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Led Zeppelin: Quick Facts

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Also Known As New Yardbirds
Awards And Honors Grammy Award • Kennedy Center Honors (2012) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1995)
Date 1968 - 1980
Related People Robert Plant • John Bonham

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Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin in 1968
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Robert Plant, lead singer of Led Zeppelin, sits in a chair with his chin resting on his hand, wearing a black and red jacket, scarf, and blue jeans, circa 1975.
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