Zeppelin's song tops rock song poll
From: icteesside.icentwork.co.uk 2004.12.24
Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven is the best rock song of all time, according to a survey.

Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, Smoke On The Water by Deep Purple and Hotel California by The Eagles all made the top 10.

But the 1971 Led Zeppelin classic polled over 70% of the vote in the survey by radio station Planet Rock.

The song was never even released as a single but has been covered by everyone from Rolf Harris to Dolly Parton. more

Thanks to JOC7970@aol.com

Oh Let The Sun Beat Down Upon Ocean's Twelve
From: OCEANS12.NET 2004.12.11
In the recent movie Ocean's 12, Matt Damon's character recites the opening lines of Led Zeppelin's Kashmir in a scene where him, George Clooney and Brad Pitt are speaking "code" to a possible heist. He says:

"Oh let the sun beat down upon my face, stars to fill my dream. I am a traveler of both time and space, to be where I have been."

Thanks to Alfredo Arroyo

DEEP PURPLE: LED ZEPPELIN Stars Decline To Jam With Band
From: BLABBERMOUTH.NET 2004.12.09
Brighton, U.K.'s daily newspaper The Argus reported in its Nov. 24 edition that LED ZEPPELIN stars Jimmy Page and Robert Plant came along to DEEP PURPLE's sold-out gig at the Brighton Centre last month. After being "begged to get on stage and join their old mockers," they declined, preferring to watch along with the fans.

Trust Your Ears
From: SAMASH.COM 2004.12.05
Jeff Ocheltree transitioned from replaceable “roadie” to invaluable “drum tech” by being the first person to take complete care of all aspects of the drums, in the glory days of such legends as Bonham and Cobham. In his first instructional DVD, he discusses his experiences and teaches techniques valuable to drum techs and all drummers – with hands-on examples using nine different kits and nine drummers. Jeff also discusses the unique bronze drums he makes from recycled cymbals. As a special bonus, John Bonham's kit used in Zeppelin recordings appears on screen for the first time ever, and Bonzo's settings, tunings and mic placements are revealed!

Jeff owns a drumset that was given to him by Bonham (one of the green sparkle Ludwigs) and he features it in the video. He talks about all of the pertinent details including sizes, heads, cymbals, tuning/dampening, and even studio vs. live mic'ing. However, the DVD is not entirely focused on Jeff's work with Bonham. That's only one section of it. It's really about him and how he was partially, if not wholly, responsible for the evolution of the job of "drum tech", and it features playing and interviews with notable drummers including Danny Carey, Steve Smith, Lenny Whie, and Dean Butterworth.

A short clip can be found at http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/John_Bonham.html
Thanks to Mark Romans

Planet Jimmy Page
From: INDIANASTATESMAN.COM 2004.11.25
Minor planet number 44016 has been named in honor of Jimmy Page, lead guitarist with Led Zeppelin.

(44016) Jimmypage is in a 4.30-year elliptical orbit around the sun ranging in distance from 332.5 million km (at perihelion, closest point to the sun) to 458.9 million km (at aphelion, furthest point from the sun). Thanks to David Cothern

A Perfect Circle Covering Led Zep
From: INDIANASTATESMAN.COM 2004.11.03
The majority of the songs on "eMOTIVe" are cover songs of politically motivated protest singers. Various artists covered include John Lennon, Marvin Gaye, Led Zeppelin (who made the song "When the Levee Breaks" famous even if credit goes to Memphis Minnie), Depeche Mode, Devo and Black Flag. While the band competently covers all of the songs, the majority of them didn't need to be covered. Thanks to David Cothern

Nirvana Covering Led Zep
From: REUTERS.COM 2004.11.01
NEW YORK (Billboard) - The 3-CD Nirvana boxed set "With the Lights Out," due in stores Nov. 23, will take a chronological look at the Seattle band's brief but enormously influential career, beginning with a Led Zeppelin cover from its debut show in 1987 to solo acoustic performances by frontman Kurt Cobain just prior to his 1994 suicide.

