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I am excited to make my debut in The Times with a puzzle that pays homage to three classic rock icons.
I work as a consultant in the consumer goods sector, but spend most of my free time playing the guitar. Like many people during quarantine last year, I added crosswording — both solving and creating — to my growing list of hobbies.
This puzzle features music by Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, and Eric Clapton that have long been staples on my Spotify playlists. While the clues for 23-Across and 61-Across reference Zeppelin and AC/DC explicitly, 29 and 36-Down offer slightly more subtle clues to Eric Clapton's 1988 iconic rock album.
I hope you all enjoy my first puzzle!