Led Zeppelin was one of the best live bands of their era. Jimmy Page, John Bonham, John Paul Jones, and Robert Plant formed an exquisitely tight and talented group. Seeing Zep live was like torture for Queen’s Brian May because they set the bar so high. Woodstock remains one of the most iconic music festivals of all time.iSo why didn’t Led Zeppelin play at Woodstock? It seems like it would have been a match made in heaven, but Zep saying no was in line with their approach to everything else.
Led Zeppelin didn’t play at Woodstock because the bill was too crowded
Woodstock promised music fans three days of peace and music in August 1969, and it didn’t disappoint.
The list of performers read like a who’s who of bands that became classic rock staples. Santana, The Who, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead,...
Led Zeppelin didn’t play at Woodstock because the bill was too crowded
Woodstock promised music fans three days of peace and music in August 1969, and it didn’t disappoint.
The list of performers read like a who’s who of bands that became classic rock staples. Santana, The Who, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead,...
- 6/29/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It would be hard for music fans to argue Led Zeppelin didn’t leave a massive mark on popular music. In a little over a decade together, the band’s songs left their mark on fans everywhere, and manager Peter Grant’s strong leadership and business savvy helped the band make a fortune. Yet Grant never saw Led Zeppelin win a Grammy — he saw a fake band he managed win the award decades before Zep did.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Bonham with their manager Peter Grant | Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/Getty Images Peter Grant managed a made-up band that won a Grammy decades before Led Zeppelin did
Led Zeppelin featured four expert performers at the peak of their powers.
Jimmy Page solidified his spot as an all-time guitar legend. John Paul Jones showcased the wealth of musical talents that made him...
(l-r) Led Zeppelin members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Bonham with their manager Peter Grant | Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/Getty Images Peter Grant managed a made-up band that won a Grammy decades before Led Zeppelin did
Led Zeppelin featured four expert performers at the peak of their powers.
Jimmy Page solidified his spot as an all-time guitar legend. John Paul Jones showcased the wealth of musical talents that made him...
- 6/11/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin had a significant impact on music, and it wasn’t only because of their tunes. Their manager, Peter Grant, changed everything about leading a group. But Led Zeppelin wasn’t his first showbiz rodeo. Before he guided that group, and before Allen Klein took over The Beatles, Grant threatened Klein and literally shook him down over $12,000 in a display of the managerial tactics he employed when Led Zeppelin formed.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant, singer Robert Plant, and bassist John Paul Jones | Ian Cook/Getty Images Before managing Led Zeppelin, Peter Grant threatened Allen Klein over a $12,000 debt
Grant and Klein’s reigns over two of the biggest bands in the world briefly overlapped. Klein recognized Jimmy Page’s starpower while he managed the Yardbirds, and he stuck with the guitarist when he formed Led Zeppelin in 1968. Klein took over The Beatles just before the band completely disintegrated.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant, singer Robert Plant, and bassist John Paul Jones | Ian Cook/Getty Images Before managing Led Zeppelin, Peter Grant threatened Allen Klein over a $12,000 debt
Grant and Klein’s reigns over two of the biggest bands in the world briefly overlapped. Klein recognized Jimmy Page’s starpower while he managed the Yardbirds, and he stuck with the guitarist when he formed Led Zeppelin in 1968. Klein took over The Beatles just before the band completely disintegrated.
- 6/8/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Here’s your first look at fully coloured, interior pages for Here Be Dragons – the next phase of Rivers of London comics, set in the world of the bestselling novel series. For this upcoming series, comic series writers Ben Aaronovitch (Rivers of London) and Andrew Cartmel (The Vinyl Detective) are joined by BAFTA-nominated scriptwriter, and award-winning New York Times bestselling author James Swallow, with artwork by José María Beroy (pencils), David Cabeza (inks) and Jordi Escuín (colour).
