Tribute To Tolkien
The guys were big fans of J.R.R. Tolkien. Don’t believe us? Just look to their lyrics. Specifically, if you listen to “Ramble On,” you hear a paraphrased version of one of his poems in the opening. Oh, also there’s the references to Gollum and Mordor in the next verse. In case you didn’t know, “Misty Mountain Hop” was a reference to the Misty Mountains in The Hobbit. In addition, their song, “The Battle of Evermore” is also full of references to both The Lord of the Rings and The Return of the King.
Tribute To Tolkien
Their Plane
Led Zeppelin had a plane called The Starship that they paid $30,000 for! They used it for part of the 1973 tour in America, and it was the very first ever Boeing 720-022. In the main cabin, they had an electronic organ built into the bar, TV, den with a couch and floor pillows, revolving armchairs and bedroom with a fur bedspread. They also used it for their 1975 American tour. Other bands like the Rolling Stones, Deep Purple, and Peter Frampton leased the plane for $30,000.
Their Plane