For decades fans have speculated who the mysterious old man carrying sticks on the cover of Led Zeppelin's fourth album might be. A West Country historian has finally uncovered the truth. The original of the photograph made famous by the band was recently discovered in a late Victorian photograph album. Published on 09/11/2023 - 07:15. Share this article Comments. Previously believed to be a painting, the cover art for Led Zepellin's IV album is actually a photograph of a Victorian thatcher taken .

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