The beginnings of Led Zeppelin can be traced back to the British blues-influenced rock band The Yardbirds. Jimmy Page joined The Yardbirds in 1966 to play bass guitar after the original bassist, Paul Samwell-Smith, left the group. Shortly after, Jimmy Page switched from bass to second lead guitar, creating a dual-lead guitar line up with Jeff Beck. Following the departure of Jeff Beck from the group in October 1966, The Yardbirds, tired from constant touring and recording, were beginning to wind down. Jimmy Page wanted to form a supergroup with himself and Jeff Beck on guitars, and … read more
The beginnings of Led Zeppelin can be traced back to the British blues-influenced rock band The Yardbirds. Jimmy Page joined The Yardbirds in 1966 to play bass guitar after the original bassist, Paul Samwell-Smith, left the group. Shortly after, Jimmy Page switched from bass to second lead gu… read more
The beginnings of Led Zeppelin can be traced back to the British blues-influenced rock band The Yardbirds. Jimmy Page joined The Yardbirds in 1966 to play bass guitar after the original bassist, Paul Samwell-Smith, left the group. Shortly after, Jimmy Page switched from bass to second lead guitar, creating a dual-lead guitar line up with Jeff Beck. Following the … read more
