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Challenging popular myths attributed to the Beatles, an extensively researched band portrait traces their individual experiences of rising from young, angry rock-and-roll musicians to fame.

Rock stars evoke various meanings, but few embody the dream like Led Zeppelin. In this exploration, Bob Spitz delves into the band's legacy, separating myth from reality with his signature storytelling flair. From their first album's opening notes, Led Zeppelin emerged as a unique force, blending grand artistic ambition with raw energy, combining English folk and African-American blues. Their debut sold over 10 million copies, marking the start of a remarkable journey that saw their albums sell over 300 million copies worldwide, with an astonishing ten-plus years on the charts. While the band has remained notoriously guarded, Spitz's authority shines through as he captures the atmosphere and context of their music, business, and the vibrant ecosystem of popular culture. He reveals the dynamic between Page and Jones, the sophisticated London musicians, and Plant and Bonham, the wild Midlands talents, forming a groundbreaking band from the remnants of the Yardbirds amid a rapidly evolving musical landscape. This narrative not only chronicles their musical evolution but also reflects the cultural shift from the 60s to the 70s, highlighting the transition from club performances to stadium tours and the accompanying lifestyle changes. Spitz's meticulous account unveils both astonishing truths and disturbing realities, providing a comprehensive reckoning of a band that redefined rock and roll.

As soon as The Beatles became famous, the spin machine began to construct a myth--one that has continued to this day. But the truth is much more interesting, much more exciting, and much more moving. In this bestselling book, Bob Spitz has written the biography for which Beatles fans have long waited. 32 pages of b/w photos.

From the author of the definitive New York Times bestselling history of the Beatles comes an authoritative account of the rock group many consider the greatest of all time. The term "rock star" owes much to Led Zeppelin, whose members—Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham—lived the dream like no others. In this work, Bob Spitz expertly separates myth from reality, showcasing his storytelling flair and connoisseurship. From their first album, the band declared itself a unique force, merging grand artistic ambition with primal energy, blending English folk and African American blues. Their debut sold over 10 million copies, marking just the beginning of a staggering 300 million certified albums sold worldwide. Despite the band's notorious secrecy, Spitz's undeniable authority shines through. His deep understanding of the music, the business, and the touring life provides unparalleled context. He reveals the dynamic between Page and Jones, the sophisticated London musicians, and Plant and Bonham, the wild Midlands performers, in a rapidly changing musical landscape. Spitz takes the music seriously, vividly bringing the band's artistic journey to life. This account also chronicles the transition from the innocence of the sixties to the decadence of the seventies, illustrating how Led Zeppelin elevated the rock experience to new heights. Spitz offers a full and honest reckoning of the band, revealing astonish

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Die Biographie über Led Zeppelin beleuchtet das Leben der legendären Band, die mit über 300 Millionen verkauften Alben die Rockgeschichte prägte. Sie kombiniert künstlerische Fähigkeiten mit kraftvollen Einflüssen aus Folk und Blues und bietet eine ehrliche Darstellung der Band und ihrer Zeit, die Fans begeistert.