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[Hammersmith]

I just heard from a friend that has informed me that Art Parr aka "Freezer" has died - he didn't have any other details. Of course Freezer recorded at least 3 Led Zeppelin shows ('73, '75, & '77) from Baton Rouge and I believe the '77 show is still uncirculated. He was a legendary audience taper (as well as a controversial forum poster!). Cheers Mr. Freezer.

[Walter]

RIP

I never knew him, but had heard a lot about him.

Condolences to his family.

[Nutrocker]

Freezer was a fucking legend. Love him or hate him, the man knew how to tape a show. I prefer his stuff even to the sainted Mike Millard (who, of course, Freezer hung with back in the old days) Hope they're up there in the great beyond trading taping stories right about now.

R.I.P.

http://www.collector...i-p-mr-freezer/

Edited by Nutrocker, 11 June 2012 - 05:57 PM.

[Sagittarius Rising]

Ahh, Freezer & Millard, having a pint with Bonzo and enjoying the sweet hereafter.

[3hrsoflunacy]

He taped Zep 4 times. 2 are in circulation at the moment. RIP Art, another taping legend is gone.

[bamf4k]

I really hate to be the one to ask this, but don't get me wrong I have complete respect for this man, but since he's passed away, does this mean we either will finally get his Baton Rouge '77 tape, or does it mean that now we never will? Again, I'm deeply sorry to those who knew him, I'm sure that they are going through a very tough time right now, I'm just curious.

[Walter]

If you click on the link Nutrocker provided it will give some info on him - like he was disposing of the tapes he had kept as in his personal collection.....

[bamf4k]

Jeez, that's terrible. Why would he throw away something so highly wanted by others? That's like a big middle fingers to fans.

Edited by bamf4k, 12 June 2012 - 11:35 AM.

[JTM]

Jeez, that's terrible. Why would he throw away something so highly wanted by others? That's like a big middle fingers to fans.

Because it was his and most likely to prevent some arse wipe bootleg company from making money from something they would have got for nothing. As legendary as his recordings were nobody has one that is less than 4th or 5th generation from the master. It was his money that bought his concert tickets, his money that bought his recording gear.....Thus he could do whatever he liked wih HIS tapes.

[bamf4k]

Because it was his and most likely to prevent some arse wipe bootleg company from making money from something they would have got for nothing. As legendary as his recordings were nobody has one that is less than 4th or 5th generation from the master. It was his money that bought his concert tickets, his money that bought his recording gear.....Thus he could do whatever he liked wih HIS tapes.

True, but why not do what Millard did and mark his tapes?

[Walter]

I think it's pretty incredible that "freezer" and "mike the mike" knew each other.

[publicenemy3]

In a way he did mark his tapes. That link said he was throwing them out, but whose to say that's what happened? Sure, it'd be great to have them but the problem is that the tapes aren't mine or yours. They were Freezer's and he could do whatever he wanted with them. I don't quite understand the feeling of entitlement that I have seen all over the net since his passing. What makes us entitled to his personal recordings? Not even a week since his passing and I have seen numerous people starting rumors and pleading for the tapes.

As I have posted elsewhere I didn't know much about Freezer other than what I have read at TTD. I was always fascinated by him and found it intriguing that all of his posts seemed to become legendary. I have thoroughly enjoyed his tapes and am grateful that I have had the chance. I am saddened by his passing, and only around the age of 60.

[jabe]

The obituary is in today's Times - Picayune, for those who might be interested.
Included is a photo of A.G. Parr as a young man.

R.I.P.

[The Only Way To Fly]

I think there's a great movie here. Either documentary style or fiction. There's a few legends out there; Millard, Freezer, & it all begins with Dylan's Great White Wonder how cool would it be to showcase this "industry" in film. Ala Grand Theft Parsons!

[ally]

I have thoroughly enjoyed his tapes and am grateful that I have had the chance. I am saddened by his passing, and only around the age of 60.

That's it mate. You've hit the nail right on the head !

[Strider]

RIP

I never knew him, but had heard a lot about him.

Condolences to his family.

Same here.

[Major Major]

I laughed so hard at some of his posts at TTD, I nearly shat myself. A true master of the genre. RIP.

[Nutrocker]

I laughed so hard at some of his posts at TTD, I nearly shat myself. A true master of the genre. RIP.

Indeed...hopefully he didn't call St Peter a wall eyed apple knocking pigfucker when he got up to the pearly gates

Now I'm convinced that when the Apocalypse comes it won't be Gabriel's trumpet we'll be hearing but rather Freezer's whistle!

I gave up on TTD when they banned Freezer...that was a total spite job on the part of the moderators responsible. Fucking place is just a sewer now...

[Major Major]

Indeed...hopefully he didn't call St Peter a wall eyed apple knocking pigfucker when he got up to the pearly gates

[Nutrocker]

I really hate to be the one to ask this, but don't get me wrong I have complete respect for this man, but since he's passed away, does this mean we either will finally get his Baton Rouge '77 tape, or does it mean that now we never will? Again, I'm deeply sorry to those who knew him, I'm sure that they are going through a very tough time right now, I'm just curious.

No offense, bam, but IMO it's rather poor taste to bring the 'gimme gimme entitlement issues' (as Freezer would put it) into this discussion. Either we'll see more of his recordings in time or we won't. If we don't, I'd say the man gave enough during his lifetime as it is.

True, but why not do what Millard did and mark his tapes?

Freezer did mark his tapes...whaddya think the whistle blasts (among other assorted noisemakers) were?