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Led ZeppelinLed Zeppelin formed in 1968 in London with members Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham and John Paul Jones. They were one of the most influential rock groups of the 1970’s, laying the foundation for hard rock, heavy metal and Album Oriented Rock (AOR). Every one of their albums achieved commercial success and they were one of the biggest touring groups of the time.
Their first album was released in 1969 named Led Zeppelin and was a top 10 album in several countries. It featured such classics as “Dazed and Confused”, “Communication Breakdown” and “Good Times Bad Times”. Their initial sound drew heavily on blues and folk music influences. Their follow-up album, Led Zeppelin II, was their first #1 album and featured “Ramble On” and “Whole Lotta Love”. Led Zeppelin III was followed by Led Zeppelin IV, released in 1971, which would become one of the best selling albums ever, reaching over 37 million units sold. It features “Stairway to Heaven”, which many consider the greatest rock song ever.
They continued to release major albums such as House of the Holy and Physical Graffiti, a double album masterpiece. Into the late 1970’s, their output slowed and they released what would be their final two albums, In Through the Out Door and Presence. John Bonham died in 1980 and the band disbanded after that. The band and individual members are often considered the best in rock history. Their success is unparalleled, with total album sales estimated between 200-300 million worldwide, They had 6 US Billboard #1 albums, were inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and received a Lifetime Grammy award.
Their first album was released in 1969 named Led Zeppelin and was a top 10 album in several countries. It featured such classics as “Dazed and Confused”, “Communication Breakdown” and “Good Times Bad Times”. Their initial sound drew heavily on blues and folk music influences. Their follow-up album, Led Zeppelin II, was their first #1 album and featured “Ramble On” and “Whole Lotta Love”. Led Zeppelin III was followed by Led Zeppelin IV, released in 1971, which would become one of the best selling albums ever, reaching over 37 million units sold. It features “Stairway to Heaven”, which many consider the greatest rock song ever.
They continued to release major albums such as House of the Holy and Physical Graffiti, a double album masterpiece. Into the late 1970’s, their output slowed and they released what would be their final two albums, In Through the Out Door and Presence. John Bonham died in 1980 and the band disbanded after that. The band and individual members are often considered the best in rock history. Their success is unparalleled, with total album sales estimated between 200-300 million worldwide, They had 6 US Billboard #1 albums, were inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and received a Lifetime Grammy award.
PrincePrince was born Prince Rogers Nelson in 1958 in Minneapolis, MN; he died in 2016. He is considered one of the greatest musicians of his time, known for his wide vocal range and his falsetto voice. He produced his own albums and created what is known as the Minneapolis sound. He also played many instruments, often playing all of them on his albums. His first albums were released in the late 1970’s and he achieved initial success with his first release, Prince. It contained the hit “I Wanna Be Your Lover” which sold over 1 million copies and reached #11 on the charts.
His release of 1999 in 1982 featured the hits “1999” and “Little Red Corvette”; the album earned him international recognition as well as his first Grammy nomination. In the mid-80’s, Prince started referring to his backing band as The Revolution. In 1984, he filmed the semi-autobiographical movie and soundtrack, Purple Rain, which would cement him as an international superstar. The soundtrack album sold more than 13 million copies and was #1 for 24 consecutive weeks. He won an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score and the film grossed more than $68 million in the US. Several songs were hits, including “When Doves Cry” and “Let’s Go Crazy” both of which reached #1, at the same time the film and album were #1. He earned two Grammys for the album. Through the rest of the 1980’s and into the 2000’s, he released many more albums and in 1993 he famously changed his name to the symbol from his album release of the same year. He died in 2016 amid suspicious circumstances relating to a drug overdose.
His release of 1999 in 1982 featured the hits “1999” and “Little Red Corvette”; the album earned him international recognition as well as his first Grammy nomination. In the mid-80’s, Prince started referring to his backing band as The Revolution. In 1984, he filmed the semi-autobiographical movie and soundtrack, Purple Rain, which would cement him as an international superstar. The soundtrack album sold more than 13 million copies and was #1 for 24 consecutive weeks. He won an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score and the film grossed more than $68 million in the US. Several songs were hits, including “When Doves Cry” and “Let’s Go Crazy” both of which reached #1, at the same time the film and album were #1. He earned two Grammys for the album. Through the rest of the 1980’s and into the 2000’s, he released many more albums and in 1993 he famously changed his name to the symbol from his album release of the same year. He died in 2016 amid suspicious circumstances relating to a drug overdose.
