
Key characteristics: Innovative, influential, heavy, bluesy, funky guitar rockers, seen by many as the greatest rock band this country has ever produced. Fronted by the banshee wail and big hair that is Robert Plant.
Period: Ruled the Seventies before disbanding in 1980 after the untimely death of drummer John Bonham. Were arguably the biggest band in the world in the early part of the decade, thanks to their masterpiece Led Zeppelin IV, featuring the iconic Stairway To Heaven.
Most likely to be found: Denying rumours that they're going to reform while picking up various lifetime achievement awards.
Recently spotted: Confirming they will reform after all (with Bonham's son Jason on drums) for the Ahmet Ertegun tribute show at The O2 in London on 26 November 2007.