The Rover
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Jimmy answers the Question: "What Does Rock'n'Roll mean To Me"???
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The winds of Thor are blowing cold in New England.... And the snow drives back the foot that's slow in the Southeast.
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You Tube video of the EVH Smithsonian Event 2-12-15:
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EVH at the Smithsonian "What It Means To Be An American" Event Feb. 12, 2015
Video of the event:
Photos:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/zocalopublicsquare/16514007571/in/set-72157650782943841
Van Halen’s innovation isn’t limited to his equipment. Quan noted that he pioneered the art of playing with both his right and left hands on the guitar’s frets. Grabbing a guitar, Van Halen talked about finding inspiration at a Led Zeppelin concert at the Forum in Inglewood, California. After seeing Jimmy Page play a lick with one hand on the guitar and the other raised up in the air, Van Halen decided to try placing his second hand on the frets as well. He played a few of the melodies that resulted to loud hoots from the audience.
The main reason he squeezed so many techniques out of the guitar was also “out of necessity,” said Van Halen. He couldn’t afford a wah-wah pedal, a fuzzbox, or other gear that created the processed sounds he sought. He had to rely on his fingers alone.
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Sina, a 15 year old female drummer:
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Hit me with those Laser Beams ! ! !
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Dallas House of Blues date announced for Thursday, June 4, 2015
Doors open at 8:00 PM. Show starts at 9:00 PM. This is an all ages event. For VIP table seating, please contact HOBDallasVIP@LiveNation.com.
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Did Led Zeppelin make the right decision to break up?
Yes,in hindsight, I think they made the right decision. John Bonham is irreplaceable. I believe now, that John was the Heart & Soul of the band. No one can ever, ever take his place. What he brought to the band cannot be duplicated. Really, all of the members are irreplaceable. With any one member out, it is no longer "Led Zeppelin". It might be something interesting, but, it will never be, can never be "Led Zeppelin".
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Suggested listening for the epic snowstorm in the Northeast US Monday night - Headphones recommended...
1973 "No Quarter" - the 12:32 version:
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This infomercial with Adam West is entertaining (I'm not trying to sell you anything !!!) for any fans of the TV series.
The Infomercial featuring Adam West begins at 1:43
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The Dallas Cowboys survive to win the wild-card game.
The Full Moon tonight is spectacular, although, it would be nicer to be viewing it.... from Honolulu !!
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Not "TV", but retro "TV"... I'm watching some Batman "TV" episodes for the video discs released this Fall.
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It's the little things that make life special . . .
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I watched the third installment of the Worricker series on PBS called "Salting the Battlefield".
Bill Nighy reminds me of John Paul Jones. And Helena Bonham Carter reminds me of Ann Wilson.
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ahhhh the 90's . . . .
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I have switched from a roll-on deodorant to a non-aerosol spray.
It like it. It can even be shared.
With the roll on, there was an odor left on it, and the stray hair appearing.
So, I am a happy camper with the spray bottle.
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when the levee breaks
Yes, WTLB is my favorite ending to any Zep Song.
I also like the endings to:
The Rover
Friends
Gallows Pole
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The '77 versions also gained the Middle Eastern sounding Danelectro and the sweet segue from White Summer/Black Mountainside.
From my Zeppelin concert-going experiences 1970-1977, I would have to say that the 1977 "Kashmir" was THE Awesomest song that I ever heard them perform. There were many great moments over the years, but that "Kashmir" takes the Cake.
The opinions here are all over the place for the "Best" performance of Kashmir. But, that's to be expected. Because, everyone gives a different "weight" to the vocals, the guitar work, the drums, the mellotron, etc.
The 1977 performances were the pinnacle of presentation and performance, for me of "Kashmir".
I know shows differ, but the Houston and Ft. Worth shows were amazing - The Ft. Worth show being the best, meaning out-of-body experience good. I am speaking of being there, experiencing it, over what is on tape. I suppose the same could be said of those that experienced Knebworth. I do not personally rate the Knebworth performances as favorites.
Now to the O2 recording and performance. Given, that it is not John Henry Bonham on drums, that O2 rendition most closely captures the awe and majesty, The Hammer of the Gods performance, that I remember from 1977. And so, listening to the O2 recording is the most effective vehicle to take me back to the 1977 Ft. Worth performance.
Those of you that have listened to the many boots, know more than I do, about what's there. So I can't really be of help there.
It is a sad point that pro recordings were not made from '75 and '77 of their best shows. These would simply prove, to the entire world, without a doubt, that, on their best nights, Zeppelin were the best Rock'n'Roll band on the planet.
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The Clash - Live
From Here To Eternity -
Effective use of Classical Music in the movie EXCALIBUR:
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I got a new chrome toilet handle and lever. Now, when I flush, there's a new sense of power, with firmness and control. The old all plastic handle and lever never worked this good!!
Here's a picture of the product:
Led Zeppelin or Related on YouTube
in Led Zeppelin Master Forum
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AP report with Jimmy about life on the road with Zeppelin: