English rock band Led Zeppelin at Heathrow Airport in London, UK, 11th June 1973. From left to right, they are singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, drummer John Bonham (1948 - 1980) and bassist/keyboard player John Paul Jones. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Over the weekend, the WRIF held the final round in our Mt. Rushmore of Rock Bands bracket.
So, who came out on top?
It was a tough fight, but in the end, the classic sounds of Led Zeppelin took the No. 1 spot. Check out some of the best Zeppelin songs of all time here.
Here are some fun facts about Zeppelin, as well as classic photos of the band!
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Led Zeppelin formed in 1968.
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Led Zeppelin’s original name was the New Yardbirds.
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Led Zeppelin played their first show as Led Zeppelin at the University of Surrey in Battersea in October 1968.
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Stairway to Heaven wasn’t supposed to be a single.
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Robert Plant warmed up by singing Elvis songs.
Anne Erickson's love for music drew her into radio, and she started shortly after graduating from MSU. She has a passion for rock and metal, plus local music. She also fronts the band Upon Wings. Email Anne at erickson@WRIF.com, follow her on Instagram at @EricksonAnne and tweet at her @AnneErickson!