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Led Zeppelin: The Oral History of the World s Greatest Rock Band
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The definitive oral history of the iconic, bestselling rock band Led ZeppelinWith Robert Plant on lead vocal and Jimmy Page on guitar, Led Zeppelin is one of the most iconic, legendary, and influential rock bands in musical history. Tales of their indulgence in sex, drugs, and excess have swirled for decades. In this definitive oral history of the band, Barney Hoskyns finally reveals the truth about Led Zeppelin, paring away the myths and describing what life was really like for four young men on top of the world, enjoying fame on a scale that not even the Beatles experienced as a touring live act. Through fresh new interviews with the surviving band members, close friends, their tour manager, and scores of other fascinating characters, Hoskyns provides deep insights into the personalities of the band members and chronicles the group s dramatic rise, fall, and legacy. Based on more than 200 interviews with everyone from Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones to road manager Richard Cole, their late manager Peter Grant, and many others central to the Zeppelin story Features striking photos of the band both on and offstage, many published here for the first time Takes a fresh look at Led Zeppelin s music, cultural significance, and legend, as well as the highs and lows of the sex, drugs, and rock and roll lifestyle on the road Analyzes the way the band wrote, arranged, and recorded, from how they created the stupendous sound and dynamics on Dazed and Confused and Whole Lotta Love to the group s folksuffused acoustic side embodied in songs like Friends and That s the Way Written by Barney Hoskyns, contributing editor at British Vogue who is the author of the bestselling book Hotel California and the cofounder of online musicjournalism library Rock s Backpages
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Led Zeppelin: The Oral History of the World's Greatest Rock Band'? A: The book focuses on the definitive oral history of Led Zeppelin, revealing insights into the band's life, music, and legacy through fresh interviews and anecdotes.
- Q: Who is the author of this Led Zeppelin book? A: The author is Barney Hoskyns, a contributing editor at British Vogue and known for his previous work, 'Hotel California'.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 576 pages of content.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a quality feel.
- Q: When was 'Led Zeppelin: The Oral History of the World's Greatest Rock Band' published? A: The book was published on October 1, 2012.
- Q: Does the book include any photographs? A: Yes, the book features striking photos of the band, many of which are published for the first time.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores the themes of fame, the band's indulgent lifestyle, their musical creativity, and the cultural significance of Led Zeppelin.
- Q: Is this book suitable for fans of Led Zeppelin? A: Absolutely, it is designed for fans who want an in-depth understanding of the band's history and impact.
- Q: What unique insights does the author provide? A: Hoskyns provides unique insights from over 200 interviews with band members, friends, and associates, detailing personal stories and experiences.
- Q: Can this book be considered an academic resource? A: While it is engaging for fans, it also serves as a valuable resource for understanding rock history and the dynamics of Led Zeppelin.