Jimmy donates a guitar for charity....
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EODgi-m5fCU"]Jimmy Page Video - YouTube[/ame]
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40 Years..Where did they go?
- Thread starter RWIGWH
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+1 to that, hope issues will be addressed, just not the same without...Hmmmmmmmmmmm........it seems like we're all having more than a few "life issues" of late........I do hope they're not too serious my friend.
Here's to both........
and........
........just two of the truly upstanding members that I mentioned before.
22nd August 1969
I played Pirates’ World, Florida with Led Zeppelin
In 1969, Led Zeppelin played Pirates’ World, which suited our buccaneering spirit. Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!
When in Miami, the band stayed at the Doral hotel, which had a cocktail lounge nightclub in the basement. I got to hear Little Richard and his band in this club environment and boy were they good. It’s Little Richard’s songs that pioneered rock’n’roll. With Elvis singing them, this black music source just went under the radar during a racist period of time.
I played Pirates’ World, Florida with Led Zeppelin
In 1969, Led Zeppelin played Pirates’ World, which suited our buccaneering spirit. Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!
When in Miami, the band stayed at the Doral hotel, which had a cocktail lounge nightclub in the basement. I got to hear Little Richard and his band in this club environment and boy were they good. It’s Little Richard’s songs that pioneered rock’n’roll. With Elvis singing them, this black music source just went under the radar during a racist period of time.
On this day… 23 August 1966
THE YARDBIRDS PLAY THE CASINO BALLROOM, AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND
On this day in 1966, The Yardbirds played Catalina Island. The equipment was ferried across and the band arrived by sea plane. We were surprised to find some Jordan amplifiers had been set up at the venue instead of our own amplifiers. This proved to be quite problematic because we had to play through new amplifiers for the show instead of our regular amplification, which had not been brought to the island. They couldn’t handle the dynamics electrically that we had been used to with our own equipment. Somebody made the decision about the Jordan Amps but they never owned up.
THE YARDBIRDS PLAY THE CASINO BALLROOM, AVALON, CATALINA ISLAND
On this day in 1966, The Yardbirds played Catalina Island. The equipment was ferried across and the band arrived by sea plane. We were surprised to find some Jordan amplifiers had been set up at the venue instead of our own amplifiers. This proved to be quite problematic because we had to play through new amplifiers for the show instead of our regular amplification, which had not been brought to the island. They couldn’t handle the dynamics electrically that we had been used to with our own equipment. Somebody made the decision about the Jordan Amps but they never owned up.
On this day in 2008, I performed at the Olympic closing ceremony at Beijing, where the baton was passed on, so to speak, to London 2012. The cast members had been secretly rehearsing in London and Beijing. Armed with the double-decker bus, ballet, hip hop dancers and David Beckham, Leona Lewis and I performed ‘Whole Lotta Love’, augmented by Phillip Shepherd’s string arrangement and Prenderescki-like swoops.
Along with many, I had been intoxicated by Leona’s performances on The X Factor and I was curious as to how she would approach ‘Whole Lotta Love’. Her classy delivery was sultry and impeccable, and her visual performance, dazzling to say the least! This was without doubt, one of the high points of my career, and it was one happy man who performed with such a remarkable talent.
ON THIS DAY… 25 AUG 1970
I played the Municipal Auditorium, Nashville with Led Zeppelin
In 1970, Led Zeppelin embarked across a tour of the South in America. Long hair was pretty unpopular in the late ‘60s and even 1970. The authorities appeared to be building up a head of steam over what they believed to be happening with the current movement within the musical manifestation of the time. They seemed intent to keep audiences seated.
Indeed, news reached us of the unthinkable – the audience had been tear-gassed at a show at the Forum in LA, California, the very State where one assumed there was a liberal outlook to change. However, the South already appeared to be taking a far tougher right wing stance.
At the end of a rousing show, albeit one where the audience had already been somewhat intimidated by the police, the band went backstage to the dressing room fully prepared to play an encore for what was audibly a really enthusiastic crowd. At the point of exit from the dressing room, a burly policeman put an iron bar across the door to stop me from going out, with the phrase ‘You go out there boy, and I’ll break your head’. That night we didn’t play an encore in Nashville!
I played the Municipal Auditorium, Nashville with Led Zeppelin
In 1970, Led Zeppelin embarked across a tour of the South in America. Long hair was pretty unpopular in the late ‘60s and even 1970. The authorities appeared to be building up a head of steam over what they believed to be happening with the current movement within the musical manifestation of the time. They seemed intent to keep audiences seated.
