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  1. After celebrity party in Mumbai and Tribute to Freddy Mercury, Guns and Roses pay tribute to R. Shankar..... http://www.firstpost.com/fwire/guns-nroses-dedicate-gurgaon-concert-to-ravi-shankar-555389.html
  2. ...Thanks AEN for this lovely Honor; This is one of my most memorable photos of Jimmy ever, thanks Alice75 for finding and posting this amazing photo.. ...it's still back of my mind, to see when and where Jimmy Page Met P. Ravi Shankar, circa art school days '63 before G. Harrison/Shankar meeting Summer 1967... a mystery question posed by Steve A. Jones here to the fans..
  3. Fed up with police action, Mumbai's 1st gay bar shuts its doors Iconic bar Voodoo ” where Led Zeppelin gave an impromptu performance in 1972 ” has been closed for the past 2 months after a police raid. http://www.mid-day.c...s-its-doors.htm Fed up with police action, Mumbai's 1st gay bar shuts its doors Iconic bar Voodoo where Led Zeppelin gave an impromptu performance in 1972 has been closed for the past 2 months after a police raid. June 09, 2012 Mumbai Varun Singh The name Voodoo has been synonymous with modern Mumbai, a city that had accepted and embraced the word ‘gay’ even before the Delhi High Court read down Section 377 of the IPC to decriminalise homosexual acts between consenting adults. But since March 30, the iconic nightclub where the famous rock band Led Zeppelin once gave an impromptu performance has not opened its doors for the public. The Colaba watering hole and discotheque, which stood as a symbol of the composite culture of a city that does not practice discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, has not opened since a police raid on it in March. The police claimed after the raid that they had busted a prostitution racket at Voodoo. Now, patrons of Voodoo from the LGBT community fear the nightclub might never open its doors again. Voodoo in Colaba was raided by cops on March 30. Pic/Bipin Kokate Despite the rumours about the pub not opening again, every Saturday people from the LGBT community make their way to the landmark joint in the hope of finding it open, but so far they have been disappointed — their old uncle is not around to welcome them in anymore. Sources from within the LGBT community squarely blame the raid on Voodoo for the setback their nightlife has received. We’ll be back Confirming the pub is currently shut, a spokesperson for Voodoo said there was no way anybody was going to kill the spirit of Mumbai and the pub was determined to be back in business soon. “We won’t let Mumbai’s happiness be suppressed by anyone,” the spokesperson said. “We will soon open the doors, we have shut it down for renovation. After the raid, we decided that we should renovate the pub as we have got the time to do it now. We haven’t renovated the place for 10 years now.” Many people have fond memories of the iconic nightclub, and one of them is Sidharth Bhatia, a renowned author who remembers Voodoo as a place that opened its doors for any and every body. “In the early 70s, they had an entry fee of Rs 5 and anyone could enter. Earlier, they played recorded music, but soon they started live music and it was the place for the youngster to be,” Bhatia said. “I hope it (Voodoo) doesn’t shut down. For that matter, in the current policing scenario, I just hope that no nightclub shuts,” he said. According to the LGBT community, in the early 90s, Voodoo opened its doors for them when many other places were keeping them out. They say the discotheque in the recent past lost its glory with the advent of new places for the LGBT community to enjoy. Disappointed Vikram Phukan, former editor, Bombay Dost, claims that while Voodoo would have to find a mention when writing the history of the queer community, it has now lost its glory. “Voodoo at one point of time was the place for the LGBT community, but now things have changed. There are many options available for the queer community. However, no night club should be shut and, definitely, Voodoo shouldn’t be shut,” he said. Another gay, who is a regular at the club, said, “Every time I pass the Radio Club road and see the shutters of Voodoo down, it reminds of the killing of Mumbai’s nightlife. I remember the place as a pub where I and my friends used to go regularly. I have made many friends here; during the early years when I was exploring my sexuality, I realised I do have many others like me to be with.” One evening in 1972 Led Zeppelin members Jimmy Page and Robert Plant were in Mumbai in 1972 and one day visited Voodoo (then called Slip Disc), reportedly to see if it could offer some excitement after other discotheques had left them disappointed. Rock on: Led Zeppelin members Jimmy Page and Robert Plant. File Pic/Getty Images Walking in with their manager Richard Cole, they must have been moved deeply by what they saw and heard at Slip Disc, which was once described as the only real discotheque east of the Suez, for they decided to give an impromptu performance with the local musicians present. The well-known Nandu Bhende, an aspiring rocker at the time, was among those present, having rushed to Colaba upon learning of the visit by the members of the famous British rock band. The raid that did it in ACP Vasant Dhoble, an officer who has earned the sobriquet of Bar Raider because of his habit of turning up unannounced at late-night hot spots and sending everybody present into spasms of fear, led a team of the Social Service branch of the police in a raid on Voodoo on March 30. The police claimed they busted a prostitution racket at Voodoo and said they rescued eight women from the flesh trade. They said four of the women were Germans. The nightclub hotly contested the claim, saying the German women were just customers. The police ended up booking the cashier, bouncer and waiter on the premises under various sections of Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act. Voodoo never recovered from the setback, and remains shut to this day.
  4. ...and Colors and Textures of Robert Plant...........
  5. http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/planetPage_bucket/CelinaPoppySaree.jpg]http://
  6. ....."Colors and Textures" of James Patrick Page... http:// Jashan
  7. .....Forever Beautiful James Patrick Page!!! Reflection of Intoxicating Era '77 echoes in this photo... The Ultimate Classic Shot...
