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Rare ticket stub from the final date of Led Zeppelin’s 1st North American tour.
https://www.ledzeppelin.com/show/civic-center-baltimore-february-16-1969
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"On tonight’s BBC Points West: Brian Edwards & our Director are discussing the amazing discovery of the original photograph from the cover of Led Zeppelin IV.
An exhibition featuring the photo, along with others from the same Victorian era photo album, is planned for Spring 2024."
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The man in the famous album cover has been identified
Ernest Howard Farmer's photo of 'A Wiltshire Thatcher' (Image credit: Ernest Howard Farmer)
This exhibition celebrates the work of Ernest Farmer, who today is little-known but was a leading figure in the development of photography as an art form. Through the exhibition, we will show how Farmer captured the spirit of people, villages and landscapes of Wiltshire and Dorset that were so much of a contrast to his life in London. It is fascinating to see how this theme of rural and urban contrasts was developed by Led Zeppelin and became the focus for this iconic album cover 70 years later.
A framed colour version of this image of an elderly man carrying a large bundle of sticks on his back will be recognised worldwide. It is the centrepiece of the iconic front cover of Led Zeppelin IV which famously features no words.
The origin of the central figure has remained a mystery for over half a century. It can now be revealed as a late Victorian coloured photograph of a Wiltshire thatcher. A grey beard underlining his weathered face, the figure stoops whilst apparently pausing for the photographer, his leathery hands grasp the pole supporting the bundle of hazel on his back.
The original of the photograph made famous by the band was recently discovered in a late Victorian photograph album. The discovery was made by Brian Edwards, a Visiting Research Fellow with the Regional History Centre at the University of the West of England, and is in the Museum collections.
Released on November 8, 1971, Led Zeppelin IV has sold more than 37 million copies worldwide. The album’s cover artwork was radically absent of any indication of the musicians or a title. The framed image, often been referred to as a painting, is understood to have been discovered by the band’s lead singer Robert Plant in an antique shop near guitarist Jimmy Page’s house in Pangbourne, Berkshire. Closer inspection reveals this framed image was a coloured photograph, the whereabouts of which is now unknown.
The black and white original Victorian photograph was discovered during ongoing research extending from the Ways of Seeing Wiltshire exhibition (20 May 2021 to 30 August 2021), which was curated by Brian Edwards in partnership with Wiltshire Museum. From paintings to photographs and artefacts to memories, Edwards’ research involved monitoring everyday sources that stimulates public engagement with Wiltshire’s past. While following up on some early photographs of Stonehenge, Edwards came across the Victorian photograph Led Zeppelin made familiar over half a century ago.
Featuring exceptional photographs from Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset, the Victorian photograph album contained over 100 architectural views and street scenes together with a few portraits of rural workers. Most of the photographs are titled and beneath the photograph made famous by Led Zeppelin the photographer has written ‘A Wiltshire Thatcher’. The Victorian photograph album is titled ‘Reminiscences of a visit to Shaftesbury. Whitsuntide 1892. A present to Auntie from Ernest.’
Brian Edwards said: “Led Zeppelin created the soundtrack that has accompanied me since my teenage years, so I really hope the discovery of this Victorian photograph pleases and entertains Robert, Jimmy, and John Paul.”
A part signature matching the writing in the album suggests the photographer is Ernest Howard Farmer (1856-1944), the first head of the School of Photography at the then newly renamed Polytechnic Regent Street. Now part of the University of Westminster, Farmer had worked in the same building as the instructor of photography since 1882, when it was then known as the Polytechnic Young Men’s Christian Institute.
Further research suggests the thatcher captured in the image is Lot Long (sometimes Longyear), who was born in Mere in 1823 and died in 1893. At the time the photograph was taken, Lot was a widower living in a small cottage in Shaftesbury Road, Mere.
Details: 6th April 2024 - 15th September 2024
Exhibition Galleries
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An evening with...
