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Led Zeppelin was originally formed in 1968 by guitarist Jimmy Page under the name "The New Yardbirds," based on Page's previous band, The Yardbirds. While The New Yardbirds arose at first simply to fulfill some performance commitments booked in Scandinavia before the original band's break-up, Page attempted to create a rock-supergroup out of the new band, which would have been composed of the Yardbirds' own Page and Jeff Beck, The Who's Keith Moon and John Entwistle (who were considering leaving their band), and possibly Steve Winwood or Steve Marriott. |
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News in english
about Led Zeppelin
(September / 2009)
From Elvis to Led Zeppelin, the rock gods get their due in the art (and t-shirts) of William Munch (Creative Loafing Tampa)
Date: 01 Sep 2009
By William McKeen Every morning I leap from bed and sink to my knees and thank God that Bob Dylan never made a video for "Like a Rolling Stone." And good on Mick and Keith for having the sense to not shoot a promo clip for "Satisfaction." Every time I hear those songs -- and I'm sure I'm well into the thousands with both of them -- I have different and intense feelings. Think about all the ways ...
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Them Crooked Vultures Touring North America, U.K. Date: 01 Sep 2009
ChartAttack.com -
Them Crooked Vultures — the new supergroup that includes Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, Queens Of The Stone Age's Josh Homme and former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones — have announced North American and U.K. dates in support of their upcoming debut album.
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Jammin’ dads: Mini-vans out, Mini-bands in Date: 01 Sep 2009
The Mesquite News -
The youth that grew up in a generation of artists led by Elton John, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Led Zeppelin, Madonna and Michael Jackson are the young parents of today.
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Them Crooked Vultures hits Detroit Oct. 8 Date: 01 Sep 2009
Detroit News -
Brand new rock supergroup Them Crooked Vultures -- comprising the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme and Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones -- will perform at the Fillmore Detroit Oct. 8, promoter Live Nation has announced. Tickets, $47.50, go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday at livenation.com.
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Breaking: ACL Adds Them Crooked Vultures, XBox to Lineup Date: 01 Sep 2009
Austinist -
Dave Grohl, Josh Homme and long-time Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones have joined forces in Them Crooked Vultures creating a super-group of epic proportions, or at least of ACL proportions. The group has been added to the October festival's lineup, filling in the spot left vacant by Lily Allen on the new XBox stage. They'll also be performing at Stubb's on Oct. 1 and tickets for that go on ...
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Them Crooked Vultures plot inaugural run Date: 01 Sep 2009
LiveDaily -
A month after announcing its formation, hard-rock supergroup Them Crooked Vultures [ tickets ] has unveiled plans for a two-week trek of the eastern US this fall. Them Crooked Vultures--comprised of Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme and Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones--will kick off their inaugural outing with an Oct. 1 performance in Austin, TX, followed by a gig at ...
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Led Zep's Jones headed to Toronto Date: 02 Sep 2009
Toronto Sun -
Well, it's not Led Zeppelin but it's a piece of them at least.
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Them Crooked Vultures kicking off tour in Texas Date: 02 Sep 2009
Yahoo.com -
Them Crooked Vultures -- the supergroup featuring Foo Fighter Dave Grohl, Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme and Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones -- will embark on its first North American tour next month.
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