Led Zeppelin was one of the most successful bands of the 1970s, but this didn’t do much to impress Eric Clapton. While Clapton believed that Led Zeppelin’s music was a natural continuation of what he’d done in Cream, he didn’t like the way they were carrying on his legacy. He shared why he found certain songs tough to listen to.
Eric Clapton | Michael Putland/Getty Images Eric Clapton struggled to enjoy some of Led Zeppelin’s music
In 1966, Clapton formed Cream, a heavy blues band that influenced heavy metal for years to come. He viewed Led Zeppelin as a continuation of their legacy, but this didn’t mean he was a fan of the band.
“There was a band called Blue Cheer, who I think were probably the originators of heavy metal because they didn’t really have traditional roots in the blues,” Clapton told Uncut...
Eric Clapton | Michael Putland/Getty Images Eric Clapton struggled to enjoy some of Led Zeppelin’s music
In 1966, Clapton formed Cream, a heavy blues band that influenced heavy metal for years to come. He viewed Led Zeppelin as a continuation of their legacy, but this didn’t mean he was a fan of the band.
“There was a band called Blue Cheer, who I think were probably the originators of heavy metal because they didn’t really have traditional roots in the blues,” Clapton told Uncut...
- 5/23/2023
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