Did Donovan's "Hurdy Gurdy Man" really help create one of the greatest heavy rock bands of all time? That depends on who you ask.

String instruments have a long history in civilization, helping humans make more complex and beautiful music. We wonder ... line between a guitar and a hurdy gurdy.

Donovan's "Hurdy Gurdy Man" wouldn't exist without members of Led Zeppelin. The tune paved the way for a lot of the band's later work.

Donovan tried to recruit Hendrix when he went in the studio in the late 1960s, but ended up working with the soon-to-be Led ...

If you’ve never heard a hurdy-gurdy before, you’re in for a treat. Not many people have, since they’re instruments which are uncommon outside of some eastern European communities.

There are some bands who are like a blast from the past in that they’re influenced by the music of the ‘60s, ‘70s and/or ‘80s ...

harpsichord and hurdy-gurdy. Refer to the Teacher's Notes for more information about the song, including follow-up music activities based on it and suggestions for cross-curricular study.