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Northern Star Playlist: Led Zeppelin

By Parker Otto | September 30, 2019

This past Wednesday, 38 years ago, rock and roll lost one of its greatest stars when Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham was found dead after a long drinking binge the night before. Bonham’s death lead to the dissolution of the group because its remaining...

Rockstar Roadshow brings back that old time rock and roll

By Edwin Kelso | April 7, 2019

The Rockstar Roadshow stopped by to rock out April 5 at the historic Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., to the delight of rock and roll fans of the DeKalb area.The band itself covers major rock band hits, reaching younger audience members who may not...

Musicians Jason Bonham, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones attend the Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day

Led Zeppelin to release DVD of 2007 show

By Kevin Bartelt | October 17, 2012

“It’s been a long time since I rock and rolled,” Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant ironically sang during a second encore in December 2007. After not headlining a show in almost 30 years , yes, it had been a long time. Rock and Roll Hall of Famers...