A fourth disc, a DVD, includes nine tracks captured during a 1988 rehearsal at the home of bassist Krist Novoselic's mother.

Kicking off with a run through Led Zeppelin's "Heartbreaker," disc one of the Geffen Records set sports early versions of familiar tracks like "Floyd the Barber," "Polly" and "About a Girl," demo recordings of the Leadbelly tracks "Grey Goose," "They Hung Him on a Cross" and "Ain't It a Shame" and undated tracks presumed to have been recorded in 1987 or 1988, such as "Beans," "Clean Up Before She Comes" and "Don't Want It All." more -- Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.

A & E Biography: Led Zeppelin
From: MUSICSTATION.COM 2004.10.24
Set your TiVos and VCRs because A&E Biography presents an episode on Led Zeppelin on Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at 3:00am CST.
The story of the top rock band that got its name when drummer Keith Moon predicted how the band would go over with audiences after hearing their demo tapes. Led Zeppelin's first album reached number 10 on the charts in 1969, and their popularity continued to grow with each subsequent album. But they were among the most hedonistic of all rock bands, and their indulgences led to a series of tragedies that ultimately broke up the band. However, they rank second only to The Beatles in sales.
Thanks Eric Smit

Robert Plant to Speak, Play at South by Southwest
From: REUTERS.COM 2004.10.22
Former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant will deliver the keynote address at the South by Southwest Music and Media Conference in Austin on March 17.

He will also perform during the conference, marking his first shows in the United States since his opening slot on the Who's summer 2002 tour. Next year will also bring reissues of Plant's solo catalog via Rhino/Atlantic.

Plant can be heard guesting on the Big Town Playboys' new album, "Roll the Dice," along with fellow veteran British artist Jeff Beck, and will be on hand for a Nov. 7 concert at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland to celebrate the legacy of legendary bluesman Lead Belly.

His 1994 "MTV Unplugged" performance with Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page will be issued on CD and DVD Tuesday via Rhino.

Signed Zep II LP Being Auctioned
From: Sue Chance 2004.10.22
Hoping you might be able to help!

We are a charity in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. We have been given a framed L.P and Sleeve of Led Zep II which has been signed by all of the band members. It comes with a certificate of authenticity and a certificate of valuation. It has been given to us by "Our Price" Records.

We are going to auction the item on December 2nd at 12.00 midday at the Himley Country Hotel, Himley, Dudley, West Mids, but I am happy to take emails in advance of the auction from interested people. All money raised goes to Compton Hospice in Wolverhampton. Attached is a picture of the item.

Can you help by spreading this news?

Many thanks,
Sue Chance
Compton Hospice
Wolverhampton.

Radio Killed The Rock and Roll Star?
From: HAMPTONROADS.COM 2004.10.02
Scott Muni knew music and musicians. According to his obituary in The New York Times, the deejay was once interviewing Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin when the rocker passed out in the studio.

Muni calmly tossed on a record, “revived the guitarist and finished the interview with Mr. Page lying on the floor.”

Taken from article regarding Scott Muni's death

Got Any Spare Change?
From: NEIMANMARCUS.COM 2004.10.01
For a mere Ten million US dollars, you or a loved one can purchase a modern Zeppelin NT. Weighing in at 8 tons, this 230-foot long blimp can accomodate up to 15 persons and stay in the air for up to 24 hours.

For more information or to purchase, check out NEIMANMARCUS.COM.

Kevin Shirley: Mining For Unledded Gold
From: BLOGCRITICS.ORG 2004.08.27
Coming later this month is the long awaited DVD release of Jimmy Page and Robert Plant's No Quarter: Unledded MTV special that first aired on October 12, 1994, and reunited the guitarist and singer from Led Zeppelin. It's a fitting sequel to last year's best selling Zeppelin DVD.

