Oh, there's no doubt that Jimmy Page wrote some good riffs. The riff to "Heartbreaker" is awesome. I'm not trying to discredit Page's ability to write a catchy riff. "Hey Hey What Can I Do" is another good example. I actually like "Hey Hey What Can I Do," Plant's vocals are tolerable, and the lyrics aren't stupid. Don't know why that song isn't as well known as their other stuff, I would consider it one of the best B-Sides ever.
Oh, and Bonham was an incredible drummer. I don't normally care about drummers, but he was fantastic. He had a truly unique style that is instantly recognizable. His drumming on the "Stairway to Heaven" nearly overshadows the solo for me.
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