Cameron Crowe reflects on his exciting experiences as a young journalist with Led Zeppelin, the Allman Brothers, and David Bowie
Cameron Crowe’s Regret: Almost Casting David Bowie in Almost Famous Cameron Crowe reflects on a near-miss in his filmmaking career. He almost cast David Bowie in the 2000 Oscar-winning film, Almost Famous, which drew inspiration from his own experiences as a teenage journalist touring with a rock band. However, he ultimately decided against it. The […]
Led Zeppelin: Innovators more than imitators
Note: This article will respond to John McGlion's “Lock God or Riff Thief?” You can read it here. On all the plagiarism accusations against Led Zeppelin – many are valid – most of the band's biggest songs are truly original. “Kashmir.” “10 years have passed.” “In the light.” “Rumble.” “Good time, bad time.” “Heartbreaker.” “What […]
Rock gods or riff thieves? Reigniting the Led Zeppelin debate
Note: Click here for an answer to this work by Dave Urbanski, senior editor at Blaze News. New LED Zeppelin documentary It hit theaters this Friday and is ready to remind everyone why the group is still one of the biggest bands in rock. Jimmy Page's burning riffs, Robert Plant's ethereal vocals, John Paul Jones' […]