Both projects proved to be challenges to Kevin Shirley, their mixing engineer. In the case of the Led Zeppelin DVD, Shirley had to restore live performances, some of which were 35 years old. In the case of Unledded, while it was only recorded ten years ago, he had surprisingly little original documentation to work with, and ended up remixing the project from scratch. more.

Robert Plant to perform at Led Belly Tribute
From: ROCKHALL.COM 2004.09.12
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and Case Western Reserve University will celebrate the legacy of Lead Belly in the Ninth Annual American Music Masters Series this November. Lead Belly, one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.

In November, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and Case will present its Ninth Annual American Music Masters Series, Shine A Light On Me, a tribute to the life and legacy of Lead Belly.

The highlight of the series is the Tribute Concert at Severance Hall on Sunday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m. Performers will include Robert Plant, Los Lobos, Odetta, Dave Alvin, Robert Lockwood, Jr., Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Jerry Douglas, John Hiatt and others very special guests to be announced soon. Tickets are $20, and $30.

For more information, go to ROCKHALL.COM.

JPJ -- New CD?
From: BILLBOARD.COM 2004.08.27
Having completed the Mutural Admiration Society tour with Nickel Creek and Glen Phillips, former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones is about to begin work on his next solo album.

"I hope now to spend the next few months writing and recording for my next solo album and attempt to turn all this inspiration into hard currency whilst the fingers are hot and the brain is buzzing," he writes on his official Web site.

The new album will be the follow-up to 2002's "The Thunderthief," which was released on King Crimson leader Robert Fripp's Discipline Global Mobile label.

-- Jason MacNeil, Toronto

No Quarter -- Unledded DVD Updates
From: BILLBOARD.COM 2004.08.23
Additional details have come to light regarding the highly anticipated DVD release of Jimmy Page and Robert Plant's "No Quarter -- Unledded." The project, which captures the Led Zeppelin principals' historic 1994 reunion for an "MTV Unplugged" broadcast, will arrive Oct. 27 on DVD via Warner Strategic Marketing/Atlantic. The soundtrack will be released the same day.

DVD extras will include the bonus tracks "Black Dog" and "Most High," interviews with Page and Plant and a montage of footage from the duo's performance in Morocco. The release was overseen by Page in tandem with longtime engineering collaborator Kevin Shirley.

The VHS release of "Unledded" peaked at No. 4 on Billboard's Top Music Video chart. The accompanying Atlantic album has sold more than 1 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

-- Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.

Page Plants Hands
From: NME.COM 2004.08.20
LED ZEPPELIN legend JIMMY PAGE is to make a very special appearance in LONDON next week.

The guitarist will be plunging his hands into wet concrete outside the new Piccadilly Circus Virgin Megastore on Monday (August 23) at 10am, officially opening of the ’Walk Of Fame’.

The handprints will be the first to be immortalised in a permanent display of paving stones outside of the store, which will soon feature others from musical icons.

Page is best known for his work with the hugely influential rock band – famous for their anthems ’Stairway To Heaven’, ’Black Dog’, ’Whole Lotta Love’, ’Dazed And Confused’ and ’Rock And Roll’.

The event will mark the opening of the new Virgin Megastore. Other acts set to appear include The Killers and Faithless.

A major national Playstation 2 knockout competition is also set to take place in the store during the afternoon, as well as a martial arts demonstration.

More Unledded DVD Info
From: ATLANTIC-RECORDS.COM 2004.08.14
* Historic, platinum Page & Plant reunion album newly remastered for its 10th anniversary!
* Over 75 minutes of Led Zeppelin classics featuring orchestral backing!
* Originally recorded live as a segment for MTV's Unplugged series.
* First released on CD in 1994 as this stellar UNLEDDED disc, it hit #4 on the Billboard 200.
* Now expanded with the bonus track "Wah Wah."
* Other highlights include the Page-Plant compositions "Wonderful One," "Yallah," and "Friends."
* Plus the Bonham-Page-Plant classic "Kashmir" and the traditional "Gallows Pole," a Zeppelin signature.
Thanks to Stephen Humphries

