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After completing their Scandinavian tour, Led Zeppelin solidified their name under this new title — a term coined from Keith Moon, The Who's drummer, who remarked that a supergroup featuring Page and Beck would go down like a "lead balloon." From that moment, Led Zeppelin was born, reflecting a unique blend of heaviness, grace, and musical diversity.
In August 1968, the band debuted in the UK to positive reception, building momentum as they cemented themselves as a standout group in rock. Key to their ascent was Peter Grant, their manager, who brokered a lucrative record deal with Atlantic Records without the label seeing them perform. This was the largest advance ever secured for a new band at that time.