These 20 photos capture the raw power and energy of Led Zeppelin as they rocked the 1970s, showing why they’re considered one of the greatest bands of all time.
1. The Band
Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and John Bonham.
2. Led Zeppelin
Promotional image, 1971.
3. Led Zeppelin
Acoustic in Hamburg, Germany. 1973.
4. Led Zeppelin
Backstage, Indianapolis, 1975.
5. Jimmy Page
Performing live in 1977.
6. Led Zeppelin
Performing at Chicago Stadium in 1975.
7. Jimmy Page
Drinking whiskey backstage in 1975.
8. Jimmy Page with Robert Plant
Chicago, Illinois.
9. Performing
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In concert.
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10. Led Zeppelin
Performing at Chicago Stadium in 1975.
11. Jimmy Paige
Rocking the house.
12. Performing
At a Festival.
13. Rocking the House
Getting after it.
14. Band Photo
1971.
15. Band Photo
Colorful.
16. Meeting Andy Warhol.
A friendship.
17. Plant
Performing with the band in Uniondale, New York, in 1975.
18. Led Zeppelin
Playing in Montreux, Switzerland, in 1970.
19. Reunion
In London for the Ahmet Ertegün tribute show, 2007.
20. Answering Questions
The Hammersmith Apollo in London, 2012.