anniemouse Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Hello this is my first post on the forum so am rather nervous. Been looking at Robert's videos from the early 1980's and noticed a mark on the on the lower right side of his back. Is it a tattoo, birthmark or scar. Yes it is trivial but it has bugged me for some time. Best Wishes. Anniemouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagefan55 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Hi anniemouse. Welcome to the forum. (I don't know about the mark on his back) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemouse Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 I am using this thread as I have no idea where to post this or where to look for an answer. Had what I could only describe as a jaw dropping moment. Found a photograph online which I will not post that was of the band (early 1970's) standing in front of a table. The table has records of the type record companies give bands when their LP's have gone Gold. However on the table were a naked couple enjoying each other. For the life of me I cannot begin to think what the context was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sathington Willoughby Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I am using this thread as I have no idea where to post this or where to look for an answer. Had what I could only describe as a jaw dropping moment. Found a photograph online which I will not post that was of the band (early 1970's) standing in front of a table. The table has records of the type record companies give bands when their LP's have gone Gold. However on the table were a naked couple enjoying each other. For the life of me I cannot begin to think what the context was. Led Zeppelin Was Once Presented with Their Gold Albums at a Live Sex Show in Sweden http://www.nerve.com/entertainment/led-zeppelin-was-once-presented-with-their-gold-albums-at-a-live-sex-show-in-sweden-nsfw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Hello this is my first post on the forum so am rather nervous. Been looking at Robert's videos from the early 1980's and noticed a mark on the on the lower right side of his back. Is it a tattoo, birthmark or scar. Yes it is trivial but it has bugged me for some time. Best Wishes. Anniemouse. If I recall correctly it's a birthmark - definitely NOT a tattoo or a scar. It think there is a '69-'70 photo of a nude Robert poolside which further substantiates it is a birthmark. Anyway, it prominently visible from 4:20 to 4:25 in the promo video below. The swimming pool scene was filmed at the long since-demolished Glass Pool Inn near Las Vegas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemouse Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Thank you for the replies. Notice Robert is holding what looks like a cup of tea. That video was the reason I asked as I could not make my mind up but I agree with the opinion of the birthmark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemouse Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 Can I just mention I love Lord Sutch and Heavy Friends doing Flashing Light. John and Jimmy are wonderful on this track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoe Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Led Zeppelin Was Once Presented with Their Gold Albums at a Live Sex Show in Sweden http://www.nerve.com/entertainment/led-zeppelin-was-once-presented-with-their-gold-albums-at-a-live-sex-show-in-sweden-nsfw Jeez Louise...I have not seen this before That situation seems like a complete nightmare to me. To be the couple getting stared at or the band watching them. All levels of awkward. Good lord. But that's just me, I'm sure there were all perfectly fine, haha. Notice Jimmy seems to be looking at the woman's face... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sathington Willoughby Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Jeez Louise...I have not seen this before That situation seems like a complete nightmare to me. To be the couple getting stared at or the band watching them. All levels of awkward. Good lord. But that's just me, I'm sure there were all perfectly fine, haha. Notice Jimmy seems to be looking at the woman's face... It is certainly bizarre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemouse Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) Is the Robert Plant interview from the 1980's on Whistle Test by David Hepworth and Mark Ellen anywhere online. Edited December 3, 2014 by anniemouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemouse Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 Did Page and Bonham disown their recording of Flashing Light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feather in the wind Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 from what i read, yes, the two disowned the recording. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemouse Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 What amazes me is that if one of the principle reasons for the fallout was that the musicians thought it was a demo then their work is astounding. It really floors me that they could produce that level without trying. Out of curiosity what would you say was the band best bootleg and concert performance. Watched a clip of the band in Europe with men in dinner suits looking through keyholes and they sounded fantastic even then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sathington Willoughby Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 What amazes me is that if one of the principle reasons for the fallout was that the musicians thought it was a demo then their work is astounding. It really floors me that they could produce that level without trying. Out of curiosity what would you say was the band best bootleg and concert performance. Watched a clip of the band in Europe with men in dinner suits looking through keyholes and they sounded fantastic even then. June 21, 1977 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Listen_to_This_Eddie Here's the opening two numbers: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemouse Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 Thank you for posting that Zep Head. Was watching something called a carton of an old Robert Plant interview from 88. What puzzled me was that does he say he had a heart attack through coke or did I miss hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sathington Willoughby Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 ^You're welcome anniemouse! BTW, just call me Sathington Willoughby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemouse Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 To Mr Willoughby and other who have been so kind to reply on this thread. Can I enquire about the following. For those who saw the band play live I notice from the clips and the movie TSRTS that the band did not seem to have a lot of stage props with just lighting rigs to illuminate the stage. Was this usual for the times (no reliance on giant spiders or spaceships) so what was it that created such an wonderful atmosphere in these large stadiums. Was John Paul Jones wearing a wig in the TSRTS and what did fans think of Plant as the warrior and the psychedelic trip sequence. Do you think their desire to not do too many interviews was a mistake or added to their mystery. Also did they ever appear on TOTP on the UK as that would make them easily the most famous band never to do the show. Still looking for the Robert Plant interview on Whistle Test with Mark Ellen and David Hepworth. Thank you for reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sathington Willoughby Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I think I can answer a few of these! Was John Paul Jones wearing a wig in the TSRTS? Yes. Subsequent filming and release[edit] Dissatisfied with the progress of the film, Grant had Massot removed from the project and Australian director Peter Clifton was hired in his place in early 1974. Massot was offered a few thousand pounds in compensation. Peter Grant later sent someone to Massot's house to collect the film. However, Massot had hidden the film elsewhere and so instead an expensive editing machine owned by Massot was taken as collateral. Massot served a writ, leading to a period of stalemate which was finally broken when Grant and Led Zeppelin's lawyer Steve Weiss agreed to pay Massot the money he was owed, after which he delivered the film to the band. Massot was not invited to attend the premiere of the film at New York but he attended anyway, buying a ticket from a scalper outside the theatre.[3] Clifton, realising that there were crucial holes in the concert footage, suggested that the entire show be recreated at Shepperton Studios in August 1974, on a mock-up of the Madison Square Garden stage. Close-ups and distance footage of the band members could then be slipped into the live sequences, which made up the bulk of the concert footage seen in the film. When it was agreed that the band would meet at Shepperton Studios for filming, Jones had recently had his hair cut short, so he had to wear a wig.[3][6] Robert Plant's teeth had also been fixed between the 1973 and 1974 filmings. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Song_Remains_the_Same_(film)#Subsequent_filming_and_release Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sathington Willoughby Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Still looking for the Robert Plant interview on Whistle Test with Mark Ellen and David Hepworth. Is this it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_wtkJ8j1Uc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ll3osZF_b9I I think the old timers could answer your other questions, I was still a twinkle in my Dad's eye when they were active! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemouse Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 No the whistle test interview was post Led Zep and from the about 1983. But thank you so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemouse Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 Just been reading a few things about the band and what strikes me is that due to some writers playing up their raucous reputation do the band historically get a undeserved bad rap. They were no saints but some stuff seems really cannot have happened as described. Oakland does seem a low point though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemouse Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 Does anyone make wallpapers as I would like to make a request. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemouse Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 By the way just been reading something that mentions Capricorns in a sort of negative light and am rather confused as to the origin of this within the context of the band. Any one willing to enlighten me on the subject. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemouse Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share Posted December 28, 2014 Just a quick query. As fans of the band; do you think that rarely talking to the press was a wise or a damaging move for the band reputation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagefan55 Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 ^^^ IMO It was a wise move -- it built up the band's mystical and mysterious aura. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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