Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in 1968 by Jimmy Page (guitar); Robert Plant (vocals); John Paul Jones (bass guitar; keyboards) and John Bonham (drums). With their heavy; guitar-driven sound; Led Zeppelin are regarded as one of the first heavy metal bands. Close to 30 years after disbanding following Bonham-s death in 1980; the band continues to be held in high regard for their artistic achievements; commercial success and broad influence. The band have sold more than 300 million albums worldwide; including 111.5 million sales in the United States and they have had all of their original studio albums reach the U.S. Billboard Top 10. Led Zeppelin are ranked No. 1 on VH1-s 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. SoloLed Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in 1968 by Jimmy Page (guitar); Robert Plant (vocals); John Paul Jones (bass guitar; keyboards) and John Bonham (drums). With their heavy; guitar-driven sound; Led Zeppelin are regarded as one of the first heavy metal bands. Close to 30 years after disbanding following Bonham-s death in 1980; the band continues to be held in high regard for their artistic achievements; commercial success.