kingzoso Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I am currently re-reading my copy of Led Zeppelin: the Press Reports, and in the early pages of the book and even before the early stages of Led Zeppelin's existence, there is a direct quote by Robert Plant that states that when He got off the train on His way heading to Jimmy's Pangbourne residence, some older (elderly) woman came up to Robert and slapped him in the face and cursed at him because she did not like his long hair. Robert proceded to call over a nearby constable, however, the constable told Robert Plant that it was His fault about what just happened because His hair was too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Yeah, maybe. Can you cite the source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 do you refer to this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfman Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I always wondered what that video above was all about? Anyone know the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knebby Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 do you refer to this ? She's not slapping him there she is playing with his hair. King Zoso is talking about an interview with Plant from the International Times from March 1969 when Robert recounts this incident which he says took place at Pangbourne train station when he went down to visit Page. It's on page 47 of the Robert Godwin book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Led Dirigible Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I always wondered what that video above was all about? Anyone know the details. I've always thought that it was them trying to covince Countess Eva Von Zeppelin to let them use the name Led Zeppelin while in Copenhagen. I might be wrong though, as that unsuccessful negotiation took place in 1970, while the clip appears to be from circa-1973 judging by Plant's appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 As stated by Knebby, there's no slap in that video and it's clear by Plant's hair and clothes that that clip is not from 1969. I doubt there would be video of the incident kingzoso is referring to, as it was in the beginning days of Zeppelin before they were big, and who would be following them around with a camera? They couldn't even get people to spell their name correctly half the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aen27 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Jimmy has also said he was critized for his long hair in the early days too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hecube Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I thought this was about Robert slapping Jimmy in the 90s... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagesbow Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 some older (elderly) woman came up to Robert and slapped him in the face and cursed at him because she did not like his long hair. Robert proceded to call over a nearby constable, however, the constable told Robert Plant that it was His fault about what just happened because His hair was too long. Ah, back in the good ole' days days when society had more respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pottedplant Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Robert slapped Jimmy? Why? Do tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I don't know where(HOTG,STH,etc.?) or even if it is a legend about the the band.Jimmy was 'accosted' by some morons for his long hair and that Robert was slapped by some hag over his.Back in 1967/8 I wouldn't doubt it,... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Melanie Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 do you refer to this ? I have always wanted to know who she was. I love how she played with his hair as if he were her very pretty grandson. Very sweet interaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeppMan93 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 They weren't allowed to play a show in Singapore because they had long hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingzoso Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 She's not slapping him there she is playing with his hair. King Zoso is talking about an interview with Plant from the International Times from March 1969 when Robert recounts this incident which he says took place at Pangbourne train station when he went down to visit Page. It's on page 47 of the Robert Godwin book. Yes. That is it. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontreuxOfBonzo Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 My friends tease me about my hair. They call me things from Hippie to Caveman. Its only down to the middle of my back. Not THAT long, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhairedqueen22 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 show us a picture of your hair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 She's not slapping him there she is playing with his hair. King Zoso is talking about an interview with Plant from the International Times from March 1969 when Robert recounts this incident which he says took place at Pangbourne train station when he went down to visit Page. It's on page 47 of the Robert Godwin book. yeah, i didn't think she was slapping him, but i just thought that this little video was in their minds ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledded1 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I started growing my hair long in 1969, never got slapped but got a fair bit of verbal abuse as it got longer and longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStairwayRemainsTheSame Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I seem to remember reading Jimmy got jumped once at either that same station or Kings Cross ill try and remember the source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Jimmy has also said he was critized for his long hair in the early days too. Everybody got hassled for having long hair back then. Especially in the South. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aen27 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Everybody got hassled for having long hair back then. Especially in the South. I remember him talking about being hasseled in the States, but the one that stood out to me was the one that happened to him with the old woman in Pangbourne. I think I saw someone mentioned it earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACrowley Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 She was probably a West Bromwich Albion fan :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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