Get ready for a delightful and delicious episode of “The Tiny Chef Show” as Season 2 continues with Episode 6, titled “Granola Bars; Nachos,” airing on Nickelodeon at 11:30 Am on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024. In this fun-filled installment, Chef and Olly go head-to-head in a cooking competition to determine who can whip up the best kind of granola bars. With Morton taking on the role of judge, viewers can expect a playful and entertaining showdown as the tiny chefs showcase their culinary skills.
But that’s not all! In a special cooking debut, the ever-enthusiastic Bonzo joins Chef and Olly to help them create mouthwatering nachos. With Bonzo’s infectious energy and the tiny chefs’ creativity, this segment promises to be a delightful treat for viewers of all ages.
With laughter, creativity, and plenty of tasty treats, “Granola Bars; Nachos” is sure to delight fans of “The Tiny Chef Show.” Don’t miss out on the fun,...
But that’s not all! In a special cooking debut, the ever-enthusiastic Bonzo joins Chef and Olly to help them create mouthwatering nachos. With Bonzo’s infectious energy and the tiny chefs’ creativity, this segment promises to be a delightful treat for viewers of all ages.
With laughter, creativity, and plenty of tasty treats, “Granola Bars; Nachos” is sure to delight fans of “The Tiny Chef Show.” Don’t miss out on the fun,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready for a deliciously fun episode of “The Tiny Chef Show” with Season 2 Episode 6, titled “Granola Bars; Nachos,” airing on Nick Jr. at 4:59 Pm this Friday, April 19th. Chef and Olly are back with more culinary adventures, and this time, they’re facing off in a cooking competition to determine who can whip up the best kind of granola bars.
With Morton as the judge, Chef and Olly put their skills to the test as they experiment with different flavors and ingredients to create the perfect granola bars. Who will impress Morton with their tasty treats and take home the title of granola bar champion?
But the fun doesn’t stop there! In a special cooking debut, the ever-enthusiastic Bonzo joins Chef and Olly in the kitchen to help them make nachos. With Bonzo’s infectious energy and Chef’s expert guidance, the trio embark on a culinary journey filled with laughter,...
With Morton as the judge, Chef and Olly put their skills to the test as they experiment with different flavors and ingredients to create the perfect granola bars. Who will impress Morton with their tasty treats and take home the title of granola bar champion?
But the fun doesn’t stop there! In a special cooking debut, the ever-enthusiastic Bonzo joins Chef and Olly in the kitchen to help them make nachos. With Bonzo’s infectious energy and Chef’s expert guidance, the trio embark on a culinary journey filled with laughter,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready for a delightful cooking adventure with “The Tiny Chef Show”! Airing at 4:30 Pm on Thursday, April 18, 2024, exclusively on Nick Jr., Season 2 brings us an exciting episode titled “Nachos.”
In this charming installment, viewers will witness the cooking debut of the adorable and talented Tiny Chef. With the help of his trusty companions, Chef and Olly, the trio embarks on the task of making everyone’s favorite snack: nachos! But there’s a twist – they’re making them in the most adorable and creative way possible.
Joined by the very enthusiastic Bonzo, the team dives into the world of cooking with joy and excitement. As they mix, chop, and assemble ingredients, they demonstrate the importance of teamwork and creativity in the kitchen.
Filled with fun, laughter, and of course, delicious food, “Nachos” promises to be a heartwarming and entertaining episode for viewers of all ages. So mark your...
In this charming installment, viewers will witness the cooking debut of the adorable and talented Tiny Chef. With the help of his trusty companions, Chef and Olly, the trio embarks on the task of making everyone’s favorite snack: nachos! But there’s a twist – they’re making them in the most adorable and creative way possible.
Joined by the very enthusiastic Bonzo, the team dives into the world of cooking with joy and excitement. As they mix, chop, and assemble ingredients, they demonstrate the importance of teamwork and creativity in the kitchen.
Filled with fun, laughter, and of course, delicious food, “Nachos” promises to be a heartwarming and entertaining episode for viewers of all ages. So mark your...
- 4/11/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready for a deliciously fun episode of “The Tiny Chef Show” airing at 11:30 Am on Thursday, April 18, 2024, exclusively on Nickelodeon.
In Season 2’s latest installment titled “Nachos,” viewers are in for a treat as Chef, Olly, and the ever-enthusiastic Bonzo team up to whip up everyone’s favorite snack – nachos!
Join the adorable Tiny Chef and his friends as they embark on a culinary adventure filled with creativity, laughter, and of course, plenty of cheesy goodness. From layering the perfect toppings to mastering the art of melting cheese, Chef and his tiny companions showcase their culinary skills in a way that’s sure to delight audiences of all ages.
