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July 1, 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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“From Riffs to Ruins: The Unstoppable Force of Led Zeppelin”

Led Zeppelin are the world’s greatest supergroup. They first took to the stage on September 7th, 1968, as The New Yardbirds. That night, at the Gladsaxe Teen Club in Copenhagen, fans were initially disappointed as they only recognised Jimmy Page. The legendary John Paul Jones, John Bonham and Robert Plant were unknown entities. However, what […]

“Let It Be: The Beatles’ Beautiful Chaos Behind Their Final Farewell”

Surprising Facts About Let It Be — The Beatles’ Beautiful, Broken Farewell Released just weeks after the Beatles’ breakup was made public, Let It Be has always felt like an epitaph—an uneven, haunted, strangely moving goodbye. But behind the scenes, it was even messier than fans might think. Here are a few surprising or misunderstood […]

Why Led Zeppelin left Keith Richards confused relationship ?

It’s easy to view someone like Keith Richards as highly critical, sometimes to an unnecessary degree. However, considering the era he emerged from and how transformational it was for rock, Richards’ high standards make sense. After all, not only did he develop a deeper understanding of the blues than any other player at the time, […]

Which one the album Mick Jagger thinks The Rolling Stones “spoiled”

When you know that an artist has achieved such incredible highs, it is worth reminding yourself that they are still unhappy. You can look through the decades of impressive bands, all whom have achieved millions of record sales and the fame and fortune that comes with it, and see a plethora of disappointed faces. Even […]

“Three Voices, One Spirit: The Gospel Heart of Queen’s Final Chapter”

17 June 1996 – Queen released their 45th UK single, ‘Let Me Live’ with Bicycle Race’ and ‘Fat Bottomed Girls (1994 EMI Remaster)’ ‘Let Me Live’ is the fourth single (UK) released from Queen’s fifteenth album, ‘Made In Heaven.’ This beautiful, welcome return to gospel started life in 1976 as an untitled impromptu jam with […]

“Three Voices, One Spirit: The Gospel Heart of Queen’s Final Chapter”

17 June 1996 – Queen released their 45th UK single, ‘Let Me Live’ with Bicycle Race’ and ‘Fat Bottomed Girls (1994 EMI Remaster)’ ‘Let Me Live’ is the fourth single (UK) released from Queen’s fifteenth album, ‘Made In Heaven.’ This beautiful, welcome return to gospel started life in 1976 as an untitled impromptu jam with […]

“Candles, Silence, and Slide Guitar: The Studio Secrets of George Harrison”

George Harrison was never one to follow the crowd, and that uniqueness extended into his recording sessions. As a longtime admirer of George’s artistry, I find his studio habits both quirky and telling of his deeply spiritual and perfectionist nature. For starters, George was known to insist on recording his guitar parts in complete isolation […]