… Andy Taylor and Friends including Robert Plant, Andrew Ridgeley, Ella Henderson, David Palmer, Guy Pratt, plus more to be announced
…rapid wit and dark humour from Katherine Ryan
…artworks by Banksy, Pablo Picasso, Mr Doodle and others
…a live global auction brought to you by The Fine Art Auction Channel and hosted by Richard English and Lucy Cowley live at the venue
…an inspiring conversation between Prof. Sir Chris Evans and Andy Taylor hosted by ITV News Arts Editor Nina Nannar on why this all matters
…food inspired by Jane Clarke, one of the UK’s most highly regarded specialist cancer nutritionists and directed by Michelin-starred chef, restaurateur and chair of Bocuse d’Or UK Andreas Antona
…beautiful surroundings, seasonal cocktails and luscious wines
A strictly limited ticketed event in aid of Cancer Platform from The Cancer Awareness Trust
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This event is now sold out, but you can still participate in raising funds for Cancer Platform by bidding for items on the Silent Auction now or by joining the Live Auction at 10:15pm BST on Saturday 21st October.
Every penny of funds raised from the auctions will go towards the development of the Cancer Platform, ensuring we can do for millions of people what we did for Andy Taylor in his journey with prostate cancer.
Two lucky fans are in with a chance of winning VIP tickets and a meet and great with Andy Taylor and special guests!
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You can also donate to The Cancer Awareness Trust by clicking the link below.
By bidding in the Silent Auction your information will be shared with The Cancer Awareness Trust. You’ll be able to opt-out of any communications from them at any time.
For further information about this event and the auctions please contact: enquiries@theconcertplatform.org
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Added this to the site.... Rare poster for cancelled Frankfurt 3-10-70, rescheduled as an extra show in Hamburg. I seen very few of these posters around...
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A few more...
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I came across a few old scans from the last show in Berlin 1980.
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19 minutes ago, Paganini said:
Anyone seen this yet ?
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As part of the celebration of 75 years of Atlantic Records, Led Zeppelin IV will be released on 180g crystal clear vinyl, available worldwide October 27.
Pre-order now: https://Atlantic75.lnk.to/LZIV
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John Paul Jones (and Sons of Chipotle) to Perform at Big Ears 2024
JPJ and Anssi Karttunen are delighted to be bringing Sons Of Chipotle to Big Ears Festival in March 2024 in Knoxville, TN.
Sons of Chipotle cover an uncommonly vast area of the musical map and both John Paul Jones and Anssi Karttunen are thrilled to be making their US debut performance at Big Ears Festival in March 2024.
It is incredibly rare to find two of the finest musicians in the world improvising together, but following 6 sold out concerts in South Korea and Japan, the next stop for Sons of Chipotle is Knoxville, Tennessee. Both musicians are known to be curious minds, always ready to learn and to discover. When they improvise, borders disappear, they are free to migrate beyond prejudices, across continents. In a world full of conflicts and displaced people, Sons of Chipotle want music to be a place of openness.
Sons of Chipotle features John Paul Jones on piano and electronics, with Anssi Karttunen on cello and electronics.
Both John and Anssi will also be performing solo concerts during Big Ears 2024. Big Ears 2024 will offer the rare opportunity to experience John’s fertile, musical imagination as it unfolds. For his solo concert, John will present a set of grand piano, mandolin, bass and electronics, with improvised solo performances and occasional forays into the past.
https://www.johnpauljones.com/jpj-and-sons-of-chipotle-to-perform-at-big-ears-2024/
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A couple of photos from San Antonio 1973, courtesy of photographer Al Rendon. He has more pics that he'll hopefully get around to scanning in the future.
His story about photographing San Antonio 1973:
My older brother Gerard and his friend Charlie had an extra ticket for the show, and offered it to me. I had my dad drop me off in front of the old Hemisfair Arena to meet up with my brother and Charlie.
