Woz, Like Knebby, I am wondering if you are in the dental profession in some capacity because you seem to have a lot of knowledge. The reason I thought they might be implants is because of Keith Richard having had those done, and he was in a pretty bad state from substance abuse. If they were implants, it would go some way towards explaining how JPP's face is in good condition considering the amount of abuse he inflicted upon himself. I understand implants support the facial structure. The first time I remember wondering if Jimmy was taking drugs was when he gave an interview in 1976 to either the 'Sounds' or 'NME', and the accompanying photographs of him showed a deterioration in his facial appearance compared with the press photos from the 1975 US tour. One of the most worrying photographs of Jimmy I have ever seen is the one where Phil Carlo is helping him into a nightclub Stateside around 1980/81. Instead, he should have been in a clinic being fed intravenously. I would take a guess and say that his last marriage would have given him the stability and contentment to give up all drugs and alcohol. Given the extent of his addictions, it must have been a long hard battle. Well done to him for making it through.

I've always been under the impression that Jimmy has implants, not dentures. Do you remember Keith Richards got a full set of implants? It is a long, tortuous process because they are going into the bone. It is also hugely expensive. I notice Woz70 mentions Jimmy fiddling with his teeth. I have porcelain veneers on my two front teeth, and when I first got them put on, they felt bulky and strange.To this day, I still have a tendency to roll my tongue over them, and that is many years after having them done. The teeth Jimmy had done look quite a bit larger than his own original teeth. When all is said and done, I'm just glad that Jimmy is still alive. There was a time in the late 70's and early 80's when I thought he would be a goner.

Knebby, Thanks for this - much appreciated. . I remember Martin Chambers standing in for Buffin when they did their London gigs a few years back. It's worth the ticket price just to hear Mick Ralphs again.

Hi Disco Duck, According to Wikipedia, "Jaan Uhelszki is an American music journalist and co-founder of the music magazine Creem. She is one of the first women to work in rock journalism". I am absolutely amazed at the article above because he seems to be the last person you would want looking after your health. Put it this way, I wouldn't want Dr Larry coming near me with an enema tube! I am surprised he didn't sue Jimmy for the Quaaludes.

The article which Cookie copied above is unbelievable!!! Great post. Anyway, I remembered when I read the Barney Hoskyns book, Trampled Underfoot, that there was a mention of Dr Badgeley. It's on p395 of the UK Edition. Jaan Uhelszki "... Jimmy likes me apparently. He said to Brad (Tolinski) after I wrote a big Q piece, "Tell Jaan I really did steal the Quaaludes from Dr Badgeley".

Thanks Knebby for the headsup. I would have missed out completely if you hadn't shared this.

Knebby, Thanks so much for this. Away back in 1974 (?), my friend and I had booked tickets for their UK tour, but it was cancelled at the last minute, so I never did get to see them. Serious respect to Mr Hunter for defying the years so brilliantly. Where is the best place to get tickets - the usual Ticketmaster? Is it a UK tour, or just London like a couple of years back? Will it be the original line up with Mick Ralphs? Who will be taking Buffin's place on the drums? Sorry for the barrage of questions, but 39 years is a long time to wait. I believe Halfin has got himself well ingratiated with Ian, so doubtlessly RH will be crawling about the London venue.

Mott The Hoople 'The Hoople' - The model is Kari Ann Jagger, sister-in-law of Mick. I like how the model's hair is covered in tiny pictures of the band members. Roxy Music 'Stranded' - model on front cover is Playboy Playmate Of The Year, Marilyn Cole (not Richard Cole's wife).

Reswati, I am sorry to read about the end of your relationship. I can understand how you are feeling because seven years is quite a lengthy time by today's standards. I agree with what all the others have said on the board, but want to offer a bit of practical advice. Try to fill up every moment of your day by doing something e.g. going out to the cinema, art galleries, museums. Try this for a week - it would mean that you don't have time to sit thinking about your relationship. As long as you get out of the house. As for finding out who your true friends are, I would advise not to allow those who have let you down so badly back into your life. Life's too short to waste on these people. Give yourself some time to recover before embarking on a new relationship - don't jump in for the sake of having a partner in your life. I enjoy reading your posts on the site, and all I can say is that your former partner has lost someone who is intelligent, well informed and witty.

Bob, Thanks so much for your words of encouragement. I try to add pieces to the thread when I have the time.

Yes, I thought you might know him because of the location. I was going through a database of local newspapers and searched through the ones which are near the band's homes. They often give quirky little items that are different to national newspapers.

