SummrMoon
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Posted this on another thread and someone suggested linking it here. Thx redrum!
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Cool question! And I had to register just to answer it. :-)
I was in 11th grade in 1982 when I first got into Zep. Growing up in the 70s and listening to FM radio I of course had heard all their hits, but at that time I was more into Peter Frampton, Fleetwood Mac and disco -- you know, the soft stuff.
In high school I got very into punk and new wave. The Clash were my main band, saw them play a bunch of times. I had an asymmetrical haircut and wore black all the time. Smoked cigarettes and hated the world. Total misfit.
One night I found myself hanging out with a few kids from school including one of the popular guys, a jock. The kind of person who normally wouldn't speak to a weirdo like me. But he turned out to be cool. We hung out on Riverside Drive in NYC, sat across from the river. It was also the night I smoked pot for the first time. Felt all funny and couldn't stop laughing. The night sky was beautiful.
Later, we all went back to the jock's apartment (his mom was asleep) and he put on Houses of the Holy. It was The Ocean that really got me. I couldn't believe how hard they played, how much they rocked! That incredible blues guitar, Plant's over-the-top voice. And Bonzo, oh my god! A bunch of us were sitting on the bed and when the end part came on, where the band is all doo-wopping, we were all singing along with the record. I knew I was hooked for life. Amidst my punk collection, which included The Clash, Sex Pistols, the Damned, Crass, etc., I added pretty much everything up through Physical Graffiti.
Like the punk bands I loved, Zep had energy. But more than that they could really play their instruments! And they were funky too. Coming from a soul background (I'm black so I grew up with Marvin Gaye, George Clinton, etc. around the house) that just made Zep the total package.
Still hooked, 30 years later. I've listened to em on vinyl, cassette, CD and now mp3.
Dayum! We're we separated at birth?
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Can't believe this thread, I started about three years ago get revived every so often.
This is a great thread, SuperDave! Found this interview Chaka Khan gave to an Atlanta web mag...
Creative Loafing:The first record you bought was a Led Zeppelin album. What turned you on to the group?
(CK) I grew up in Hyde Park in Chicago, which was a very multiracial neighborhood. So a lot of kids that I hung out with were into all different sorts of music. One of my best girlfriends had a Led Zeppelin album, and we listened to it. And I had to go buy me a copy. I loved the drummer, John Bonham. He started me playing drums.
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The Rain Song all the way...just too beautiful!
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You're So Vain - Carly Simon
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Robert Plant Interview with Lisa Robinson - 1983 (thanks hercoflex)
Thanks for posting this Deborah J. Is there more to this interview? I remember listening to an audio recording of an interview Robert did with Lisa which seemed to be right around this time (83ish or so). I can't find it any more, but I recall it was a much longer interview than this one. Just curious if you knew anything about that.
Thanks
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Bought on Amazon
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Nick Ashford, one of Motown's greatest songwriters died today of throat cancer. With his wife, Valerie, he wrote songs for so many people like Marvin Gaye and Tami Terrell, Diana Ross, Chaka Khan (who said Bonzo was her favorite drummer) Some of the songs he wrote were Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Reach Out and Touch Somebody's Hand and I'm Every Woman. He was a great talent.
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My daughters wedding over the weekend in Clayton, 1000 Islands NY> On the St Lawrence. My daughter and new husband are the first set of photo's as you scroll down.
Beautiful pictures! Your daughter is lovely...and she has great taste! Congratulations!
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Heaven Knows
Big Log
In the Mood
Ship of Fools
Anniversary
...Sea of Love
...Little by Little
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Mojo Pin - Jeff Buckley
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Hi sorry to be late with this - it was actually taken in September 1976. and the gold disc on the wall behind them is for Presence.
No problem! Thanks for the info.
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On the way home tonight...
The Battle of Evermore... I sang it loud! "Bring it back! Bring it back!
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My mother, a notorious control freak, actually rode a rollercoaster with me today. My parents are in town...so my hubby and I had a long delayed "date night"!
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I think it was 78 - anyway it's Jennings Farm with Sally Hayward. I have all the info somewhere will try to get back soon.
Thanks...looking forward to it.
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I've always loved this pic of Robert. Does anyone know when it was taken? I'm guessing 79ish?? Sorry for size...only one I could locate.
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Let There Be Rock - AC/DC
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I thought this was one of the most adorable things...she wants to see Robert Plant!! Enjoy:-)
Led Zeppelin's little fan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-TM6uQXTnI&feature=related
A girl after my own heart! Adorable
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Ummm...tomorrow is another day. Right now, I'm just gonna be happy and proud.
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That movie scared the crap outta me when I was a kid! Currently, I'm halfway watching Mysteries of the Bible on Science Channel.
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Don't really listen to the radio anymore either; but when I was in St. Louis two weeks ago, I heard Over the Hills and Far Away on KSHE 94.7 FM.
That movie scared the crap outta me when I was a kid! Currently, I'm halfway watching Mysteries of the Bible on Science Channel.
What Made You Happy today?
in Ramble On
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Wonderful!! Congrats!!