A dangerous monster is at large above the streets of London. And its name… Wyvern! After a Met Police helicopter on night patrol is attacked by an unidentified aerial phenomena, the Met’s only sanctioned wizard, Peter Grant, and his mentor, Thomas Nightingale, are called in to investigate. Peter and Nightingale find themselves drawn into a battle between two groups of hunters – one human, and one fae – as they uncover a legacy of...
A dangerous monster is at large above the streets of London. And its name… Wyvern! After a Met Police helicopter on night patrol is attacked by an unidentified aerial phenomena, the Met’s only sanctioned wizard, Peter Grant, and his mentor, Thomas Nightingale, are called in to investigate. Peter and Nightingale find themselves drawn into a battle between two groups of hunters – one human, and one fae – as they uncover a legacy of...
- 6/7/2023
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
The music that Bob Dylan and Robert Plant have put out in their lifetimes differs greatly. Still, Plant has listed two different Dylan songs as key influences for him. He may not have followed in Dylan’s footsteps as a writer, but he said that the message of one of Dylan’s songs opened his eyes to the world around him. Here’s the song that had such a profound impact on the Led Zeppelin singer.
Robert Plant and Bob Dylan | Michael Putland/Getty Images; Fiona Adams/Redferns The American musician once insulted Led Zeppelin to their manager
Both Plant and Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page have praised Dylan over the years. Dylan, on the other hand, was once outright rude about the band.
“Hello, Bob. I’m Peter Grant, I manage Led Zeppelin,” Led Zeppelin’s manager told the musician in the 1970s, per Vulture.
Led Zeppelin was at...
Robert Plant and Bob Dylan | Michael Putland/Getty Images; Fiona Adams/Redferns The American musician once insulted Led Zeppelin to their manager
Both Plant and Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page have praised Dylan over the years. Dylan, on the other hand, was once outright rude about the band.
“Hello, Bob. I’m Peter Grant, I manage Led Zeppelin,” Led Zeppelin’s manager told the musician in the 1970s, per Vulture.
Led Zeppelin was at...
- 4/12/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin wouldn’t have been the same without John Bonham. On the flip side, the drummer’s life wouldn’t have been the same without the band. Zep bassist John Paul Jones said Bonham never got the credit he deserved in the band, but he did get the paychecks. The group’s astounding success led to a financial windfall, which Bonham once used to impulsively spend 85,000 cash on a luxury car.
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham | Pa Images via Getty Images John Bonham freely spent his Led Zeppelin money
Bonham grew up in a middle-class household. His dad owned a building and construction business, and the family was well-off but not necessarily wealthy. That changed for John Bonham when Led Zeppelin made it big.
The drummer, who always managed to make ends meet growing up, splurged with his newfound wealth. He upgraded his drums, purchasing several Ludwig kits (though...
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham | Pa Images via Getty Images John Bonham freely spent his Led Zeppelin money
Bonham grew up in a middle-class household. His dad owned a building and construction business, and the family was well-off but not necessarily wealthy. That changed for John Bonham when Led Zeppelin made it big.
The drummer, who always managed to make ends meet growing up, splurged with his newfound wealth. He upgraded his drums, purchasing several Ludwig kits (though...
- 2/10/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Ben Aaronovitch’s fantasy series “Rivers of London” is set for screen adaptation.
The adaptation will be a co-production between Pure Fiction Television, See-Saw Films (“Heartbreaker”) and Aaronovitch’s production company Unnecessary Logo, which he recently established with John Berlyne and Keith Northrop.
It is the first deal to be announced following the inauguration of Pure Fiction Television, which was founded by former Heyday Television president Tom Winchester last fall. See-Saw have a minority stake in the company alongside talent agency Hamilton Hodell.
As well as the nine “Rivers of London” books, the deal includes Aaronovitch’s short stories, novellas, and graphic novels.
Aaronovitch, who started his career as a writer on “Doctor Who,” has expanded the “Rivers of London” universe into novellas, short stories, comics, games and graphic novels. The books have sold five million copies globally. He will write the adaptation as well as executive produce through Unnecessary Logo.
