INTRODUCTION
Why Led Zeppelin? Why this Special Edition? Good questions both. This Special Edition fully investigates the Led Zeppelin phenomenon, and make no mistake: Led Zeppelin is a phenomenon, one very worthy of investigation. Detailed here for you is the history of the band, from its initial inception as the “New Yardbirds” of 1968, through its first American tour, to its present status as the premier touring band of the world.
INTRODUCTION
Why Led Zeppelin?
Why this Special Edition?
Good questions both. This Special Edition fully investigates the Led Zeppelin phenomenon, and make no mistake: Led Zeppelin is a phenomenon, one very worthy of investigation. Detailed here for you is the history of the band, from its initial inception as the “New Yardbirds” of 1968, through its first American tour, to its present status as the premier touring band of the world. That’s a history that’s lasted over a decade—approaching 12 years, in fact —and a history that shows no signs of slowing down.
There’s another reason why this Special exists. Year after year, CREEM’s annual reader polls show that Led Zeppelin really is “the most popular band in the world” out there. Last year’s voting was especially significant; not only winning top honors for the year, Led Zeppelin was also voted Best Group Of The 70’s, Led Zeppelin IV the Best Album Of The 70’s and “Stairway To Heaven” the Best Song Of The 70’s.