History of Rock: Led Zeppelin

The group began recording their first album in October of 1968 after their tour in Scandinavia ended. What was it called and when was it finally released?

It was called simply Led Zeppelin, and was released in January 1969

Where did Led Zeppelin first tour while they were still known as the new Yardbirds?

Scandinavia

Jimmy Page founded Led Zeppelin in ________ after The Yardbirds disbanded

1968

Why did Jimmy Page create Led Zeppelin?

Because after The Yardbirds split up, there were still some unfulfilled tour dates that needed to be met

True or False: Led Zeppelin had a record deal when they began recording their first album.

False; they signed with Atlantic Records later on

Peter Grant is worth noting for his undeniable ability to get what he wanted, as shown in his record deal with Atlantic. Why was this the case?

He was a badass, basically. He was a huge, imposing guy and was a former wrestler. He wasn't someone to be messed with.

Led Zeppelin's manager, Peter Grant, got them their first record deal with Atlantic at the end of 1968, which is now referred to as one of the greatest record deals of all time. What were the benefits of this deal?

It was a five-album deal, where the band had full creative control of the music and artwork, and included a $140,000 payday up-front. By today's standards, that comes to about a flat $1 million

John Bonham initially wasn't interested in joining Jimmy Page's new pet project, how was he finally persuaded?

Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, the latter of which was a childhood friend of Bonham, kept working him until he caved

The story goes that the name "Led Zeppelin" came from a conversation between three prominent people in the music industry that were mocking the new group. Who were these three people?

John Entwistle, Keith Moon, and Richard Cole

Who did Jimmy Page recruit to be a part of this new band?

John Paul Jones (bass), Robert Plant (vocals), and John Bonham (drums)

What two styles did Jimmy Page plan to blend in the new group's music?

The heaviness of '60s rock and the lighter, more acoustic folk rock

What was musically unique about Led Zeppelin?

There were no weak links among them, everyone had something important to offer