Figure on Led Zeppelin IV cover identified as Victorian Wiltshire thatcher
Fifty-year mystery solved as research suggests picture shows Lot Long, a widower from Mere

For Led Zeppelin fans it is an instantly recognisable image: that of a grey-bearded figure stooping, his leathery hands grasping the pole supporting a bundle of hazel on his back.

https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1285161

 

As part of the celebration of 75 years of Atlantic Records, Led Zeppelin IV will be released on 180g crystal clear vinyl, available worldwide October 27.

Pre-order now:  https://Atlantic75.lnk.to/LZIV

 


https://www.ledzeppelin.com/news/led-zeppelin-iv-180g-crystal-clear-vinyl-october-27-75-years-atlantic-records-1280101

Dallas April 1, 1977 8mm New Film. Opening night of the 1977 tour.

BATH FESTIVAL 1970 16mm Footage

Here's some rare previously unseen photos from soundcheck in Salt Lake City 1970, courtesy of Mark Miller. I believe this are the first pics of Robert with Jimmy's Black Beauty Les Paul, which would be stolen a couple of weeks later.

https://www.ledzeppelin.com/show/salt-palace-march-26-1970

 

Starting a new thread for another amazing treasure coming out on Sunday.

update:

 

AMERICAN EPIC:  The filmmakers behind Becoming Led Zeppelin have announced the Japanese premiere of their American Epic series of films at the Peter Barakan Music Film Festival in Tokyo this weekend. If anyone will be in the area, I would recommend going, as not only are these films a fantastic journey, but they’ll also give you a great idea of the quality you can look forward to when they finish post production on Becoming Led Zeppelin.

For more info in Japanese: https://pbmff.jp
For more info in English: https://pbmff.jp/english.html

 

 

A Quick Update:

Regarding 'Becoming Led Zeppelin', I understand they are nearing the end of the edit and have been taking advantage of the time to make the film as good as possible. I have seen the film in several stages and think it is an extraordinary piece of work that I hope we all get to share in soon.

As the filmmakers have told me, they’ll continue to be on the search for unseen archive from the period the film covers all the way until the film is released, so if anyone has anything they would like to send their way, please reach out to me. A few new gems have been added since its public screening last year.

- Sam Rapallo
 

[Photo] A behind-the-scenes sneak peak with editor Dan Gitlin, working on 'Becoming Led Zeppelin':


 

So I was feeling nostalgic and google  the concert and this forum came up on my search. Remembered that 49 years ago I was at the MSG concert sitting a couple rows back . Watching and enjoying RP...and years later found out that I'm in the video. I'm the girl in the white hoodie. The reason I was smiling and laughing was because he pointed and signal to come up closer to the stage.

A set of previously unseen photos from Montreal 1975, (© Pierre Guertin).  More pics to come.

https://www.ledzeppelin.com/show/february-6-1975

 

Led Zeppelin Arrives on TikTok

TikTok announced today that the music of Led Zeppelin is now available to its community. The band has also launched their own official TikTok account (@ledzeppelin) that will feature Led Zeppelin artwork and graphics, classic live performances, and other video content.

TikTok users can now create videos soundtracked to any song from Led Zeppelin’s full discography, encompassing over 100 total songs across their landmark studio and live albums, including some of their most legendary tracks such as “Whole Lotta Love,” “Stairway To Heaven,” “Immigrant Song,” “Rock And Roll,” “Black Dog,” “Ramble On,” and “Kashmir.”

Led Zeppelin remain one of the most groundbreaking and popular groups in modern music, having sold more than 300 million albums worldwide. The band was founded in 1968 by Jimmy Page. Along with Robert Plant, John Bonham and John Paul Jones, they began a 12-year reign during which the group was widely considered to be the biggest and most innovative rock band in the world. November 8 marks the 50th anniversary of their milestone fourth album Led Zeppelin IV, produced by Page, which continues to be one of the most artistically influential and commercially successful albums in the history of music and the sixth best-selling album of all time in the U.S. Led Zeppelin continues to be honored for its pivotal role in music history, counting a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Polar Music Prize among its many accolades.

Check out Led Zeppelin on TikTok HERE

https://www.ledzeppelin.com/news/becoming-led-zeppelin-world-premiere-1274941

Rocking soon with Stern Pinball!
 
#LedZeppelin #SternPinball #RockandRoll

 

Led Zeppelin Pinball Teaser Trailer_480.mp4

Led Zeppelin has partnered with YouTube for an exclusive streaming event of 'Celebration Day', the concert film chronicling the band’s historic live performance from 2007.

Celebration Day will premiere this Saturday, May 30, at 8pm UK / 3pm ET / 12pm PT, on the Official Led Zeppelin YouTube channel.

