noodle Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Hi everyone, I am hoping that some forum members who are from or familiar with the London area might have ideas as to some tourist attractions or good music venues that are associated with Zeppelin or the current music scene there. Anything come to mind? Amanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Need to check where they played their gigs. Places such as The Marquee, Wembley Empire Pool, Earls Courts O2 Arena etc. Also the building where they had their first rehearsal as The New Yardbirds as well as Olympic Studios. Swan Song offices also. I'm sure others can come up with more. Just some basics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austrian_zeppelin Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 i have lived in london for over 10 years now...here's the list of places i have checked since... Earls Court - some of their best ever gigs Royal Albert Hall - my favorite venue in London Olympic Studios down in Barnes Gerrard Street - site of their first rehearsal Ally Pally aka Alexandra Palace - nice views over london, and only a few minutes from my house Jimmy's Tower House in Kensington Empire Pool Wembley - not really worth a visit unless you are going to a gig. it's just a concrete hall next to wembley stadium these are the key locations i feel. The Marquee and numerous other venues unfortunately no longer exist. there are a few other like the Zeppelin Building on Farringdon Road (no relation to the band whatsoever - it's called that because it was bombed by zeppelins during the world war) which are groovy if in the area, but the first 6 above are definitely worht a visit. the O2 where they played their reunion gig is a great venue in itself although a bit out of the centre. but it houses the british music experience (hall of fame kind of thing) and that is also worth a visit. i think that should be plenty for a quick dash to london. if you got more time and want to venture out into the countryside there's plenty more...raglan castle, bonzo's grave, etc.... for gig listings check out www.seetickets.com or ticketmaster etc... enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrybonzo Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 ive lived in London all my life and have visted these over the years, not just Zep but Rock and Roll heritage The Marquee The Roundhouse Wembley (arena) Astoria 100 Club Jimi Hendrix house in Bond St Pages Tower house in Kensington The UFO Club ( it hasnt been a club in my time but i went to the cinema that was there, it was then a Virgin Store, they closed and now its a rubbish 3 for a tenner shop) Battersea Power Station Gerrard St, now the main street through China Town Abbey Road David Bowies (old?) house by Tower Bridge Carnaby St (how its changed) Dublin Castle 02 Arena (hate to include such corporate abominations) 34 Ridgemount Gardens (bob Marleys 1st house in london) The studio, Sarm East, where Bohemian Rhapsody was written (east london) My dad (when he was a boy) lived down the road from the Stones in Edith Grove, Chelsea, my family still live down that way I live by Finsbury park, the Zep played 3 different places near my house, the Hornsey Tavern (demolished), the Fishmongers hall and the Finsbury Park Rainbow, now turned into a place of "worship"....shame Royal Albert Hall-Saw TCV Hammersmith Palais and Kentish town Forum-saw Robert Plant 05 & 10 Hammersmith apollo, IMGL Premier, saw Jimmy Page for real out of town ive done Bron-Yr-Aur, Whisky a Go Go, House of Blues, Venice Beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2007 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 ive lived in London all my life and have visted these over the years, not just Zep but Rock and Roll heritage The Marquee The Roundhouse Wembley (arena) Astoria 100 Club Jimi Hendrix house in Bond St Pages Tower house in Kensington The UFO Club ( it hasnt been a club in my time but i went to the cinema that was there, it was then a Virgin Store, they closed and now its a rubbish 3 for a tenner shop) Battersea Power Station Gerrard St, now the main street through China Town Abbey Road David Bowies (old?) house by Tower Bridge Carnaby St (how its changed) Dublin Castle 02 Arena (hate to include such corporate abominations) 34 Ridgemount Gardens (bob Marleys 1st house in london) The studio, Sarm East, where Bohemian Rhapsody was written (east london) My dad (when he was a boy) lived down the road from the Stones in Edith Grove, Chelsea, my family still live down that way I live by Finsbury park, the Zep played 3 different places near my house, the Hornsey Tavern (demolished), the Fishmongers hall and the Finsbury Park Rainbow, now turned into a place of "worship"....shame Royal Albert Hall-Saw TCV Hammersmith Palais and Kentish town Forum-saw Robert Plant 05 & 10 Hammersmith apollo, IMGL Premier, saw Jimmy Page for real out of town ive done Bron-Yr-Aur, Whisky a Go Go, House of Blues, Venice Beach When did Zep play the Rainbow in Finsbury Park ??? Was that a gig or rehearsals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 When did Zep play the Rainbow in Finsbury Park ??? Was that a gig or rehearsals? November 27 & 28, 1972 Led Zeppelin rehearsals for upcoming UK tour January 13, 1973 Jimmy attended Eric Clapton's performances at Lord Harlech's event as part of Fanfare for Youth to mark Britain's entry into the Common Market on Jan 1st February 14, 1974 Jimmy, Robert, and Bonzo attended Roy Harper's St. Valentine's Day concert and play on a few numbers December 19, 1974 Jimmy & JPJ joined Bad Company and Duster Bennett for an encore jam on 'Rock Me Baby' April 18-May 3, 1980 Led Zeppelin rehearsals for short European tour Rainbow Theatre, Finsbury Park, London Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrybonzo Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 i believe the Who were the first band to play there when it reopened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecil. Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Would it be Wardour st where they met up with the Damned, some club called the Roxy? oh as for pubs The golden Lion & The Worlds End.? Might be worth a look if I have got my facts right.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenog Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Would it be Wardour st where they met up with the Damned, some club called the Roxy? oh as for pubs The golden Lion & The Worlds End.? Might be worth a look if I have got my facts right.! Yes, I definitely remember reading that they frequented these pubs. I am sure their roadies held a charity function/raffle at The Golden Lion. Did Richard Cole not host his wedding reception to Tracey at one of these pubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noodle Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 These are all amazing -- thank you!! :) Yes, I definitely remember reading that they frequented these pubs. I am sure their roadies held a charity function/raffle at The Golden Lion. Did Richard Cole not host his wedding reception to Tracey at one of these pubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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