ContactMusic — Ringo Starr was never knocked out by John Bonhams drum solos The Beatles drummer was never a fan of the late Led Zeppelin sticksmans lengthy mid-song workouts as he believes the drummer shouldnt be the focus of rock tracks He told USA T... more info

Popdose — Here’s an artist you’re going to be hearing a lot about in 2012. He’s currently touring behind a trio of EPs — I’m Getting Ready, Home Again, and Tell Me a Tale: Isle of Wight Sessions — while prepping his full-length Stateside debut. Che... more info

Here Comes The Flood — photo: Stewart O'Shields Guitarist Warren Haynes talked to Billboard about the current state of rock. So, is rock is dead? Man, I've been hearing that for over 10 years, and I'm sure some elements of rock, particularly in the mainstream, appear to ... more info

Chorus.fm — Watch *Michael Kiwanuka* (http://michaelkiwanuka.com/) performing a cover of *Led Zeppelin* (http://www.ledzeppelin.com/)'s "Whole Lotta Love" for BBC Radio1 in the replies. more info

Guardian Music — Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev invites veteran rock band to perform at special new year shindigLed Zeppelin riffs set his heart racing and the booming chords of Deep Purple are said to shake the walls of his chintzy living room. Now Russia's pres... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Watch the official video for Immigrant Song, the Led Zeppelin cover by Karen O, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross for the soundtrack of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. The full soundtrack ia available to download from Nin.com or iTunes. Ppre-order t... more info

Perez Hilton — If U were at the Bank Nightclub at the Bellagio in Vegas, U were some lucky bitches!! Bruno Mars gave the audience a 45 minute show with a 9-piece band, and not only did he play his own hits, he covered tons of chart-topping songs too like Michael J... more info

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Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Noel Gallagher says the one band he wants to reform is The Smiths and he hasn't given up hope they will perform together again, despite Morrissey and Johnny Marr's fractured relationship.The 'If I Had a Gun' hitmaker is a massive fan of the iconic 80... more info

411 Mania — How many times did Robert Plant use the word "Baby" in Led Zeppelin's music? What are some of the best uses of licensed songs in commercials? What's the difference between a Mod and a Rocker? All this and more covered this week in Ask 411 Music! more info