koy_bkk Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Please someone help me how to contact Mr. Richard Cole. His E-mail or something. Really appreciate your help. Thank You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I wouldn't believe everything written in that book if I were you... Cole is happily sober and retired and probably doesn't want to hear from people like us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*I*LOVE*JIMMY!! Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 He has been known to Exaggerate in his "books", not one man I would rely on telling the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
led foot Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 (edited) I happened to read an article somewhere John Paul Jones read the book and was upset with Cole on how he potrayed Bonzo as in the book and needless to say, the two are are no longer on speaking terms. Jimmy also wasn't pleased with the book as well. Edited March 18, 2008 by led foot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I happened to read an article somewhere John Paul Jones read the book and was upset with Cole on how he potrayed Bonzo as in the book and needless to say, the two are are no longer on speaking terms. Jimmy also wasn't pleased with the book as well. Jimmy read a few bits and threw it out his Plumpton Place window into the river - so the story goes. Cole, a heroin addict at the time, originally received payment for his contribution to the Stephen Davis book, Hammer of the Gods. Afterwards, he admitted to JPJ that he had done it only for the money. Then the Cole book, Stairway to Heaven came out, and JPJ was upset because Cole was again cashing in by telling a sensationalist story. Reports were that Cole was present at the 02 Arena show, however, and I assume that as he is sober for 20 years now, he has probably made his apologies and the band have forgiven him. His book has done good things for their image, if you subscribe to the view that any publicity is good publicity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*I*LOVE*JIMMY!! Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 You just got screwed out of some money mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peep Solero Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Oh god I hope you want his address for hate mail or the likes....but cheer up though, maybe if you re sell it to some poor schmuck you'll get your money's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 It's a fun read anyway. Despite some exaggerations, some of which may even be fantasy, there are many things that went on that he exposes. It's not all outlandish soap-opera drama, there's information about tours, locations and business dealings too. Take it with a grain of salt and have fun reading it. Just remember, even though some stories are outrageous/made up, there was even MORE that went on that isn't written about. And that is just as fantastic as the imagined fantasies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gervox Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 (edited) It is a good read, and not at all a waste of money!. However it is a bit dubious in it's historical truth. As has been mentioned, Richard was desperate for money to feed his habit when he helped write the book, and he did seemingly confuse Zeppelin at times with other bands of the era. I am not in the least a bleeding heart hippy anymore, but find it to be rather bad form that other fans still can't find a place in their hearts to forgive Mr Cole.He did, rightly or wrongly, add quite a bit of all important "mystique" to the legend!.I even have an idea that the band themselves may have forgiven him!. Edited March 22, 2008 by Gervox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 He has been known to Exaggerate in his "books", not one man I would rely on telling the whole truth and nothing but the truth. My dear do i sense a scorned woman.You little cheeky one. Regards Cav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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