So, grab your aprons and get ready to join the fun in the kitchen with “The Tiny Chef Show” as they serve up a tasty treat that’s bound to leave you craving more. Tune in at 11:30 Am...
In Season 2’s latest installment titled “Nachos,” viewers are in for a treat as Chef, Olly, and the ever-enthusiastic Bonzo team up to whip up everyone’s favorite snack – nachos!
Join the adorable Tiny Chef and his friends as they embark on a culinary adventure filled with creativity, laughter, and of course, plenty of cheesy goodness. From layering the perfect toppings to mastering the art of melting cheese, Chef and his tiny companions showcase their culinary skills in a way that’s sure to delight audiences of all ages.
So, grab your aprons and get ready to join the fun in the kitchen with “The Tiny Chef Show” as they serve up a tasty treat that’s bound to leave you craving more. Tune in at 11:30 Am...
- 4/11/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Is there really such a thing as too much summer? We didn’t think so, but here come Meg Donnelly and Milo Manheim to prove us wrong.
The duo returns to voice Addison and Zed in Zombies: The Re-Animated Series Shorts, a collection of short-form musical adventures set in the town of Seabrook, and TVLine has an exclusive first look at Donnelly and Manheim’s performance of certified bop “Endless Summer.”
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The duo returns to voice Addison and Zed in Zombies: The Re-Animated Series Shorts, a collection of short-form musical adventures set in the town of Seabrook, and TVLine has an exclusive first look at Donnelly and Manheim’s performance of certified bop “Endless Summer.”
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- 7/20/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Led Zeppelin has countless incredible guitar riffs in their music. Whether it’s the opening of “Whole Lotta Love” or “When the Levee Breaks,” audiences are still amazed by Jimmy Page’s work with the band. However, Page’s work would be incomplete without bass player John Paul Jones, who wrote one of Led Zeppelin’s most iconic guitar riffs while riding the train.
John Paul Jones wrote the guitar riff for Led Zeppelin’s ‘Black Dog’ while on a train
“Black Dog” has an infectious guitar riff playing during the hook, making the track a fan-favorite. It’s one of the best-performing Led Zeppelin songs on the charts, reaching No. 15 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. While it’s easy to give Page all the credit for the guitar performance, some of the credit has to go to Jones. In an interview with Bass Player (shared via Guitar World...
John Paul Jones wrote the guitar riff for Led Zeppelin’s ‘Black Dog’ while on a train
“Black Dog” has an infectious guitar riff playing during the hook, making the track a fan-favorite. It’s one of the best-performing Led Zeppelin songs on the charts, reaching No. 15 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. While it’s easy to give Page all the credit for the guitar performance, some of the credit has to go to Jones. In an interview with Bass Player (shared via Guitar World...
- 7/14/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
George Harrison and Mick Jagger were members of two of the biggest bands in the world when Led Zeppelin broke onto the scene. They would go on to achieve similar success as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. At first, though, Harrison and Jagger couldn’t see what was so great about Led Zeppelin. A producer tried to play the band’s first album for Harrison and Jagger, but neither showed any interest.
George Harrison and Mick Jagger didn’t care for Led Zeppelin’s work
Led Zeppelin’s first album came out in 1969. They worked with producer Glyn Johns, who had previously worked on albums for The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. He found the young band’s sound thrilling.
“I don’t think I’ve come down yet from the staggering buzz I got from being in the room; it was unbelievably inspiring and incredibly easy to record,...
George Harrison and Mick Jagger didn’t care for Led Zeppelin’s work
Led Zeppelin’s first album came out in 1969. They worked with producer Glyn Johns, who had previously worked on albums for The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. He found the young band’s sound thrilling.
“I don’t think I’ve come down yet from the staggering buzz I got from being in the room; it was unbelievably inspiring and incredibly easy to record,...
- 7/11/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin had a significant impact on music, and it wasn’t only because of their tunes. Their manager, Peter Grant, changed everything about leading a group. But Led Zeppelin wasn’t his first showbiz rodeo. Before he guided that group, and before Allen Klein took over The Beatles, Grant threatened Klein and literally shook him down over $12,000 in a display of the managerial tactics he employed when Led Zeppelin formed.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant, singer Robert Plant, and bassist John Paul Jones | Ian Cook/Getty Images Before managing Led Zeppelin, Peter Grant threatened Allen Klein over a $12,000 debt
Grant and Klein’s reigns over two of the biggest bands in the world briefly overlapped. Klein recognized Jimmy Page’s starpower while he managed the Yardbirds, and he stuck with the guitarist when he formed Led Zeppelin in 1968. Klein took over The Beatles just before the band completely disintegrated.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant, singer Robert Plant, and bassist John Paul Jones | Ian Cook/Getty Images Before managing Led Zeppelin, Peter Grant threatened Allen Klein over a $12,000 debt
Grant and Klein’s reigns over two of the biggest bands in the world briefly overlapped. Klein recognized Jimmy Page’s starpower while he managed the Yardbirds, and he stuck with the guitarist when he formed Led Zeppelin in 1968. Klein took over The Beatles just before the band completely disintegrated.
