
Get the Led Out
How Led Zeppelin Became the Biggest Band in the World - Updated Edition
Denny Somach(Author)
Union Square & Co. (Publisher)
Published on 30. October 2025
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-1-4549-6292-2 (ISBN)
Description
The ultimate book for the ultimate fan of the ultimate band: Led Zeppelin, who continues to enthrall every new generation who encounters their music, now updated and revised.
Led Zeppelin fans of all ages will covet this in-depth, lushly illustrated coffee-table book on their favorite group. The book starts with a unique day-by-day timeline that reveals quirky insider details, achievements, and exploits. Thirty-plus rare, candid interviews follow, featuring Zeppelin members and other musicians and industry insiders, including Jason Bonham (drummer and son of legendary Zeppelin drummer John Bonham), Chris Squire (Yes), Joe Perry (Aerosmith), Alice Cooper, Paul Rodgers, and music industry legends Eddie Kramer, Danny Goldberg (Swan Song Records, Vice President) and Ron Nevison. The book is illustrated throughout with photographs, reproductions of memorabilia from a major private Zeppelin collector, and specially commissioned artworks by noted album cover artist Ioannis. It also features a comprehensive discography.
This new edition with 48 pages of new material on updates with the band since the original book was published in 2012, includes coverage of the reunion concert film in 2012 at the O2 in London, Celebration Day; the presidential Kennedy Center Honors appearance in 2012; new interviews and new photography; three new artworks by Ioannis; an updated timeline and discography; and a fresh, bold cover design.
Led Zeppelin fans of all ages will covet this in-depth, lushly illustrated coffee-table book on their favorite group. The book starts with a unique day-by-day timeline that reveals quirky insider details, achievements, and exploits. Thirty-plus rare, candid interviews follow, featuring Zeppelin members and other musicians and industry insiders, including Jason Bonham (drummer and son of legendary Zeppelin drummer John Bonham), Chris Squire (Yes), Joe Perry (Aerosmith), Alice Cooper, Paul Rodgers, and music industry legends Eddie Kramer, Danny Goldberg (Swan Song Records, Vice President) and Ron Nevison. The book is illustrated throughout with photographs, reproductions of memorabilia from a major private Zeppelin collector, and specially commissioned artworks by noted album cover artist Ioannis. It also features a comprehensive discography.
This new edition with 48 pages of new material on updates with the band since the original book was published in 2012, includes coverage of the reunion concert film in 2012 at the O2 in London, Celebration Day; the presidential Kennedy Center Honors appearance in 2012; new interviews and new photography; three new artworks by Ioannis; an updated timeline and discography; and a fresh, bold cover design.
More details
Edition
Revised
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
color photos throughout
Dimensions
Height: 309 mm
Width: 235 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
1614 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4549-6292-2 (9781454962922)
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Persons
Denny Somach is a recognized rock historian, author, and producer of audio, video, and music. His archives are the source for documentary and podcast producers seeking quality archival content. His company, Denny Somach Productions, is one of the most successful independent producers of syndicated and network radio programming in the country. Denny is the host of the popular podcast The Rock Podcast with Denny Somach, and the radio show Rock and Roll for Grownups. He was the executive producer of Eric Johnson's album Ah Via Musicom; the RIAA-certified platinum album features the Grammy Award-winning song "Cliffs of Dover." Denny lives in South Florida.