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June 30, 2025
Robert Plant, best known as the legendary lead singer of Led Zeppelin, made a rare and humorous appearance in the British comedy Doreen: The Movie (2016), a film based on the popular Midlands character Doreen Tipton. In this offbeat mockumentary-style comedy, Plant plays himself in a cameo role, showing his lighter side and poking fun at his rockstar persona. His brief but memorable appearance adds a quirky charm to the film, aligning with its satirical tone and Midlands pride. Though not widely known for acting, Plant’s inclusion in the film reflects his strong ties to the region and willingness to embrace its eccentric humor…..The Neil Young song Roger Waters wishes he wroteThe guitarist Keith Richards always wanted to be: “The epitome of a hero”The John Lennon track Paul McCartney wanted to make a Beatles “reunion song”Why John Paul Jones Called The Quiet Architect of Rock Music History ?
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Month: April 2025

The Beatles song John Lennon and Paul McCartney recorded in just one day

The Beatles, known affectionately as the Fab Four, have always had John Lennon and Paul McCartney as the beating core of the group. That’s not to diminish the work of George Harrison or Ringo Starr, but merely to highlight the impressive talent held between the songwriting partnership. The duo began their career being able to […]

What was the final song Led Zeppelin recorded with John Bonham?

Led Zeppelin’s sound wouldn’t have been the same without John Bonham. His piledriving drum beats were arguably the band’s signature element, alongside Robert Plant’s rasping howls. So it was only natural that Zeppelin disbanded following Bonham’s sudden and tragic death. The details of his demise have been covered extensively, as unfortunate and difficult to comprehend […]

‘When The Levee Breaks’: The greatest John Bonham song for Led Zeppelin

John Bonham is undoubtedly one of the greatest rock drummers of all time, and you could perhaps make the argument that his abilities were able to transcend all genres, making him simply the greatest to ever sit behind the tubs full stop. Sure, cases can be made for the likes of Buddy Rich or Keith […]

‘Now and Then’: John Lennon’s greatest opening line

Who would have thought that picking the greatest opening line from one of the greatest songwriters in the world would be difficult? The moment The Beatles skyrocketed to fame, John Lennon and Paul McCartney were tasked with writing a range of different songs for the band that touched upon various emotions. There is no secret […]

Who is Charles Obscure on the Led Zeppelin III?

There have been several instances of mysterious names appearing on the sleeves of iconic rock albums. The Rolling Stones duo Mick Jagger and Keith Richards adopted the production pseudonym of ‘The Glimmer Twins’, George Harrison disguised himself as L’Angelo Misterioso on an Eric Clapton track, and Paul McCartney released under all kinds of whacky secret […]

Remembering the first Beatles solo album, George Harrison’s ‘Wonderwall’

Today marks 57 years since George Harrison gave the world the first-ever taste of a solo album by a member of The Beatles when his soundtrack for the film Wonderwall was given it’s premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. The 19-track record was later released in November and became the first to be shared on […]

The classic Led Zeppelin song John Paul Jones thought was doomed to fail

Music has the ability to break down boundaries, both physical and metaphorical. Sound can tap into deep and profound emotions and is also capable of drawing from various cultures to make a cohesive and exciting sound. The Beatles managed to do this when they went to India, as they brought the previously unheard sounds of […]

The concert so bad Led Zeppelin never set foot in Italy again

When people speak about Led Zeppelin, they talk about them as if they aren’t a band. Instead, they become a force of nature, something supernatural and unrelenting that changed the way we thought about music. This isn’t hype. The way Led Zeppelin managed to merge different genres of music in order to create something totally […]