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10 things you didn't know about... Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin: Houses Of The Holy

Houses Of The Holy

#8: Holy unacceptable

Led Zeppelin's 1973 album Houses Of The Holy was banned in Spain and in parts of America because its cover depicted naked children crawling up the Giant's Causeway in Antrim, Northern Ireland.


#9: Live and dangerous

Zeppelin hated their performance at Live Aid in Philadelphia on July 13, 1985, with guest drummer Phil Collins. They have never allowed the footage to be commercially released, preferring to make private donations to the relevant charities.

#10: Heaven's above!

Zep's signature tune, Stairway To Heaven, has been covered by more than 100 artists, including Tiny Tim, Frank Zappa, Dolly Parton, Elkie Brooks, Pat Boone and the London Symphony Orchestra. In 1993, Rolf Harris and his wobble-board took the epic anthem to No. 7 in the Top 40.

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08-01-2009