Becoming Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin formed in London in 1968. The band comprised Robert Plant (vocals), Jimmy Page (guitar), John Paul Jones (bass and keyboards) and John Bonham (drums). With a heavy, guitar-driven sound and drawing from influences including blues and folk music, Led Zeppelin are cited as a progenitor of hard rock and heavy metal. They significantly influenced the music industry, particularly in the development of album-oriented rock and stadium rock.

Interviews, performances and never-before-seen footage provide insight into the origins of Led Zeppelin and their meteoric rise to musical stardom.

Release date: February 5, 2025 (USA) Director: Bernard MacMahon Distributed by: Sony Pictures Classics Music by: Led Zeppelin Production companies: Big Beach; Paradise Pictures

I really enjoyed this movie. I laughed to myself recalling the Zeppelin tribute band I saw with John Kristofeld and his brother last year at the Lake of the Ozarks. (We also enjoyed boat ride courtesy Chris Galloway with Melissa). 

And I enjoyed seeing Galloway's band, Tiny Moose as opening act for Robert Plant and Allison Krause at the Ozark Amphitheater on June 4, 2024 with Dave and Linda Shogern and Al Funk. (Tiny Moose also performed at the LHS class of 74 Reunion at the Music Box in Cleveland Friday night July 26, 2024). 

As luck would have it, Lisa Grimm of Integrity (and the UMSL Marketing Review Board) got me a ticket to see the Celebration of Led Zeppelin show at the Pageant in University City on Saturday February 22, 2025. It will be fun to again immerse in that music and that time. 

Note: I actually got two tickets to see the Led Zeppelin Celebration at the Pageant but I didn't know I had the extra ticket until I picked up at Will Call on Friday. Tom Shaughnessy declined because his son was home from school (family). Darryl Vandever regrets because he wasn't feeling well (flu), Dave Shogren was beat after returning from trip to India (jet lag).