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  1. Photo of Howard Stein, the promoter of the Carnegie Hall Led Zeppelin concert, taken in 1974 in front of the Academy of Music in NYC.
  2. An excerpt from Bob Spitz's 2021 biography provides great color about the 1969 LZ Carnegie Hall concert: Source: Led Zeppelin: The Biography, by Bob Spitz, 2021
  3. There was some question as to who the person on the far right of this photo is. He look s a lot like Bruce Harris of Cash Box. Below is a photo of Bruce but without a mustache.
  4. The commentary keeps on coming about this October 1969 Carnegie Hall LZ concert that just blew away the fans!
  5. A Japanese issue of the Led Zeppelin October 17, 1969 Carnegie Hall live concert recording features concert photos from this LZ Forum website:
  6. Here is a transcribed excerpt of the Carnegie Hall audio recording that amazingly was finally released in early 2022 integrated with a "backstory" on the concert logistics for that night on October 17, 1969: We’d like to with something off our first album written by Willie Dixon. This is called I Can’t Quit You…sorry about the delay”. The story went that the band was late getting into NYC and some of their gear was rented, certainly not Jimmy’s guitar. After a minute and a half they get it together for a crushing version of I Can’t Quit You, Jimmy rips into his leads, extremely fluent and quite fast. More tuning follows a devastating version of Heartbreaker that sounds quite like the studio version except with an incredible guitar solo and a small bit of tuning, Jimmy is taking no prisoners he is almost relentless in his attack. Once Jimmy gets tuned again, Dazed And Confused begins proper, the audience give his Wah effects pedal a massive ovation, they know what is coming, Jimmy’s Tour De Force. The song is well played, much has been said about his guitar tone in this recording, this song is one such example. There is just the right amount of distortion present that gives it a nasty yet ominous sound, late 1969 versions of Dazed are excellent, very focused with Page changing the mood at will. This version starts off rather standard, it does not end that way, Jimmy uses the light and shade concept to create a tense feel, your waiting for him to explode yet he keeps it toned back, the tension remains until the end. Source: Graf Zeppelin LZSC-1017A/B.
  7. Photos from this Forum site have been "tweeted" out several times by LZ fans, such as this pic tweeted by Domenico Tarantini: Led Zeppelin Lyrics™ Retweeted Domenico Tarantini @blackbart6996 Oct 17, 2019 Led Zeppelin live at Carnegie Hall N. Y. october 17, 1969 @ZepLyrics
  8. CD Jewel Box graphics of 10/17/69 Carnegie Hall concert produced by Tanantura feature our original photos posted on this Forums site!
  9. Mickey G: Yes, both of those shows are worthy of mention. Thanks for the follow up! Regards, DRowan
  10. Old school jazz and lacerated hands: the secrets of Led Zeppelin's Moby Dick By Chris Welch ( Classic Rock ) published June 11, 2020 As Zeppelin conquered the world it wasn’t long before they relinquished small clubs and were playing events like the 1969 Bath Festival and at London’s Lyceum Ballroom. It was an even bigger thrill when I was invited to see Led Zeppelin play a rare concert at Carnegie Hall in New York on October 17, 1969. I found myself standing on the very stage where Gene Krupa had played Sing, Sing, Sing back in 1938. At Zeppelin’s afternoon sound check John looked out at the rows of empty plush seats in the famous hall and said "This is it lads. Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich have all played here. So I’d better be good tonight!" John made good his promise. Once the audience of screaming and whooping New York kids had piled into the building and the show got underway, John seemed to pulsate with energy. As he launched into a 30-minute whirlwind I stood in the wings, next to fellow visitor, Screaming Lord Sutch. His Lordship was speechless as John flew around the drums with astounding dexterity and brute strength. He delivered a high-speed single stroke snare roll that was surely his Carnegie Hall tribute to Buddy Rich. Source: https://www.loudersound.com/features/old-school-jazz-and-lacerated-hands-the-secrets-of-led-zeppelins-moby-dick
  11. This "raw and remastered" Led Zeppelin live CD of the Carnegie Hall 10/17/69 concert features the B&W photo by Jerry Birdsall that was originally posted on this forum website: Source: http://www.argenteumastrum.com/recent_updates.htm
  12. LZ Fans: Here is an "interactive" interior image of the Carnegie Hall space that allows you to look around the hall from different angles and vantage points: https://www.hisour.com/carnegie-hall-new-york-city-united-states-51062/
  13. What [rock/blues] artists have sold out Carnegie Hall? Additional Highlights Chuck Berry (June 17, 1965*) The Byrds (September 26, 1969*) Led Zeppelin (October 17, 1969) Steppenwolf (December 6, 1969) James Taylor (June 12, 1970*) Jethro Tull (November 4, 1970*) Neil Young (December 4, 1970*) The Moody Blues (December 14, 1970) Source: https://www.sidmartinbio.org/what-famous-concert-hall-is-located-adjacent-to-the-russian-tea-room/
  14. June Harris June Harris (pictured in the summer of 1971) moved to New York in 1964 to report on pop for the Mirror Group. She subsequently wrote for NME, Disc and Music Echo, Hit Parader and many other publications. June is the widow of legendary Premier Talent agency founder Frank Barsalona.
  15. It took just nine months after the release of Led Zeppelin's first album in December 1968 on Atlantic for the band to earn it's invitation to play at Carnegie Hall on October 17, 1969:
  16. Jimmy Page explains how he started using a violin bow on his guitar: [Led Zeppelin guitar icon Jimmy Page was asked by the American Academy of Achievement on how he started using a bow as (transcribed by UG):] Source: https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/jimmy_page_how_i_ended_up_playing_guitar_with_a_violin_bow.html
  17. As mentioned in a previous posting (above), David McCallum, Sr. is reported to have been the source of Jimmy Page's inspiration for using a violin bow on his guitar in "Dazed and Confused". David McCallum, Sr. (left in above photo) Actor Description David Fotheringham McCallum was the Scottish leader of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Scottish National Orchestra. He was also the father of actor David McCallum and of author Iain McCallum. Wikipedia Born: March 26, 1897, Kilsyth, United Kingdom Died: March 21, 1972, Arundel, United Kingdom
  18. Stephen Ross ( posted 9 months prior to February 2022):Copy Link of a Comment "I saw Led in 1969 at Carnegie Hall, NYC. I sat in the first booth on the right looking down at Jimmy P one of the greatest shows I have ever witnessed. That was a mesmerizing experience to say the least." Source of Quote: One of six comments posted about great Led Zeppelin concerts at the following site: https://www.thisdayinmusic.com/classic-albums/led-zeppelin-led-zeppelin-1/
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