SteveAJones Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Here's one for jabe in Birmingham: Birmingham, News (Alabama) July 11 1988 Courtesy Steve A. Jones Archive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUCK'EYE' DOC Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Interesting that Cheap Trick opened the show! Would they become a bigger draw for audiences than Robert? Their "Live at Budokan" went platinum and reached number 4 on the billboard charts in 1979. Did any of Robert's solo albums get that high? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabe Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Again, much obliged Steve.It was a great night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Interesting that Cheap Trick opened the show! Would they become a bigger draw for audiences than Robert? Their "Live at Budokan" went platinum and reached number 4 on the billboard charts in 1979. Did any of Robert's solo albums get that high? Cheap Trick were pretty popular by 1988 I think. I was never a fan so I didn't pay too much attention. Now and Zen went Platinum. I think some of his solo records went gold but to be honest, I'm not 100% sure which ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Action Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Cheap Trick were pretty popular by 1988 I think. I was never a fan so I didn't pay too much attention. Now and Zen went Platinum. I think some of his solo records went gold but to be honest, I'm not 100% sure which ones. Cheap Trick was popular by 1978, not 88. Their "Live At The Budokan" album was from 1979.. All of Robert's solo albums were great in their own way. Some I appreciate more than others, "Fate Of Nations" is right up there with most Zep IMO. Better than ITTOD, for sure. But all had their merits, quirky as some of it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Cheap Trick were pretty popular by 1988 I think. I was never a fan so I didn't pay too much attention. Now and Zen went Platinum. I think some of his solo records went gold but to be honest, I'm not 100% sure which ones. Cheap Trick had a Top 10 single that summer called 'The Flame'. Other opening acts for this tour included Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Cheap Trick was popular by 1978, not 88. Their "Live At The Budokan" album was from 1979.. All of Robert's solo albums were great in their own way. Some I appreciate more than others, "Fate Of Nations" is right up there with most Zep IMO. Better than ITTOD, for sure. But all had their merits, quirky as some of it was. I figured that - I meant that they were already popular by 88. Sorry my brain seems to not be working today My favorite solo albums are easily Mighty Rearranger, Fate of Nations and Dreamland but I love them all in different ways Cheap Trick had a Top 10 single that summer called 'The Flame'. Other opening acts for this tour included Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Yup - saw them all opening. Stevie Ray was amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabe Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Steve,don't know if this would interest you,but...several years back,The Birmingham News,did a retrospectice piece on "Cliff,"of Cliff's Limousines. Cliff was an older black gentleman who pretty much had the limo market cornered in Birmingham in the70's and 80's. Again,if memory serves,the article highlights his business and the dignitaries he had shuttled around Birmingham. I guess the question arose if anyone or anything particular stood out,and yes,Led Zeppelin made the cut. Again, I'm working off what little I remember about the article. But I believe Cliff commented about pieces of the limo ripped apart and tossed through the sunroof or out the window,when members of Led Zeppelin were being transported. Bear this in mind.Led Zeppelin began the middle leg of the 1977 tour in Birmingham,after having had the 2-3 week break from the initial leg.Birmingham was the first concert after the massive Detroit show. What's a bit weird to me, is that the Birmingham airport is no more than three miles from the coloseum.Departing the airport,they could have pulled into the arena tunnel in 15 minutes give or take.I don't know if these antics would have been done pre concert or post concert. Anyhow,just wanted to put this out there if you're interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Steve,don't know if this would interest you,but...several years back,The Birmingham News,did a retrospectice piece on "Cliff,"of Cliff's Limousines. Cliff was an older black gentleman who pretty much had the limo market cornered in Birmingham in the70's and 80's. Again,if memory serves,the article highlights his business and the dignitaries he had shuttled around Birmingham. I guess the question arose if anyone or anything particular stood out,and yes,Led Zeppelin made the cut. Again, I'm working off what little I remember about the article. But I believe Cliff commented about pieces of the limo ripped apart and tossed through the sunroof or out the window,when members of Led Zeppelin were being transported. Bear this in mind.Led Zeppelin began the middle leg of the 1977 tour in Birmingham,after having had the 2-3 week break from the initial leg.Birmingham was the first concert after the massive Detroit show. What's a bit weird to me, is that the Birmingham airport is no more than three miles from the coloseum.Departing the airport,they could have pulled into the arena tunnel in 15 minutes give or take.I don't know if these antics would have been done pre concert or post concert. Anyhow,just wanted to put this out there if you're interested. I'm always interested in obscure press coverage which reveals anecdotes such as this. I will see if I can have the article tracked down. In my mysteries thread I featured the twin brothers who ran a limo service in Chicago, whom Peter Grant referred to as "our boys in Chicago". Apparently, Frank Sinatra was completely unaware the limo service was run by twins so when his flight landed he was puzzled as to how the driver who drove him to the previous airport could have possibly beat him to the next one (it was the brother!