Robert Plant on “Black Dog”: “My daughter’s boyfriend, who played in a psychobilly band, once told me there was something wrong with ‘Black Dog’—he pointed out a line in 5/4 time mixed in with the rest of the song, which is in 4/4. It drove me nuts. I grabbed the record, put it on, and said, ‘Listen, midget, this isn’t a mistake—this is what we were capable of!’” The main riff of “Black Dog” was composed by John Paul Jones, who set out to create something rhythmically complex. At first, he considered writing the song in 3/16 time but eventually decided against it, realizing it would be too difficult to replicate live…

April 20, 2025 ussportupdate 0

In a revealing and humorous story, Robert Plant recently shared an anecdote that highlights the rhythmic complexity behind one of Led Zeppelin’s most iconic tracks, […]

Jason Bonham, son of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, took the stage not to show off — but to honor. With each strike of the drum, Jason channeled not only technical brilliance, but a lifetime of memory, loss, and love for his father. As footage of John Bonham played in the background, the energy in the room shifted. This wasn’t just a tribute — it was a conversation between generations. A son speaking to his father in the only language they’ve always shared.

April 20, 2025 ussportupdate 0

Jason Bonham, the son of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, recently took the stage in a moment that transcended performance — it became something […]