Uploaded January 2015 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago

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I wanted to revisit this song, both in terms of trying to get it a little closer in performance and sound. Regardless, I'm not John Bonham, my garage isn't Headley Grange, Jimmy Page isn't the producer, and Andy Johns isn't engineering. Still, I gave it my best effort and am pleased enough with the results to share it. I also figured if this is worth doing again, I may as well try and upgrade it in some other way, so I've added a second angle. I'll do my best to have this be the case in all videos moving forward.

Artist: Led Zeppelin
Song: When The Levee Breaks
Album: Led Zeppelin IV

Drums are a 1972 Ludwig Green Sparkle (Rewrap):

14x26 Kick
10x14 Rack Tom
16x16 Floor Tom
16x18 Floor Tom
6.5x14 Ludwig Supraphonic (1973)

Cymbals are:
Paiste 24" Giant Beat Ride (Reissue)
Paiste 16" 2002 Medium
Paiste 18" 2002 Medium
Paiste 15" 404 Hi-Hats

Hardware:
2 x Early 70's Ludwig Atlas Straight Cymbal Stands
Ludwig Rail Consolette (Late 60's/Early 70's model)
Ludwig L-Arm Cymbal Mount
Ludwig Late 60's/Early 70's Atlas Snare Stand
Ludwig Speed King (60's WFL Model)