Indeed, news reached us of the unthinkable – the audience had been tear-gassed at a show at the Forum in LA, California, the very State where one assumed there was a liberal outlook to change. However, the South already appeared to be taking a far tougher right wing stance.
At the end of a rousing show, albeit one where the audience had already been somewhat intimidated by the police, the band went backstage to the dressing room fully prepared to play an encore for what was audibly a really enthusiastic crowd. At the point of exit from the dressing room, a burly policeman put an iron bar across the door to stop me from going out, with the phrase ‘You go out there boy, and I’ll break your head’. That night we didn’t play an encore in Nashville!
On this day… 26th August 1994
I FINISHED FILMING UNLEDDED FOR LONDON WEEKEND TELEVISION
This day marks the final day of recording of the Page and Plant Unledded ‘No Quarter’ project for MTV at LWT, located by the river Thames in London. Two days before, we had the final rehearsal and incorporated the Egyptian ensemble of strings and percussion who would be flying over the pad of a classical orchestra. Amongst other elements that were incorporated, we showcased Nigel Eaton on Hurdy Gurdy to play on ‘Gallows Pole’ and Najma Aktar who sang on ‘The Battle of Evermore’.
The rehearsal was the first time we would get to hear the two orchestras play together, as up to this point, the Egyptians and the traditional orchestra would have rehearsed in separate locations. With string arranger Ed Shermer on keyboards, Michael Lee on drums, Charlie Jones on bass and guest guitarist Porl Thompson, we were ready to make musical mischief!
The recordings were from two performances - one from yesterday and one from today. Along with the field recordings in various locations in Morocco and Wales like the magickal children of Alan Lomax, Page and Plant were soon to be ready for a world tour to present new musical textures to a world audience!
I FINISHED FILMING UNLEDDED FOR LONDON WEEKEND TELEVISION
This day marks the final day of recording of the Page and Plant Unledded ‘No Quarter’ project for MTV at LWT, located by the river Thames in London. Two days before, we had the final rehearsal and incorporated the Egyptian ensemble of strings and percussion who would be flying over the pad of a classical orchestra. Amongst other elements that were incorporated, we showcased Nigel Eaton on Hurdy Gurdy to play on ‘Gallows Pole’ and Najma Aktar who sang on ‘The Battle of Evermore’.
The rehearsal was the first time we would get to hear the two orchestras play together, as up to this point, the Egyptians and the traditional orchestra would have rehearsed in separate locations. With string arranger Ed Shermer on keyboards, Michael Lee on drums, Charlie Jones on bass and guest guitarist Porl Thompson, we were ready to make musical mischief!
The recordings were from two performances - one from yesterday and one from today. Along with the field recordings in various locations in Morocco and Wales like the magickal children of Alan Lomax, Page and Plant were soon to be ready for a world tour to present new musical textures to a world audience!
On this day… 27 August 1966
I PLAYED WITH THE YARDBIRDS IN SANTA BARBARA
The Yardbirds were based in LA when we played in Santa Barbara as a four piece. This gives a good opportunity to show some rarely seen photos.
I PLAYED WITH THE YARDBIRDS IN SANTA BARBARA
The Yardbirds were based in LA when we played in Santa Barbara as a four piece. This gives a good opportunity to show some rarely seen photos.
ON THIS DAY… 29 AUG 1971
I PLAYED IN NEW ORLEANS WITH LED ZEPPELIN
Finally I get to play the Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans — a musical destination that I had craved for many a year. With homegrown talent and the likes of Clarence Frogman Henry, Dave Bartholomew, Fats Domino, Frankie Ford, Dr John, Professor Longhair, The Mardis Gras Indians, The Metres, The Neville Brothers, Hughey ‘Piano’ Smith and the magnificent blind blues minstrel Snooks Eaglin - the list is endless of the talent that was born and raised in this magickal area. Frankie Ford was still appearing at his bar in Bourbon Street at the time that we played there.
Bourbon Street pulsated with energy and the indigenous music. I had the appetite for all of it!
Snooks Eaglin
I PLAYED IN NEW ORLEANS WITH LED ZEPPELIN
Finally I get to play the Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans — a musical destination that I had craved for many a year. With homegrown talent and the likes of Clarence Frogman Henry, Dave Bartholomew, Fats Domino, Frankie Ford, Dr John, Professor Longhair, The Mardis Gras Indians, The Metres, The Neville Brothers, Hughey ‘Piano’ Smith and the magnificent blind blues minstrel Snooks Eaglin - the list is endless of the talent that was born and raised in this magickal area. Frankie Ford was still appearing at his bar in Bourbon Street at the time that we played there.
