Administrators sam_webmaster Posted August 21, 2023 Administrators Share Posted August 21, 2023 I didn't see a thread dedicated to Robert's 1981 Honeydrippers project... Just starting off with a few clippings, including a couple of his first ever post-Zep interviews, starting in March 1981. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeplz71 Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 I've never heard of any interviews from 1981. Very interesting to read these. '81 Honeydripper shows must have been incredible to witness in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Birmingham Evening Mail (March 12, 1981) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 May 1981 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeppcollect Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Always loved what Robert did with the "real" Honeydrippers" - heard very good audience-recordings of the shows in Derby, Manchester, Nottingham and Bradford, but to get hold of a really excellent recording from that short tour in April/May 1981 is one of my wildest dreams (musicwise) since 1981. This "back to the roots"-period was absolutly fantastic and a lot of fun. These guys rocked, what a fantastic formation fronted by Robert and Robbie Blunt and seen from that angle, the "Volume 1" was always a dissapointment. Will never give up hope for a beautiful soundboard-recording and it would be a good idea, if Robert would add one of these shows to the forthcoming expanded edition of official Honeydrippers-album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators sam_webmaster Posted August 22, 2023 Author Administrators Share Posted August 22, 2023 2 hours ago, zeppcollect said: Always loved what Robert did with the "real" Honeydrippers" - heard very good audience-recordings of the shows in Derby, Manchester, Nottingham and Bradford, but to get hold of a really excellent recording from that short tour in April/May 1981 is one of my wildest dreams (musicwise) since 1981. This "back to the roots"-period was absolutly fantastic and a lot of fun. These guys rocked, what a fantastic formation fronted by Robert and Robbie Blunt and seen from that angle, the "Volume 1" was always a dissapointment. Will never give up hope for a beautiful soundboard-recording and it would be a good idea, if Robert would add one of these shows to the forthcoming expanded edition of official Honeydrippers-album. There's at least one video that exists as well (uncirculated). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 I was at the Manchester Poly show. I was 19 years old. I was very close to the stage and had a great time. People did yell out for Zeppelin songs but Plant put that to bed very early on. " We are an RnB Band not a stadium rock band" if I recall or something like that All Saints was a great venue. I also caught The Police there supporting a (in) famous Didsbury band called The Albertos, in the 70's. Gong too, and their off shoot Here and Now. Many a joint shared in there I can tell you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dave2007 Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 I was at the Manchester and Bradford soundchecks and shows. Met Robert for the first time at the afternoon soundcheck in Manchester. Great times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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