The Led Zeppelin song “Kashmir“ is regarded as one of the band's most iconic and epic compositions. The story behind the song involves the band members Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Bonham, who drew inspiration from their travels and experiences. In 1973, Led Zeppelin embarked on a concert tour that took them to Morocco and the Sahara Desert. During their visit, the band members were captivated by the grandeur and mystical atmosphere of the region. The landscape, the culture, and the sense of adventure left a deep impression on them. Jimmy Page, the guitarist of Led Zeppelin, started developing the musical ideas for what would become “Kashmir“ during the tour. He sought to create a piece that captured the essence of the exotic and mystical qualities he felt while in Morocco. When the band returned to England, Page collaborated with Robert Plant, the lead vocalist, to further develop the song. Plant was inspired by the lyrics, which reflect a sense of yearning,
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