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Legendary Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant was refused dinner at one of Glasgow's plushest hotels, a new book reveals.
The band was performing in the city at the height of their fame in the early 1970s.
But that cut no ice with staff at the Grand Central Hotel who refused to serve Plant – because he was not properly dressed.
The story of how Glasgow brought Plant back to earth is revealed in a book about the hotel and how it played host to some of the biggest celebrities of the 20th Century, including Laurel and Hardy, Bob Hope and Gracie Fields.
But the book, which is subtitled “Glasgow's most-loved hotel”, reveals that Plant got short-shrift for breaking the strict dress rules in the dining room.
The group were in Glasgow for a gig at Green's Playhouse in December 1972 as part of a world tour.
According to the book, Plant and a group of his friends turned up in the dining room to enjoy some fine dining.
Despite being one of the most celebrated rock stars on the planet, touring by private jet, unyielding staff flatly refused to serve Plant and his friends because none of them were wearing ties.
The aggrieved singer and his entourage eventually gave up and stomped off in to the Glasgow night to find somewhere else to eat, reveals the book.
A Cambridge art gallery has unveiled its 2012 New Music Series featuring 12 cutting edge concerts performed by world class musicians.
John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin is widely considered as one of the most influential rock bassists of all time.
He will be the big draw for the Kettle's Yard series on May 20, 2012 when he joins Stephen Montague in an exclusive interview and concert. The evening will end with the Cambridge University New Music Ensemble performing his original works.
This year's series begins on January 29 with four tubas, YouTuba, who meet in the woods for a Tuba Bears' Picnic. This musically diverse show is accompanied by text from BBC Radio 3 presenter and poet, Ian McMillan.
On February 12, Kettle's Yard presents the Irish duo, violinist Darragh Morgan accompanied by pianist Mary Dullea.
On February 27, Flam by Orlando Gough comes to Kettle's Yard. This work is performed by virtuoso singers/actors Melanie Pappenheim and Rebecca Askew.
Tickets are available online or by phone on (01223) 748100. Sunday Coffee Concerts are only £7/£4 concessions and the two evening concerts £10/£6 concessions.
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham’s original ’70′s drumstick sold for over a thousand British Pounds earlier this month in an eBay auction. Only three people were involved in the one week auction, and the buyer who placed the first bid ended up winning the prize. The final amount, you ask? Drum-roll please: the drumstick sold for the equivalent of $1625.37 dollars.
It’s not often that a ‘used’ item is more desirable than a ‘new’ item but when it comes to something such as this, it’s the ‘used’ label that commands the high price tag. One close look at the picture reveals that this drumstick was definitely used. The fact that it’s said to be used by the late, legendary John Bonham during a Led Zeppelin concert gives it mammoth value.
The seller claims that this drumstick was purchased from a collector and was originally made for Bonham by a custom drum builder named Eddie Ryan. He commissioned the company, named Promuco, to manufacture these sticks for Bonham.
Bonham’s name is embossed in scripted silver print across the stick (but the silver is beginning to fade) and the ‘Promuco’ stamp is still legible. Apparently, Ryan made custom drumsticks for Simon Kirke from Free and Bad Company as well.
The seller insisted that this drumstick would make an “ideal present for a fan of the late Bonzo.” Clearly that depends on how zealous you are to bang on your drum with a very expensive drumstick.
Bassist John Paul Jones, who turns 66 in a few weeks, spoke to VH1 Radio about what could've been had John Bonham not died in 1980. JPJ said, "We were optimistic. I knew it would have been interesting. It would've been musically interesting and it would've been nice to see us happy again. We were getting happy again. There were a few dark moments at the end of the '70s."
JPJ is also in Them Crooked Vultures with Dave Grohl and Josh Homme. They are working on their second album.
What is your theory on how Led Zeppelin would have "gone" had Bonham lived?
In 2007, when Led Zeppelin performed a one-off show at London’s O2, fans began buzzing about the “what ifs” and the possibilities of a full-blown reunion of the band. Unfortunately, singer Robert Plant laid those dreams to rest when he bowed out of signing up for a full-scale reunion tour with his former bandmates.
With the Summer Olympics opening ceremony in London in the near future, fans are now anticipating confirmation that the Rolling Stones may be the entertainment, as they realize the chances of Led Zeppelin playing are unlikely.
“I haven’t spoken to Robert for about six months, but he is really enjoying himself,” Jason Bonham, son of late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, tells the Sun.
However, Jason remains hopeful that someday Plant might have a change of heart.
“For me you can never say never,” says Jason. “If you ask me today is it gonna happen immediately, well no, there is no talk of it. But if you said to me in 2007 I would play with Led Zeppelin in December [of] that year, I would [have said] you’re nuts, so you never know.”
Others confirmed to appear for the 2012 Olympics include Paul McCartney, who will either play the opening or closing ceremonies. Organizers reportedly still are in need for a few more British singing legends to sign up before July 2012.
