"I feel Aleister Crowley is a misunderstood genius of the 20th century. Because his whole thing was liberation of the person, of the entity, and that restrictions would foul you up, lead to frustration which leads to violence, crime, mental breakdown, depending on what sort of makeup you have underneath. The further this age we're in now gets into technology and alienation, a lot of the points he's made seem to manifest themselves all down the line." - Jimmy Page, _Sounds_, 13/3/78.
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Home » Current News » Top Ten Led Zeppelin News Stories for 2011 and a general wrap-up of the year
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Saturday, 31 December 2011 09:12 |
Well, another year has come to a close. 2011 has been a stellar year and 2012 will be better than ever. We've seen some activity this past year with the former members of Led Zeppelin. No, there's been no reunion or new album by Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones, but does there really need to be?
Robert Plant wrapped up his Band Of Joy tour and formed another group called Crown Vic, which debuted in September.
Jimmy Page hinted for another year at releasing an album with new material. Unfortunately, nothing has been released. He did make a few appearances though. In June, he joined Donovan at the Royal Albert Hall, in July he joined The Black Crowes and with Roy Harper in November.
John Paul Jones had a scattering of live appearances with Foo Fighters, Seasick Steve and Spin Marvels & formed a new group with Helge Sten, called Minibus Pimps.
Achilles Last Stand - The Led Zeppelin Website will soon be entering its 16th year of existence in 2012. I am still in the process of migrating from the last formation of the website into the current website. It's been quite a process with all of the new information that I've found. I want to continue to make the the most informative website on Led Zeppelin. Some of you may know that I've been trying to find time to write a book on Led Zeppelin. Some of you may know exactly what the subject is about. All I will say for those that do not know is that it is on a subject that has not been solely published about. Stay tuned!
Here is a list of the Top Ten popular stories on Achilles Last Stand for the past year:
Official Led Zeppelin O2 Concert gearing up for release
The marketing genius of "Led Zeppelin IV"
Update: Trent Reznor and Karen O cover Immigrant Song (VIDEO)
Whole Lotta Love: Robert Plant, Patty Griffin a couple?
Led Zeppelin offered a song to Haley Reinhart for American Idol performance
Robert Plant, Patty Griffin debut Crown Vic lineup in Marfa, Texas
Led Zeppelin legend Robert Plant teams up with Les Miserables tenor Alfie Boe for album and live shows
Rolling Stone Unveils List of the Best Drummers of All Time
10 Best Robert Plant Songs
Jeff Beck Hints At Robert Plant Collaboration
I wish the very best for each and every one of you. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for viewing Achilles Last Stand - The Led Zeppelin Website. Only with your support does it stay online and as popular as it is.
Ever onward!
Jeff Strawman
Webmaster
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Which music of Led Zeppelin do like the best?
May 31, 1948 - John Henry Bonham was born at Redditch, Worchestershire
| May 1969 - The band's debut album enters the US Top 10
| May 1969 - Recording sessions for Led Zeppelin II begin
| May 1970 - This month, the band work on new material at Bron-Y-Aur and Headley Grange
| May 3, 1971 - Richard Cole jams on Whole Lotta Love playing congas
| May 1972 - Houses Of The Holy recording sessions on location at Stargroves and Olympic studios
| May 27, 1972 - Warm-up gigs kick off in Holland for an upcoming American tour
| May 4, 1973 - Led Zeppelin gross nearly $250,000 for their performance in Atlanta, GA
| May 5, 1973 - 56,800 attend the second show of the 1973 US tour at Tampa. This sets a record for the largest attendance for a one-act performance, previously held by the Beatlesfor their Shea Stadium show in 1965
| May 10, 1974 - Swan Song Records is officially launched
| May 11, 1974 - Led Zeppelin attend an Elvis concert and are thrilled when Elvis Announces that Led Zeppelin is in the building
| May 10, 1975 - Showco ships their PA system and video screens for the Earls Court shows from Dallas to London
| May 23, 1976 - Page and Plant join Bad Company onstage at the LA Forum
| May 21, 1977 - The Houston Summit claims $500,000 in damages to their venue caused by rowdy fans
| May 1978 - The band reunite at Clearwater Castle to rehearse
| May 22, 1979 - It is officially announce that Led Zeppelin will headline at the Knebworth Festival in August
| May 15, 1980 - After many revisions the European tour dates are finalized and the band is scheduled to open in Germany
| May 15, 1980 - After many revisions the European tour dates are finalized and the band is scheduled to open in Germany
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