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Led Zeppelin

Aha Moment: Led Zeppelin “IV”

Arts, Culture & Media

When Mubashir Mohi-ud-Din’s family asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, he had no answers. Until he heard Led Zeppelin “IV.” 

Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin performing "Stairway to Heaven" live onstage at Erals Court, 1975 in London.

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Graduating student Sebastian Fernandez performs a Led Zeppelin song at the Berklee College of Music Commencement Concert in Boston.

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Gordon Grdina with Haram's drummer Kenton Loewen

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The Fiscal Cliff, in Song

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