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65. Led Zeppelin (1968 – 1980)
Robert Plant (1948 - ), John Bonham (1948 – 80), John Paul Jones (1946 - ), Jimmy Page (1944 - )
Combining the visceral power and intensity of hard rock with the finesse and delicacy of British folk music, Led Zeppelin redefined rock in the Seventies and for all time. They were as influential in that decade as the Beatles were in the prior one. Their impact extends to classic and alternative rockers alike. Then and now, Led Zeppelin looms larger than life on the rock landscape as a band for the ages with an almost mystical power to evoke primal passions. The combination of Jimmy Page’s powerful, layered guitar work, Robert Plant’s keening, upper-timbre vocals, John Paul Jones’ melodic bass playing and keyboard work, and John Bonham’s thunderous drumming made for a band whose alchemy proved enchanting and irresistible. “The motto of the group is definitely, ‘Ever onward,’” Page said in 1977, perfectly summing up Led Zeppelin’s forward-thinking philosophy.
Listen to: Black Dog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpigDGf6vXM
As you listen to the music, answer the following questions. Short answers are fine.
· What are the instruments used to make the music? Name as many as you can.
· How does this music make me feel?
· Is there a singer? If yes, are they male or female?
· In what genre does this music best fit?
66. Aerosmith (1949 – present)
Steven Tyler (1948 - ), Tom Hamilton(1951 - ), Joey Kramer (1950 - ), Joe Perry (1950 - ), Brad Whitford (1952 - )
Aerosmith were America’s feisty retort to hard-rocking British groups like the Rolling Stones, the Yardbirds, the Who, Cream, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin. Almost alone among American bands, Aerosmith matched those British legends in power, intensity, and notoriety. Moreover, they’ve long since surpassed many of their influences in terms of longevity and popularity. In the words of vocalist Steven Tyler, “We weren’t too ambitious when we started out. We just wanted to be the biggest thing that ever walked the planet, the greatest rock band that ever was.” “We were America’s band,” Joe Perry proclaimed with no false modesty. “We were the garage band that made it really big - the ultimate party band.” No less an authority than Jimmy Page has called them “the ideal rock and roll band.” Thirty years after forming, the “bad boys from Boston” remain a vital, ongoing force whose unshakable spirit and boundless energy virtually define rock and roll. Surviving shifting tastes and trends in popular music, Aerosmith has solidly epitomized the bedrock virtues and raucous magic that comes from a simple yet combustible recipe of guitars, bass, drums, vocals and attitude.
Listen to: Walk This Way https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pL4uESRCnv8
As you listen to the music, answer the following questions. Short answers are fine.
· What are the instruments used to make the music? Name as many as you can.
· How does this music make me feel?
· Is there a singer? If yes, are they male or female?
· In what genre does this music best fit?
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