEd Zeppelin for the first time. I had recorded Led Zeppelin l on cassette at a friends house in winter -79 and went out for a walk at the beautiful park Djurgården, Stockholm, Sweden. It was a crisp, cold winters day and the whole album just caught me so deeply, listening to it on my Sony Walkman. Still to this day I sense each song at each specific spot in the park when I take a walk there 43 years later.

[@terryhunsicker3708]

This band was a great part of my youth. Timeless music was created by these guys. I give them thanks for all the good times/memories/music they brought to my life.

[@rusherthapa9413]

Till this date there is no other rock band that could move me like led zeppelin

[@TheGreenManalishi_]

thanks a lot man, i've recently finished the zeppelin discography; it has been an incredible journey. bow down to the zep❤

[@carlneoh5843]

Same here, started a few months back, Led Zeppelin I blew my mind away

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

Rock on man!! Im proud of you!! It's always good to get the LED out!! V

[@TheGreenManalishi_]

@@flightofthebumblebee9529 zep for life🤟

[@benhawkins2703]

what’s the zeppelin discography???

[@Alfie02]

@@benhawkins2703 a discography is all the work of an artist or group. Led Zeppelins discography is their 9 studio albums (deluxe ones too) and 4 live albums. They have one of the most diverse and amazing discographies ever

[@carlneoh5843]

Yes! My favourite band! All 8 of their albums are absolute bangers! Led Zeppelin was THE quintessential rock band

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Got some haters in the comments. Watch out lol

[@amazon4529]

Mr. Hater here....In all seriousness, you can't call "In through the Out door" a banger...it's more of a damp squib. Only "In the Evening" and "All of my Love" are any good, though "Carouselambra" is OK. There's a lot of filler here and Mr. Page doesn't seem to have been that present. Everything else? Yep total bangers!

[@nippy7425]

@@amazon4529 What about Fool in the Rain? Such a great Bonham song

[@jeremynewcombe3422]

Helghan lmao what? In through the Out Door has their best song, Hot Dog.

[@carlneoh5843]

@@amazon4529 Caresoulambra is a 10/10 for me and Fool in the Rain is amazing

[@marcd5353]

Can’t pick a favorite album… wayyy too hard. But I love all the acoustic stuff they did! Songs like Going to California, in my opinion, played a major role in elevating them to “rock god” status.. anybody can rock n roll (maybe not as good as Zep), but those beautiful arrangements displayed just how knowledgeable every member was in their respective role. Being born in 91, I never got a chance to enjoy Zeppelin live and in person, so, to me, it’s almost as if they are some type of musical folklore/legend. They have been a massive influence on my own musical endeavors, and are truly the most talented foursome in music history! I just wish I had the chance to see them for real! RIP Bonzo.

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

I still dig their early bluesy stuff. But I love Going to California too.

[@alanstrom2221]

What a load of biased rubbish.

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

@@alanstrom2221 What is? You don't like Going to California? What do you mean by biased? It's music. It's all subjective. How does one have unbiased music taste? Do you think your favorite music is objectively better music?

[@marcd5353]

@@PaulTheSkeptic thank you! I was thinking the exact same shit lolol

[@marcd5353]

@@PaulTheSkeptic he must've worked for the Beatles haha

[@anthonyjames4478]

Totally excellent "brief history" of Zeppelin. It's informative, moves along without boring filler material, and portrays the Band just as its fans have remembered it!!

[@playfix7902]

Great video! By the way: The song D'yer Mak'er is actually pronounced 'Jamaica'. Plant chose the name to mess with Americans who would pronounce it wrong :)

[@maxx1906]

This video was incredibly interesting, I never knew much about the history of Led Zeppelin before watching this, so it was very interesting to learn more! As for artists I’d like to see next, I think Tom Petty is an amazing choice, he played for 3 bands, had a few solo works, plus this year will mark 5 years since his death. I can’t think of a better way to honor the man!

[@mattbeatgoeson]

I can't believe it's already been five years

[@maxx1906]

@@mattbeatgoeson seriously, it’s so odd to think it’s been that long. I miss the guy though!

