June 16th, Publisher's Pick of The Week Led Zeppelin, 1973, Madison Sq. Garden No Quarter
The New York Optimist January 2009
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in 1968 by Jimmy Page (guitar), Robert Plant (vocals), John Paul Jones (bass guitar, keyboards) and John Bonham (drums). With their heavy, guitar-driven sound, Led Zeppelin are regarded as one of the first heavy metal bands. The band have sold more than 300 million albums worldwide.
"The biggest band in the world" (1972–1977) Led Zeppelin's popularity in the early years was dwarfed by their triumphant mid-seventies successes and it is this period that continues to define the band