What was Led Zeppelin’s original name?
The New Yardbirds
The Hindenburgs
The London Airships
The Electric Zeppelins
Fact: Before taking the name Led Zeppelin, the group performed briefly as The New Yardbirds in 1968. Guitarist Jimmy Page formed the band after the breakup of The Yardbirds and initially used the temporary name to fulfill remaining performance obligations. Soon after, the band adopted the name Led Zeppelin — inspired by a joke that their music would go over “like a lead balloon” — and went on to become one of the most influential and celebrated rock bands of all time. Their explosive blend of blues, hard rock, and mysticism reshaped the sound of modern rock and helped define an entire era of music.
Correct Answer: The New Yardbirds