Led Zeppelin Gear

Led Zeppelin Gear is the first book to historically document all of the musical equipment of the members of Led Zeppelin. Whether you are a musician, a Zeppelin fan or just the casual reader, you will learn many new facts about the band members and their gear from their 50+ year existence.

Led Zeppelin Gear is the first book to historically document all of the musical equipment of the members of Led Zeppelin. It is also the story of the members, but with a twist: their history as told through the gear they used. This book covers not only the member's personal backgrounds, but also live and studio session from the late 1950s to date, with detailed documentation illustrating what instruments and equipment were used during each periods. Every song recorded by the band is also documented, with input from within the Zeppelin's camp, gear manufacturers as well as from fans. Whether you are a musician, a Zeppelin fan or just the casual reader, you will learn many new facts about the band members and their gear from their 50+ year existence.

Music has always been a passion for author Jeff Strawman. Growing up, Jeff always had his ear to a hi-fi speaker, listening to vinyl records or the radio. In addition, he grew up with a piano in the house. At age eleven, he began playing the tuba, the lowest-pitched instrument in the brass family. After forming a band with a high school buddy (Jeff played bass guitar) and turned him on to Led Zeppelin via his mother’s vinyl records, a light came on. Led Zeppelin was THE greatest band in the world. As a tribute, Jeff launched the fansite Achilles Last Stand, in January 1996. Other Zeppelin sites often had posted incorrect data and one primary goal that Jeff had was to have the best, most-factual website with Led Zeppelin content on the internet. When not updating his websites or writing about Led Zeppelin, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife, son and daughter. Jeff resides in Des Moines, Iowa.