Robert Plant on Black Dog: “My daughter’s boyfriend, who played in a psychobilly group, started telling me that one part of Black Dog was wrong because there’s a line in 5/4 in the middle of the other ones in 4/4. Well, this drove me crazy, so I took out the record, put it on my plate and said: “Listen, midget, this is not a mistake, this shows you what we were capable of! BLACK DOG’s main riff composition is by John Paul Jones. He wanted to write a piece with a

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In the world of rock music, few songs evoke as much admiration and debate as Led Zeppelin’s “Black Dog.” This song, characterized by its heavy […]

John Paul Jones, often considered the secret weapon of Led Zeppelin, was a musical prodigy whose talents transcended traditional rock instrumentation. Born on January 3, 1946, in Sidcup, Kent, England, Jones had a deep foundation in classical music and jazz, skills that set him apart from other musicians in the rock genre. Before joining Led Zeppelin in 1968, he had already made a name for himself as a session musician, arranger, and composer in London’s vibrant music scene. His…

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background in classical and jazz music was integral to his role in Led Zeppelin, where he played a wide array of instruments, including the bass […]

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗭𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻’𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗯𝘂𝗺 onward, 𝗝𝗶𝗺𝗺𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 primarily wielded a Gibson Les Paul guitar, famously acquired from Joe Walsh, paired with powerful Marshall amplifiers to craft his signature sound. In the studio, he also employed a Harmony Sovereign H-1260 for the acoustic textures on Led Zeppelin III and IV, while live performances in the early ’70s showcased the same instrument. For the iconic “Stairway to Heaven” solo and earlier sessions, Page turned to his Fender Telecaster, a

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and a vintage Gibson Les Paul Standard, famously known as “The Old Black.” Each of these instruments contributed distinct sonic characteristics to the legendary sound […]