Chapter 1
The nameless album and its four symbols
Chapter 2
The acoustic alchemy of Headley Grange
Chapter 3
The architecture of Stairway to Heaven
Chapter 4
The old man, the hermit, and the legacy
YOUR GOAL
Master of The secrets of Led Zeppelin IV
Ch 4 · The old man, the hermit, and the legacy
diego Led Zeppelin IV Album Art
An old Wiltshire thatcher holds a heavy wooden load, And the painted Tarot Hermit lights a quiet road.
diego The custom medieval lettering displayed on the classic English rock album's lyric sheet
BETA
diego Match the four mysterious runes to discover which Led Zeppelin band member they represent.
Fun Fact
Mystery painting: The identity of the old man on the album cover remained a complete mystery to the band themselves.
Glossary
hermit (noun)
A person who lives in solitude, especially for religious or spiritual reasons. An illustration of this tarot figure appeared on the inner gatefold of the band's 1971 album.
A person who lives in solitude, especially for religious or spiritual reasons. An illustration of this tarot figure appeared on the inner gatefold of the band's 1971 album.
Quiz
Where did Jimmy Page find the unique typeface used to print the lyrics of 'Stairway to Heaven'?
Quiz
In what year did a historian finally discover the real identity of the 'stick man' on the cover of Led Zeppelin IV?
Quiz
On what kind of structure was the old man's painting hung for the Led Zeppelin IV cover photograph?
Quiz
How many copies has Led Zeppelin IV sold worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums in history?
Quiz
Which English city features the Salisbury Tower, which is shown on the back cover of Led Zeppelin IV?
Quiz
Who was the Victorian photographer who originally took the photo of the Wiltshire thatcher in 1892?