That is a very telling statement, considering your OP is nothing but 'off hand speculation'. You cannot even get the facts right even with the video evidence staring you in the face. You engage in a typical conspiracy theorist ploy, as well, asking people to prove a negative. My post was based on years of factual observation, not idle speculation. Yes, there are and were ritualistic aspects to Jimmy Page's and the band's performances over the years. Jimmy jumping at the exact moment in "Rock and Roll", holding his guitar aloft in "Stairway to Heaven", his throwing shapes during the theremin segment...and yes, the bow solo itself. Whipping his guitar with a bow was definitely designed with some significant effect in mind, whether subliminally or not. But his moving out of the pyramid (which was being dimmed at that moment anyway) at the O2 was nothing more than a matter of logistics. He had to get to a place where he and Robert could face off AND where Jones and Jason could see their cue to come in for the fast solo part. Remember, this was the first time the band would engage in the fast solo break after the bow solo since 1975. They were probably nervous about getting it right. But if you're one of those fans who is not happy unless every Zeppelin moment is imbued with some Satanic or Majick meaning, have at it...I'll leave you to it. I'm sure when Jimmy drinks his tea, he holds his cup in such a way as to summon forth the spirit of Crowley and cast a Theletan spell over the other people around him. Yes, as he did throughout the entire 1973 tour and the tours before that and in 1975. TSRTS wasn't some stand-alone isolated incident, it was the culmination of a long tour...three nights at Madison Square Garden in 1973 that happened to be filmed. In 1977 and '79, D & C was dropped from the setlist and Jimmy extracted the bow segment for his guitar solo segment. Robert abstained from joining him during his solo spot. Probably some ritualistic meaning in that, no doubt.

White Denim was the first band, but due to the confluence of having to work that day and Arcade Fire's rooftop concert in Hollywood, I was caught in a traffic snarl and missed White Denim's set. I arrived at the Greek just as they finished playing. Tame Impala played from 8-9:11pm. The Flaming Lips from 9:47-11:05pm.

It's nearly a week later and I am still trying to wrap my mind around the Flaming Lips/Tame Impala extravaganza that rolled thru town...and yes, 'extravaganza' is the word for what went down at the Greek Theatre the night of October 29, 2013. But if a picture is worth a thousand words, then better I show rather than tell. And that was just the first song of the set.

Ha, speaking of QBs, I hear Green Bay might give Matt Flynn a shot now that he's been cut by Buffalo! This is a guy who couldn't last with the Raiders and now couldn't even last with Buffalo, a team with serious quarterback issues. He must give 'good interview'. Yes, Rick, the Raiders stunk up the joint Sunday against a supposedly battered and wounded Philly team. They made Nick Foles look like Peyton Manning. Pathetic showing and it just reinforces the adage that this Raiders team cannot handle prosperity. When they are expected to win, they usually lay an egg like they did Sunday.

Hysterical stuff fellas...but like Gertrude Stein said about Oakland, "there is no there there". Let's start with nirvana's OP. First of all, context. This was the first time Jimmy Page performed the bow segment with the full on laser pyramid and effects as part of a complete "Dazed and Confused" performance in its proper place. The previous times in 1977 and 1979, the bow solo was just that; just part of Jimmy's extended noise solo segment, alone on stage. At the O2 in 2007, you can see and hear that there is some trouble with feedback and Jimmy nods at the sound guys offstage to fix it. Now, when Jimmy strides out of the pyramid, first of all, he still continues to bow. He does not toss his bow immediately upon stepping out of the green pyramid, as you claim. There is still a good minute or so of bowing left...and for good reason! Because for the first time in ages, Robert Plant joins Jimmy in the bow segment. In 1977 and 1979, Plant was backstage with the rest of the band getting refreshed. So, when Jimmy steps out of the pyramid at the O2, it is with a purpose...just not the purpose you are trying to imply. Jimmy wanted to be at a place on stage where he could hear what he was bowing and so he could be in tune with what Robert was doing vocally with his moans. Facing Robert was the best way to ensure that happening, and if you watch the DVD, you will notice the sound and menace of the bow segment significantly improves when Jimmy leaves the pyramid. As for the supposed ritual significance of his tossing the bow, don't make me laugh. He always did that, ferchrissakes! Just watch "The Song Remains the Same" movie...at the end of the bow segment, he tosses the bow back to the roadies, most likely Raymond Thomas (who tended to tune Jimmy's guitars in Scottish ). Every time I saw him do the bow solo, he tossed the bow back...either towards his amps or to the side of the stage. So there is no mystery to why he tosses his bow at the O2...and if you or anyone else are implying he tosses his bow into the audience, you are clearly off the mark. He does not spit, he is merely nodding with an uptick of his head to one of the sound guys to the side ('Big Mick' Hughes was handling the FOH mix, so maybe it was Dee Miller or whomever was on the board at the side of the stage).

Fucking hell! How did the Dolphins manage to win last week with all this turmoil going on with Incognito and Martin? What the fuck is happening in Miami, Paul?

If they do, they're idiots that deserve whatever wreckage ensues from that folly. As A-Roid and Pujols have shown, NO player is worth a $200 million plus contract. It is an albatross that dooms the franchise. Any GM that pays Cano what he's asking should be relieved of his job immediately.

Halloween/Dia de los Muertos at the gallery.

My godson having his first pint in a proper English pub.

Hilarious, and quite spot-on, Letters to the Editor in the L.A. Times Sports Section this past weekend.

Welcome to the Poor Man's Pub...I've saved you a seat.

I hate football.

Chile rellenos, birria, cactus salad. Dos Equis Amber beer.

^^^ cf. Audrey from Dallas.

The DVD of the 1998 Paris Amnesty International concert has been available for at least a decade and I posted the amazon link months ago:

Have no idea why I posted this here...obviously it was meant for the Happy thread.

You mean this?

I should have listened to my gut. For once Tannehill didn't fumble away a victory. Now, hopefully my gut feeling is also correct on Buffalo.

Um, no, there is nothing European about "Hot Dog". Of course it would have stayed in the set...I would have bet my bottom dollar on that. "Hot Dog" would have been received warmly on the 1980 North American tour. The song was played often on radio at the time and it fit in with the prevailing impulse in rock music to rein in the self-indulgent musical displays and keep songs short and snappy. Despite what some people may think because of a lyric or two, Texas probably would have loved it the most...well, maybe Oklahoma. I thought it was Austin, TX? +1 and +1! Absolutely! You are both correct in your assessment. "Hot Dog" works well live in concert. I was looking forward to hearing it on the 1980-81 tour.

http://youtu.be/eRFba4OWb1g

Yes, I am going. If anyone else wants to go, I have a +1 available...PM me.