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How Led Zeppelin Influenced American Culture
One of the most influential rock bands, Led Zeppelin, not only influenced American musicians, but also influenced the American culture with
their combined rock, heavy–metal, blues, and folk to create an outstanding and timeless sound which can be followed from the origins of the
band, through the height of the band's career, to the legacy they left behind. Before Led Zeppelin was founded, each of the members had previous
experience playing different styles of music that contributed to the sound of Led Zeppelin. Jimmy Page and Robert Plant's main influences were
blues player, Willie Dixon and the influences found in the country of Morocco. Both men played in many other bands including Jeff...show more
content...
They also worked with distorted amplifiers which led to the evolution of what we call today, heavy–metal. Led Zeppelin also experienced with a
softer sound by using acoustic guitars. Shortly after releasing their 1st album, they released their second album, and became as some would say
the "biggest band in the world". Years later, the band would release a total of ten albums in all, not including greatest hit albums. Furthermore,
Led Zeppelin's music has left a lasting legacy that influenced music over four decades and influenced many elements in today's American popular
culture. Led Zeppelin has sold millions of albums worldwide. Not only did they influence their generation of music, but also influenced the
American music that is created today. "They were the first band to prove hard rock was a genre that a lengthy career could be built off," (Grant).
In the 1970's, bands such as The Cars, The Who, Bad Company, and Lynard Skynard were greatly influenced by Led Zeppelin, creating a
heavier rock n' roll sound. They were the first few bands to use elements Led Zeppelin created. In the 1980's, Motley Crue, Twisted Sister, and
Guns and Roses also experimented with similar riffs, sounds, and style that Led Zeppelin created. Three decades later, you can still find similar
sounds and style that was incorporated into Led Zeppelin style. Bands known for this include Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Hooty and the Blowfish.
Of course, there are hundreds of
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Led Zeppelin Essay

  • 1. Led Zeppelin Essay How Led Zeppelin Influenced American Culture One of the most influential rock bands, Led Zeppelin, not only influenced American musicians, but also influenced the American culture with their combined rock, heavy–metal, blues, and folk to create an outstanding and timeless sound which can be followed from the origins of the band, through the height of the band's career, to the legacy they left behind. Before Led Zeppelin was founded, each of the members had previous experience playing different styles of music that contributed to the sound of Led Zeppelin. Jimmy Page and Robert Plant's main influences were blues player, Willie Dixon and the influences found in the country of Morocco. Both men played in many other bands including Jeff...show more content... They also worked with distorted amplifiers which led to the evolution of what we call today, heavy–metal. Led Zeppelin also experienced with a softer sound by using acoustic guitars. Shortly after releasing their 1st album, they released their second album, and became as some would say the "biggest band in the world". Years later, the band would release a total of ten albums in all, not including greatest hit albums. Furthermore, Led Zeppelin's music has left a lasting legacy that influenced music over four decades and influenced many elements in today's American popular culture. Led Zeppelin has sold millions of albums worldwide. Not only did they influence their generation of music, but also influenced the American music that is created today. "They were the first band to prove hard rock was a genre that a lengthy career could be built off," (Grant). In the 1970's, bands such as The Cars, The Who, Bad Company, and Lynard Skynard were greatly influenced by Led Zeppelin, creating a heavier rock n' roll sound. They were the first few bands to use elements Led Zeppelin created. In the 1980's, Motley Crue, Twisted Sister, and Guns and Roses also experimented with similar riffs, sounds, and style that Led Zeppelin created. Three decades later, you can still find similar sounds and style that was incorporated into Led Zeppelin style. Bands known for this include Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Hooty and the Blowfish. Of course, there are hundreds of Get more content on HelpWriting.net