As I wound around the exterior hallways trying to find my seat with a huge satchel of photo gear that held film, lenses, a huge Honeywell flash unit with 510 volt battery and a Nikon Nikkormat, a security officer stopped me.“Hey kid, what’s in that bag?” I told him it was camera equipment and he said, “You can’t bring that in here, no one is allowed to take pictures. You have to take it back to your car.” Flustered and embarrassed, I explained that I didn’t have a car that I had been dropped off. I asked if he wanted me to check my bag in the office, but he said, “No, you can’t do that, either.” He was about to escort me out. Just then, the concert promoter Joe Miller from Jam Productions and a friend – the program director at KONO radio – saw what was going on and stepped in.
This turned out to be a golden opportunity. I said with all my Central Catholic etiquette, “If you let me take pictures of the concert, I’ll turn you on to all the photos you want of the show. And if you can arrange it, I’ll take your picture with the band.” That sealed the deal and they allowed me to photograph, but only from my seat. Unfortunately my seat was high up in the arena, a lot closer to the rafters than the band. However, as the concert drew to an end, the crowd left their seats and rushed the stage. I did the same, and found my brother and his friend Charlie about six rows back from Jimmy Page and Robert Plant.
I had exposed a few frames from my perch in the balcony, but conserved my film because even with the telephoto, I couldn’t get a very good picture. At stage level, Charlie lifted me on his shoulders and I shot most of the remaining frames on the roll. Finally, a stagehand shined his flashlight on me and told me to get down. This was my cue to disappear before I got in trouble.
While the photo with the band and promoters never got taken, I made good on my promise and delivered my best shots to Joe’s office the next week. Both of the above images were a part of my 2007 exhibit, “All Access” featuring my rock n roll pictures taken during San Antonio’s groundbreaking hard rock era of the 70’s & 80’s. It is significant to me because those photographs opened the door to the relationships I made with the promoters, Joe Miller of Jam Productions, Jack Orbin of Stone City Attractions, Lou Roney & Joe Anthony (the Godfather of Rock at KISS-FM) and others who became the root of my professional career.
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not sure of the date of this article.....
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14 hours ago, ohjimmy said:
Definitely a great version. I love the vibe of it.
Here is another cool cover by JCM.
Fantastic
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2 hours ago, zeppcollect said:
Always loved what Robert did with the "real" Honeydrippers" - heard very good audience-recordings of the shows in Derby, Manchester, Nottingham and Bradford, but to get hold of a really excellent recording from that short tour in April/May 1981 is one of my wildest dreams (musicwise) since 1981. This "back to the roots"-period was absolutly fantastic and a lot of fun. These guys rocked, what a fantastic formation fronted by Robert and Robbie Blunt and seen from that angle, the "Volume 1" was always a dissapointment. Will never give up hope for a beautiful soundboard-recording and it would be a good idea, if Robert would add one of these shows to the forthcoming expanded edition of official Honeydrippers-album.
There's at least one video that exists as well (uncirculated).
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I didn't see a thread dedicated to Robert's 1981 Honeydrippers project... Just starting off with a few clippings, including a couple of his first ever post-Zep interviews, starting in March 1981.
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27 minutes ago, Dog-of-Doom said:
Yea the extent of my knowledge on that is really limited to his house of blues webcast and his zooma album. Anything specific?
Start with (at 46 min), Going to California and the next song, Steel Away (featuring some great soloing on mandolin).
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I'd also recommend looking up his solo tours (1999+) as well as other projects after that.
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"Cradle Song"
Composer: John Paul Jones
Lyricist: William BlakeRecorded in Madrid, March 2022
Alternative History Quartet
Anna Maria Friman & John Potter voices
Ariel Abramovich & Jacob Heringman, Renaissance lutes.Audio: Jesús Trujillo Sevilla. Video: Alba Muriel. Luthiers: Grant Tomlinson (bass lute) & Martin Haycock (alto lute).
https://www.johnpauljones.com/cradle-song-john-paul-jones-alternative-history-quartet/
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