Led Zeppelin
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Every development in heavy music is derided by mainstream critics. When Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin emerged in the late…
Jimmy Page is a Capricorn – that says it all
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Prince bored me rigid
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The poor drummer is music’s goalkeeper — you only notice him if he screws up
Tony Barrell can’t play the drums, but he’s in awe of those who can. ‘A band without a drummer is…
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