The adaptation will be a co-production between Pure Fiction Television, See-Saw Films (“Heartbreaker”) and Aaronovitch’s production company Unnecessary Logo, which he recently established with John Berlyne and Keith Northrop.
It is the first deal to be announced following the inauguration of Pure Fiction Television, which was founded by former Heyday Television president Tom Winchester last fall. See-Saw have a minority stake in the company alongside talent agency Hamilton Hodell.
As well as the nine “Rivers of London” books, the deal includes Aaronovitch’s short stories, novellas, and graphic novels.
Aaronovitch, who started his career as a writer on “Doctor Who,” has expanded the “Rivers of London” universe into novellas, short stories, comics, games and graphic novels. The books have sold five million copies globally. He will write the adaptation as well as executive produce through Unnecessary Logo.
- 7/6/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Written by Celeste Bronfman | Art by Jose Maria Beroy, David Cabeza | Published by Titan Comics
A couple of quick observations here before diving in. Firstly, it’s welcome back to Rivers of London, which is a book I have been reviewing since it first appeared in comic book form back in 2015 if memory serves. Secondly, this may be the first time we have a Rivers story arc that hasn’t had either creator Ben Aaronovitch or co-writer Andrew Cartmel doing the actual writing. Andrew Cartmel is now Script Editor, so essentially looking over the shoulder of new writer Celeste Bronfman, who has rather large shoes to fill. It’s nice to see artist Jose Maria Beroy back, although now just pencilling with David Cabeza inking. Could this preview a more regular publishing schedule?
The original team have always been very busy and the gaps are probably due to scheduling as much as anything else.
A couple of quick observations here before diving in. Firstly, it’s welcome back to Rivers of London, which is a book I have been reviewing since it first appeared in comic book form back in 2015 if memory serves. Secondly, this may be the first time we have a Rivers story arc that hasn’t had either creator Ben Aaronovitch or co-writer Andrew Cartmel doing the actual writing. Andrew Cartmel is now Script Editor, so essentially looking over the shoulder of new writer Celeste Bronfman, who has rather large shoes to fill. It’s nice to see artist Jose Maria Beroy back, although now just pencilling with David Cabeza inking. Could this preview a more regular publishing schedule?
The original team have always been very busy and the gaps are probably due to scheduling as much as anything else.
- 5/12/2022
- by Dean Fuller
- Nerdly
Exclusive: After making a new overall deal at Netflix for his 40 Acres And A Mule Filmworks late last year, Spike Lee has set Steven Jackson to join his company in the post of Head of Production and Development. Jackson had been Manager of Original Series and Interactive at Netflix, and he moves into his new position immediately. Jackson will be responsible for overseeing a slate of projects to fulfill the potential of that Netflix deal.
At Netflix, Mr. Jackson oversaw the company’s expanding catalog of interactive content and a slate of live action half hours including Cobra Kai, Dear White People, The Upshaws and the upcoming Blockbuster series. Prior to joining Netflix, Steven held creative roles at Chernin Entertainment and Paramount Pictures, where he worked on such films as Rocket Man, Coming 2 America, Without Remorse and Top Gun Maverick.
“It Is With Great Excitement That My Brother Steven...
At Netflix, Mr. Jackson oversaw the company’s expanding catalog of interactive content and a slate of live action half hours including Cobra Kai, Dear White People, The Upshaws and the upcoming Blockbuster series. Prior to joining Netflix, Steven held creative roles at Chernin Entertainment and Paramount Pictures, where he worked on such films as Rocket Man, Coming 2 America, Without Remorse and Top Gun Maverick.
“It Is With Great Excitement That My Brother Steven...
- 1/24/2022
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO has cast Juliebeth Gonzalez, Maya Eshet, Tyson Ritter, Kate Lyn Sheil, Liz Sierra and Finley Rose Slater in “The Idol,” the upcoming modern-day cult drama from “Euphoria” creator Sam Levinson, multi-hyphenate The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) and Reza Fahim.
