poortom Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Well they did a get together for Atlantic's 40th anniversary, ive just had a shivver down my back that they are gonna get it on for their own 40th anniversary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- deh. Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 just one question. is it October 15 or 25, 1968? (the date they played the first gig as Led Zepp @ Surrey University) edit: misunderstanding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZepDomi Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Isn't Robert still playing with the Bluegrass Queen? He might too bust to get together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinky Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 10/5/08 What may turn out to be the greatest day ever...the day Raising Sand's tour ends and...possibly...maybe...hopefully...god willing Led Zeppelin shall rise again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misty mountain Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Isn't Robert still playing with the Bluegrass Queen? He might too bust to get together. Yes, he is still "playing"with Alison and he's pissing off a lot of people lately .(a)blocking sunsets with a boat.(b)rejecting his old band mates the chance to tour.©Even "THE WHO" are on hold with doing something NEW because there waiting for T-bone Burnett to finish with Robert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Yes, he is still "playing"with Alison and he's pissing off a lot of people lately .(a)blocking sunsets with a boat.(b)rejecting his old band mates the chance to tour.©Even "THE WHO" are on hold with doing something NEW because there waiting for T-bone Burnett to finish with Robert. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leddy Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 just one question. is it October 15 or 25, 1968? (the date they played the first gig as Led Zepp @ Surrey University) edit: misunderstanding October 25th was their first live gig under the name of Led Zeppelin, Sept 7th 1968 their first gig as The Yardbirds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 October 25th was their first live gig under the name of Led Zeppelin, Sept 7th 1968 their first gig as The Yardbirds. You almost got it right. It was the New Yardbirds. If you want to be completely specific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leddy Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 You almost got it right. It was the New Yardbirds. If you want to be completely specific. They were never billed as The New yardbirds, only ever as The Yardbirds, the media or press called them the new yardbirds but not them !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- deh. Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 October 25th was their first live gig under the name of Led Zeppelin, Sept 7th 1968 their first gig as The Yardbirds. Thank you! But they also played at Surrey October 15th 1968 as The Yardbirds, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 They were never billed as The New yardbirds, only ever as The Yardbirds, the media or press called them the new yardbirds but not them !! Very interesting. Never knew that. Thanks for the info. My mistake then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leddy Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Thank you! But they also played at Surrey October 15th 1968 as The Yardbirds, right? They didn't play a gig on that day you say, Ithey only played Surrey University in Guildford once in that year Very interesting. Never knew that. Thanks for the info. My mistake then. I use to think that for years too, although someone might know more, but I am sure thats the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- deh. Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 They didn't play a gig on that day you say, Ithey only played Surrey University in Guildford once in that year So this is wrong? http://www.argenteumastrum.com/1968.htm and thanks for answering my questions, leddy and SuperDave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie1971 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 They were never billed as The New yardbirds, only ever as The Yardbirds, the media or press called them the new yardbirds but not them !! I've been a fan of the band for over twenty years, and I've read countless stories about them, but that's the first I've ever heard that. I wonder if there are any marques floating around out there with "The Yardbirds" on them with Plant, Jones, or Bonham's name or picture on them. That would be a collectible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I've been a fan of the band for over twenty years, and I've read countless stories about them, but that's the first I've ever heard that. I wonder if there are any marques floating around out there with "The Yardbirds" on them with Plant, Jones, or Bonham's name or picture on them. That would be a collectible! Those would be worth a good chunk of change. Especially to people like us on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leddy Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 So this is wrong? http://www.argenteumastrum.com/1968.htm and thanks for answering my questions, leddy and SuperDave WEll as far as I know there isn't a poster to advertise gigs as The New Yardbirds Only The yardbirds.. I could be wrong but I like to be right ...There are a few others who know a bit about them too on here and hopefully they can back me up ?? IF I am wrong I will hold my hands up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatbo Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 is this a real poster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leddy Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 is this a real poster? I have no idea, But I would say Steve A Jones would be able to clarify !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatbo Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I have no idea, But I would say Steve A Jones would be able to clarify !! sorry, leddy. i was messing with you. yes, it's a real poster and you don't have to google it. it's on this website. http://ledzeppelin.com/show/october-25-1968 are your hands up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leddy Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 sorry, leddy. i was messing with you. yes, it's a real poster and you don't have to google it. it's on this website. http://ledzeppelin.com/show/october-25-1968 are your hands up? Yep I was sure that they were not billed but there you go, where did I get that from ??? anyway my bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- deh. Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 WEll as far as I know there isn't a poster to advertise gigs as The New Yardbirds Only The yardbirds.. I could be wrong but I like to be right Yeah, I understood about the New Yardbirds thing. I asked if that site was wrong because you said they didn't played at Surrey University twice that year, but it's written here... OCTOBER 4 - MAYFAIR BALLROOM, NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND (FRIDAY, START AT 8pm) Billed as The Yardbirds. Support from Terry Reid's Fantasia, Junco Partners, and Downtown Fraction. OCTOBER 15 - SURREY UNIVERSITY HALLS, GUILDFORD SURREY, ENGLAND (TUESDAY) Billed as The Yardbirds. OCTOBER 18 - MARQUEE CLUB, LONDON, ENGLAND (FRIDAY) Billed as The Yardbirds. Support from Sleepy. OCTOBER 19 - LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY, LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND (SATURDAY) Billed as The Yardbirds. mentioned that this will be the last appearance of the band as "The Yardbirds" and that they will be known as "Led Zeppelin" from Sunday, 10/20/68 on. OCTOBER 25 - SURREY UNIVERSITY HALLS, GUILDFORD SURREY, ENGLAND (FRIDAY 7:30pm) Billed as The New Yardbirds. Led Zeppelin debut. Despite the "New Yardbirds" poster, all media references to this gig list the band as "Led Zeppelin". [...] that's why I asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I have no idea, But I would say Steve A Jones would be able to clarify !! It's considered "real" beyond a reasonable doubt as it was auctioned off a few years back by the estate of a gentleman who was directly involved in the music industry for decades. I was very skeptical at the time, given it's bombshell effect on history, of it's authenticity. The one question which remains is was the poster (or copies, if made) actually used to promote the gig or merely a mock-up. Most enthusiasts are not inclined to split hairs to that degree, and accept it at face value for what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
widget Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 It's considered "real" beyond a reasonable doubt as it was auctioned off a few years back by the estate of a gentleman who was directly involved in the music industry for decades. I was very skeptical at the time, given it's bombshell effect on history, of it's authenticity. The one question which remains is was the poster (or copies, if made) actually used to promote the gig or merely a mock-up. Most enthusiasts are not inclined to split hairs to that degree, and accept it at face value for what it is. Your friend Greg Russo claims in his book that it's a forgery. Meg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Your friend Greg Russo claims in his book that it's a forgery. Meg I seem to recall this poster surfaced just before the third edition was published. He may have been similarly blindsided by its discovery at the time. The fourth edition of his book is imminent and it will be interesting to see if a more refined viewpoint is offered in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docron Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 They were never billed as The New yardbirds, only ever as The Yardbirds, the media or press called them the new yardbirds but not them !! It seems they were billed as both the the Yardbirds AND the New Yardbirds... Oh, and don't forget the time they were billed as "Len Zefflin" lol... word has it the event director mis-heard the name on the phone and printed it wrong: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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