  8. here is another excerpt/"Trampled Underfoot" Gloria Grant/Peter Grant First Meeting and her background at that time:
  9. ...Probably known already, but here is excerpt/"Trampled Underfoot" directly from the Very Lovely Glora Grant;
  10. Hello fellow zep fans, thanks for sharing your lovely photos, all of you so brave and kind to share your photographs; Achi, so happy that you got to witness The Rock God, our very own Robert Plant!! your language of friendship and love is just perfect, understood, and that is all that matters.. Your Country and Language are both very beautiful...
  11. ...Not sure which site you tried, but do try this link/Info. you can purchase here...search Jimmy Page for above and more photos... http://www.isopix.be...&DDLB_CATALOG=1
  12. ...SAJ, interesting mystery nevertheless, I reviewed the Tiimeline Press for Montreal for any possible representation, Montreal Gazette has very warmly and graciously replied: Here is their warm response: The Editor Writes: "I'm a huge Zep fan, too, and I also worked with Herb Aronoff in the '70s. I can't say with certainty that the picture is Herb, because when I knew him, he had short hair. However, it could be him. I'll dig around a bit and see if I can reach him." I have sent this link for any update; Montreal Zeppelin '70 Promoter Donald K. Donald does not resemble the archival photo thus far...
  13. ..Thanks SAJ for this logical explanation, Zeppelin back in UK end of June for Bath Festival, and dates for Festival Express are end of June/beginning of July: Festival Express Dates... http://www.thecoolgroove.com/gsb_festivalxpress.html on this note, the Man Pop Festival was played by Zep ofcourse, August 29, 1970/WPG and I also hear from an Man-Pop attendee here that John Lennon was contacted for this festival, but refused... anyway, thanks for informative reply as always..
  14. ....Thank you for this update..... here is a photo of Monteral Airport 1970...similar board signs perhaps.... Was Led Zeppelin ever pursued for Festival Express? I cannot remember this, any references by Sam Cutler? http://yul.70.admtl.com/en/index.html
  15. Hi All; here is another Divine Cool Picture of Jimmy!! http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/planetPage_bucket/jimmypagebeard.jpg]http://
  16. AEN, tks for posting these photos, I was thinking about this memorable union as no doubt many other fans were, who remember particularly that era... They both look at ease with each other...although makes me wonder sometimes how hard it is to pose for such pictures, since the originals surfaced the internet for decades now...perhaps earth and sky came together crashingly, when they met in modern era just like this once again...
  17. ...AEn, Bay65..we are in Hot Pic's Thread, so right place it is...it is a beautiful photo...but Jimmy and Scarves...that is a deadly combo' I think he captured the spirit of this Scarf..."The Scarf" here and above naturally swaying with his tall lanky frame...Poetry in Motion, without doubt... He is beautiful and Healthy, thankful for such wonderful discussions about our Idol... http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/planetPage_bucket/jimmypagescarf.jpg]http:// .... and his famous '75 Blue Polka Dot Scarf has reincarnted in modern elegance as dotted shiny stars on Black..
  18. ...This is it!! No one can do it like Jimmy!! I am sure fellow Pagettes Bayougla65, AEN, and all would agree... I am not so keen on Jimmy in Ties, right from the Knebworth photo shoot to date...He does look elegant as Star can be, it's just not him... The Scarf is his prized accessory, compliments his sensitive angelic outlook...but either way he does look beautiful, as expected of course!!
  19. ...Yes, LZ Music is great, fans do come together over their music, it's true... For Mini-Zoso... Rock Historian, I am glad that fans are being so caring...
  20. ...Mini -Zoso, glad that you thought of your fellow fans here to share your loss, likewise, I extend warm regards to you and your loved ones, caring and humanity has nothing to do with whether you know someone or not...it is what it is, it cannot be anything else...Peace and Content.....
  21. http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/planetPage_bucket/jimmypagehardrockcafe77.jpg]http://
  22. I found some information on this mystery, but not too strong backing for the focus of the mystery, what year? here is the reply on May 25, 2012... Message from Research Staff at SCOLA Art College, formerly Sutton... "Thanks for your recent emails regarding Jimmy Pages time at College in Sutton, Surrey. I have been doing some research recently regarding the college as it is our 40th year as a college. Since 1972 the college has been known as SCOLA (Sutton College of Liberal Arts 1972-2001, Sutton College of Learning for adults 2001-present) but prior to that it was a school, known as Sutton Liberal Arts school and also Sutton & Cheam School of Arts & crafts! (These are two of the names I have found it referred to!) The only information I have found about Jimmy Page from his time at the school was that he enrolled in 1963 through to 1964 and he did a “Basic Arts course”. The Principle at this time was Mr Edward S Bulley. This was situated at Throwley Road until 1969 when it was demolished and moved to Stowford School on the Brighton Rd Sutton. I have looked at the archives in the Sutton Library for student records but they don’t seem to have any sadly! I am still in the process of researching the college and its origins, so if I do come up with any further information for you, I will let you know as soon as I find any." Jimmy's Art Professor Clairmonte obituary article, Sutton Art College Originally was as you also known likely was posted in this Forum by ZISH, I think at least.. Link to Jimmy's Original Art College: http://www.scola.ac.uk/ http://www.scolapost.blogspot.ca/ Here is that article about Morocco that AEN scanned just today, Jimmy indicating that he could not go to Morrocco because he was in Art School, so perhaps age could be little clearer? http://forums.ledzep.../page__st__2820
  23. MSG, here is another photo, it looks to be Cameron Crowe...that above picture is '76 and the car photo is taken from side window, although looks to be different personality... Jimmy Page/Cameron Crowe/Starship '75 Tour http://
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