Lesbian Zeppelin: an all-female tribute band is creating a new generation of Zepheads.Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin, English pop music group formed in 1968 by guitarist Jimmy Page (1944–), singer Robert Plant (1948–), bassist John Paul Jones (1946–), and drummer John "Bonzo" Bonham (1948–80). is arguably the greatest rock band of all time, a powerhouse quartet who exploded in an ecstasy symbolized by fog-machine smoke, epic guitar distortion, and the tightest pants in rock and roll. The New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of City-based, not-all-straight Lez Zeppelin has taken that magic formula and added a hefty dose of unexpected estrogen, reenacting the swagger and strut of forebears Page-Plant-Jones-Bonham with the delicacy of a feminine touch. "It was divine inspiration," says guitarist Steph Paynes of the cover band's formation. "The forces that be came down and brought us together. [Led's late drummer] John Bonham John Henry "Bonzo" Bonham (May 31 1948 – September 25, 1980) was an iconic British drummer and member of the English rock band Led Zeppelin. He was renowned for his power, speed and "feel" for the groove. himself appeared in a vision and gave us a swift kick in the ass Kick In The Ass (KITA) is a motivational method. This theory involves punishing or threatening workers who are not performing their basic duties adequately and is normally used in businesses in order to improve productivity or quality. ." Paynes recalls standing in her living room and listening intently to Physical Graffiti. "And I said to my friend who was there, 'My ultimate fantasy is to have been in Led Zeppelin. I should start an all-girl tribute band.'" The friend agreed with Paynes, who then set out immediately to make her dream a reality. While Paynes does a fine job of mimicking both Page's fashion sense and his knack for playing his ax with a violin bow, drummer Helen Destroy has mastered Bonham's heavy foot. The band also includes Sarah McLellan Sarah Elizabeth McLellan (born November 22, 1982 in Bundaberg, Queensland) is an Australian dancer, singer and actress. She moved to New York City at 17 and made her Broadway debut in the musical "42nd Street" at 20. on vocal duty and Lisa Brigantino on bass, keyboards, and mandolin mandolin (măn'dəlĭn`, măn`dəlĭn'), musical instrument of the lute family, with a half-pear-shaped body, a fretted neck, and a variable number of strings, plucked with the fingers or with a plectrum. . Since their inception in 2004, Lez Zeppelin has been gathering a rabid following of stoners, sullen teenagers, and randy lesbians. Their MySpace fan feedback ranges from the Led-ishly lewd ("Can't wait to sneak in Verb 1. sneak in - enter surreptitiously; "He sneaked in under cover of darkness"; "In this essay, the author's personal feelings creep in" creep in your back door!") to the simple and sweet ("I love you"). "We get all sorts," says Paynes. "Twelve-year-old kids and their parents who saw Led Zep play in 1974. We get guys, girls, and gays of all kinds. It's a completely eclectic crowd, but everyone has one thing in common, and that's a mutual adoration of Led Zeppelin." The band is recording their first album, and thus far the real Led Zep has not taken their protegees to legal task for appropriating Led's licensed properties, like the styling of their logo. "It's not a bad deal for them, really," says Paynes, who hopes to one day meet her band's inspiration. "People see us and it reignites their love of the original. After one of our shows, at least a few Led Zeppelin box sets must sell the next day."--Jessica Hundley |
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