I changed my internet provider from T-Mobile to O2 on Wednesday afternoon. This morning I received a £100 Marks and Spencer gift voucher from O2. Wonder if there will still be such generous gifts when their broadband division moves over to Sky?

It's nice of you to say so. When I was uploading these last night, I was wondering if anyone ever looked at them!!

UK Daily Mail 4 January 2013 "... Meanwhile, Jimmy is also having trouble selling the magnificent 19th-century oak table which once adorned his house in Sussex and is being sold by his friend, society antiques dealer Anthony Bush at his Stags End, Hertfordshire, emporium. ‘I think it’s a shame Jimmy didn’t get a knighthood,’ says Anthony."

SAJ, I know you are involved with the Richard Cole Appreciation Society Facebook page - well done . I believe you are right to ask beforehand because the imprisonment may be an episode in his life he wants to put behind him. As for the question of him being framed, it is possible that he was set up, but not by anyone in the LZ camp, but by the London Metropolitan Police. I'll explain. From memory (eek!!), in 1980 before RC turned up in Italy, there was an item in either the UK Daily Express or the Daily Mail (more likely the Express) about a really good looking model who had been found dead from a heroin overdose. The article stated that she was/had been a girlfriend of RC, and that the police wanted to speak to him as part of their inquiries. Now, there was no reason to believe that RC was in any way directly involved, but the cops were aware of him. And I don't believe that is beyond the realm of possibilities that if anyone tipped off the Italian police about his arrival in their country, and set him up, it might be the London cops. We will never know! I really can't see Richard wanting to discuss conspiracy theories. Perhaps a more general question related to his experience in the Regina Coeli would be more readily answered, as it is apparently a notorious prison. I believe you are allowed to get your meals etc sent in from outside - perhaps a question about that type of thing. From reading the Facebook page, I get the feeling that Sean Atkinson is trying to encourage people to pose questions about RC's pre-LZ career. Anyway, I think it's great that someone as senior in the LZ road crew takes time out to do these Q & A sessions. Thank you Richard.

Maidenhead Advertiser 17 August 2006 Chilly September Minichill is a not-for-profit festival with all proceeds going to the Action for Brazil"s Children Trust, a UK-based charity working to help impoverished children across Brazil. The festival was the inspiration of Jemina Page, the founder of ABC, and trustee Lynda Colborne as a way to raise money for the charity. Jemina Page, the wife of Led Zepplin and Yardbirds guitarist Jimmy Page, started her charity work with street children from an early age. Born of Argentinian parents who lived in San Francisco, Jemina divided her teenage years between the US and Buenes Aires, where she first came across South America"s street kids. Acts confirmed for the festival, which takes place at Hawkins Farm in Frieth Road, include Giles Peterson, Hextatic, Alice McLaughlin and Bussetti and there are plans to make it a permanent feature on the festival circuit. Mrs Colborne said: â€So many people have generously offered their musical talents. We feel very lucky and are sure that it will be a wonderful weekend to remember.†Roger Wilson, chairman of Marlow community association, welcomed the festival. â€I support the idea very much,†he said. â€I think we should be bringing music to as many people as we can. â€London has so many things going on and I think it"s good that Marlow is getting some culture.†The Minichill festival takes place on September 2 and September 3. Tickets are limited and are sold on a first come first served basis.

