Keith Shadwick

[Knebby]

I posted in random last week that Zeppelin author Keith Shadwick had died - thought this link may be of interest and wanted to draw attention to the mesothelioma charity.

http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=30215

Hope this thread is OK here - didn't feel right to post about a death in the "trivia" section.

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This is very sad news. Of all the books I've read on Led Zeppelin, I would say his book is probably close to the best.

Meg

I posted in random last week that Zeppelin author Keith Shadwick had died - thought this link may be of interest and wanted to draw attention to the mesothelioma charity.

http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=30215

Hope this thread is OK here - didn't feel right to post about a death in the "trivia" section.

[ledded1]

Thanks for the post Knebby. Sad to hear of this. I didn't realise so much about his musical background.

His book is a worthy one in my collection.

[MadScreamingGallery]

I am so very sorry to hear that! After the original Ritchie Yorke book (a sentimental favorite for me), I have to say that Shadwick's book about Zep is my favorite. I had bought my husband Shadwick's book about Hendrix, as a gift, and he said that, too, is excellent.

[badgeholder]

Yes his Hendrix book was very good actually. Sad news, good writer.

[Tangerineskys]

So sorry to hear about Shadwick's passing. I have so enjoyed many of his books and writings.

[Evster2012]

Very sad news, and thanks for posting it Knebs. Mesothelioma is an awful thing. And yes, his book is right up there in the tops of all I've read.

RIP Keith. And thanks!

[Otto Masson]

Thanks for posting, Knebby.

I was very saddened to learn of his death. His book on Led Zeppelin is the best I've ever read, and it's written out of real love for music. He was obviously an unusual man. Back in 1967 he was playing sax, bebop and avant-garde jazz music, but when he heard Jimi Hendrix that year he became a fan, and later wrote a fabulous book about him. Aside from his books on Hendrix and Led Zeppelin, he wrote many books on jazz, and some on classical music too.

As Zappa said, "Music is the best".

Here's a picture of Shadwick in illness.

Rest in peace.

Edited October 2, 2008 by Otto Masson

[SuperDave]

What was the title of the book he wrote about Led Zeppelin?

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What was the title of the book he wrote about Led Zeppelin?

Led Zeppelin: The Story of a Band and Their Music 1968-1980 (ISBN 0-87930-871-0)

Meg

[The Baroness Von Zeppelin]

This is sad news. Hard to believe his book came out just a couple of years ago. His assessment of Zeppelin and their music was far and away the fairest to date. Rest in peace Keith, and my condolences go out to your loved ones.