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Hammer of the Gods

The Led Zeppelin Saga

by Stephen Davis

Hammer of the Gods

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A re-release of a history of the iconic rock band draws on interviews with its members, friends, and other intimates to celebrate their cultural influence and legacy while separating the facts from the myths about their personal lives and music achievements. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.

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Led Zeppelin's Blues Roots

Led Zeppelin created the blueprint for heavy metal, but much of the Brit rock band's hard-hitting sound was based on American blues. Farai Chideya talks with Led Zeppelin biographer Stephen Davis about how blues music influenced the iconic rock and roll band.

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