[@mehg8407]

One think he did leave out is that Led Zeppelin stole a lot of music. Most of your favorite Led Zeppelin songs were stolen. It's sad, but true. Don't get me wrong, the music is good...but stolen.

[@bernardocarneiro4081]

Not True. In the first 2 albums,maybe they stole some lyrics,but thats it. Reports of zeppelin "stealing" music are greatly exagerated

[@mehg8407]

@@bernardocarneiro4081 >Reports of zeppelin "stealing" music are greatly exagerated Me: Searches youtube and finds NUMEROUS blatant ripoffs lol Come on now.

[@noahr4951]

Led Zeppelin III is my favorite album. Going to California is probably my favorite song. I like the change of pace. Their heavier stuff is great but I like to shift gears once in a while.

[@ree3.]

My husband just reminded me few mins ago that 45 yrs ago to this day, he (boyfriend at the time) picked me up in his dad’s mustang and took me to see Led Zeppelin at the Pontiac Silverdome. I think that concert is still listed as the largest indoor concert according to Guinness world records

[@josephmanzuni8593]

I like how they beat The Beatles and Elvis Presley in the same year on the album charts.

[@stacythompson9562]

I saw Led Zeppelin on July 23,1977 At Oakland Coliseum I was a sophomore in high school. The opening band was Judas Priest, and Rick Derringer also performed. Will never forget that day or time 60's and 70' for the best rock music. Long live Led Zeppelin.

[@marions.120]

I saw them that weekend as well, $9.50 a ticket! ✌️😎🎸🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶

[@michaelernest5930]

The "How the west was won" live album is for me the best live album and best Led Zeppelin album I've ever heard! I fell in love with Led Zeppelin after I had listened to that album! Best band ever!!

[@shaykosovac8722]

I agree

[@celestinodelrio5476]

Yessssssss bro.

[@DrPupenfahrten]

Same here. My dad played that album on a road-trip once and it inspired me to learn drums. Been a music lover ever since.

[@digiorno1142]

I think their BBC Sessions album is a bit better

[@henryfuller69]

Thanks man I've been waiting so long for this Led zeppelin is my favorite band of all time 🙌

[@elgandahc]

The story I’d always heard about how they came up with the name was that Keith Moon of The Who was asked what he thought of Jimmy Page’s new band, and Moon said, “I think it will go down like a lead zeppelin.” That’s how they came up with the name according to legend.

[@Jesus_H._Tap-DancingChrist]

Going down 'like a lead balloon' is an actual saying

[@paulhunt3307]

Correct (more or less) See my comment above...

[@j.c1574]

Funny cause thats also how motley crue got their name! A guy told the guitarist before he joined the Crue that he should call his next band “Motley Crew” cause he thought Mick Mars was stupid

[@tektoniks_architects]

This was a very comprehensive, entertaining, and well thought-out video. Thank you for the effort.

[@kirbyandcalle5540]

Yes my favourite band Thank you so much for your hard work and talent to make all of your videos

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Well thank YOU

[@88spaces]

Every human being should be required to listen to "When the Levee Breaks". They should teach it in preschool. One of the greatest songs of all time.

[@kevinarmstrong386]

AGREE!!!!! THE BEST ROCK BAND GIVING A NOD TO THE BLUES ARTISTS THAT STARTED IT ALL.

[@bobbybeaver86]

I agree. I have a 16 year old daughter and she loves L Z.

[@donotwantahandle1111]

Did you know it’s a cover?

[@88spaces]

@@donotwantahandle1111 Yes I do. It's the best cover every produced! It's so good as to render the original obsolete.

[@chrismarple]

@@donotwantahandle1111 who cares?

[@djquinn11]

My first concert in ‘77 when I was 15. They were my favorite band at the time and are still one of my all time favs.

[@Z0EY49]

Lol I wasn’t even alive, wish I was around during that time to see all the good bands live

[@rbilleaud]

This could all have gone so differently. This was Jimmy Page's baby. He was so much more experienced in being in a well known band who had played before large crowds. He could have tried to lord that over his less experienced bandmates, but instead, he treated them as equals, realizing each of them had their own special gifts.