Maidenhead Advertiser 11 December 2008 Ever imagined being there to see Ziggy Stardust’s swansong or touring with The Kinks? Photographer and singer Debi Doss did both and along the way met music superstars and became a part of rock history herself. Amazingly the rolls of pictures she took lay unseen by the world for 30 years but, since being unveiled a few years ago, have gone on to become some of the industry’s most iconic images. And now, thanks to a chance meeting with the managing director of the Windsor Firestation Arts Centre, her unique and fascinating collections of photographs are on display for all to see until December 22. Originally from St Louis, Missouri, the 55-year-old started taking photographs as a teenager. Her first project was an 8mm film of The Who performing a preview of Tommy in her home town. In 1971, at the tender age of 18, she travelled over the pond to London. She said: “I came to enjoy the music scene and never went home. I got in big trouble from my mother for that.” In the three-year whirlwind that followed, she snapped the likes of Led Zepplin, Elton John, The Faces and David Bowie. “Bowie was incredible because of all his costume changes,” she said. “That was a great moment because he retired Ziggy Stardust that night. I remember hanging out with Robert Plant, but I can’t remember what we talked about and I was backstage with Mick Jagger once, but I didn’t dare go up to him.” “I did meet some of them, but I wouldn’t say I palled up around with them and I never slept with any of them.” As if this lifestyle wasn’t enviable enough, Debi then went on to discover she could sing and quickly rose through the ranks to become a backing singer for The Kinks. “The very first record I ever bought was The Kinks,” she said, “and then eight years later I was recording with them.” Photography took a backseat for 30 years as she went on to sing with Hot Chocolate and The Buggles to name just a few. She continues to work as a singer today and last year receive her first, long-awaited, gold disc for Video Killed the Radio Star. But then a few years ago the treasure trove of images surfaced. She said: “I found the photos in a drawer a few years ago. I hadn’t forgotten about them, but I didn’t think there was a market. But then I discovered my daughter listening to Hendrix and The Doors and all my pin-ups and realised everything had gone retro and thought I should do something with them.” Exhibitions in London followed and Debi is delighted with the response. “They bring back memories for me, but even more for viewers,” she said. “One guy was looking at the picture of Jimmy Page and said he could remember what song he was playing when it was taken. It was Stairway to Heaven.” She has also revived her photography career, being asked to photograph Fatboy Slim at his infamous gig on Brighton Beach. She said: “I even took some photos of Ray Davies at Hampton Court this summer. So it’s all gone full circle.”

Maidenhead Advertiser Roadie's memorial marred by vandals Rose Rutland, 47, of St Chad's Road, Cox Green and a group of neighbours decided to mark the life of their neighbour, known as Carter, who died of cancer three weeks ago. Carter, a grandfather in his 50s and a volunteer for Wamdsad, was well-known around town for his links with the music industry, having been a road manager and worked with names such as Elton John and Jimmy Page, as well as pursuing his own music career. He and Mrs Rutland had wanted to hold a barbecue for all the residents after pushing for the redevelopment of their courtyard, but he died before it was completed. A new bench, plaque and solar powered lights were installed in the courtyard in his memory and neighbours came together for a barbecue. Just days later, the solar powered lights were torn out. Mrs Rutland said: "On Friday morning I got up to find eight of the 12 lights were missing and we found bits of them. Whoever had taken them had taken them and smashed them. "Obviously it has just really upset everybody and really annoyed them because they were put there as a memorial." Five of the lights have since been recovered, but Mrs Rutland is unsure whether they will work.

Reading Evening Post Whole lot of loving going on February 28, 2008 Reading guitarist Raff Auchour becomes iconic axeman on Saturday, when he plays Jimmy Page for Boot-Led-Zeppelin’s gig at The Hexagon. He’s got the brown curls (his real hair) as well as the double-headed guitar, and collectively the band are mind-blowing. Having seen this band twice I think they’re almost as good as the real thing. Even TV and radio starlet Fearne Cotton thinks so. She said Boot-Led-Zeppelin are “The nearest thing I have heard to the lords of rock. “They got me so close to my true fantasy of hearing Led Zep live.” She didn’t get a freebie to the O2 arena then... Tickets for the show cost £16 and doors are at 7.30pm. For details, call the box office: 0118 960 6060.