- 6/8/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham is considered one of the greatest drummers of all time, but Paul McCartney wouldn’t necessarily have wanted him in The Beatles. He believed Ringo Starr was a much better fit for the band. McCartney shared why he might have been wary of working with Bonham, even though he liked Led Zeppelin.
John Bonham | Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage Paul McCartney compared Ringo Starr to John Bonham
Starr and Bonham are both widely considered to be among the best drummers of all time. Starr was an expert timekeeper, but Bonham was adaptable, powerful, and lively with his drumming. Their respective bands played different types of music, and McCartney said he would rather have Starr. He gave his bandmates a sense of comfort that Bonham wouldn’t have been able to.
“The first few minutes that Ringo is playing, I look to the left at George [Harrison] and...
John Bonham | Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage Paul McCartney compared Ringo Starr to John Bonham
Starr and Bonham are both widely considered to be among the best drummers of all time. Starr was an expert timekeeper, but Bonham was adaptable, powerful, and lively with his drumming. Their respective bands played different types of music, and McCartney said he would rather have Starr. He gave his bandmates a sense of comfort that Bonham wouldn’t have been able to.
“The first few minutes that Ringo is playing, I look to the left at George [Harrison] and...
- 5/29/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin had an incredible run during the late 1960s and 1970s. After the band split, each member had to figure out what to do next. Lead singer Robert Plant started a solo career and did find success. However, he had previously stated he had little interest in any solo projects before the band ended.
Robert Plant didn’t want to do any projects without Led Zeppelin Robert Plant | Gary Miller / Contributor
In the 1970s, Robert Plant became one of the world’s biggest rockstars thanks to the success of Led Zeppelin. Due to his stardom, Plant could have done solo projects and achieved success just by riding on the success of his band. However, the singer never did so because he knew how essential the other members were to his success.
In a 1975 interview with BBC, Plant admitted he didn’t think he could have a successful solo career...
Robert Plant didn’t want to do any projects without Led Zeppelin Robert Plant | Gary Miller / Contributor
In the 1970s, Robert Plant became one of the world’s biggest rockstars thanks to the success of Led Zeppelin. Due to his stardom, Plant could have done solo projects and achieved success just by riding on the success of his band. However, the singer never did so because he knew how essential the other members were to his success.
In a 1975 interview with BBC, Plant admitted he didn’t think he could have a successful solo career...
- 5/22/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham remains one of the best drummers of all time. His secret tricks made his drums sound larger than life, and Bonzo’s performances helped define the sound of classic rock. One of Bonham’s best tracks was “Whole Lotta Love,” and the tricks that created his unique sound was someone else’s idea.
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham | Debi Doss/Hulton Archive/Getty Images 2 decisions impacted John Bonham’s ‘Whole Lotta Love’ drumming — miking his kit and putting it on a riser
Bonham was an innovator before he ever found widespread recognition in Led Zeppelin. His teenage decision to use a bicycle chain on his bass drum pedal revolutionized drumming in a major way. His stick grip, drum size, and positioning on his stool were also unique for rock drummers.
But Bonham’s drums on “Whole Lotta Love” didn’t sound unique just because of his technique.
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham | Debi Doss/Hulton Archive/Getty Images 2 decisions impacted John Bonham’s ‘Whole Lotta Love’ drumming — miking his kit and putting it on a riser
Bonham was an innovator before he ever found widespread recognition in Led Zeppelin. His teenage decision to use a bicycle chain on his bass drum pedal revolutionized drumming in a major way. His stick grip, drum size, and positioning on his stool were also unique for rock drummers.
But Bonham’s drums on “Whole Lotta Love” didn’t sound unique just because of his technique.
- 5/21/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
John Bonham’s drumming was essential to Led Zeppelin. He used his bag of tricks to give powerfully stellar performances, but Bonzo also displayed his talent for playing various styles of beats and showing restraint when necessary. Still, the band didn’t employ their drummer on some songs. These are the six Led Zeppelin songs without Bonham’s drums (in chronological order).
John Bonham | Lester Cohen/Getty Images The 1 Led Zeppelin song that might not include John Bonham’s drumming, but we’re not sure
Before diving into the Zep songs we know don’t have Bonham’s playing, we need to discuss one we’re unsure about.
“That’s the Way,” a delicate gem from the back half of Led Zeppelin III, is nearly all acoustic guitar and vocals with steel guitar flourishes. Yet the tambourine that enters the mix toward the end (it’s distinct starting at the 4:44 mark) could be Bonham.