[@minigrande1939]

I have worked in the music industry all my life(52 today) being a mega band there is so much pressure so much egos along with a drug fused atmosphere most bands implode (especially us British)but Led Zeppelin where always equal alot had to do with them having total control as mentioned in this video so no executives or AR men whispering into individual ears.The fact they stopped when Bonham died , walking away from huge paychecks . massive respect

[@midnightmike3420]

IV has got to be one of the most masterfully produced and best sounding nonstop rock and roll albums of all time! But Led Zep's musical maturity came later, Kashmir and In The Evening still my favorite songs. Lately, really enjoying Robert Plant's work with Allison Krauss, testimony that he truly is g.o.a.t. for vocals.

[@takodabostwick8507]

What The Beatles did for the 1960s, Led Zeppelin did it for the 1970s.

[@mattbeatgoeson]

I said exactly that in the video lol

[@blairhunt1424]

@Bswag Swag If you are saying LZ is not even close to the Beatles you must be hard of hearing.

[@cheekymonkey7942]

@Bswag Swag shut up rnrnrn

[@nippy7425]

@Bswag Swag U can say the same thing about the Beatles pre Rubber Soul but thats just not true

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Nah. Zeppelin didnt abandon their fans and give up touring. Led Zeppelin lived to play for their adoring fans. The Beatles didnt give a damn about them after 1966. Even the fooftop gig in 1969 was a, self promoting publicity stunt with no fans in attendance. That was the difference.

[@blasterofmuppets4754]

Bonham is usually not only considered one but the best drummer of all times. He has placed #1 on more drummer rankings than anyone else.

[@Rich6Brew]

The fourth album did have a title: it was the four symbols printed on the inside cover above the track listings. The band's management even went to the lengths of supplying various UK music papers with the correct typeface for when the album charted and they published the weekly listings; something some music journalists didn't take kindly to.

[@nia4me1]

ZOFO

[@Cornelius798]

ZOSO

[@christopherrauch2961]

I feel like the first song on their first album, Good times bad times showcases the sheer talent of each band member individually and together.

[@msxmurda2385]

Dude, you totally forgot “Unleaded” which is one of their best shows with Page and Plant. The live version of “Since I’ve Been Loving You” and “Rain Song” are absolutely magical.

[@PJHEATERMAN]

I can say In my high school days (Early 80's) Led Zepplin was still the music we listened to with AC/DC a close second. The MTV stuff was coming into play at that time as well.

[@stewiep69]

that means you were born in 1970

[@joeysplats3209]

I'm sorry my generation didn't stop MTV when we had the chance. Such a tragedy. I mean, what it turned into.

[@nicholeyoung7116]

How could you not mention Achilles Last Stand, during the recording of which Plant was wheelchair-bound. He reportedly got so into it that he fell out of his wheelchair while singing and re-injured his ankle, but quickly got back to work and finished the album.

[@coversbywaleed]

Thank you for making this video. Now I can show this to people who ask my why I think Zeppelin is the best band ever to exist.

[@springrain9438]

Absolutely BRILLIANT of you to put the words "changed music" in your title to draw attention!

[@iamauntmeem]

My favorite album is their first album. My favorite song is Ramble On. But I love so much of their stuff. They always will be my personal favorite band. I enjoy listening to Kasmir at bedtime...the opening slays me...

[@dantemartinez4270]

No one will ever replicate John Bonham’s sound. Fucking legend ❤️

[@AceHermes]

ironically his sound was largely the result of Jimmy Page's production skills

[@dantemartinez4270]

@@AceHermes true, but his tuning on his kit and snare tone alone stood out, not to mention those typical ghost notes he loves to add. Indeed Jimmy did have some contribution in his sound though 👌🏼

[@nia4me1]

Jason does it JUST as well...he is AMAZING. SO good in fact that Zep employ him as the drummer . His Dad would be soooo proud.

[@colinmacvicar2507]

@@nia4me1 I agree Jason is amazing. I got to see him 3 times doing his Led Zeppelin Experience and once more playing with Heart.

