Who is John Paul Jones in the World of Classic Rock?

President Barack Obama speaks with the surviving members of Led Zeppelin – John Paul Jones, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page – at the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors event

John Paul Jones, often a name that doesn’t immediately stand out in the realm of classic rock, has played a crucial but understated role in shaping its sound and history. As the bassist and keyboardist for the legendary band Led Zeppelin, his contributions have been pivotal, yet they often lurk in the … Read more

Why Did Led Zeppelin Break Up?

The members of Led Zeppelin.

Most commonly, when a rock band member falls out of the group for varied reasons, the immediate remedy is to replace a member and move on making multiple efforts to stay afloat or retain the fame and fortune it has been given. Some typical examples are Journey with Arnel Pineda, Motley Crue … Read more

The Top Artists and Songs of Classic Rock

The Beatles

What does “classic rock” really mean? To others, the term may be casually referred to as some rock music that came out particularly from the late 60s, the entire 70s and the early 80s. However, we would like to clarify that “classic rock” is NOT really a musical genre. The line between … Read more

Top Artists and Bands of the 70s

Elton John

The 1970s saw the rise of rock bands with their electric guitars and the Disco craze.  Popular artists included Elton John, the continued dominance of the Rolling Stones, ABBA and the Beatles solo careers. Elton John Birth name: Reginald Kenneth Dwight Born: 25 March 1947 (age 67)[1], Pinner, Middlesex, England Occupation(s): Singer, … Read more

Led Zeppelin – One of the Pioneers of Heavy Metal and Classic Rock

Led Zeppelin One of the Pioneers of Heavy Metal and Classic Rock

English classic rock group Led Zeppelin are considered one of the most critically and commercially successful iconic bands of the 20thcentury, led by vocalist/songwriter Robert Plant and his henchmen – guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham (died in 1980). One of the biggest bands during the 1970s, … Read more