Zebra - Did They Fill the Led Zep Gap?

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The Story of Zebra – Rock’s Best-Kept Secret? (1983 Debut Album Breakdown!)
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📝 Video Description:
Did you grow up on classic rock? If you remember the band Zebra, this is the video for you! 🎸🐾 In this episode, Robert John Hadfield and Gary take a deep dive into Zebra's 1983 debut album, their rise from the club scene, and the comparisons to Led Zeppelin that followed them for years.

We explore:
✅ Zebra’s origins in Long Island & New Orleans
✅ How they built a following playing clubs with Twisted Sister
✅ The Led Zeppelin comparison – fair or forced?
✅ Breakdown of their biggest hits – Tell Me What You Want, Who’s Behind the Door, & more
✅ A lost classic? Why Zebra never became household names

📜 Rare newspaper articles, fan nostalgia, and deep discussion make this a must-watch for rock fans. Plus, we shout out the commenter who inspired this video! 🎤

👉 Did YOU see Zebra live back in the day? Drop your memories in the comments!

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⏳ Timestamps for Easy Navigation:
00:00 - If you remember Zebra, this is for you! (Shoutout to commenter Tim Jessel!)
00:33 - The Zebra album that blew our minds in high school
01:06 - Did Zebra "belong" to Long Island or New Orleans?
01:49 - The Long Island rock club scene in the early '80s (Twisted Sister, Hammerheads, WBAB radio)
02:33 - The Led Zeppelin tribute band rumor: Was it true?
03:54 - "Tell Me What You Want" – Why this song still holds up today
05:06 - The perfect song structure – How Zebra mastered the slow build-up
06:48 - "Who's Behind the Door?" – Why this is Zebra’s most epic song
08:47 - The first time we heard a 12-string acoustic guitar
10:49 - How Zebra transitioned from cover band to major label debut
12:35 - The MTV effect & how getting cable changed everything
13:41 - 1983 newspaper article: Zebra filling the "Led Zep Gap"
15:50 - The Aerosmith, Van Halen, AC/DC connection
18:14 - Zebra’s 8-year struggle before releasing their debut album
20:41 - Playing original songs undercover in clubs – the sneaky trick
22:12 - Comparing Zebra’s sound: Geddy Lee, Robert Plant, or something unique?
26:57 - The Robert Plant on nitrous oxide comparison (Yes, really!)
28:43 - Why did journalists flip photos of rock bands in newspapers?
29:45 - Zebra’s legacy: Why they should be more remembered

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