Page/Plant's 'Unledded' Heading To DVD
From: BILLBOARD.COM 2004.08.06
The long-awaited DVD of Jimmy Page and Robert Plant's "Unledded" will be released Oct. 20, according to the project's mix engineer, Kevin Shirley. The DVD captures Plant and Page's historic 1994 reunion for an "MTV Unplugged" broadcast, featuring stripped-down performances of such Led Zeppelin touchstones as "What Is and What Should Never Be," "No Quarter" and "Kashmir."

"The tapes were in a real mess -- nothing marked or labeled, and nothing to sync the audio to already edited video," Shirley writes on his official Web site. "So it's been very cerebral on both left and right sides of the brain, as I weave [between] creativity and mathematical calculations to get audio running at a different speeds to lock to the picture."Beyond enhanced audio, the DVD is tipped to feature as-yet-unannounced bonus content. Shirley previously worked with Page to assemble the material for last year's Zeppelin archival blowout in the form of the "Led Zeppelin" live DVD and triple-disc live album "How the West Was Won."

The VHS release of "Unledded" peaked at No. 4 on Billboard's Top Music Video chart. The accompanying Atlantic album has sold more than 1 million copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

- -- Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.

Led Zeppelin Refuse Live Aid
From: GIGWISE.COM 2004.08.02
Legendary rockers Led Zeppelin have refused their permission to allow their performance at fundraiser Live Aid to feature on a forthcoming DVD that hopes to raise even more money for the charity.

The original footage features Led Zep performing in Philadelphia with Phil Collins standing in for the late John Bonham. This was the first reunion performance since the drummer’s death in 1980.

Claims that the band were unsatisfied with their performance were reported in yesterdays Sunday Times. Rumours at the time of the performance indicated that Collins’ was left ailing with jetlag after having performed with Sting in London and then Led Zep in Philadelphia and this was one factor that caused their performance to be under par.

News From Ross Halfin
From: ROSSHALFIN.CO.UK 2004.07.04
The last paragraph in today's diary entry from Ross Halfin indicates that Jimmy Page called Halfin from Morocco and that Jimmy wanted Halfin to "look for any Zep stuff for him."

The new DVD is getting close, eh?

Jimmy Page Les Paul Sells for $55K
From: BILLBOARD.COM 2004.06.24
The first Gibson Jimmy Page Signature Les Paul guitar from Gibson Guitar Corp.'s Custom, Art & Historic Division has been sold for a reported $55,000 to an anonymous buyer. The figure, more than double its suggested list price, is a record for a new, first-run Gibson guitar.

Page signed and numbered each of the first 25 guitars of the series on the back of the headstock. The signature model replicates the dings, scratches, playing wear and unique shape of Page's "Number One," a 1959 Les Paul Standard that he acquired in 1969 and used on many Led Zeppelin recordings, including "Whole Lotta Love" and "Rock and Roll."

Gibson's Custom, Art & Historic Division offers three version of the instrument: a first run of 25 signed guitars, a second run of 150 unsigned guitars, followed by an open run.

Jimmy Page at 2004 Mojo Awards
From: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK 2004.06.22
Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin drew the first standing ovation of the afternoon as he was given MOJO's Maestro award for his mould-breaking guitar licks.

In addition, he also accepted the Vision Award for the best music DVD package of the year based on sales, creativity and visual flare, according to Mojo, for the Led Zeppelin DVD that was released last year.

Page/Plant Unledded DVD News
From: CAVEMANPRODUCTIONS.COM 2004.06.11
According to Kevin Shirley's diary on his website, the Page/Plant Unledded DVD and CD are finished and may be out in stores before Thanksgiving. 38 tracks were completed for Unledded and "a couple other performances". Sounds interesting! Thanks Shane Nicholson

John Paul Jones to tour this summer
From: JOHNPAULJONES.COM 2004.06.09
John Paul Jones will be performing throughout the US this summer as a guest performer with a project called the Mutual Admiration Society.

