Led Zeppelin, Plus Opinions on SiR & Waxahatchee
5 April 2024 - 49 minsWhile there have been no shortage of Led Zeppelin biographies over the years, Bob Spitz’s book is the most in-depth and expansive yet. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Bob Spitz about the myths, music and misdeeds of Led Zeppelin. They also review new records from Waxahatchee and SiR.
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Featured Songs:
Led Zeppelin, "Kashmir," Physical Graffiti, Atlantic, 1975
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