The document provides an overview of the early years and history of the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin. It introduces each of the four band members - Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham. It summarizes their first five highly acclaimed albums, from Led Zeppelin (1969) to Houses of the Holy (1973), noting they established Led Zeppelin as one of the most influential and commercially successful rock bands of all time through their innovative music and live performances. The career and influence of Led Zeppelin declined after Bonham's death in 1980, effectively ending the band.