lzzoso Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 On page 197 of the book, Led Zeppelin: the Concert File, by Dave Lewis with Simon Pallet, it states that author Howard Mylett was at the soundcheck for the Led Zeppelin show on Sunday, January 21, 1973 and Mylett recalls that, "On arriving in the afternoon, I saw Robert's Range Rover parked outside with its feather symbol on the side". I realize that this topic may have few replies, however, has anyone read about this before. Even better would be actual pictures of Robert's Range Rover with His symbol on the side. I can imagine such a car and the Image that it portrays in my mind but an actual photo would be even better. Is anyone just as curious as I am to see such a picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dawg Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 On page 197 of the book, Led Zeppelin: the Concert File, by Dave Lewis with Simon Pallet, it states that author Howard Mylett was at the soundcheck for the Led Zeppelin show on Sunday, January 21, 1973 and Mylett recalls that, "On arriving in the afternoon, I saw Robert's Range Rover parked outside with its feather symbol on the side". I realize that this topic may have few replies, however, has anyone read about this before. Even better would be actual pictures of Robert's Range Rover with His symbol on the side. I can imagine such a car and the Image that it portrays in my mind but an actual photo would be even better. Is anyone just as curious as I am to see such a picture? I think this is him posing on top of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_Zep_Fan87 Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I think this is him posing on top of it :hysterical: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGDAN Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 I think this is him posing on top of it That's the Nuts. About a foot above the drivers head and a foot to the left. Regards, Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayte Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 On page 197 of the book, Led Zeppelin: the Concert File, by Dave Lewis with Simon Pallet, it states that author Howard Mylett was at the soundcheck for the Led Zeppelin show on Sunday, January 21, 1973 and Mylett recalls that, "On arriving in the afternoon, I saw Robert's Range Rover parked outside with its feather symbol on the side". I realize that this topic may have few replies, however, has anyone read about this before. Even better would be actual pictures of Robert's Range Rover with His symbol on the side. I can imagine such a car and the Image that it portrays in my mind but an actual photo would be even better. Is anyone just as curious as I am to see such a picture? If I recall, Land Rovers were good vehicles back then -- you could drop a new engine in them pretty easy. (Not the greatest vehicles now...) So he has good taste! Hopefully he took it to Africa or something. Alas, I've never seen a pic of this, but if I do, I'll know where to post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledzep101 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Post it in the mysteries with StevenAJones he know everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I think this is him posing on top of it This is hands down the funniest reply I've ever read on a board. I shall contact Howard this weekend to inquire what else he may recall about Robert's Range Rover, though I doubt he took a photograph at the time and I don't think I have one on file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrashroc. Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 very funny , i think this foto is taken from a 70 tv serial "Daktari" its about a bush animal doctor and his family , i liked it a lot as a child back in the 70s the name of the lion is clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 (edited) I shall contact Howard this weekend to inquire what else he may recall about Robert's Range Rover, though I doubt he took a photograph at the time and I don't think I have one on file. This from author Howard Mylett: The only time I saw Robert Plant in his Range Rover was pre show rehearsal Jan 73 at Southampton Gaumont. The feather emblem was definitely on the vehicle as per the Rune symbol. Robert was always friendly and always larger than life - a great character. Edited October 15, 2010 by SteveAJones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayte Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 very funny , i think this foto is taken from a 70 tv serial "Daktari" its about a bush animal doctor and his family , i liked it a lot as a child back in the 70s the name of the lion is clarence Oh my gawd. People here know everything! You know the name of the lion! That's impressive. This from author Howard Mylett: The only time I saw Robert Plant in his Range Rover was pre show rehearsal Jan 73 at Southampton Gaumont. The feather emblem was definitely on the vehicle as per the Rune symbol. Robert was always friendly and always larger than life - a great character. Mr. Jones, you are a resourceful genius! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Make, model, year of this automobile still unconfirmed: Robert Plant at the wheel, Knebworth Festival, August 1979 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takamba Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 (edited) Make, model, year of this automobile still unconfirmed: Robert Plant at the wheel, Knebworth Festival, August 1979 This one was a Cherokee Jeep. Edited October 16, 2010 by takamba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 This one was a Cherokee Jeep. Many thanks! This explains why I could find a match within Range Rover photo galleries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzzoso Posted October 17, 2010 Author Share Posted October 17, 2010 This one was a Cherokee Jeep. Am I wrong or is that Dave Lewis on the outside with his left arm behind Roberts hair/head? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Am I wrong or is that Dave Lewis on the outside with his left arm behind Roberts hair/head? I'm 99% sure it is. I can contact him for confirmation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzzoso Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 I'm 99% sure it is. I can contact him for confirmation. I appreciate your help and replies to this topic I started. I realize you are/were trying to locate and post a picture of Robert's Range Rover with His Symbol on the side. Like I said in my first post, imagining a picture of this vehicle is one thing, actually seeing one is obviously even better. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dawg Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 very funny , i think this foto is taken from a 70 tv serial "Daktari" its about a bush animal doctor and his family , i liked it a lot as a child back in the 70s the name of the lion is clarence According To this Website his name was Boy. http://www.fatheroflions.org/GeorgeAdamson_Photos_p.1.html George lifting Boy's paw so he can close the door of his Land Rover without hurting Boy. Bill Travers (on the other side of the Land Rover), had to lift Boy's tail to close his door! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Sung: "...I saw a lion he was standing alone, waiting for his car..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knebby Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Am I wrong or is that Dave Lewis on the outside with his left arm behind Roberts hair/head? Yes it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codi cymru Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 On page 197 of the book, Led Zeppelin: the Concert File, by Dave Lewis with Simon Pallet, it states that author Howard Mylett was at the soundcheck for the Led Zeppelin show on Sunday, January 21, 1973 and Mylett recalls that, "On arriving in the afternoon, I saw Robert's Range Rover parked outside with its feather symbol on the side". I realize that this topic may have few replies, however, has anyone read about this before. Even better would be actual pictures of Robert's Range Rover with His symbol on the side. I can imagine such a car and the Image that it portrays in my mind but an actual photo would be even better. Is anyone just as curious as I am to see such a picture? i doubt it ever existed,i mean you dont draw attention to yourself like this doyou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 (edited) Robert Plant at the wheel, Knebworth Festival, August 1979 This from the highly-esteemed Led Zeppelin author and Tight But Loose fanzine publisher Dave Lewis: More Knebworth golden memories - around 5pm a chrokee jeep pulled up the top of the Knebworth house - As luck would have it it was Robert - he asked me which way the stage was and I was happy to oblige...just another TBL service... Edited October 26, 2010 by SteveAJones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shatterford Al Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 There was a photo in the Express and Star, possibly on the day Bob took delivery of it from Fred Corbett's (Garages) Ltd., in Cinder Bank Netherton. I remember the day well because my wife processed all the documents for it. Later on that year she also processed the documents for Nev (Noddy) Holder's Mercedes and Don Powell's white Bentley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 There was a photo in the Express and Star, possibly on the day Bob took delivery of it from Fred Corbett's (Garages) Ltd., in Cinder Bank Netherton. I remember the day well because my wife processed all the documents for it. Later on that year she also processed the documents for Nev (Noddy) Holder's Mercedes and Don Powell's white Bentley. No kidding? I'll try to track down the Express & Star article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graphite Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Re all the above. I went to school in Kinver in 60's and 70's. The Range Rover was frequently in the High Street along with Bobs silver "pagoda" roof Mercedes SL. The feather symbol mentioned was not on the side but in the centre of the rear tailgate. The sides were painted / decaled with a golden flowing scroll like pattern, the Rover was a mid brown sort of colour if I recall correctly. My Father was a photographer at the Express and Star then covering the Black Country down to Kinver but I never recall him mentioning photographing Bob. There is a picture on Google of Bob and said Rover that looks like it was taken in Wolverly by one of his favourite public house haunts, a close second was the Royal Exchange in Enville Street Stourbridge because it served Batham's ale (his then favourite). As for Howard the band found him an annoyance especially after "Tangents within a framework" So no wonder he thought the logo was on the side,he couldnt get that right. Viva Daktari and Clarence the cross eyed lion,,it's a 60's thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsj Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 tangents within a framework is a pretty poor affair as for Clarence the cross eyed lion, this led to any kid at school unfortunate enough to have cross eyes to be known as Clarence. I remember two or three of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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