When Giants Walked the Earth: A Biography of Led Zeppelin

Name: When Giants Walked the Earth: A Biography of Led Zeppelin
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Rating: 4.3 (1218 reviews)
Author: Mick Wall

by Mick Wall

Nonfiction Biography Memoir

4.3 (1,218)

4.3 stars from 1,218 reviews. Top 88% of Nonfiction books we track.

544 pages~9.1 hr readPublished by St. Martin's GriffinPublished 2008-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're fascinated by rock music history and want the full story behind the biggest band of the '70s, told by someone who was actually there.
You love music biographies that go beyond the myths and examine the real relationships and creative tensions that shaped iconic albums.
You're interested in how genius and excess collided in one of rock's most legendary acts, including Page's obsession with the occult.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer your music histories myth-free and sanitised, without the uncomfortable details about addiction and destructive behaviour.
You're looking for a quick read; this is 544 pages of detailed reporting that demands your full attention.
You want a celebratory hagiography rather than an honest, unflinching account of both the brilliance and the darkness.

About this book

Mick Wall's biography of Led Zeppelin draws on interviews with all surviving band members and represents the first significant fresh reporting on the band in twenty years. Wall, a veteran rock journalist and former confidante of Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, chronicles the band's history from the late 1960s through the 1970s. The book examines both the creative achievements and excess that characterized Led Zeppelin, including the addiction, disaster, and death that affected the band. Wall explores the relationship between Page and Plant, including how Page's interest in the occult influenced their dynamic. The biography addresses myths surrounding the band while documenting their musical legacy and cultural impact during a pivotal era of rock history.

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Currently 4.3★ from 1,218 reviews

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