Bourbon Street pulsated with energy and the indigenous music. I had the appetite for all of it!
Snooks Eaglin
Fats Domino
Dave Bartholemew
Clarence Frogman Henry
Maybe this has already been discussed, but is anyone else surprised that neither Jimmy page nor Robert Plant were asked to participate in any of the Olympic events for the ceremonies? I thought for sure that we would see some sort of presence at the closing ceremonies. Maybe I am wrong and they were invited but declined...
ON THIS DAY…
I PLAY FLUSHING MEADOWS, NEW YORK WITH LED ZEPPELIN
3Oth August 1969
On this night, I played in Flushing Meadows, New York with Led Zeppelin who were on the bill with Buddy Guy and Larry Coryell. The legendary Bernard Purdie was playing drums in the house band that night. I made a point of going to hear Buddy Guy as this would be my first time of hearing him play live.
I’d admired and had been moved by his playing, one of my earliest access points being his dynamic guitar playing and vocals on the ‘Folk Festival of the Blues’ album on Chess Records. I had heard legendary stories of him when he had made a fleeting visit to England in 1965. Even to this day, Buddy Guy’s guitar playing and vocals are something of a primeval force.
I PLAY FLUSHING MEADOWS, NEW YORK WITH LED ZEPPELIN
3Oth August 1969
On this night, I played in Flushing Meadows, New York with Led Zeppelin who were on the bill with Buddy Guy and Larry Coryell. The legendary Bernard Purdie was playing drums in the house band that night. I made a point of going to hear Buddy Guy as this would be my first time of hearing him play live.
I’d admired and had been moved by his playing, one of my earliest access points being his dynamic guitar playing and vocals on the ‘Folk Festival of the Blues’ album on Chess Records. I had heard legendary stories of him when he had made a fleeting visit to England in 1965. Even to this day, Buddy Guy’s guitar playing and vocals are something of a primeval force.
On this day… 31st August 1969
I PLAYED TEXAS INTERNATIONAL POP FESTIVAL WITH LED ZEPPELIN
Festivals were starting to become well established in the US and the Texas Pop Festival offered a substantial bill of performing artists. I watched Sam & Dave perform and hung out with Janis Joplin, whom I had hung out with at Steve Paul’s Scene Club in New York in the Yardbird days. Led Zeppelin played a good set on this day.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVeFm_Ns3nk&feature=player_embedded"]Led Zeppelin Live 8/31/1969 Texas International Pop Festival Ridiculously Rare 16mm Colour Footage - YouTube[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVeFm_Ns3nk&feature=player_embedded"]Led Zeppelin Live 8/31/1969 Texas International Pop Festival Ridiculously Rare 16mm Colour Footage - YouTube[/ame]
On this day… 1st September 1974
I PLAYED THE AUSTIN ENCORE FESTIVAL WITH BAD COMPANY
Bad Company were a newly signed band on the Swansong Label. Peter Grant and I went to see them at the Austin Pop Festival and I duly got up and had a play. I became quite pally with the members of Bad Company and in fact, teamed up with the legendary Paul Rogers to make some music in the 80’s.
I PLAYED THE AUSTIN ENCORE FESTIVAL WITH BAD COMPANY
Bad Company were a newly signed band on the Swansong Label. Peter Grant and I went to see them at the Austin Pop Festival and I duly got up and had a play. I became quite pally with the members of Bad Company and in fact, teamed up with the legendary Paul Rogers to make some music in the 80’s.
Jimmy voiced his displeasure over this, but would not say anything further.
Robert lives in Texas ATM and really does not give a crap.
Robert lives in Texas ATM and really does not give a crap.
Let the rumors fly...The Zeppelin flies again in December or sooner...
An Official DVD release of the 2007 02 reunion concert is eminent. You read it here first.
An Official DVD release of the 2007 02 reunion concert is eminent. You read it here first.
07 SEP 1968
I PLAYED GLADSAXE TEEN CLUB, DENMARK WITH THE NEW YARDBIRDS
This is the first Led Zeppelin date in 1968. Fulfilling some contractual Yardbird dates, the band was known as ‘The New Yardbirds’. The set for this show was (in no particular order): Train Kept ‘A Rolling, For Your Love, I Can’t Quit You Baby, As Long as I Have You, Dazed and Confused, Communication Breakdown, Flames, You Shook Me, White Summer, Pat’s Delight (John Bonham Drum Solo), Babe I’m Gonna Leave You and How Many More Times.
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