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Led Zeppelin

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Timeline

1966

Jimmy Page joins The Yardbirds

Jimmy Page joins the Yardbirds as a guitarist.

1968

Led Zeppelin Formation

Led Zeppelin is formed in London.

1968

First Concerts

The group, initially called 'The New Yardbirds', plays its first concerts in Scandinavia in September.

1969

Debut Album Release

Led Zeppelin releases their first album, *Led Zeppelin*.

1969

Led Zeppelin II Release

Release of the album *Led Zeppelin II*.

1970

Led Zeppelin III Release

Release of the album *Led Zeppelin III*.

1971

Led Zeppelin IV Release

Release of *Led Zeppelin IV*, containing 'Stairway to Heaven'.

1973

Houses of the Holy Release

Release of the album *Houses of the Holy*.

1974

Swan Song Records Founded

The group creates its own record label, Swan Song Records.

1975

Physical Graffiti Release

Release of the album *Physical Graffiti*.

1977

Robert Plant's Son's Death

Robert Plant's son dies, leading to the cancellation of a US tour.

1977

Oakland Concert Incident

A fight breaks out at a concert in Oakland, leading to arrests.

1979

In Through the Out Door Release

The album *In Through the Out Door* is released.

1980

John Bonham's Death

John Bonham dies from asphyxiation due to excessive alcohol consumption on September 25.

1980

Led Zeppelin Dissolution

Led Zeppelin officially announces its dissolution in December.

1995

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Led Zeppelin is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

2005

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

Led Zeppelin receives a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.