John Bonham | Lester Cohen/Getty Images The 1 Led Zeppelin song that might not include John Bonham’s drumming, but we’re not sure
Before diving into the Zep songs we know don’t have Bonham’s playing, we need to discuss one we’re unsure about.
“That’s the Way,” a delicate gem from the back half of Led Zeppelin III, is nearly all acoustic guitar and vocals with steel guitar flourishes. Yet the tambourine that enters the mix toward the end (it’s distinct starting at the 4:44 mark) could be Bonham.
- 5/19/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jimmy Page wasn’t just a guitar player in Led Zeppelin. He wrote or co-wrote nearly all of the band’s songs. He set the artistic vision for the band. Oh, and he produced and mixed all their albums to make sure the sound coming through the speakers matched what he heard in his head. He was an artistic visionary in his own right, but Page copied a Beatles recording trick on the Led Zeppelin song “No Quarter.”
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page | Michael Putland/Getty Images Jimmy Page copied the same trick The Beatles used on ‘Rain’ for Led Zeppelin’s ‘No Quarter’
Page formed Led Zeppelin to push the boundaries of what was possible in music. He made playing guitar with a bow a mainstream move. The control room at the recording studio became like an extra instrument. His behind-the-scenes work on “Whole Lotta Love” made the psychedelic freakout section a mind-bending experience.
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page | Michael Putland/Getty Images Jimmy Page copied the same trick The Beatles used on ‘Rain’ for Led Zeppelin’s ‘No Quarter’
Page formed Led Zeppelin to push the boundaries of what was possible in music. He made playing guitar with a bow a mainstream move. The control room at the recording studio became like an extra instrument. His behind-the-scenes work on “Whole Lotta Love” made the psychedelic freakout section a mind-bending experience.
- 5/13/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin made Robert Plant’s solo career possible. The singer worked laying asphalt roads and gigging with pre-Zeppelin bands that found modest success at best. He found fame with the band but faced a sudden shift when Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham died. Plant loves Peoria, Illinois, because it was the sight of his “turning point” when he started his solo career after the band broke up.
Robert Plant | Ross Marino/Getty Images Robert Plant loves Peoria, Illinois: ‘It’s a place that’s very special to me’
Led Zeppelin broke up when Bonham died, but not only because his playing was impossible to replicate. His irreplaceable chemistry with his bandmates was a major reason they couldn’t carry on without Bonzo.
Plant’s solo debut Pictures at Eleven hit stores in 1982, nearly two years after Bonham’s death. He toured behind the record, and he recalled to...
Robert Plant | Ross Marino/Getty Images Robert Plant loves Peoria, Illinois: ‘It’s a place that’s very special to me’
Led Zeppelin broke up when Bonham died, but not only because his playing was impossible to replicate. His irreplaceable chemistry with his bandmates was a major reason they couldn’t carry on without Bonzo.
Plant’s solo debut Pictures at Eleven hit stores in 1982, nearly two years after Bonham’s death. He toured behind the record, and he recalled to...
- 4/24/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin songs ran the gamut. They had heavy pieces and delicate tunes. Songs they loved and songs they hated. Epics that stretched the clock. Led Zeppelin’s shortest songs included two of their most recognizable pieces, one of which continues raking in money for the band.
Note: We included finished songs from the studio albums and deluxe reissues only, so the concert sound experiment “LA Drone” won’t make our list.
(l-r) John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Bonham | Dick Barnatt/Redferns 8. ‘Royal Orleans’ Run time: 2:59
The Presence song was an outlier — every other track on the album was at least four minutes long, and two tracks stretched more than nine minutes. Guitarist Jimmy Page and drummer John Bonham settled into a tight groove immediately, and Page played a main riff that resembled the rock-jazz fusion of Steely Dan more than Led Zeppelin.
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Note: We included finished songs from the studio albums and deluxe reissues only, so the concert sound experiment “LA Drone” won’t make our list.
(l-r) John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Bonham | Dick Barnatt/Redferns 8. ‘Royal Orleans’ Run time: 2:59
The Presence song was an outlier — every other track on the album was at least four minutes long, and two tracks stretched more than nine minutes. Guitarist Jimmy Page and drummer John Bonham settled into a tight groove immediately, and Page played a main riff that resembled the rock-jazz fusion of Steely Dan more than Led Zeppelin.
Robert Plant...
- 4/23/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Ringo Starr has never shied away from getting a little help from his friends. The drummer’s close buddies for many years included his Beatles bandmates, who assisted him in his solo career. George Harrison helped Ringo with solo project days after injuring himself on a mountain hike, for instance. Yet Ringo’s musician friends extended beyond The Beatles.
(l-r) Ringo Starr and Joe Walsh | Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic 1. Ringo Starr had an ‘intimate relationship’ with Keith Moon of The Who
Ringo and Keith Moon had different drumming styles — understated elegance compared to bombastic bashing — yet their personalities meshed well. One of Ringo’s former girlfriends said he had an intimate relationship with Moon, meaning they could hold entire conversations without speaking.