[@housevo330]

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[@lugnutlarry1764]

Great mini documentary. When the levee breaks has always been my favorite, such a great rhythmic groove to it.

[@208stroker1]

Led zeppelin are and have always been my life....i seen them as a kid in 1972 with my dad..watching bonham splintering his drumkit, i turned to dad and said...I wanna do wat hes doin....ive been a drummer ever since that day.!!

[@mattbeatgoeson]

That's awesome

[@fredwright5954]

simply the best, EVER!!!!that brief enough?

[@Maxaldojo]

Thanks, Mr. Beat! My very first concert was on April 27, 1977 at Richfield Coliseum, near Cleveland, Ohio and featured Led Zeppelin. My older cousin took me to this concert and started a string of several hundred concerts I attended until the late 1980s. Honestly, I don't remember a thing, but Led Zeppelin remains one of my favorite bands of all time!

[@jeffhucle6436]

Presence is brilliant. Astonishing guitar tone and arrangement without any melancholy burden.

[@Kylefassbinderful]

Communication Breakdown’s opening riff was a big inspiration behind Johnny Ramones’ fast paced playing according to Johnny himself.

[@robertlear2735]

I saw Led Zeppelin in concert in 1969 and 1970. I was a singer in a band in college at the time. We did a lot of Led Zeppelin songs.

[@00z85]

Led Zeppelin best band ever. I listen to them daily. I’m 67 .

[@TwilightZeaux]

Wow I already knew everything presented in the vid but the way the vid was presented made me watch to the very end. Awesome vid!! My favorite Led Zeppelin album is Led Zeppelin III.

[@mattbeatgoeson]

I appreciate the kind words!

[@SalutExpla]

Love the excellence that keeps coming from this channel Mr. Beat! Would be cool to see you covering the Bee Gees in a future video btw

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Thanks buddy. And great suggestion!

[@reggiesj4918]

GREAT JOB! Amazing work! Thank you!

[@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020]

One of the greatest rock bands ever. A crystal in the history of music in general. Pure Geniuses.

[@adamwal4591]

HAHAHAHA The "greatest" wouldn't have plagiarized so many damn songs.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Adam Wal The Beatles stole just as much. What both bands did was totally transform the source material into something completely different and vastly superior. Zeppelin never 'copied' anything.

[@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020]

@@lyndoncmp5751 - not true dude. As far as I know, there was just one instance where the Beatles stole something and that was in the song Come Together where John Lennon uses the phrase “here come ol’ flat top, he’s grooving up slowly”. That line was from a Chuck Berry song, for which John got sued. Another lift was by Paul McCartney when he played the same bass notes for I saw her standing there from an old berry song too. Other than that tho there was no stealing. As much as I love Led Zeppelin tho, they did get sued for quite a few songs, mostly their earlier work. It’s widely known tho, it’s not news.

[@adamwal4591]

@@lyndoncmp5751 no, they flat out stole music and claimed it as their own. Sorry, Led doesn't get a free pass.

[@elindio9884]

@@adamwal4591 literally blues music was built on “stealing music”. The blues was built on musicians playing songs from each other and trading ideas from each other. I will agree they took songs but they changed them so much that it doesn’t even resemble the song that they originally took to the point that it’s beyond a cover. For example, dazed and confused sounds nothing like the dazed and confused from the original artist

[@sukijay4990]

Excellent video, really enjoyed that. Thanks.

[@donrepcon7704]

When they first came out, I was 16 and I was hooked! I'd been playing guitar for 4 yrs then and Page, oh my God!

[@jimbojohnson3440]

I really love all the videos on this channel. I think AC/DC has a really rich history that’s worth looking at!

[@robertlear2735]

I saw Led Zeppelin in concert in 1969 at Memorial Hall in Kansas City Kansas (also known as Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building) and again in 1970 at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. Seeing them perform live was something and especially seeing them play "Dazed and Confused" live was electrifying.

[@ashlabelle]

I wish I was more optimistic, but I don't think there will ever be another Zeppelin.

[@mattbeatgoeson]

How do you mean though?

[@ashlabelle]

@@mattbeatgoeson The originality they had; there has been many copycat bands of Zep throughout the years and some of them aren't bad, but for a band to come along and build on an established genre (the blues) but also add so much talent and creativity to it that they create a brand new genre that changes music history forever.

[@sdc6447]

There won't be. You could live to be 500 years old and you'd still never see it happen. The music industry has changed so much that I don't think it's possible anyhow. They're the single greatest rock band of all time and next to the Beatles, the most influential.

[@mastermind-2011]

at least it's more likely than another Beatles

[@tergelss]

Led Zeppelin got me through some rough times when I was sick and try to overcome my pain. They will always have special place in my heart ♥️ My most fav Zeppelin song is The Rain Song

[@stephendevore]

That was a FUN video. Thank you!

[@derekjackson1039]

They found themselves in IV. It’s their masterpiece. IV-PG is their peak creative moment. Writing and performing. Hard to imagine that stretch 70-75 of amazing records and performances. The first 5 years too 68-73 non stop touring as well

[@theunforgiven8002]

One of the greatest rock band oh hail LED Zeppelin 🤘

[@mattbeatgoeson]

We salute you

[@larrytolson4135]

Bonham’s death (according to Hammer of the Gods) was attributed to a mix of alcohol and a British anti-depressant called Motivol. Bonham had a lot of stage fright and anxiety issues. He was prescribed that drug…and he wildly overdid it, to be sure.

[@mikeroden577]

great documentary, thanks for creating and posting!

[@GlennJackson-d8e]

When The Levee Breaks has become my favorite Zeppelin song over the years. My favorite album was Zeppelin I. Then it was Zeppelin II, Then it was Zeppelin III. Then it was Zeppelin IV. Then, I realized my favorite was always the one I was playing at the time. After Physical Graffiti, the thrill was gone for the following albums. I still listen to the records and have that anticipation of the next song since you knew the order by heart.

[@chancesanderson6732]

Great video! Zeppelin were truly lightning in a bottle. Not since has there been a band so tight and so innovative. Led Zeppelin II has gotta be my favorite though. It captures them at a point of pure raw intensity, ready to take over the world, and it shows in the music. You should cover Van Halen next. They were to the 80s what Zep were to the 70s (in my opinion at least).

[@kdonovan221]

I can’t argue with that. I love a variety of bands and can’t think of a band that ‘was the 80’s like Zep did the 70’s more so than VH!!

[@tktimber418]

Not even close. The Police or Alice In Chains.

[@Cincinnatus1869]

You know your songs are effective when people hear your record and accuse you of having supernatural powers and being in cahoots with the devil 😅 I will always remember the first time I heard the band come in about a minute and a half into Bring it on Home. I thought WOW every instrument and the vocal is incredible. We'd have the conversation many Zeppelin fans have had about listening to the songs repeatedly and concentrating on a different instrument with each listen and being equally blown away by each band member. I understand that music is a matter of taste, but if Zeppelin don't move you , I really don't want to talk about music with you

[@chrismarple]

The greatest band of all time

[@Euro.Patriot]

No, that's Queen.

[@chrismarple]

@@Euro.Patriot lol queen is good but to say their better then Led Zeppelin is so stupid.

[@aerousops1806]

@@Euro.Patriot Queen doesn’t even come slightly close to Led Zeppelin

[@Euro.Patriot]

@@aerousops1806 Last time I checked Led Zeppelin doesn't get played in public, Queen does.

[@vanplq8841]

@@Euro.Patriot That doesn't give Queen the audacity to even think about comparing themselves to Led Zeppelin.

[@madjsz]

Thanks Grrreatt Presentation of my beloved Band the Best EVER! i just can't decide which song is my favorite, each and every single one has a special meaning, message, feeling and most of all complete each and every of their Work of Art, i mean "records" xD aaaand all of my love goes to Sir Robert Plant, THE KING my PLANTonic love, yes i love the full band buttt he's WON my Heart, Long live, LED ZEPPELIN, LZ FOR-EVER!

[@-Mark_F]

I am only over and eighth of the video and have to comment how great it is. I really like your style of explaining things. This really is an amazing band! TYFP!

