THE LEZ ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE
They played the Led Zeppelin music with an extradinary sensuality and an
energy and passion that highlighted their superb musicanship. - Jimmy Page
Founded in 2004 by New York guitarist, Steph Paynes, the all-girl quartet, Lez Zeppelin, has
since gained unanimous critical acclaim as one of the most exciting live acts around, becoming
the first female rock act to pay homage to Led Zeppelin and to garner rave reviews across the
board. Lez Zeppelin stays true to the musically audacious spirit of the original, delivering the
legendary rock band’s blistering arrangements and monstrous sound note-for-note at sold-out
frenzied shows around the world. In June, 2013, Jimmy Page attended their show in London
and said of the group, “they played the Led Zeppelin music with an extraordinary sensuality and
an energy and passion that highlighted their superb musicianship.”
The thing that sets Lez Zeppelin apart is the seamless and unique way they inject their genderbending
performance into the original material. They have been featured on major television
including the BBC, CNN, ABC, CBS, MTV, VH-1, Fox and radio shows worldwide, such as
Sirius XM and NPR. The group’s first studio album, Lez Zeppelin, was produced by legendary
producer/engineer, Eddie Kramer (Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix). The group’s second LP, Lez
Zeppelin 1, is an authentic re-make of Led Zeppelin’s first album, using the very same vintage
equipment employed by Led in 1968. Lez Zeppelin also recorded a holiday song, mystic
snowman, a wry mash-up of stairway and frosty the snowman. All records are distributed
throughout the United States, Japan and Europe.
Since Lez Zeppelin’s formation, the group has broken both glass and class ceilings. Whether
it’s playing on catwalk above Times Square for 40,000, or on the main stage at Bonnaroo,
Hellfest and the Isle of Wight; flying to India for a benefit concert for ambulances or taking the
stage – twice! -- At Madison Square Garden, it’s clear that the unique power, personality and
magical force of Lez Zeppelin is far beyond that of a “tribute” act.
Spin Magazine called them “the most powerful all-female band in rock history.” For those
sceptics who still dare to ask: can four women pull off the exuberant, powerful and musically
intricate performances for which Led Zeppelin are known, a Lez Zeppelin show is nothing short
of a revelation.
Current Members:
Steph Paynes - guitar | Marlain Angelides - vocals | Leesa Harrington Squyres - drums | Joan Chew - bass/keys
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