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How much do you really know about Led Zeppelin? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

Jimmy Page wrote all the lyrics for Led Zeppelin's songs.

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Robert Plant wrote most lyrics, though Page contributed instrumentally. Plant drew from mythology and personal experiences.

2.

Led Zeppelin's name was inspired by a joke made by The Who's drummer Keith Moon.

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Keith Moon joked that a supergroup with Jimmy Page would 'go down like a lead balloon.' Page later adapted the phrase, changing 'lead' to 'Led' and 'balloon' to 'Zeppelin,' creating the band's name.

3.

Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven' was released as a single in 1971.

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The band famously refused to release 'Stairway to Heaven' as a single; it only appeared on their untitled fourth album (often called Led Zeppelin IV).

4.

John Bonham's drum solo on 'Moby Dick' sometimes lasted over 20 minutes live.

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Bonham famously extended his solos during concerts, with 'Moby Dick' often stretching beyond 20 minutes, showcasing his endurance.

5.

Led Zeppelin had a number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 in the 1970s.

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Despite massive album sales, they never had a number-one single on the Hot 100; 'Whole Lotta Love' peaked at No. 4.

6.

Led Zeppelin's first album was recorded in just 30 hours.

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Their debut album was recorded quickly in September 1968 for about £1,782, with most tracks done in one take.

7.

Led Zeppelin never appeared on TV talk shows like 'The Ed Sullivan Show.'

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Led Zeppelin deliberately avoided talk show appearances, including The Ed Sullivan Show, to maintain an air of mystery. They focused on albums and live concerts instead of promotional TV interviews.

8.

Jimmy Page owned a home once used by Aleister Crowley.

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Page bought Boleskine House on Loch Ness, formerly owned by occultist Aleister Crowley, and lived there in the early 1970s.

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