Robert Plant has written the foreword to “Black Country Type II”, a new book that collects photographer Tom Hicks’ images of the Black Country.Plant has called the 144-page book “a startling study of our fractured,…
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A new book documents the surreal history of 80,000 unused tickets that were created for Led Zeppelin’s Chicago November 1980 shows that were ultimately cancelled. “How to Sell 80,000 Tickets to a Concert That Never…
A new exhibition showcasing the work of George Hardie, the designer who created the cover of Led Zeppelin’s debut album, will open in London in September.The exhibition, “George Hardie: Archaeology in Observation”, will be held…
LedZepFilm has released an 84-minute edit of all available footage of Led Zeppelin performing at Bath Festival on June 28, 1970. The synchronised footage comes after Hathor Publishing, the business run by film director Peter…
Footage of Led Zeppelin performing at Bath Festival on June 28, 1970 has resurfaced online for a second time. Hathor Publishing, the business run by the estate of film director Peter Whitehead who shot and…
A 1972 Jensen Interceptor III car previously owned by John Bonham sold at auction on July 25 for £42,750. The car had been given an estimate of between £40,000 and £50,000 by Iconic Auctioneers. “Formerly…
Led Zeppelin has suffered a fresh blow in its attempt to regain a US trademark for its mysterious “Led Zeppelin Experience” project.The band has been trying since last year to secure a new US trademark…
Robert Plant will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association during the organisation’s upcoming awards ceremony on September 16 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. The presentation of the award to…
A new online campaign hopes to persuade Jimmy Page and Led Zeppelin’s record label Rhino to remaster Led Zeppelin’s catalogue, releasing the band’s material in a full AAA format – meaning an analogue remaster using…
A collection of rare early career recordings made by David Bowie in 1965 that feature Jimmy Page on guitar will be officially released on September 18. David Bowie – The Shel Talmy Recordings will be…
“Becoming Led Zeppelin” won an award for best documentary / docu-series at the UK’s National Film Awards on July 1, continuing the film’s awards success following its strong box office performance. More than 2.7 million…
A rare song featuring John Paul Jones will be made available on streaming services for the first time after only being available on CD since 2008. “Blooming Youth” recorded by Rayna Gellert and Jones, was…
John Paul Jones recorded a song with Norwegian jazz trumpeter Nils Petter Molvær for his new album Be Quiet, which was released on July 10. The song, “Finsbury Park”, features Jones on piano. The album…
“Once in a while, something genuinely mindblowing comes on to the market,” the text beneath a stylised zeppelin image and Led Zeppelin’s logo read. “This is such a moment.”The presentation, circulated to prospective investors in…
The Japanese physical release of “Becoming Led Zeppelin” has been delayed to September 30 instead of an initial release date of March 25. In January it was announced that Blu-ray and DVD editions of the…
A song featuring John Paul Jones will no longer be released on an upcoming charity album that pays tribute to Syd Barrett. A live recording of Jones performing the Barrett song “Gigolo Aunt” with Robyn…
The filmmakers behind “Becoming Led Zeppelin” are holding a competition for ticket holders of an upcoming screening of the film and Q&A in Oxford to win rare signed posters. The film will be screened at…
Led Zeppelin has escalated its legal battle against sellers of counterfeit band merchandise, launching a series of simultaneous lawsuits in an attempt to remove listings for unauthorised items like T-shirts and posters.This week alone, Led…
John Paul Jones has worked with Robyn Hitchcock to record a cover of the Syd Barrett song “Gigolo Aunt” for a new tribute album.The cover appears on the album Clowns and Jugglers (The Songs of…
“Becoming Led Zeppelin” has been nominated for the Best Documentary/Docu-Series category in the UK’s National Film Awards. Public voting is now taking place for the awards, with voting due to close on June 27. You…
Led Zeppelin has made a last-minute attempt to regain a US trademark for its mysterious “Experience” project. Lawyers working for the band filed paperwork with the US government on June 9, just hours before a…
It was June 7, 2008 and Alter Bridge frontman Myles Kennedy was relaxing on the band’s tour bus as it drove through the German countryside following a performance by his band at the Rock im…
Upgraded footage of Led Zeppelin performing in Cleveland, Ohio on April 27, 1977 has been published online by LedZepFilm. The film, shot by concert attendee Eric Ronson, is now available to watch in improved quality…
Hipgnosis, the British design company that created iconic artworks for Led Zeppelin along with Pink Floyd, Genesis, AC/DC and others, has been acquired by investment firm Primary Wave.The acquisition doesn’t include any cover art for…
A new eBook due to be published on May 19 covers Jimmy Page’s music career after Led Zeppelin. “Outrider: Jimmy Page After Led Zeppelin”, a 112-page eBook by author and musician Eric Congdon, focuses on…
Robert Plant started his new South American tour with a performance in Buenos Aires, Argentina on May 10, adding rare performances of “Rock and Roll” and “Going to California” to his setlist. Plant regularly performed…
LedZepNews has published 10 previously unseen photographs of Led Zeppelin performing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on February 1, 1975. LedZepFilm jointly purchased the photographs with other fans in order to scan them and release them online…
The members of Led Zeppelin were preparing to perform in a TV studio in Gladsaxe, Denmark on March 17, 1969 when an unexpected guest appeared.Denmark played a crucial role in the history of Led Zeppelin,…
A newly published book runs through Led Zeppelin’s discography in detail, showcasing information like alternate covers and matrix numbers. “The Ultimate Guide to Led Zeppelin Original Albums” by Yasuichiro Shimbo was published in Japan on…