The hourlong drama series, which is currently in production, centers on a self-help guru and sect leader who develops a complicated relationship with a rising pop idol. Gonzales will be a regular in the cast, while the five announced additions will be recurring stars on the show.
The Weeknd will star in the show alongside Lily-Rose Depp, Suzanna Son, Melanie Liburd, Tunde Adebimpe, Steve Zissis, Elizabeth Berkley Lauren, Nico Hiraga, Anne Heche and Australian electropop singer and actor Troye Sivan.
“The Idol” is executive produced and written by The Weeknd, Fahim and Levinson, as well as Joe Epstein. Also executive producing are Kevin Turen, Aaron Gilbert for Bron, Ashley Levinson, Nick Hall,...
The hourlong drama series, which is currently in production, centers on a self-help guru and sect leader who develops a complicated relationship with a rising pop idol. Gonzales will be a regular in the cast, while the five announced additions will be recurring stars on the show.
The Weeknd will star in the show alongside Lily-Rose Depp, Suzanna Son, Melanie Liburd, Tunde Adebimpe, Steve Zissis, Elizabeth Berkley Lauren, Nico Hiraga, Anne Heche and Australian electropop singer and actor Troye Sivan.
“The Idol” is executive produced and written by The Weeknd, Fahim and Levinson, as well as Joe Epstein. Also executive producing are Kevin Turen, Aaron Gilbert for Bron, Ashley Levinson, Nick Hall,...
- 12/2/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
HBO has fleshed out its cast for music industry drama series The Idol. Juliebeth Gonzalez has been added as a series regular, and Maya Eshet (Teen Wolf), Tyson Ritter (Preacher), Kate Lyn Sheil (House of Cards), Liz Sierra and Finley Rose Slater (Playing With Fire) will recur in the series, co-created by Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Reza Fahim. The high-profile one-hour drama is currently in production.
The series, which will be filmed in and around Los Angeles, sees pop star Tesfaye, known for hits including “Blinding Lights,” starring alongside Lily-Rose Depp, as revealed by Deadline in September, as well as co-writing and exec producing.
The Idol, set against the backdrop of the music industry, centers on a self-help guru and leader of a modern-day cult, who develops a complicated relationship with an up-and-coming pop idol.
In addition to Tesfaye and Depp, the six new actors...
The series, which will be filmed in and around Los Angeles, sees pop star Tesfaye, known for hits including “Blinding Lights,” starring alongside Lily-Rose Depp, as revealed by Deadline in September, as well as co-writing and exec producing.
The Idol, set against the backdrop of the music industry, centers on a self-help guru and leader of a modern-day cult, who develops a complicated relationship with an up-and-coming pop idol.
In addition to Tesfaye and Depp, the six new actors...
- 12/2/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO has officially ordered The Weeknd’s drama series “The Idol,” Variety has learned.
The Weeknd will star in the six-episode series, which was first announced as being in development in June, as well as serving as the co-creator. Set against the backdrop of the music industry, the series centers on a self-help guru and leader of a modern-day cult, who develops a complicated relationship with an up-and-coming pop idol.
Along with The Weeknd it was previously announced that Lily-Rose Depp would star in the series. Amy Seimetz is also now onboard to direct all six episodes. Variety has also learned that eight more actors have been added to the cast.
Suzanna Son (“Red Rocket”), Melanie Liburd, Tunde Adebimpe, Steve Zissis, Troye Sivan, Elizabeth Berkley Lauren, Nico Hiraga, and Anne Heche have all been cast in the series. Son, Zissis, and Sivan will all appear in series regular roles while the other five are recurring.
The Weeknd will star in the six-episode series, which was first announced as being in development in June, as well as serving as the co-creator. Set against the backdrop of the music industry, the series centers on a self-help guru and leader of a modern-day cult, who develops a complicated relationship with an up-and-coming pop idol.