The Who drummer once angled for his friend’s job in The Beatles, but that didn’t hurt their relationship. Moon babysat Ringo’s son Zak. In a full circle moment,...
(l-r) Ringo Starr and Joe Walsh | Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic 1. Ringo Starr had an ‘intimate relationship’ with Keith Moon of The Who
Ringo and Keith Moon had different drumming styles — understated elegance compared to bombastic bashing — yet their personalities meshed well. One of Ringo’s former girlfriends said he had an intimate relationship with Moon, meaning they could hold entire conversations without speaking.
The Who drummer once angled for his friend’s job in The Beatles, but that didn’t hurt their relationship. Moon babysat Ringo’s son Zak. In a full circle moment,...
- 4/21/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin remains one of classic rock’s essential bands more than 40 years after they broke up. They borrowed heavily from blues legends early on — Jimmy Page blamed Robert Plant for the lawsuits — but the group soon carved their own space in the music landscape. We can’t get enough of the band, and if you’re a Led Zeppelin fan like us, you might want to check out these YouTube channels that help us appreciate the band’s songs even more.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Led Zeppelin fans have no shortage of places to find information about the band
In addition to Showbiz Cheat Sheet, hundreds of websites and online accounts cover Led Zeppelin. Page and Plant both own Twitter accounts, and the band has a handle that provides frequent updates. Led Zeppelin’s website contains concert dates,...
(l-r) Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Led Zeppelin fans have no shortage of places to find information about the band
In addition to Showbiz Cheat Sheet, hundreds of websites and online accounts cover Led Zeppelin. Page and Plant both own Twitter accounts, and the band has a handle that provides frequent updates. Led Zeppelin’s website contains concert dates,...
- 4/15/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
There weren’t many Led Zeppelin songs that were throwaways. The band made music in the album era of classic rock. Records were complete artistic statements, not collections of singles and spare tunes. Led Zeppelin songs were usually well-crafted with plenty of forethought. That said, Led Zeppelin members hated some of their own tunes. Let’s look at six of them.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones, John Bonham, Robert Plant, and Jimmy Page | Gab Archive/Redferns 1. ‘Living Loving Maid’ might be Jimmy Page’s most hated Led Zeppelin song
It’s a brief song buried in the middle of Led Zeppelin II that segues quickly from the preceding song, but Jimmy Page hates “Living Loving Maid (She’s Just a Woman).” He tossed off the song to fill the album, and the guitarist hated it so much that Led Zeppelin never played it live. We don’t agree...
(l-r) Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones, John Bonham, Robert Plant, and Jimmy Page | Gab Archive/Redferns 1. ‘Living Loving Maid’ might be Jimmy Page’s most hated Led Zeppelin song
It’s a brief song buried in the middle of Led Zeppelin II that segues quickly from the preceding song, but Jimmy Page hates “Living Loving Maid (She’s Just a Woman).” He tossed off the song to fill the album, and the guitarist hated it so much that Led Zeppelin never played it live. We don’t agree...
- 4/10/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin created an all-time classic with “Stairway to Heaven.” Singer Robert Plant has no idea if fans got the point of the song, but it might not matter. Whether or not they understand it, they made it one of the most popular songs of the 1970s. Jimmy Page’ solo remains among the best ever, but drummer John Bonham deserves some credit for his part in the “Stairway to Heaven” climax.
(l-r) Jimmy Page and John Bonham | George De Sota/Redferns Jimmy Page pushed John Bonham hard on ‘Stairway to Heaven’
Page believed “Stairway to Heaven” could be a Led Zeppelin hit when he wrote it. The incredible reception the band received when they first played it live confirmed it.
The guitarist’s affinity for dark and light, yin and yang, came through while making “Stairway.” Page preferred to work quickly in the studio, and while he accepted errors or mistakes sometimes,...
(l-r) Jimmy Page and John Bonham | George De Sota/Redferns Jimmy Page pushed John Bonham hard on ‘Stairway to Heaven’
Page believed “Stairway to Heaven” could be a Led Zeppelin hit when he wrote it. The incredible reception the band received when they first played it live confirmed it.
The guitarist’s affinity for dark and light, yin and yang, came through while making “Stairway.” Page preferred to work quickly in the studio, and while he accepted errors or mistakes sometimes,...
- 4/8/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin emerged fully formed on their debut album. They won over fans in the United States with their first concerts and made everything sound so effortless, even when they struggled to record songs. Making Led Zeppelin I was the opposite of a struggle, and “You Shook Me” was one of the band’s most unique songs.
