MistyT68 Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Hi I wondered if someone can help me I was bequeathed a Led Zeppelin 1977 T shirt from a family member in the USA It was from a concert he attended in Cleveland Ohio back in 1977 Having been a fan of Zepp myself. I was the relative he chose to leave it to- lucky me! He did have a scrap book as well and think I had may have taken pictures of it some years ago but I was sent only the T shirt. I know it was the best night of his life and he talked often of jimmy Paige and a violin a fight?? and a mind blowing show. I am doubtful it was ever worn as was in a sealed bag both then and now - other than to remove recently to take some pics. So I wondered if anyone had a clue as to what is the scribble or written info on the label? He did mention there was a funny story and he had to barter with someone for the last shirt and how he randomly met one of the band on the night, he said it was a meeting he would never forget ! Sounded really intriguing ..I just wish I had asked more questions back in the day!!! So I am unsure if it is signature or not and if so who was it he met? Must have been a treasure to him as it was kept for all those years in amazing condition. Can anyone please help??Regards Misty68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Accepting the story at face value it seems like a fish tale where the fish got bigger which each retelling. I can tell you this much, that's not a band member's signature on the tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistyT68 Posted March 11, 2022 Author Share Posted March 11, 2022 Thanks for response however I have had an update.. Following my post a family friend over there contacted me and it turned out that many years after I had visited as a teenager the original 77 Signed Tee sadly had been stolen from my Uncy’s garage in Akron along with other collectors bits and memorabilia. Therefore the shirt I was bequeathed was actually a replacement his wife purchased him in 97 as a gift 20 years later. I guess as he loved the original so much .. however another twist I was told that his wife had the replacement tee (my tee)signed at a music convention by someone connected with the night in 77 but… but neither he or she can recall by who!! Aghhhhh… So here I go again! This at least makes sense with the Fruit of loom label which I had previous concerns had looked like a newer design. Oh well I was excited for a time and Whilst I wish someone had responded to me before I posted on here! I am also very happy my post connected me with an old friend who I had lost touch with so all’s well that ends well ..and now I can wear it myself. MistyT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveZ98 Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 If you haven't already seen it, there's video of portions of the April 27, 1977 show: And there's a much longer audio recording from that show: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistyT68 Posted March 11, 2022 Author Share Posted March 11, 2022 Thank you Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 19 hours ago, MistyT68 said: Thanks for response however I have had an update.. Following my post a family friend over there contacted me and it turned out that many years after I had visited as a teenager the original 77 Signed Tee sadly had been stolen from my Uncy’s garage in Akron along with other collectors bits and memorabilia. Therefore the shirt I was bequeathed was actually a replacement his wife purchased him in 97 as a gift 20 years later. I guess as he loved the original so much .. however another twist I was told that his wife had the replacement tee (my tee)signed at a music convention by someone connected with the night in 77 but… but neither he or she can recall by who!! Aghhhhh… So here I go again! This at least makes sense with the Fruit of loom label which I had previous concerns had looked like a newer design. Oh well I was excited for a time and Whilst I wish someone had responded to me before I posted on here! I am also very happy my post connected me with an old friend who I had lost touch with so all’s well that ends well ..and now I can wear it myself. MistyT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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