ZosofanCMR Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Hey everyone, I just conducted an interview with Eddie Kramer, engineer for multiple Led Zeppelin albums. You can check it out here: http://findingzoso.blogspot.com/2012/08/interview-with-eddie-kramer.html He talks about his work on each album, how he got involved with the band, his work with Jimmy in the session days, and his friendship with JPJ, along with a myriad of other things over his career. Great guy, and it was a real thrill to talk to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Good get for you and thanks for posting the interview here Zosofan. I'll have to wait until after work to read the interview but I'm looking forward to it. It's always nice to have a fresh, NEW interview out there for the fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZosofanCMR Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 He is a very nice guy. I actually wrote him for the first time over two years ago when I was in Iraq, and he arranged for Experience Hendrix Ltd to send me and my buddies a package full of Hendrix CD's. I've never forgotten that kindness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Thanks, great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargroves Tangie Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Great interview Zosofan- thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justfred Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 That to me was a great read. Hats off to you mate. I'm wondering if Eddie ever talked about Led Zeppelin with Hendrix. I mean we know what Zep thinks of Hendrix , but you never really hear what he(Jimi) thought about Led Zeppelin. Seeing how Eddie engineered those albums at Ladyland and Jimi was definetly aware of Led Zep. I just never heard Eddie mention anything about how Jimi felt. That would be the guy to ask... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstork Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Great job, congrats on speaking with him. Must have been a thrill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aen27 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Hey everyone, I just conducted an interview with Eddie Kramer, engineer for multiple Led Zeppelin albums. You can check it out here: http://findingzoso.b...die-kramer.html He talks about his work on each album, how he got involved with the band, his work with Jimmy in the session days, and his friendship with JPJ, along with a myriad of other things over his career. Great guy, and it was a real thrill to talk to him. It looks wonderful. I want to read it when I have more time.Thanks for sharing from me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Very nice Saturday morning read with a cup of coffee and plain donut. Thanks so much for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZosofanCMR Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Very nice Saturday morning read with a cup of coffee and plain donut. Thanks so much for sharing! Haha, glad I could help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSH1127 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Nice read. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docron Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 [good stuff though i wish he'd get in to a little more depth more often] [seems like he holds out on quite a bit] [i am just slightly jealous of the things this guy has witnessed] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZosofanCMR Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 [good stuff though i wish he'd get in to a little more depth more often] [seems like he holds out on quite a bit] [i am just slightly jealous of the things this guy has witnessed] Really? Only slightly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyV Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Great interview! It's really cool getting the in-time feel and recollections about the period- esp. studio days with JPJ and then the whole Woodstock experience. Being a NYer and having done some theatre work in Woodstock I can relate to the drive out of Manhattan to there. Arriving with the stage partially built must have been an amazing "here we go!" moment. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Nice interview. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melcórë Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Thanks for sharing the interview! Always good to hear what Eddie has to say. EDIT: Hmm. Interesting that Eddie heard the first album a full eight or nine months before it was recorded! That to me was a great read. Hats off to you mate. I'm wondering if Eddie ever talked about Led Zeppelin with Hendrix. I mean we know what Zep thinks of Hendrix , but you never really hear what he(Jimi) thought about Led Zeppelin. Seeing how Eddie engineered those albums at Ladyland and Jimi was definetly aware of Led Zep. I just never heard Eddie mention anything about how Jimi felt. That would be the guy to ask... I asked Billy Cox - Jimi's friend and bassist (Band of Gypsys/reformed-Experience) - if Jimi ever mentioned Led Zeppelin, and he said that he couldn't remember them ever coming up. Members at a Hendrix forum I frequent seem to believe he hated them - but there is scattered (and contradictory) evidence both ways, and no real certainty. Kramer would probably be the best person to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZosofanCMR Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 Thanks for sharing the interview! Always good to hear what Eddie has to say. EDIT: Hmm. Interesting that Eddie heard the first album a full eight or nine months before it was recorded! I asked Billy Cox - Jimi's friend and bassist (Band of Gypsys/reformed-Experience) - if Jimi ever mentioned Led Zeppelin, and he said that he couldn't remember them ever coming up. Members at a Hendrix forum I frequent seem to believe he hated them - but there is scattered (and contradictory) evidence both ways, and no real certainty. Kramer would probably be the best person to ask. I've never been able to find a good Hendrix forum. Being a West Coast Seattle Boy myself, Hendrix has a special allure for me. Any recommendations on places to chat about Jimi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melcórë Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I've never been able to find a good Hendrix forum. Being a West Coast Seattle Boy myself, Hendrix has a special allure for me. Any recommendations on places to chat about Jimi? If you aren't already there, Crosstown Torrents. Some of the people can be a bit crabby - quite a few seem to hate Zeppelin - but, overall, it's easily the best of the bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZosofanCMR Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 If you aren't already there, Crosstown Torrents. Some of the people can be a bit crabby - quite a few seem to hate Zeppelin - but, overall, it's easily the best of the bunch. Thanks for the heads up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Nice job Zosofan. Was this an in-person interview, or by phone or e-mail? How long have you had your blog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZosofanCMR Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Nice job Zosofan. Was this an in-person interview, or by phone or e-mail? How long have you had your blog? It was over the phone, and I started my blog at the end of February of this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Led_Rock_Hard Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Great interview! It was an enjoyable read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZosofanCMR Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Just a heads' up, I wanted you guys to be the first to know that I have an interview lined up with Shel Talmy the Producer of The Who and The Kinks. I am also in talks with the Press agent from the Yardbirds to try and interview Chris Dreja and Jim McCarty, however to do that, I have to arrange for it to be published by a more traditional form of media as well as my blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledded1 Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Hey everyone, I just conducted an interview with Eddie Kramer, engineer for multiple Led Zeppelin albums. You can check it out here: http://findingzoso.b...die-kramer.html He talks about his work on each album, how he got involved with the band, his work with Jimmy in the session days, and his friendship with JPJ, along with a myriad of other things over his career. Great guy, and it was a real thrill to talk to him. Enjoyed that so big thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melcórë Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Just a heads' up, I wanted you guys to be the first to know that I have an interview lined up with Shel Talmy the Producer of The Who and The Kinks. I am also in talks with the Press agent from the Yardbirds to try and interview Chris Dreja and Jim McCarty, however to do that, I have to arrange for it to be published by a more traditional form of media as well as my blog. Cool! If you land Dreja and McCarty, be sure to ask some very heavy questions. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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