Experiencing Led Zeppelin

In Experiencing Led Zeppelin: A Listener’s Companion, musician and writer Gregg Akkerman looks behind the curtain of "rock gods" sensationalism at this performing act’s musical legacy. Putting readers right where the band was performing its iconic numbers, Akkerman is the guide for anyone intent on understanding how Led Zeppelin's music works.

Gregg Akkerman is a performer, educator, and writer. Since 2004, Dr. Akkerman has held the position as Director of Jazz Studies and Commercial Music at the University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg.

Acknowledgments Timeline Introduction: Time to Change the Road You're On Chapter 1: Beggars and Thieves Chapter 2: Rambling On Chapter 3: Sex and Vikings Chapter 4: One Song to Bind Them All Chapter 5: The Confounded Bridge Chapter 6: Twice As Nice Chapter 7: Feeling the Presence Chapter 8: Turn the Page Chapter 9: Leftovers Chapter 10: New Keys for Old Singers Epilogue Selected Listening Selected Readings Index About the Author