The Mutual Admiration Society is Glen Phillips (ex Toad The Wet Sprocket), with Sara Watkins, Chris Thile, and Sean Watkins (Nickel Creek).

John has been invited as a very special guest to join the band on this tour performing their material. The whole show is an "Evening with Mutual Admiration Society" so you can also expect to hear some of John's own material, other collaborations and a few surprises.

Jimmy Page News From Ross Halfin
From: ROSSHALFIN.CO.UK 2004.05.26
According to Ross Halfin's diary on his website, we are supposed to wait til the end of next month for something from Jimmy Page. Ross spent the day shooting Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck at Works Studios. Ended up 'very black and white'. Stay tuned [more]

Jimmy & Ross 5/20/2004

Bluesman, Classical Whiz Receive Music's 'Nobel'
From: MIAMI.COM 2004.05.26
Sweden's prestigious Polar Music Prize was presented Monday to B.B. King for his contribution to the blues, and to Gyoergy Ligeti for his innovations in classical music.

King, being honored for his role in spreading the blues, the forerunner of modern popular music, and his significant contribution to the genre, accepted his prize from Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf at the Stockholm Concert Hall, which is also where the Nobel Prize ceremony took place.

Rock Legend's Pilgrimage To Castle
From: BBCNEWS 2004.05.20
Former Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has paid a visit to one of Wales' most famous landmarks after a 31-year wait. Page was invited to Cardiff Castle after his contribution to a new book about the architect William Burges, who transformed the castle's interior. A fan of the Victorian architect's work, Page lives in the house which Burges designed for himself in London and allowed it to be featured in a new book on Burges. [more]

JPJ At The Annual Merlefest Report
From: TBLWEB.COM 2004.05.09
John Paul Jones showed up at the Annual Merlefest weekend at Wilkes Community College, in Wilkesboro, NC. April 29-May 2, 2004. After playing in Saturday night, Jonesey also turned up on Sunday, May 2nd, with John Cowan (traditional, americana artist http://www.johncowan.com/index.php?content=bio.php) and performed a traditional song (sorry, I don't know the name), and even did a small snippet of Dazed and Confused. See http://www.sharingthegroove.org.

JPJ also played with Gillian Welch and David Rawlings on a secondary stage for a Midnight Jam on Saturday night. It appears that the performance was recorded and broadcast live on XM radio, and there is talk that the Cowan/JP song may appear on the annual Merlefest Highlight CD.

JPJ w/ Mandolin Wizard Josh Pinkham	Led Bluegrass	John Paul Jones
Thanks to John Cutliffe

Thanks to Nech

Texan Fans Are a Pledging...
From: TBLWEB.COM 2004.05.04
One of the more "unusual" methods of trying to get the remaining members of Zep to play together is demonstrated by the following site http://www.zeppelintodallas.com. The site was featured an article in the Dallas Morning News on April 25th about Zep fan named Mike Tomas who started the website to bring a Zep reunion concert to Dallas. Thanks David Warren

Zep Song Used in Indie Movie
From: FIRSTLOOKMEDIA.COM 2004.04.24
Sick Again from Physical Graffiti has been used as part of Mayor Of The Sunset Strip, an independant movie about Rodney Bingenheimer. The Internet Movie Database summarizes the plot of the movie with the following: "Through the glitter and the grunge, from The Monkees to Coldplay, Rodney Bingenheimer--a.k.a. Rodney on the ROQ--has reigned over the Los Angeles music scene for over two decades. A constantly evolving fixture as rock fan, journalist, promoter, club owner and radio DJ on KROQ, Bingenheimer has helped advance every adventurous rock mutation--California pop, glam, punk, goth, new wave, alternative--since he first hit the Sunset Strip during its psychedelic 1960s heyday."

