Otto Masson Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I've seen interest expressed in this topic in several places on the forums recently, so I thought it might be a good idea to provide some information about it. I will begin by posting scans from two different sources, i.e. a book by Howard Mylett called Jimmy Page: Tangents Within a Framework (1983), and a feature article from Classic Rock three years ago. Howard Mylett's treatment of the issue is good as a first introduction, because it sets forth first how Jimmy himself saw Crowley in the 1970's, using quotes from interviews; and second, the basic story of what happened in the actual collaboration of Jimmy and Kenneth Anger on Lucifer Rising. HOWARD MYLETT ON CROWLEY & LUCIFER RISING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Masson Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 Mylett, continued Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Masson Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 CHRISTOPHER KNOWLES: SYMPHONY FOR THE DEVIL Many will recognize the allusion to the Rolling Stones in this title. And that's one of the important points that has to be kept in mind here: Jimmy was by no means isolated in his interest in Crowley's ideas in the 1960s - early 1970's. First the cover of the magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Otto Masson Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 Finally an interview with Jimmy Page himself on the subject from the same issue of Classic Rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swandown Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Excellent work, Otto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Thanks Otto, I have never read this one before nor have I read Milton so I was unaware of his interpretation of the Lucifer story. Do you happen to know the source of the comment ascribed to Jimmy Page where he compares Lucifer to a field of flowers? Thanks again for the articles you've posted and keep them coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUCK'EYE' DOC Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Thanks again, Otto, for the interesting article! What a coincidence that I am watching Blondie on VH1 Classic right now and I come across this quote from Gary Valentine, one of the founding members of the group and original bass player. And I like what he had to say about Crowley. My opinion of the Beast is that he was a immature poser. Seems to be the same sentiment as Valentine's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUCK'EYE' DOC Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Speaking of Gary Valentine Lachman, here is an interesting interview with him. Blondie and Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Lena_Zep Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Thank you for sharing these! Thanks for sharing all the articles you've ever posted. Always full of information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I've seen a bit of Lucifer Rising. <yawn> Each to his own, I suppose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Masson Posted August 7, 2009 Author Share Posted August 7, 2009 Thanks for the responses, everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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