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Here's my collection:
http://s169.photobucket.com/albums/u219/fs...TION/?start=all
Also,there's going to be a Zep Memoribilia Exhibition at Knebworth House from August 1st to Sept 1st.
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Sep 14, 2002 Hard Rock Hotel - The Joint 4455 Paradise Road
I was there!!!
Yes,there's a boot from this show called "JPJ Smokes The Joint"
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Who are these guys?
And is Robert playing a Thunderbird in that pic? Wow.
Wow.I'd never seen that pic before,Henrik.Thanks. I'm guessing that the guy to Robert's right is Bill Graham.
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Steve,
I've just read that Bonzo owned an AC 428 Frua auto which was subsequently sold to Keith Moon. This is the first I've heard of this. Interesting! Have you ever heard mention of this?
Thanks
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Thanks, Frank. That's one of the photos I intended to post. That was taken in Los Angeles, in 1969 if I remember right.
The story about the Rolls Royce is essentially true. The reason for his aggressive
stance was because the dealer was acting very condescending towards him as
he looked it over. When he opened the door to sit behind the wheel the dealer
said to him "Dear, Sir", meaning you can't possibly afford it. John did purchase
the car after telling the dealer to have the paint resprayed and "don't talk like
that to me again".
Another great Bonzo car story goes back to when he lived in a modest home in
West Hagley, before he purchased his farm. He was washing his Rolls in his drive.
A neighbor walking past saw this and stood transfixed with bemusement. When
John looked over at him the man snickered and said "Well, I've never seen a
man wash his own Rolls before". John reared back and kicked the car, then
shouted to the man something like "Bet you'd never seen a man kick his own Rolls either, now sod off!"
You're welcome,Steve. Interesting story too.Classic Bonham.
I'd love to see a whole photo spread of John and his vehicles. I wonder how many he had over the years.
I'd certainly love to see more of the type shown above; John at home with his car collecton.
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Yeah,baby! It's 1985!
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I made a statement in the muscle car thread that I seemed to remember John Bonham purchased vehicles on one of the band's trips to the U.S. I can't remember if it was during one of their tours or when they were here for the Swan Song launch. I don't have any more information other than what I remembered hearing at the time.
Questions:
1. When, where, and what did he purchase? (type, make, model, year)
2. I seem to recall Mr. Grant went with him to make the purchases. Is that true?
3. How large a collection did John have?
3. Are the vehicles still in the Bonham family?
Thanks.
I believe it was a Trans-Am where Bonzo was pulled over for speeding 90 MPH in L.A.
I also recall a story that Jason told about his father buying a Rolls-Royce for cash and driving it thru the dealership's glass window.
Here's a photo of part of his collection.
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You sound quite convinced in the first instance and somewhat certain in the second.
What makes you say so, in either case?
Ditto to Steve's comment. Interesting comments and quite plausible. What makes you certain that St Tristan's Sword morphed in to No Quarter and what happened to the Starcycle/Lost in Space jam ?
I should say,what makes you think St Tristan's Sword morphed in to No Quarter ?
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Could the two titles in question be the working titles for songs that were later released under other names? Or the original versions of songs that were quite different in their finished (released) forms?
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Dave's a terrific guy and second to none as a contributor to Led Zeppelin's legacy but
there are small, relatively insignificant discrepancies to be found in some editions of his books. There are discrepancies to be found in nearly all printed materials concerning rock music because of the manner in which the music was created and in how books are published.
Quick example: for years a debate raged over if Led Zeppelin was ever BILLED as The New Yardbirds. Books were published based upon what was known to be the truth at the time. Over the intervening years, promo materials were discovered which changed
the outcome of the debate. It's no knock against against the authors of those books that those books subsequently contain small discrepancies.
You've heard the saying "the power of the written word". There's a lot of truth behind that, but a book about rock music cannot necessarily convey absolute truth once it is published. This is why new and revised editions follow. Anyone who's endeavored to write or collaborated on a book about anything knows what I'm talking about.
Edit: Yes, I made my mastertapes available for the interview compilation project.
Sure, I've noticed discrepancies in the books out there;including Dave's. However,I'm perplexed as to why he would insert 2 specific song titles in his book and attribute them to the fourth album. I mean,those titles apparently are not random and must have come from somewhere. Dave is not beyond making a mistake and it does seem odd that his is the ONLY reference to these supposed "lost" tracks. But I'm thinking that there may be something worth pursuing.
"St. Tristan's Sword" certainly seems like a Plant written title to me.
Also hoping our interview project sees the light of day some time soon. There must be well over 100 seperate interviews between your contribution,Nech's stuff and mine.
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I'm inclined to believe it may be wishful thinking too. But it coming from Dave and in print leads me to think there may be more to it. Lost in Space sounds like it ould have been a working title for a track that was later discarded or re-titled.
But now that I think of it,I seem to recall a quote from Robert about "Lost in Space" too. I'll have to check my notes. Or we could just contact Dave and ask him about it.
The game is afoot !
BTW,Steve; Would you be the same Steve Jones who's been compiling the comprehensive Interview set with Nech and I ? Or is that another Steve Jones ?
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Steve/Evster,
Sorry I can't provide any more than that both tracks were mentioned in one of Dave Lewis' books.-which is what prompted my question. IIRC,Mr Lewis states matter of factly that these tracks were recorded. Zero mention of them before or since. I don't get the impression Lost in Space was mentioned as a joke but I could be mistaken. I'm quite certain they're both mentioned in Dave's last book. Quite an enigma,fellas.
Wish I could provide more info.
The game is afoot !
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What ever became of the 2 unreleased tracks from IV ? "Lost in Space" and "St. Tristan's Sword" ?
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