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Moby Dick (instrumental)
"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 early tours. Guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones only play at the very beginning and the very end of the song. When played live, his drum solos would last up to 20 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.
Drummer John Bonham would often break or drop his sticks, forcing him to play with his hands. He would often draw blood as a result.
This song helped establish Bonham as one of the greatest rock drummers of all time.
Fans often cite this song as the best part of the film The Song Remains The Same.
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