Legendary Hitmaker Jerry Wexler
Aug 18th, 2008 · Record producer Jerry Wexler died on August 15. He was 91. Wexler created the careers of some of the greatest musicians of the time, including Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and Led Zeppelin.
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Danielia Cotton: An Artist To Watch
Aug 14th, 2008 · With an equal emphasis on rock, jazz and soul, Danielia Cotton draws on a wide range of influences, from Led Zeppelin to Etta James. Hear the New York-based singer perform at WXPN's World Cafe with host David Dye.
Live Friday: Danielia Cotton in Concert
May 22nd, 2008 · With an equal emphasis on rock, jazz, and soul, the New York-based singer draws on a wide range of influences, from Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones to Mavis Staples and Etta James. Hear Cotton perform at WXPN and World Cafe Live on Friday, May 23.
Led Zeppelin's Blues Roots **
Feb 29th, 2008 · Led Zeppelin created the blueprint for heavy metal, but much of the Brit rock band's hard-hitting sound was based on American blues. Farai Chideya talks with Led Zeppelin biographer Stephen Davis about how blues music influenced the iconic rock and roll band.
Fan Pays $168,000 for Led Zeppelin Ticket **
Dec 11th, 2007 · Thousands attended a Led Zeppelin concert last night in London. It was the first time the band played in 27 years. Madeleine Brand talks to Kenneth Donnell, who forked out seriously big bucks for the show.
Krauss and Plant: Opposites Attract on a Sweet CD **
Oct 28th, 2007 · Producer T Bone Burnett found a surprisingly good fit when he matched wispy-voiced bluegrass vocalist Alison Krauss with hard-rock belter Robert Plant (of Led Zeppelin fame). Their new CD, Raising Sand, has a relaxed, intimate feel.
Robert Plant on the 'Stairway to Heaven' ****
Aug 30th, 2007 · Robert Plant is the former lead singer of the band Led Zeppelin, one of the most influential pioneers of heavy metal music. Led Zeppelin formed in 1968 and broke up in 1980.
The Antecedents: 'Laika in Space' **
Jun 21st, 2007 · The Antecedentsare a literary five-piece outfit from Portland. Though influenced by Led Zeppelin and Queen, the sound is more reminiscent of Wilco or The Soundtrack of Our Lives: well conceived guitar-pop with tinges of classical violin, piano, and traditional Americana folk.
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