The ZEP took flight in 1968 and crashed landed, with the death of their drummer--Bonzo--in 1981. An awesome array of British musicians nonetheless: Page the mystical riff wizzard, Jones providing devestating bass runs, Plant writing bluesy songs with a twinge of Celtic folklore, and Bonzo's fierce drumming. As their name suggests, Zep could go heavy with raunchy songs like 'Dazed and Confused' or light with pensive songs like 'Tangerine.' Their catalog is impressive and the songs have stood the test of time
by Carlos Mack March 03, 2008
A blues-oriented band from England that launched its remarkable 13 year musical journey in 1968. Jimmy Page is the primo riff wizzard, Robert Plant's song writing evoked a mystical-Celtic kinda dynamic, John Paul Jones provided incredible bass runs, and the drummer--Bonzo--was the hard, driving force. When you consider their 13 year career it's truely amazing that they kept growing together as musicians and leaving us some pretty awesome tunes to enjoy. Zep is credited for starting-up the whole heavy metal thing, but they also played with finese--acustic numbers. Their biggest hit, Stairway to Heaven, starts slow and cute and builds-up into a raunchy climax.
by Carlos Mack December 10, 2007
The ZEP took flight in 1968 and crashed landed, with the death of their drummer--Bonzo--in 1981. An awesome array of British musicians nonetheless: Page the mystical riff wizzard, Jones providing devestating bass runs, Plant writing bluesy songs with a twinge of Celtic folklore, and Bonzo's fierce yet presise drumming. As their name suggests, Zep could go heavy with raunchy songs like 'Immigrant Song' or light with pensive songs like 'Tangerine.' Their catalog is impressive and the songs have stood the test of time.
by Carlos Mack March 03, 2008