Moby Dick (song)

"Moby Dick" is a Led Zeppelin instrumental song from their second album. The song has no relation to the book by Herman Melville. This was drummer John Bonham's showcase song on their tours through 1977. Guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones only play at the very beginning and the very end of the song. Singer Robert Plant did not play at all, and in concert would introduce Bonham to the crowd before the song started. When played live, his drum solos would last as little as 12 minutes or as long as 30 minutes, while the rest of the band would leave the stage. During that time the rest of the band would be rumored to be doing everything from smoking marijuana to spending the time with groupies.

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Led Zeppelin - Instrumental - Second album - Book - Herman Melville - Drummer - John Bonham's - 1977 - Guitarist - Jimmy Page - Bassist - John Paul Jones - Robert Plant - Stage - Marijuana - Groupie

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Drummer John Bonham would often throw his drumsticks into the crowd, and then do his majestic drum solo with his hands. He would often draw blood as a result.

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This song helped establish Bonham as one of the greatest rock drummers of all time.

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Fans often cite this song as the best part of the film The Song Remains The Same.

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Film - The Song Remains The Same

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