About the book
The gold-standard biography of the band Led Zeppelin—revised and updated with new material for fans of the band and this beloved rock classic.
“One of the most notorious rock biographies ever written.” —Chicago Tribune
The members of Led Zeppelin are major deities in the pantheon of rock gods. The first and heaviest of the heavy metal monsters, they violently shook the foundations of rock music and took no prisoners on the road. Their tours were legendary, their lives were exalted, and their music transcendent. No band ever flew as high as Led Zeppelin or suffered so disastrous a fall. And only some of them lived to tell the tale.
Originally published in 1985, and last updated in 2008, Hammer of the Gods is considered the ultimate word on Led Zeppelin, and a definitive rock and roll classic that captures the first heavy metal monsters in all their excessive glory. With new material from bestselling biographer Stephen Davis this edition includes the story of their legendary one-night-only reunion in 2007 and the post-Zeppelin work of each member, especially Robert Plant’s Grammy-winning collaborations with Alison Krauss. An up-to-date discography brings this New York Times bestseller fully to the present, and will captivate a new generation of music fans, Zeppelin fans, and readers.
Editions of Hammer of the Gods
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780061473081
- EBook
- ISBN 9780063354609
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The gold-standard biography of the band Led Zeppelin—revised and updated with new material for fans of the band and this beloved rock classic.
“One of the most notorious rock biographies ever written.” —Chicago Tribune
The members of Led Zeppelin are major deities in the pantheon of rock gods. The first and heaviest of the heavy metal monsters, they violently shook the foundations of rock music and took no prisoners on the road. Their tours were legendary, their lives were exalted, and their music transcendent. No band ever flew as high as Led Zeppelin or suffered so disastrous a fall. And only some of them lived to tell the tale.
Originally published in 1985, and last updated in 2008, Hammer of the Gods is considered the ultimate word on Led Zeppelin, and a definitive rock and roll classic that captures the first heavy metal monsters in all their excessive glory. With new material from bestselling biographer Stephen Davis this edition includes the story of their legendary one-night-only reunion in 2007 and the post-Zeppelin work of each member, especially Robert Plant’s Grammy-winning collaborations with Alison Krauss. An up-to-date discography brings this New York Times bestseller fully to the present, and will captivate a new generation of music fans, Zeppelin fans, and readers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hammer of the Gods about?
The gold-standard biography of the band Led Zeppelin—revised and updated with new material for fans of the band and this beloved rock classic.
“One of the most notorious rock biographies ever written.” —Chicago Tribune
The members of Led Zeppelin are major deities in the pantheon of rock gods. The first and heaviest of the heavy metal monsters, they violently shook the foundations of rock music and took no prisoners on the road. Their tours were legendary, their lives were exalted, and their music transcendent. No band ever flew as high as Led Zeppelin or suffered so disastrous a fall. And only some of them lived to tell the tale.
Originally published in 1985, and last updated in 2008, Hammer of the Gods is considered the ultimate word on Led Zeppelin, and a definitive rock and roll classic that captures the first heavy metal monsters in all their excessive glory. With new material from bestselling biographer Stephen Davis this edition includes the story of their legendary one-night-only reunion in 2007 and the post-Zeppelin work of each member, especially Robert Plant’s Grammy-winning collaborations with Alison Krauss. An up-to-date discography brings this New York Times bestseller fully to the present, and will captivate a new generation of music fans, Zeppelin fans, and readers.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Hammer of the Gods?
The Arts > Music > Musicians, singers, bands and groups
Where can I read a sample of Hammer of the Gods?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780061473081
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Hammer of the Gods?
Stephen Davis
Who is the Publisher of the book Hammer of the Gods?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Hammer of the Gods is available as paperback(ISBN 9780061473081) and ebook(ISBN 9780063354609)
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