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabe Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Another buzz circulating at this concert was that Carmen Plant had been spotted.I have no idea if there was any truth to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Another buzz circulating at this concert was that Carmen Plant had been spotted.I have no idea if there was any truth to this. Well, I haven't seen any credible confirmation she was there. Logan accompanied him for several dates of the Summer '90 U.S. tour, so it's certainly possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargroves Tangie Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Interesting that Cheap Trick opened the show! Would they become a bigger draw for audiences than Robert? Their "Live at Budokan" went platinum and reached number 4 on the billboard charts in 1979. Did any of Robert's solo albums get that high? I saw 2 shows on the Now And Zen tour (Nassau Coliseum & MSG) and Cheap Trick opened up both of them. At the MSG show, there was a guy a few rows in front of us who stood up, waved, cheered & pumped his fist during the entire Cheap Trick set. When they ended, the guy left & didn't come back to see Robert's show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I saw 2 shows on the Now And Zen tour (Nassau Coliseum & MSG) and Cheap Trick opened up both of them. At the MSG show, there was a guy a few rows in front of us who stood up, waved, cheered & pumped his fist during the entire Cheap Trick set. When they ended, the guy left & didn't come back to see Robert's show! :o Were you at least able to scoff their seats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie_72 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I saw 2 shows on the Now And Zen tour (Nassau Coliseum & MSG) and Cheap Trick opened up both of them. At the MSG show, there was a guy a few rows in front of us who stood up, waved, cheered & pumped his fist during the entire Cheap Trick set. When they ended, the guy left & didn't come back to see Robert's show! Oh my, he must have been working for Cheap Trick! Thanks for the article Steve. Seems to me that 1988 was the year that Robert really "broke out on his own", I mean really putting him in the forefront as an established solo artist, all while not forgetting his legacy with Zeppelin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Cheap Trick had a Top 10 single that summer called 'The Flame'. Other opening acts for this tour included Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and Stevie Ray Vaughan. And in Vancouver, The Georgia Satellites IMHO, a great tour for Robert Just for the sake of conversation, 1988 saw Cheap Trick making a bit of a comeback. They had a hit with a cover of Don't Be Cruel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 And in Vancouver, The Georgia Satellites IMHO, a great tour for Robert Just for the sake of conversation, 1988 saw Cheap Trick making a bit of a comeback. They had a hit with a cover of Don't Be Cruel How were the Satellites in concert? I didn't know they opened for Robert that year. I really only know that one song which I can't think of the name offhand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 How were the Satellites in concert? I didn't know they opened for Robert that year. I really only know that one song which I can't think of the name offhand Keep Your Hands to Yourself by the Georgia Satellites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Keep Your Hands to Yourself by the Georgia Satellites? That's the song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 How were the Satellites in concert? I didn't know they opened for Robert that year. I really only know that one song which I can't think of the name offhand I was never a fan of their's so I would be a bad judge. I was there to see Robert and an openning act was just in the way Would have loved it though if it had been SRV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I was never a fan of their's so I would be a bad judge. I was there to see Robert and an openning act was just in the way Would have loved it though if it had been SRV I hear you on that. SRV was amazing as an opener. I was so happy to have had the chance to see him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I hear you on that. SRV was amazing as an opener. I was so happy to have had the chance to see him. Wish I had. One of my few regrets not seeing him On the upside though. I thought Robert and his new band at the time were fantastic. Not having heard any Zep material live for what seemed an eternity, was absolutely brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Wish I had. One of my few regrets not seeing him On the upside though. I thought Robert and his new band at the time were fantastic. Not having heard any Zep material live for what seemed an eternity, was absolutely brilliant. Yes they were fantastic. Great energy, great musicians. Excellent tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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