Ideas for this Led Zeppelin album were born from live improvisation and captured before they cooled, produced across a patchwork of locations.

Led Zeppelin's second album not only achieved commercial success but also revolutionized the rock genre, paving the way for hard rock and heavy metal.

The band was especially popular in the 1970s.

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Jeff Cornell is a veteran music and entertainment writer, who has contributed to Variety, Billboard, Loudwire, The Hollywood Reporter, and MTV. Led Zeppelin are one of the most influential rock bands ...