Reading Evening Post Food Review: The Ivy at Sonning By Mike Pyle November 05, 2010 What do Boris Johnson, Jimmy Page, Glenn Hoddle and Uri Geller have in common? They have all eaten at The Ivy. While they might have all eaten in the London eaterie of the same name, The Ivy in question is one found in the little village of Sonning. A glance at this Ivy’s guestbook tells you all you need to know about the Indian restaurant nestling in the middle of Sonning’s quaint high street. Hundreds of visitors, including some famous names, have all left their own glowing reviews of the restaurant and not one of them has written a single bad word. From the moment you arrive, it is clear that the Ivy isn’t like normal curry houses. It is based in the village’s old shop and tea room and a sign outside still says that’s what it is. It doesn’t look out of keeping with its setting. Inside it is well lit and tastefully decorated and still has a little bit of that old-fashioned tea room feel about it, but there isn’t a stale scone in sight. The menu has many of the things we’ve all come to expect in an Indian restaurant but, as manager Bobby Ali proudly claims, there is much more to it than that. The first couple of pages contain the Ivy’s specialities which is a range of dishes from around India you might not have seen in other restaurants and is where my girlfriend and I chose our meals from. To start I went for duck tikka (£5.85) and my girlfriend ordered paneer pakora – Indian cheese fried in a mildly spiced chick pea batter. The duck comprised perfectly spiced tender pieces of meat. I’ve never had duck done in this way before but the spices complemented the rich meat perfectly. I’ve tried paneer before and it can be an acquired taste, but done in this way I can’t imagine anyone not liking it. The batter wasn’t greasy or fatty, was nicely savoury and went well with the dense but fresh cheese. My main course was royal lamb (£12.25) – a lamb shank cooked in a medium-spiced sauce with garlic, lemongrass, onion and peppers. My girlfriend had Sabzi Karai (£9.50) – vegetables cooked with spices, onions green pepper. The royal lamb was, to use a fitting cliché, fit for a king. When I ordered it Bobby had to check they had a lamb shank ready – he said they prepare them from fresh, only using good quality meat and never freezing it. On quiet nights they don’t always make them to ensure they don’t get wasted. “Better not to serve it than to serve one which isn’t the best,” Bobby says. Anyway, I was in luck. My lamb was tender, juicy, plentiful and flavoursome. I could tell it had been thoroughly marinated because the bone I was left with at the end was stained bright red. The sauce was thick and spicy but I could taste individual flavours. There was sweetness from lemongrass, as well as the tang of chilli and bittersweet peppers. As with many carnivores I steer well clear of vegetable curries despite knowing that, with many Indians being vegetarian, they are usually very good. My girlfriend’s dinner was no exception. A few stolen forkfuls told me, again, the flavours worked well together but also stood out individually and the angry look I got as I attempted to steal some more told me that I was not alone in that opinion. With our meals we had garlic naan, a vegetable medley and, on Bobby’s recommendation, a portion of lemon rice. I’d not had lemon rice before; I was privately nervous that it would be too sweet. It wasn’t. It was tangy and fresh-tasting with bits of peelin it. I’ll always look out for it on menus from now on. There wasn’t one element of our meal at The Ivy that was anything less than excellent, from the service to the food itself. Bobby openly admits that The Ivy isn’t the cheapest of Indian restaurants, but he also says it is not like most Indian restaurants and wouldn’t even thank me for using the term ‘Indian restaurant’ when talking about The Ivy because that conjures up a certain image which it goes well beyond. I can’t recommend The Ivy highly enough but that doesn’t matter, who needs my recommendation when Jimmy Page calls in at this hidden gem regularly? If it’s good enough for rock royalty, it’s good enough for me.

Sussex Express £8m price tag on Led Zeppelin star's former home in Plumpton Published on 16/07/2010 16:06 PLUMPTON Place, a moated Elizabethan manor house that has been home to peers and rock stars, is up for sale - for an eye-watering £8m. The price is a far cry from the 3,300 paid for it in 1927 when it was bought by Edward Hudson, the founder of Country Life. He had spotted the property, which was in a major state of disrepair, in his own magazine. He engaged his favourite architect Edwin Lutyens and garden designer Gertrude Jekyll to embark on a major restoration programme on the 16th century main house, mill house and 60 acres of land and lakes. It was still unfinished when Hudson died in 1937. A year later Plumpton Place was sold for 9,000 to racing enthusiast Lord Manton, who built the charming, 19-box stable yard beside an enormous, Grade II-listed Elizabethan barn. In 1972, rock star Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin bought the property for 200,000 and, ten years later, sold it to developer Philip Gorringe for 650,000. Shortly afterwards, Gorringe sold it on to legendary American venture capitalist Tom Perkins, the current owner, for a reputed 800,000. Now the manor house, described as "an enchanted place" by Nikolaus Pevsner in his Buildings of England, is being advertised in the latest issue of Country Life. It is on the market through Knight Frank (020-7629 8171) and Savills (020-7016 3701). Plumpton Place, standing at the foot of the South Downs, was built for the Mascall family in 1568 on the site of an earlier manor house mentioned in Domesday. Water was as important an element of the estate then as it is now - and the source of its wealth, judging from the staggering 4,000 paid for the property in 1620 by Sir Thomas Springett of Arundel Castle. The original house was E-shaped and probably thatched. The north and south fronts are the earliest parts and possibly date from the 1400s. The flint west front is 16th century, but the east front is almost entirely Lutyens, dominated by his dramatic, double-height music room, which rises from the water's edge on a plinth of stone, beneath a huge catslide roof and tall chimney stacks. In addition to the music room/great hall, ground-floor rooms include a panelled library, a morning room overlooking the moat, an intimate family dining room and a kitchen. A newly crafted staircase leads to master and guest suites, and two further bedrooms on the first floor, with two further bedroom suites on the second floor.