Led Zeppelin: 1968-1980 
asked by bulldogs on November 8, 2006 1:19 PM
Led Zeppelin was the biggest band of the 1970s and a key contributor to the history of rock. Though the group disbanded after the 1980 death of drummer John Bonham, its stature among fans and its influence on musicians has continued to grow. Despite the band's prominence, no book has fully explored this beloved band's incredible musical legacy — until now. Led Zeppelin is a detailed and insightful look at the how, where, and why of Led Zeppelin's greatness. The band is examined within the historical context of the 1960s and '70s. Also examined are the musical and cultural events during all stages of each member's career, providing fascinating details about how the band created its revolutionary music.
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What sets this new group biography apart from all the rest (including the wonderful Stephen Davis "Hammer of the Gods") is that the author seeks to inform only about the music. No gossip, no rumors, just music. Shadwick sheds light on both studio and live performances and encourages the listener to appreciate Led Zeppelin with new ears.
There are many volumes available about LZ, but I think with this new book by Keith Shadwick we now have the definitive biography.
There are many volumes available about LZ, but I think with this new book by Keith Shadwick we now have the definitive biography.
reviewed by fabio on November 23, 2006 9:59 AM
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Keith Shadwick brings an informative, extremely well written thorough biography of Led Zeppelin in a manner that the band members truly deserve. His focus on what drives the band's passion - their music, their unquenchable drive for unique and meaningful musical and lyrical expression will serve any reader interested in Led Zeppelin well.
The photos are excellent. The writing is vivid, honest, and diverse in scope.
More than anything, "Led Zeppelin: 1968-1980" brings a historical, dignified, and well rounded representation of one of the greatest bands in the history of rock and roll to life.
It's well worth the price & deserves 10 stars.
Barbara Rose, author of If God Was Like Man and Stop Being the String Along
The photos are excellent. The writing is vivid, honest, and diverse in scope.
More than anything, "Led Zeppelin: 1968-1980" brings a historical, dignified, and well rounded representation of one of the greatest bands in the history of rock and roll to life.
It's well worth the price & deserves 10 stars.
Barbara Rose, author of If God Was Like Man and Stop Being the String Along
reviewed by miceandmen on November 29, 2006 4:02 AM
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This book I discovered at the Local Library and it brought me back to my high-school days when I listened incessantly to Zeppelin and other stadium-filling rock bands of the day. Nostalgia filled me and the book deepened my regard for this incredible rock and roll band. Sure they had flaws, but they lived a musical dream, a rock fantasy, and they cared mostly about their music, and this book highlights their history, their vision, their immense talent, their personal demons, and everything that life threw them. This is a well-written, highly engaging, almost scholarly tome of a band that deserved the hoopla heaped on their doorstep. Essential reading for any rock and roll fan.
reviewed by tacos on November 29, 2006 5:08 AM
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From Amazon's Book description:
"The band is examined within the historical context of the 1960s and '70s."
Conspicuous by absence is The Who. The book seems to mention everyone but Pete and Co.
Seems odd.
Still the book is great, great, great.
"The band is examined within the historical context of the 1960s and '70s."
Conspicuous by absence is The Who. The book seems to mention everyone but Pete and Co.
Seems odd.
Still the book is great, great, great.
reviewed by redsink on November 29, 2006 8:51 AM
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Amazing pics, rich and in deep text. It's a trip back in time to meet the band and follow them across the time.
Some pictures (fitting 2 pages) say more than 1,000 words.
It's complete, very well printed and perfect sized.
Every Led Zeppelin fan (or not) will find a very nice reading (mainly with Zep songs playing background...)
Some pictures (fitting 2 pages) say more than 1,000 words.
It's complete, very well printed and perfect sized.
Every Led Zeppelin fan (or not) will find a very nice reading (mainly with Zep songs playing background...)
reviewed by rafit on November 29, 2006 2:53 PM