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British rockers Led Zeppelin pose in front of their private plane, dubbed "The Starship," in 1973.

British rockers Led Zeppelin pose in front of their private plane, dubbed "The Starship," in 1973. Hulton Archive/Getty Images hide caption

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On The Road To Rock Excess: Why The '60s Really Ended In 1973

In the new book What You Want Is in the Limo, author Michael Walker argues that a peak year in the careers of Led Zeppelin, Alice Cooper and The Who also marked a cultural shift — from the peace, love and understanding of 1960-era music to '70s rock decadence.

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Alice Cooper has left a trail of blood and boa constrictors on his way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Alice Cooper has left a trail of blood and boa constrictors on his way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Hulton Archive/Getty Images hide caption

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Alice Cooper: The Original Shock Rocker

Lady Gaga has built a reputation for flamboyant stage shows, but she could probably learn a lesson or two from one of the pioneers of theatrical rock. Alice Cooper has left a trail of blood, severed heads and boa constrictors on his way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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