Superlungs Said No: Led Zeppelin’s Greatest Missed Mic Drop
Meet 'Superlungs,' the singer-songwriter with a voice so indomitable he literally said no to fronting legends Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple. According to the article, his refusal to lead these rock giants made him a 'cult hero,' proving sometimes the loudest voice is the one that says no. So, apparently, having that kind of vocal power doesn’t mean you want to wear the crown — or maybe he just preferred keeping his own throne. Either way, his story is a masterclass in turning big offers into legendary rejections.
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Oh, I’m sorry, did I miss the part where 'Superlungs' fronted Led Zeppelin? No? Weird, because rejecting rock's biggest gigs sounds like the ultimate 'mic drop' moment no one saw coming.
So let me get this straight: He turned down Led Zeppelin AND Deep Purple? That’s like biting off tickets to the moon and asking for a bus pass instead.
Superlungs had vocals so powerful, he basically ghosted rock history. Declining those gigs? That’s like Leonardo DiCaprio saying no to Titanic. Unthinkable and legendary.
Source: Pitchfork | Published: 8/5/2025 | Author: Jazz Monroe
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