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Lauren Beavis

Mystery Man From Led Zeppelin IV Album Cover Identified As 19th Century Thatcher

The photo of a man most likely identified as Lot Long from Mere in Wiltshire - famously on the Led Zeppelin IV album cover. Released 52 years ago today (8 November 1971), it has sold more than 37 million copies worldwide and includes the huge hit Stairway to Heaven. SWNS.

DEVON, England — A “mystery man” shown on the album cover of Led Zeppelin IV has been revealed as a 19th century thatcher, researchers have found.

The figure – who has remained unknown for over half a century – is most likely Lot Long from Mere in Wiltshire – photographed by Ernest Farmer.

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