[@fattyz1]

First track first album. The later years I was less a fan but they remain easily one of my favorites. Plus my guitar instructor was a die hard Jimmy Page guy and he influenced me greatly.

[@mateenyingi8382]

Thank you, this video is amazing.

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Thank YOU

[@deanjones9082]

The only thing you missed is that Keith Moon came up with the name Led Zeppelin he said you'll go down like a lead balloon that this super group will never make it, and get it, Peter Grant changed the name to LED because he figured the American kids would say or pronounce it lead, "leed" Zeppelin instead of Led Zeppelin and that's the famous story behind the name of Led Zeppelin. The funniest thing about that story is Keith Moon & John Entwistle were friends with Jimmy at the time, & were considering forming a supergroup together. Fates intervened, The first Led Zeppelin album was recorded in 2 weeks, 2 weeks kids!!! These were signs of things to come, other musical acts were scared shitless of Led Zeppelin as they should have been. They concurred America, They were the "Giants of our Time", & what a time it was......

[@nicksallnow-smith7585]

For the completist I would add the following. I bought the first Led Zeppelin album on release in 1969. The timings were marked on the back of the sleeve, but the last track "How many more times" had the timing noted incorrectly. There is a significant pause midway through the track before the band comes in again. Clearly whoever was listening to this to mark the timings was lazy and thought that was the end! It was most encouraging to get home and found that I had an eight minute track and not a four minute track at the end!

[@florencemiller7826]

I have loved led Zeppelin since I was 11 years old, that was 53 years ago. And I still love them today and until I'm dead they are always will be UNTOUCHABLE BY ANYONE ELSE

[@ronagoodwell2709]

Saw LZ in Seattle, in 1969, at the Opera House. They opened for Vanilla Fudge. Unreal. Bonham still had his green sparkle kit. They were all monsters from the beginning.

[@stornasamedellangkille6485]

Great video! I would love to see The Doors or Pink Floyd next!

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Thank you and those two suggestions make a lot of sense. :)

[@seabass8593]

@@mattbeatgoeson do one on Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden

[@derekstocker6661]

Great history of this fantastic group, I believe Who drummer Keith Moon came up with the name Led Zeppelin when commenting about something "going down like a lead balloon" or similar. My special favourite track, the wonderful timeless "Stairway to Heaven". Thanks for this, very well done, love it.

[@Msmith-yd7bz]

It sure happened fast for these guys,my cousin gave my Led Z 1 in 69,i got to hear them in Toronto 72 73 cant remember.I played drums through those years,it was the feel of John Bonham and attack i had the passion for, then.

[@robindumler1735]

Excellent video. Content, historical perspective and images very interesting and one of a kind. Nice job !!!

[@dukebaloof2540]

I will never experience 1/10th of the happiness these men enjoyed, they truly mastered what life is supposed to be.

[@paulaporter778]

You want to be a pedophile too?

[@frankpoperowitzmusic]

I have been a life long fan. Always loved the early stuff. I think the Albert Hall Show on How The West Was Won is the pinnacle moment in Rock History. Never been a band that good not even themselves after say 73.

[@sghirla8992]

By far, the best band ever

[@dukebaloof2540]

Your opinion is wrong. Not egregious, but obviously wrong. So, for your own sake, re-think your life choices and move on, otherwise you are guaranteed to die making sub-median wage.

[@sdc6447]

@@dukebaloof2540 Yours is wrong. So rethink your own choices. Who are you supposed to be, anyhow? Zeppelin are the greatest. If you want to go by something as picayune or mundane as album sales, then that alone makes them the best. Maybe except for the Beatles, and even that's close. Sheer musicianship and craftsmanship of songs makes them the best. You'd better rethink your choices, or else you'll end up digging your nose with a dirty finger your whole life

[@LuckyInCards]

Nice retrospective! Made me appreciate (and mourn) the passage of time. Thank you.

[@JosesAmazingWorlds]

D’yer Maker is meant to be pronounced phonetically, sounding close to Jamaica, hence the reggae feel of the song.