(l-r) John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Bonham of Led Zeppelin| Jorgen Angel/Redferns Led Zeppelin recorded ‘You Shook Me’ and the rest of their debut soon after forming
Guitarist Jimmy Page lived through a whirlwind in late 1968. He experienced the disintegration of the Yardbirds, the formation of Led Zeppelin, and the recording of the band’s debut album within a few months.
The fiery blimp disaster shown on the cover of the debut carried several meanings: That the band burned with an intense passion for its craft, that it planned to burn musical conventions,...
(l-r) John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Bonham of Led Zeppelin| Jorgen Angel/Redferns Led Zeppelin recorded ‘You Shook Me’ and the rest of their debut soon after forming
Guitarist Jimmy Page lived through a whirlwind in late 1968. He experienced the disintegration of the Yardbirds, the formation of Led Zeppelin, and the recording of the band’s debut album within a few months.
The fiery blimp disaster shown on the cover of the debut carried several meanings: That the band burned with an intense passion for its craft, that it planned to burn musical conventions,...
- 4/8/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin wouldn’t have been the same band without drummer John Bonham. You could say that about any member of the band, but Bonham’s imposing beats — inspired by an early rock ‘n’ roll song that mesmerized him — were irreplaceable. That’s why the band decided to break up when he died in 1980 instead of soldiering on. For all the praise, Bonham remained modest about his drumming skills, and it’s almost hilarious how unassuming he was.
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham | Watal Asanuma/Shinko Music/Getty Images John Bonham once modestly said he was ‘a simple, straight-ahead drummer’
Even though he once lost to Karen Carpenter in a best drummer poll, Bonham routinely appears at or near the top of the list when talking about the greatest classic rock drummers. The self-taught Bonham became one of the best of his generation even though he never wanted or tried to be.
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham | Watal Asanuma/Shinko Music/Getty Images John Bonham once modestly said he was ‘a simple, straight-ahead drummer’
Even though he once lost to Karen Carpenter in a best drummer poll, Bonham routinely appears at or near the top of the list when talking about the greatest classic rock drummers. The self-taught Bonham became one of the best of his generation even though he never wanted or tried to be.
- 4/5/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin always sounded so smooth on their albums that it seemed impossible that they struggled to record songs. The titles didn’t always show creativity — Zep put five “song” songs on their albums — but the music did, and it seemed so effortless. Still, several Led Zeppelin songs proved difficult to record. It’s a testament to the band that they overcame the struggles to record classic songs.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin members Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Bonham | Hulton Archive/Getty Images 1. ‘Since I’ve Been Loving You’
Led Zeppelin III’s slow blues tune features Jimmy Page’s best guitar solo that isn’t “Stairway to Heaven.” His incendiary playing is a highlight of the song, and the emotional piece is even more impressive when you learn how much Led Zeppelin struggled to record it. “
“Since I’ve Been Loving You” entered Zep’s live set in early 1970, per the band’s website.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin members Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Bonham | Hulton Archive/Getty Images 1. ‘Since I’ve Been Loving You’
Led Zeppelin III’s slow blues tune features Jimmy Page’s best guitar solo that isn’t “Stairway to Heaven.” His incendiary playing is a highlight of the song, and the emotional piece is even more impressive when you learn how much Led Zeppelin struggled to record it. “
“Since I’ve Been Loving You” entered Zep’s live set in early 1970, per the band’s website.
- 4/4/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin faced a challenge with Houses of the Holy — how to follow a massively successful album. The answer — shift gears completely. The album, released on March 28, 1973, followed the smash hit Led Zeppelin IV, but as they had done on their previous four albums, the band flexed its creative muscles and made something completely different. The best Houses of the Holy songs rank among Led Zeppelin’s finest. The band created another classic rock masterpiece by not trying to outdo themselves. Let’s look deeper at Houses of the Holy on its 50th birthday.
Led Zeppelin made their brightest album with ‘Houses of the Holy’ (l-r) Led Zeppelin members Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones | Evening Standard/Getty Images
Starting with the galloping entrance of “The Song Remains the Same” — with Jimmy Page’s layered guitars, John Paul Jones’ bopping bass line, and John Bonham’s...
Led Zeppelin made their brightest album with ‘Houses of the Holy’ (l-r) Led Zeppelin members Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones | Evening Standard/Getty Images
Starting with the galloping entrance of “The Song Remains the Same” — with Jimmy Page’s layered guitars, John Paul Jones’ bopping bass line, and John Bonham’s...
- 3/27/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin created some top-tier songs, but “Whole Lotta Love” has to be one of the best. It’s one of the band’s most experimental songs, one of it’s most-streamed, and it still packs a punch decades later. “Whole Lotta Love” is also one of Jimmy Page’s crowning achievements. The guitarist worked hard on the psychedelic midsection, and it was so worth the effort.