The movie premiered on June 17, 2003 at the Los Angeles Film Festival and sold to First Look Media and Lakeshore Entertainment for $1.3 million, making it the second highest selling documentary of all time, next to Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine. It premiered nationwide at 7 movie screens on March 26, 2004. For more information, check out it's official website. Thanks George

Famed 'Abba Studio' Reaches End of Era
From: REUTERS.COM 2004.04.03
The city's best-known recording facility, Polar Studios, is set to close its doors May 1 after 26 years in operation.

The studio was built to allow ABBA and other Polar Music artists to consolidate their recording activities in one location. One of the earliest international non-Polar Music projects to be recorded there was Led Zeppelin's 1979 album "In Through the Out Door."

"Even though we are fully booked, we can't continue doing business," Lennart Ostlund (joint owner) says. Based on current market values, he suggests that a "normal" annual rent for a studio the size of Polar would be around 300,000 Swedish kronor ($39,696). "Our landlord wants approximately 2 million kronor," he claims.

New Led Zeppelin DVD?
From: CAVEMANPRODUCTIONS.COM 2004.03.16
The latest entry in Kevin Shirley's diary on his website, reads: ".....Getting ready to do some mixes over the next few weeks for a new DVD by my all-time fave band, and Bob and James will be popping into the studio in NYC to check on my progress, which should be a lot of fun. More details of the exciting new DVD to follow.....". It is well-noted that Led Zeppelin is Mr. Shirley's "all-time fave band", plus the references to BOB and JAMES are pretty obvious. What can be next? Stay tuned.

Robert Plant at Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Ceremony
From: WIREIMAGE.COM 2004.03.15
Robert Plant was spotted at tonight's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Ceremony at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in NYC. Atendees paid $1500 a plate to see legends such as ZZ Top, Bob Seger, Jackson Browne, Prince & the late George Harrison get inducted.

John Paul Jones Jams With Steve Hackett
From: STEVEHACKETT.COM 2004.03.14
John Paul Jones returned to the stage, at Shepherds Bush Empire in London, last night for an encore performance with Steve Hackett and band, playing a 1976 Genesis tune "Los Endos".

John Paul Jones last joined Hackett on stage last August in Tokyo, performing at Guitar Wars 2003.

Robert Plant guests at Lizards UK gig
From: ANTBEE0@CS.COM 2004.03.14
FLASH NEWS UPDATE! Legendary Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant makes a guest appearance at Lizards/Vanilla Fudge UK gig. On March 13, 2004, at the Rock Cafe 2000 in Stourbridge, Robert Plant joined The Lizards (feat. ex-Dio/Sabbath/Sir Lord Baltimore) and the Vanilla Fudge during an encore featuring both bands onstage together. Plant performed a rocking version of the Cactus classic "Parchment Farm" in honor of bassist Tim Bogart (Cactus/Fudge) who had taken ill that evening. The Lizards are currently performing with Canned Heat in France. For more info: www.thelizardswebsite.com.

Jimmy Page at the Japan Golden Disc Award 2004
From: TBLWEB.COM 2004.03.10
Tonight I attended "The Japan Gold Disc Award 2004" where Jimmy Page appeared to receive an award of the "Music Video of the Year" for the large sales in Japan of the official DVD set "Led Zeppelin."

The Award was held at the NHK Hall in Shibuya, Tokyo March 10. Various awards were provided by the Japan Record Association to a number of artists, both Japanese and foreign, based solely on the net sales of all of the musical works released in Japan during the year 2003. Led Zeppelin was awarded together with Beatles for the sales of "The Beatles Anthology." Jimmy came all the way to Japan to receive the award on behalf of the band.

More than an hour after the ceremony started, introduced by Tomoyasu Hotei, a Japanese famous rock guitarist and singer, Jimmy appeared on the stage. Jimmy, rather simply dressed in a black jacket and black trousers, looked dandy and healthy. His hair was a bit longer and he seemed to have lost some weight than the time I had seen him last year at the instore talk show held at Yamano Music, Ginza.