Follow this link for the event, and set a reminder:

 

 

 

 

A GUITAR CASE STORY - Jimmy Page's Guitar Case Returned After 47 Years

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https://www.genesis-publications.com/book/9781905662593/jimmy-page-the-anthology
 


Jimmy Page tells the stories of the instruments that have long been mythicized in rock and roll history, such as his 'Dragon' Telecaster and 'Number One' Gibson Les Paul.

The Anthology documents Page's remarkable musical journey from listening to blues records with childhood friend Jeff Back, to performing on TV in a Skiffle band; from his colossal body of session work in the Sixties, through to the Yardbirds and Led Zeppelin, and on to bands such as The Firm, Coverdale & Page and Page & Plant.

The draft pages presented above (subject to change) show how each item is carefully selected from Jimmy Page's collection and is supplemented by anecdotes from the author himself.

Hundreds of items from Jimmy Page's private collection have been personally selected for inclusion. From iconic guitars and stage costumes, to rare posters and vinyl pressings; and from correspondence and diary entries to unseen photographs. Every piece has been photographed and brought to life with exclusive new text provided by Jimmy Page, placing it within the story of his phenomenal career.

Leather collection not included.
 

 

First Official Feature Length Led Zeppelin Documentary

The first official feature length Led Zeppelin documentary is now in post production, and features brand new interviews with Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones, as well as rare archival interviews with the late John Bonham. This is the definitive telling of the birth of Led Zeppelin.

50 years ago this week, John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant convened in Olympic Studios in London to begin recording their debut album as Led Zeppelin.
To celebrate this historic golden anniversary, the band have unveiled three new digital-only releases today on all digital download and streaming platforms.

Led Zeppelin x Led Zeppelin: https://lnk.to/LZxLZ
An Intro to Led Zeppelin: https://lnk.to/IntroToLZ
Rock & Roll (Sunset Sound Mix): https://lnk.to/LZxRnRFr

#LZ50

http://www.ledzeppelin.com/news/john-bonham-celebration-aid-teenage-cancer-trust-west-midlands-1263731

The Song Remains The Same soundtrack featuring newly remastered audio supervised by Jimmy Page, due Sept. 7, 2018

Led Zeppelin will release a limited edition 7” single featuring 2 previously unheard mixes produced by Jimmy Page: the “Sunset Sound Mix” of “Rock And Roll” and the “Olympic Studios Mix” of “Friends.”

Available to own on April 21, exclusively at Independent Music Retailers. #RSD2018

Here are some never-before-seen fan photos from Led Zeppelin's legendary Carnegie Hall (October 17, 1969) appearance. A group of 15 year-old fans captured their experience at the 8:30pm (early show) from the 10th row. They describe a lack of security, except for Carnegie Hall ushers and were free to venture up to the front of the stage for a few pics as well.

Amazingly, these photos also reveal Jimmy Page's first photographed live use of his Black Beauty Les Paul during Led Zeppelin and confirms it was brought to North America for this fall 1969 tour.

http://www.ledzeppelin.com/show/october-17-1969

 

Led Zeppelin Live Album How The West Was Won
To Be Reissued With New Remastering Supervised By Jimmy Page

Including The Album’s Debut Release On Vinyl And Blu-ray Audio,
Along With Super Deluxe Boxed Set, CD, And Digital Versions

On September 7, 1968, John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, and Robert Plant first took the stage together in Gladsaxe, Denmark. Then billed as “The New Yardbirds,” the band would assemble in the studio for the first time later that month to start recording their debut album as Led Zeppelin, and rock ‘n’ roll would never be the same again. Before the band’s 50th Anniversary celebration officially begins in September, Led Zeppelin will continue their reissue campaign with a new edition of their celebrated live album HOW THE WEST WAS WON, originally released in 2003, featuring newly remastered audio, which was done under the supervision of Jimmy Page. Details of additional Led Zeppelin 50th Anniversary releases and events will be announced later this year.

HOW THE WEST WAS WON will be released on March 23 in multiple formats from Atlantic/Swan Song, including the first ever vinyl and Blu-ray Audio editions (with the Blu-ray containing hi-res 5.1 surround sound).

http://www.ledzeppelin.com/news/live-album-how-west-was-won-be-reissued-new-remastering-supervised-jimmy-page-1261051

 

The Song Remains The Same is still occasionally screened in independent theaters around the world. Here's a few upcoming 2018 events:

Led Zeppelin are pleased to announce that Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones are collaborating with Reel Art Press to publish the official illustrated book celebrating 50 years since the formation of the group.

Coming 2018.

For updates please visit reelartpress.com