Led Zeppelin: Little Known Facts About The British Rockstars

Published on 06/28/2018
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Just One Television Appearance

Surprisingly, Led Zeppelin only made one appearance on television. They performed in June 1969 for a French station. The reason they only had one appearance is because of what they learned during that taping. The band realized the video and audio quality is low and even if they performed at their best, their fate was in the hands of the studio engineers.

Just One Television Appearance

Just One Television Appearance

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Creative Props

When you listen to their song, “Ramble On,” you may notice a bongo-type sound. In order to get this unique sound, some claim drummer Bonham drummed on a garbage pail! However, others say it was simply the soles of his shoes. Yet, in the book, John Bonham: A Thunder of Drums, it says that he used a guitar’s hard case, improvising with his hands.

Creative Props

Creative Props

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