DavidZoso Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 This was the first time I got to see Robert Plant live. I regret that I missed his first tour in 1983, but this show was a great experience. He was touring for his 3rd solo album Shaken 'n' Stirred-(which some people don't care for, but I think is an experimental masterpiece) and was the last album and tour to feature the underrated guitar player Robbie Blunt. This album and tour also had the late great Richie Hayward from Little Feat on drums. I went to the show with a good friend from high school. I remember getting there a little early and having to wait for the doors to open, but while waiting we could hear Robert doing a soundcheck- they played 'In the Mood'- (the opening song a few times). I will never forget how the show started with those opening notes of 'In the Mood'- Robert was at the top of the stage (the stage was kinda at a slant) and he slowly walked down to the microphone just in time to sing the first words. He did all the great songs from the first 3 solo albums but at about the 3/4 mark they left the stage and came back with a neon sign that said 'The Honeydrippers' and he had changed shirts and they played some songs from that Honeydrippers album. Like 'The Firm' show I saw a few months earlier in 1985, this show gave me more great memories. I couldn't find a setlist for the Houston show but from other setlists in the same timeframe, this is basically what I remember seeing. In the Mood Pledge Pin Pink and Black Little by Little Burning Down One Side Too Loud Thru' With the Two Step Other Arms Messin' With the Mekon Slow Dancer Rockin' at Midnight Young Boy Blues Sea of Love Mellow Saxophone or Honey Hush Like I've Never Been Gone Easily Lead Encore: Big Log Meet and Greet before show Rick Barrett in the background in shades. Robert signing stuff for collector Rick Barrett (who I have met and bought stuff from at record conventions- he is one of the biggest Led Zeppelin collectors in the world) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidZoso Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Robert signing stuff for Rick Barrett Robert signing stuff for Rick Barrett Jezz Woodroffe , Paul Martinez, Robert Plant, Robbie Blunt and Richie Hayward (not sure who the girls are- I thought it might be the back-up singers, but they look younger than the girls in the concert pics) Jezz Woodroffe , Paul Martinez, Robert Plant, Robbie Blunt and Richie Hayward (not sure who the girls are- I thought it might be the back-up singers, but they look younger than the girls in the concert pics) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidZoso Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 Robbie Blunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DavidZoso Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 The Honeydrippers portion of the show. Robbie Blunt and Paul Martinez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Percys_Plant Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Oh Robert, you sexy bastard! Thanks for sharing the pics, David! Made my day you did. Ah and for sharing your memories of the show as well. You lucky folks to get to see any of them performing live. ......the bras and underwear apparently still remain the same.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagittarius Rising Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Holy shit those pics sure bring back some memories. I too saw Robert on this tour in Phoenix, great show!!! The only difference in the setlist was they played Dimples I believe (???) and during the Honeydrippers set Robert was dressed in a black shark skin suit with pencil tie and his hair was slicked back in a duck's ass. Oh, and the backup singers were wearing poodle skirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagette Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 It amazes me how even with a mullet this man is gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledded1 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Some great pics there, especially for the ladies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amie1974 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 It amazes me how even with a mullet this man is gorgeous I was just thinking that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Holy shit those pics sure bring back some memories. I too saw Robert on this tour in Phoenix, great show!!! The only difference in the setlist was they played Dimples I believe (???) I can confirm to a degree songs he performed the same week as the Houston show. I've got an incomplete recording of the '85 Phoenix show (it was in '88 they frequently segued into John Lee Hooker's Dimples)... Robert Plant June 19th 1985 Phoenix, AZ USA Veteran’s Coliseum (incomplete audience recording) In The Mood Pledge Pin Pink And Black Little By Little Burning Down One Side Too Loud Like I’ve Never Been Gone Thru With The Two Step Messin' With The Mekon Other Arms Slow Dancer Big Log Rockin’ At Midnight Young Boy Blues Mellow Saxophone Sea Of Love Honey Hush ----------Encore------------- Easily Lead ...I also have an incomplete soundboard recording of the Dallas show... Robert Plant June 24th 1985 Dallas, TX Reunion Arena (incomplete soundboard recording) In The Mood Little By Little Easily Lead Too Loud Pledge Pin Fat Lip Slow Dancer Rockin’ At Midnight Young Boy Blues (medley with Don’t Make Me A Prisoner of Love and Boogie Woogie) Mellow Saxaphone Sea Of Love ----------Encore------------ Big Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP78 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 so that guy at live aid was paul martinez . i saw some after performance video of am interview and it looks like the guy hanging around plant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbowmanimages Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 so that guy at live aid was paul martinez . i saw some after performance video of am interview and it looks like the guy hanging around plant. That is correct - here is a photo of me and Ronnie Lane with Robert hanging out backstage before the show in Houston in 1985.... You will see Paul Martinez in the back with the lighter and longtime Zep Atlantic exec Phil Carson next to him.... This is about 3 weeks before Live Aid......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagette Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Is that a bra hes holding in that pic with the honeydrippers sign? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbowmanimages Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 That is correct - here is a photo of me and Ronnie Lane with Robert hanging out backstage before the show in Houston in 1985.... You will see Paul Martinez in the back with the lighter and longtime Zep Atlantic exec Phil Carson next to him.... This is about 3 weeks before Live Aid......... Hey DavidZoso- I got more photos to add to this pile, concert wise and backstage, as I attended this with Ronnie Lane - it was really good to see Ronnie and Robert bond once again after many years of friendship.... 1985 was a great time to be in Houston - will post soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f2walsh Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Great pictures! I havent seen a whole lot previously from this great tour especially Honeydripper pics! Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidZoso Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 I got this setlist for this Houston show from my friend Don-Dallas Knebs. Thank you so much. In the Mood Pledge Pin Pink and Black Little by Little Burning Down One Side Too Loud Thru' With the Two Step Other Arms Messin' With the Mekon Slow Dancer Rockin' at Midnight Young Boy Blues Sea of Love Mellow Saxophone Like I've Never Been Gone Easily Lead Big Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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