Led Zeppelin Jimmy Page playing the theremin, which he did on the studio version of ‘Whole Lotta Love’ | Richard E. Aaron/Redferns ‘Studio brat’ Jimmy Page rehearsed the ‘Whole Lotta Love’ psychedelic midsection
The lead track on 1969’s Led Zeppelin II, “Whole Lotta Love” starts with a straightforward Page riff and Robert Plant’s lustful lyrics. Led Zeppelin gives the listener a glimpse of the looming sonic weirdness just past the 30-second mark. That’s when a backtracked guitar that pans from left...
Led Zeppelin Jimmy Page playing the theremin, which he did on the studio version of ‘Whole Lotta Love’ | Richard E. Aaron/Redferns ‘Studio brat’ Jimmy Page rehearsed the ‘Whole Lotta Love’ psychedelic midsection
The lead track on 1969’s Led Zeppelin II, “Whole Lotta Love” starts with a straightforward Page riff and Robert Plant’s lustful lyrics. Led Zeppelin gives the listener a glimpse of the looming sonic weirdness just past the 30-second mark. That’s when a backtracked guitar that pans from left...
- 3/27/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham’s larger-than-life drum sound mirrored his larger-than-life Bonzo persona. At least when he toured with the band. He once spent $85,000 in cash on a car while on tour just to embarrass the salesperson. Yet a Bonham hobby while at home proved to be a major passion. A case of mistaken identity by the girlfriend of Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman proved it.
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham | Dick Barnatt/Redferns John Bonham’s hobby raising cattle and bulls led to a case of mistaken identity
Bonham earned his Bonzo nickname before he joined Led Zeppelin. The drummer lived up to it while on the road with the band. He often dealt with the boredom of life on the road and the adrenaline of playing sold-out concerts with alcohol. And when Bonham overserved himself, mischief often ensued.
That wild side stood in stark contrast to Bonham’s most domestic side.
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham | Dick Barnatt/Redferns John Bonham’s hobby raising cattle and bulls led to a case of mistaken identity
Bonham earned his Bonzo nickname before he joined Led Zeppelin. The drummer lived up to it while on the road with the band. He often dealt with the boredom of life on the road and the adrenaline of playing sold-out concerts with alcohol. And when Bonham overserved himself, mischief often ensued.
That wild side stood in stark contrast to Bonham’s most domestic side.
- 3/26/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin hardly lived up to their name in the 1970s. A string of hit albums had them riding high as the biggest band in western music. Even shifting gears dramatically on 1973’s Houses of the Holy couldn’t slow them down. The album contains several notable hits, and we’re ranking them from worst to best.
Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images 8. ‘The Crunge’
Led Zeppelin’s homage to James Brown proved to be a bold experiment. It also happens to be the worst Houses of the Holy song.
It has a promising start. John Bonham flashes his drumming chops with a beat that falls somewhere between R&b and his jazz influences. John Paul Jones lays down a funky bass line that suits a James Brown tribute. But “The Crunge” falls apart when Jones’ synth line...
Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images 8. ‘The Crunge’
Led Zeppelin’s homage to James Brown proved to be a bold experiment. It also happens to be the worst Houses of the Holy song.
It has a promising start. John Bonham flashes his drumming chops with a beat that falls somewhere between R&b and his jazz influences. John Paul Jones lays down a funky bass line that suits a James Brown tribute. But “The Crunge” falls apart when Jones’ synth line...
- 3/22/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Who doesn't love a good action movie? The explosions, car chases, shootouts, special effects, and memorable one-liners! There's so much fun to be had from watching an action flick that holds nothing back. Budgets increased over the years, and the amount of mayhem depicted on the silver screen has increased at a commensurate rate. Stunts are more daring, and advancements in CGI only continue to amplify the destruction and carnage.
The overall popularity of action movies means that the genre will never go out of fashion. However, an interesting trend runs alongside the action genre -- and has for decades now: movies that blatantly rip them off. And no, I'm not talking about Hollywood's constant attempts to cash in on a blockbuster. I'm specifically referring to straight-up rip-offs that, despite "borrowing" more than a few elements from an action flick, also push the material in a weird new direction, often on shoestring budgets.
The overall popularity of action movies means that the genre will never go out of fashion. However, an interesting trend runs alongside the action genre -- and has for decades now: movies that blatantly rip them off. And no, I'm not talking about Hollywood's constant attempts to cash in on a blockbuster. I'm specifically referring to straight-up rip-offs that, despite "borrowing" more than a few elements from an action flick, also push the material in a weird new direction, often on shoestring budgets.
- 3/5/2023
- by Joe Garza
- Slash Film
Led Zeppelin brought out strong emotions in some people. Some critics lambasted them as pure hype. Several musicians hated the band. Led Zeppelin’s members even brought out strong feelings in each other. Robert Plant’s relationship with John Bonham hit a rough patch in Japan in 1971. A backstage fistfight left the singer with a split lip, but he and the drummer weathered the storm and patched things up like brothers.
