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Hi Steve, I was looking for a place to discreetly post info about a Zeppelin tune I've never heard before. I won't link direct until I get permission, but if you search Youtube for Led Zeppelin, posted today, and maybe include Bangor as a search term, you hear it.. Is this pre Wanton? Sounds like 1974, and they never directly play Wanton riffs but I hear a relationship, maybe you will too. What is this? Hope it's a suitable mystery.
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the first 2 words are definitely "hell hound".
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Robert Plant did sell his rights to royalties from Led Zeppelin's back catalog circa 1983.
This was during the height of New Wave Pop & New Wave British Heavy Metal music.
I believe he sold them to the label (Atlantic Records).
There was a 20th Anniversary single for 'Stairway to Heaven' but Director Richard Linklater was told he could not use Led Zeppelin music in 'Dazed And Confused' despite having held a favorable private screening with Page/Plant. Some internet sites infer Jones & Page approved but Robert opposed and exerted 1/3 creative control. I
don't specifically remember but I seem to recall Linklater was simply told it was a
"band decision". They had yet to allow their music to be used in any films at that time.
That is an unbelievably bad business decision. He must have wanted the break emotionally. No wonder he makes the most records post Zep.
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a real, original and with picture sleeve Wearing and Tearing UK withdrawn single
(and not one of the recent counterfeit copies)
They actually released that as a single (even for a minute)? Boy, thats news to me. 7"'s are my thing. If what you say is true, I have a new quest.
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Hey guys!
As I was watching the Earls Court gig I realized how Jimmy´s playing approach had changed since ´73.
He rarely uses his left ring finger and if he does so it´s used in a very strange way. Through the entire gig he´s not able to stretch the fingers of his left hand to full extend (which makes fast runs easier to play).
Referring to this observation...
I don´t know why so many people are so enthusiastic about his guitar work during the EC-shows (on the official DVD, that is). It´s hardly average compared to ´73 and the beloved Stairway-solo just sucks! Jimmy´s struggling in trying to play all the fluid, fast runs from 1973. Trampled Underfoot´s not much better.
His playing in IMTOD is superb, BUT he uses a bottleneck on his left ring finger!!!
Now, I know that Jimmy hurt his finger(s) several times in the 70ies.
My questions:
When did Jimmy actually injure his finger in the 70ies?
Which performances were done 3-finger-style hence below par?
MOST IMPORTANT:
Which performances were actually as great or better as the ones in ´73?
Have those accidents in the 70ies affected his playing/dexterity ever since?
Did Jimmy actually develop a form of (chronical) arthritis which is common under such circumstances?
spent some time looking for the 1973 hand in bandage shot, but no luck. i asked a similar question and that photo was posted in response as well as a claim that he had tendinitis. Clearly there is a fluidity loss after 1973.
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modern drummer magazine feb 2008 has a feature on jasons drums he used at o2 reunion ...... just for those who need pictures !!!. oohh a double pedal was used ..okay. have not seen it, and have done zero investigation. It does sound like Robert says brace not bass.
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I guess one is better than two is some peoples minds. By the way, John Bonham is still dead.
I think Robert said "double braced" as in most kick drums have feet with retractable spikes to hold them in place. Maybe Bonham kicks so hard that he needs twice the stabilizers. Remember all those parties where the band is playing on a cement floor and someone has to keep their foot on the cinderblock that is holding the bass drum in place?
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The rest of the comments seem to refer to the crowd he is addressing, and the song he is introducing, Kashmir, the 51st country. Although this seems to be a Doors reference, I think it could literally mean "no stars" as in within the boundaries (perimeter) of the arena you/we are equals in the enjoyment of music, therefore Dave Grohl and Naomi Campbell are equal to average fans within the boundaries of this moment. The 50 countries comment is also one of inclusion, and has precedent in his own lyrics..If we could just join hands..
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I think I'd mention Robert in each of my posts...to keep them relevant !
The Small Faces are great rocknroller dude....Ogden's Nut Gone Flake is proly considered their most psychedelic....their earlier stuff on Decca was more rocknrolley....their material on Immediate...was the trippier stuff. I'd go with a compilation though..there are many...google and find the most extensive...read and choose your psychedelic selection !!!
This post qualifies too....I've already mentioned Robert !
Sounds good Joelmon, thanks for the direction.
I commend Robert for trying as hard as he does to keep listening, even as age moves him farther away from the frame of reference that contemporary artists create. It must be challenging for baby boomers whose scene blossomed in the magical 66-69 era to take anything that came after seriously.
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I'm a longtime fan of Jeff Beck's Truth, but have never given the Small Faces a chance. Would anybody like to suggest an LP, perhaps a psychedelic one?
edit..whoops, just noticed the thread topic. How did we get so off topic? I've never read of Robert slagging Rod, myself. He does seem to get more aggressive towards power singers that might get compared to him. (Bluey Clueless was an 80's fav) I wonder what he thinks of Chris Robinson.
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I´m such a boring old fart that I have never actually heard Radiohead´s music. I know they are supposed to be a great band and that their best known album is called "OK Computer".
But what kind of music do they play? Anyone care to enlighten me?
Radiohead play progressive highly polished psych rock. They are good at what they do, but I prefer them not.
People who do like Radiohead also like recent Flaming Lips albums, Pink Floyd, Queen and Led Zeppelin. You know, the lowest common denominator of what we all like. People that see Radiohead live sing their praises. What irks me about them is the rack mounted processed cheese guitar sound and the Dave Matthews type falsetto that singer Thom Yorke employs. Since this band is a favorite amoung my musician friends I try and keep my negative opinion to myself.
The Silly Peppers on the other hand haven't been worth a damn since Hillel Slovak died, and I don't mind saying so. Californication = corny Yuck!
I hope Robert stuck it to both these bands good.
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Robert Plant seized many an opportunity to say "suck it" on P/P tour. Usually meant things were going well.
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Rokarolla, they're all in the Led Zeppelin Live section. I'm also trying to put them in the Timeline. Page did exude quite a stunning aura that evening and it's become an iconic moment in Zeppelin's history.
Would you believe it (Jimmy Page in Storm Trooper outfit) made the cover picture of a school textbook aimed at 5th or 6th graders?
I stole it from English high school in the summer of 88 (bad boy). It had a copy write date of 1978 and also had 78 period Rolling Stones and The Who represented in pictures and multiple choice questions. ahhh the 70's.
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That was really well written. I always loved the Storm Trooper outfit, nobody looked cool wearing it except Jimmy Page. I'm going to find that show.. thanks..ps where are the first parts of the story? On the old board?
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I missed this thread the first time around. Content spectacular. Thanks.
modern drummer magazine feb 2008 has a feature on jasons drums he used at o2 reunion ...... just for those who need pictures !!!. oohh a double pedal was used ..
Zeppelin Mysteries Hosted by Steve A. Jones
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They get honorable sexual mention on The Mothers Live at the Fillmore 1971 LP
.."robert planet"...yadda yadda