Many of the audience, especially younger generations, who mainly came to see Japanese pop stars did not seem to well know who Jimmy Page was. Sensing this, I conspicuously waved from where I sat. To my surprise and great joy, Jimmy, responded and waved back! (I think he was relieved to find at least one of his fans at the Hall.) Unlike other artists, Jimmy did not perform any music but politely greeted with the audience and thanked everyone for the presentation of the award. Naturally, he was treated by the announcers as the main guest throughout the ceremony. At the end, all of the awarded artists lined up on the stage - at first, Jimmy was not there. However, he was finally brought up by Junko Kubo, the lady announcer, to the center of the stage. Being asked to say some final words to the audience, Jimmy just briefly said a shy thank you and goodbye.

The Award was scheduled to be aired by NHK in its BS-2 channel. It will be rebroadcast by NHK on March 12 in its "high-vision" channel and March 13 in its main ground channel. From Takemi Hiramatsu

Jimmy Pase Goes Shopping in Japan
From: ROSSHALFIN.COM 2004.03.09
Jimmy Page hopped off the plane in Japan yesterday and immediately wanted to go CD hunting and ended up viewing a copy of Earls Court. He also went to the Ochanomizu district, looking for guitars.

Live Aid on DVD
From: ARROWFM.COM 2004.03.09
Earlier this week the chief planner of the incredible 1985 "Live Aid" concert Bob Geldof publicly stated he recently discovered that pirated copies of the show were being sold on the Internet. As a result of this disturbing news, organizers of the show will auction off the rights to release it on DVD. Of course, the highest bidder will have to get permission from all the artists who took part in the concert before releasing the DVD. Split between London and Philadelphia, brought together such stars as Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Queen, U2, Madonna, Black Sabbath, David Bowie, The Who and more! The combined shows raised an estimated $148 million for African famine victims. Proceeds from the DVD will go to the Band Aid Trust, which still provides relief to Ethiopia and the surrounding area.

Jimmy Page At Jim Marshall Tribute Lunch
From: 2004.03.04
Jimmy Page attended a tribute lunch for Jim Marshall (of Marshall amps fame) at the Savoy Hotel in London today. It was a very old crowd that attended this event.

Deborah Bonham To Play At Ronnie Lane Tribute Concert
From: TBLWEB.COM 2004.02.29
Deborah Bonham is one of a host of stars that will be playing in a special tribute night to the late Ronnie Lane at the Albert Hall, April 8th.

The gig is for the benefit of Ronnie Lane's family in the UK who lost their home in a fire recently. Concert is called One For The Road - The Ronnie Lane Memorial Concert.

The line-up includes Ronnie Wood, Ian McLagan, Kenney Jones, Pete Townshend, Paul Weller, Mick Jones, Glen Matlock. More info is at http://www.ronnie-lane.com. There is the possibilbility that the event may be filmed.

Dear John...
From: NME.COM 2004.02.27
THE DATSUNS are trying to entice LED ZEPPELIN bassist JOHN PAUL JONES to record with them.

As previously reported on NME.COM, the Led Zeppelin legend is currently producing the band's album in Jacobs Studios in Surrey.

The band have now recorded 14 tracks for the album, with working titles including 'Messin' Around', 'What I've Lost' and 'Feelin' Alright'.

"We're hoping to coax him to actually get into the studio and play something . . . anything," said drummer Matt Datsun to Rolling Stone. "We'll see what happens."

"The great thing about him (Jones) is he'll make a few suggestions here and there, but he won't tell you what to do," added Matt. "But if we get stuck, he'll come up with something good."

The band's second album is expected later in the year.

Q Magazine's "50 Years Of Rock'n'Roll"
From: Q4MUSIC.COM 2004.02.17
Volume Two of this Three-Volume series focuses on the 1970s and has a cover story on Led Zeppelin and the making of Stairway To Heaven.