(l-r) Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham and Robert Plant just days after Bonham punched Plant in the face | Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/Getty Images Robert Plant and John Bonham argued and fought before a Led Zeppelin concert
Led Zeppelin was an international phenomenon by 1971. Three hit albums (with a fourth on the way late in the year) scored the band fans worldwide.
Their first Japanese tour kicked off on Sept. 23, 1971, at Tokyo’s famed Budokan. Led Zeppelin didn’t...
(l-r) Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham and Robert Plant just days after Bonham punched Plant in the face | Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/Getty Images Robert Plant and John Bonham argued and fought before a Led Zeppelin concert
Led Zeppelin was an international phenomenon by 1971. Three hit albums (with a fourth on the way late in the year) scored the band fans worldwide.
Their first Japanese tour kicked off on Sept. 23, 1971, at Tokyo’s famed Budokan. Led Zeppelin didn’t...
- 3/2/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Led Zeppelin won over fans, especially in the United States, early in the band’s career. Still, several musicians hated them, and so did hotel managers. Led Zeppelin’s reputation for mayhem and debauchery wasn’t made up — they frequently took out their pent-up energy on hotel rooms, hallways, lobbies, and kitchens. He had a reputation as a wild one, but drummer John Bonham’s gift to his long-lost aunt proved he had a soft and sentimental side, too.
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham | Jorgen Angel/Redferns John Bonham earned a reputation for wild behavior
Bonham played his drums hard with Led Zeppelin. He partied hard, too.
He often dealt with the boredom of life on the road and the adrenaline of playing sold-out concerts with alcohol. And when Bonham overserved himself, mischief often ensued. He once had his nose broken by Led Zeppelin’s tour manager during a confrontation...
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham | Jorgen Angel/Redferns John Bonham earned a reputation for wild behavior
Bonham played his drums hard with Led Zeppelin. He partied hard, too.
He often dealt with the boredom of life on the road and the adrenaline of playing sold-out concerts with alcohol. And when Bonham overserved himself, mischief often ensued. He once had his nose broken by Led Zeppelin’s tour manager during a confrontation...
- 2/28/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
John Bonham went from relative obscurity to international stardom with Led Zeppelin. One musician who hated the band was particularly harsh on Bonham, but fans craved Bonzo’s playing. His drumming was so powerful and revolutionary that you could pick almost any random Zep song and find a mind-blowing beat. Still, some rank above the others. Let’s look at five of Bonham’s best Led Zeppelin beats (in chronological order).
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham | Richard E. Aaron/Redferns 1. ‘Good Times Bad Times’
Bonham introduced himself to the world on the first song from Led Zeppelin’s first album. And what a first impression.
Bonham always believed drums could be an additional lead instrument next to the guitar. He brought that vision for his drumming to Led Zeppelin and put it on display immediately on “Good Times Bad Times.” He hits the snare in time with Jimmy Page’s guitar,...
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham | Richard E. Aaron/Redferns 1. ‘Good Times Bad Times’
Bonham introduced himself to the world on the first song from Led Zeppelin’s first album. And what a first impression.
Bonham always believed drums could be an additional lead instrument next to the guitar. He brought that vision for his drumming to Led Zeppelin and put it on display immediately on “Good Times Bad Times.” He hits the snare in time with Jimmy Page’s guitar,...
- 2/27/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Later this month, the mighty Kong returns to the big screen! To celebrate, we’re looking back at all the major primate appearances in film.
For as long as films were being made, humans have starred alongside primates. Unlike other animals, their human-like qualities can lend a sense of comedy or horror. Throughout the history of film, primates have been used to fulfill certain roles. In the early days, they were often a form of antagonist, carrying out dastardly deeds or causing mayhem. More common is the primate cast in a role of mischief, causing all sorts of comedic hijincks. While most primate roles were portrayed by live animals, it was not uncommon for men to dress up in ape suits for roles where the primates needed to carry out specific actions. Later, the advent of CGI has led to men mimicking primates in real time to create a motion-capture performance.
For as long as films were being made, humans have starred alongside primates. Unlike other animals, their human-like qualities can lend a sense of comedy or horror. Throughout the history of film, primates have been used to fulfill certain roles. In the early days, they were often a form of antagonist, carrying out dastardly deeds or causing mayhem. More common is the primate cast in a role of mischief, causing all sorts of comedic hijincks. While most primate roles were portrayed by live animals, it was not uncommon for men to dress up in ape suits for roles where the primates needed to carry out specific actions. Later, the advent of CGI has led to men mimicking primates in real time to create a motion-capture performance.
- 3/1/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (G.S. Perno)
- Cinelinx
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