Led Zeppelin’s Legendary 60s Album Delivered Their First U.S. Billboard No. 1 and Changed Rock Forever

Led Zeppelin's second album not only achieved commercial success but also revolutionized the rock genre, paving the way for ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1969: Led Zeppelin Scored Their First No. 1 Album on the ‘Billboard’ 200 Chart with ‘Led Zeppelin II’

Led Zeppelin’s sophomore effort featured six new original tunes co-written by singer Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page. It also included three songs that were adapted from blues tunes— two by ...

Led Zeppelin's 'When the Levee Breaks' Crowned Greatest Classic Rock Song for Its Iconic Drum Beat

A 1971 rock epic just topped a 'Greatest of All Time' list — and its iconic drum intro still sounds like thunder rolling ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1979, Led Zeppelin Went No. 1 in the UK with the Final Album Recorded Before John Bonham’s Death

On this day (September 8) in 1979, Led Zeppelin topped the UK Albums Chart with In Through the Out Door. It spent two weeks at No. 1 in the band’s home country. The LP also went to the top of the ...
Forbes

Led Zeppelin Charts A Debut Top 10 Hit, Decades After The Band’s Split

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. A little more than 50 years ago, Led Zeppelin released its sixth ...