Along with The Weeknd it was previously announced that Lily-Rose Depp would star in the series. Amy Seimetz is also now onboard to direct all six episodes. Variety has also learned that eight more actors have been added to the cast.
Suzanna Son (“Red Rocket”), Melanie Liburd, Tunde Adebimpe, Steve Zissis, Troye Sivan, Elizabeth Berkley Lauren, Nico Hiraga, and Anne Heche have all been cast in the series. Son, Zissis, and Sivan will all appear in series regular roles while the other five are recurring.
- 11/22/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Ronnie Wood has always seemed like he’d be nothing if not an enjoyable hang. That proves to be very much the case with “Somebody Up There Likes Me,” a documentary about the Rolling Stones guitarist from British director Mike Figgis (“Leaving Las Vegas”), who has clearly been hitting it off for quite a while with the musician … although Wood is so hail-fellow-well-met, you suspect he might have a good rapport with anybody. A surfeit of conviviality and a storied 60-year career do not always add up to a great story, though, and so “Somebody” will be liked by hardcore Stones fans down here more than raved about by anyone hoping Figgis has sussed out a narrative worthy of one of his fictional projects.
When Wood is glimpsed in the doc’s opening, there are pianos tinkling instead of guitars blaring, as we see him at work on his other passion,...
When Wood is glimpsed in the doc’s opening, there are pianos tinkling instead of guitars blaring, as we see him at work on his other passion,...
- 9/18/2020
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
Led Zeppelin Was Once Presented with Their Gold Albums at a Live Sex Show in Sweden A rare Nsfw photograph of the event. by kate hakala In one of those rare bits of pop culture ephemera that seems to have slipped through the cracks, a Reddit user posted a unique photograph of the time Led Zeppelin visited a sex club in 1973. On March 5th, the legendary rockers were presented with their Gold albums at a sex club in Stockholm, Sweden following the release of their album Houses of the Holy. Legend has it that manager Peter Grant suggested to Metronome Records that Led Zeppelin host their Platinum and Gold reception at notorious sex club Chat Noir instead of some dull reception hall. Swedish music photographer Bengt H. Malmqvist was there to capture the spectacular moment when a couple climbed on the stage and starting performing in front of the [...]...
- 5/6/2014
- by Kate Hakala
- Nerve
Ronnie Wood turned down the chance to join Led Zeppelin. The Rolling Stones guitarist was once managed by Peter Grant who helped turn the 'Stairway to Heaven' band into one of the world's biggest music acts but Ronnie admits he was unimpressed when he first heard them and was asked to join them. Speaking on his Absolute Radio show, Ronnie said: 'Peter Grant, used to manage myself and Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart and Mickey Waller and Nicky Hopkins back in the good old days. He was behind a band that was going to be called The New Yard Birds, which I had an offer to join, and I said 'I can't join that bunch of farmers'. Anyway,...
- 2/10/2012
- Monsters and Critics
Peter Grant has announced details of the lead single from his first album in four years. 'Too Close' marks the first cut from his debut record of original material, and is released on September 4. Describing the track, Grant said: "To me this isn't your typical sad song, it's about the regret of losing love, when the spark has gone and realising that we sometimes get excited and carried away. "Sometimes things move too fast and that as hard as it is to say it, even after (more)...
- 8/10/2011
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
Jack White has said that he has more freedom to branch out in his side projects than older bands did. The musician has released albums with The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather alongside his work with The White Stripes. White told The Daily Telegraph: "They didn't have that kind of freedom back in the '60s. "If Paul McCartney had wanted to stop in 1968 and start another band, I'm sure everyone would've said, 'Whoa, what the hell are you doing?'. If Jimmy Page had done it in 1975, [Led Zeppelin manager] Peter Grant wouldn't have been very happy about that." He added: "Maybe because of the environment (more)...
- 3/12/2010
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
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