AboutMike Caldwell Expertise Fortunately, or unfortunately, there are no Led Zeppelin questions I can't answer. My immediate specialty (or proclivity as it may be) has to do with concert performances and lyrical interpretations.
Experience Countless hours of biographical research and personal interaction with relevant individuals. Avid contributor to Led Zeppelin newsgroups since 1997 (check Google groups!)
Publications Bullseye News Magazine. The Vapid Voice.
Expert: Mike Caldwell Date: 4/30/2008 Subject: JPJ Bass Solos
Question Hi, did John Paul Jones play any Bass solos during his carrer with Led Zep?
Answer Hi
Yes he did. There were some spirited bass solos during some of the rare performancees of "Good Times Bad Times" in 1970. To be specific, they were embedded within the "Whole Lotta Love" medleys of the era, and I believe there was a pretty nice one during their September 4, 1970 show at the L.A. Forum.
He also played some impromptu solos, with an upright bass he had purchased in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne back in 1969. These showed up during various performances of "Bron-Y-Aur Stomp" during the 1977 tour.
