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About Mike Caldwell
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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!)

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Bullseye News Magazine. The Vapid Voice.

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Masters Degree, Computer Science.

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Several literary awards.

   

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Please Clear This Up8/24/2008Chris M. Zangara
  Q: Chris, I see that you are a so-called expert of the music written and performed by Robert Plant and ...
  A: I usually - if using another’s info - will put “according to...” or at the very bottom I will give ...
Led Zep Live at blueberry hill8/23/2008Chris M. Zangara
  Q: I have a Led Zeppelin "Live at Blueberry Hill" with a yellow Trade Mark of Quality label. The cover ...
  A: Hey Rick - go here to Rick Barrett's website. It's new but Barrett's been doing this for 30 years. ...
gizmotrons8/23/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: I recently watched the Knebworth concert and couldn't help but notice that for "Ten Years Gone" Page ...
  A: Page wasn't using his Gizmotron for that, he was merely using a B-Bender telecaster (see ...
Ruthless records8/17/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: I just picked up ($2.50) a Ruthless Records recording. The Zeppelin songs are written in pencil (or ...
  A: Yeah, that was June 23, 1977, as I mentioned in the previous response. Legendary show with two late ...
Ruthless records8/17/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: I just picked up ($2.50) a Ruthless Records recording. The Zeppelin songs are written in pencil (or ...
  A: Yeah, the current "real" Ruthless Records is more of a rap type label (the one under Atlantic) and ...
Ruthless records8/17/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: I just picked up ($2.50) a Ruthless Records recording. The Zeppelin songs are written in pencil (or ...
  A: I'm assuming, for starters, that it's a soundboard (i.e. "good") recording. What you likely have ...
4/27/1969 - San Fran, CA8/14/2008Chris M. Zangara
  Q: Chris, What is the correct set list or this concert? Thanks!
  A: Hey Matt, I've been ill and out of the loop for a while but am starting to get back into the swing ...
Led Zep Boots8/11/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: Hey there. I have a massive (like 3 milk crates full) collection of Led Zep original (not CD-r's) ...
  A: Sounds like a nice collection indeed. My CD collection got pretty big too, I think I stopped ...
Where can I sell my Led Zep stuff...8/11/2008Chris M. Zangara
  Q: Hey there. I have a massive (like 3 milk crates full) collection of Led Zep original (not CD-r's) ...
  A: Hey Chuck. Try the website(s) below. Rick Barrett is the undisputed leader of Zeppelin ...
object8/10/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: MIKE I AM A PROUD OWNER OF 1 OF A 1000 OBJECTS SAID TO BE MADE. IT IS MADE OF PLASTER NO WOOD CURE, ...
  A: It's hard to tell for sure, because they are getting harder and harder to find (nobody sells or ...
Bonzo Sticks ?8/3/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: ) My Hubby is a Drummer and LZ freak as well. Way back June 22, 1977 ...at the Forum in LA he was ...
  A: As long as they can be authenticated (and it sounds like that can be done with your sticks), ...
the word led zeppelin8/2/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: what does the word led zeppelin mean and why did they name themselves that
  A: Per the Led Zeppelin FAQ: "When Jimmy Page was assembling the group, Keith Moon (drummer from The ...
1980 Shows????7/29/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: i've got two questions regarding the band's 1980 shows, as I'm collecting bootlegs and i've not ...
  A: Overall, they played very well in almost half of the shows during this brief tour. As with ...
Led Zeppelin Black Light Posters7/29/2008Amy Maloney
  Q: I have two Led Zeppelin black light posters that I have done many searches on and can't find the ...
  A: Hmm. That's weird. Well, it looks like Rick is selling/buying his Zep stuff on ebay now. Have a ...
Led Zeppelin Black Light Posters7/27/2008Amy Maloney
  Q: I have two Led Zeppelin black light posters that I have done many searches on and can't find the ...
  A: I wouldn't be able to answer that question, but the person who would is named Rick Barrett. He has ...
Led Zeppelin Bootleg LP7/22/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: I have a live LZ LP that has no info except track listing on back of fold over record jacket. I ...
  A: It sounds like an older bootleg from a September 1971 show, likely Berkeley, CA. Some of those ...
Zep concert - June 26 , 1977 - Los Angeles7/22/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: Last year, a friend and I realized we saw this concert 30 years ago. And, we got together to ...
  A: Yes, it did happen. It was the second to last night at the Forum, a Sunday I believe. The special ...
zeppelin admirer7/21/2008Amy Maloney
  Q: Well I don't know as I have a specific question at the moment but I'm a huge fan of Led Zeppelin as ...
  A: There was indeed a reunion show that occurred last year, December 10, 2007, in London. The 3 ...
Led Zeppelin Lyrics Download7/20/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: Do you have a good site where there is an official list of their complete lyrics album by album that ...
  A: There's no truly "official" download of the lyrics, per se, but you can get them in a downloadable ...
i have a question7/15/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: What is the real meaning behind the song "Stairway to Heaven"? I have trouble understanding what the ...
  A: I had written about this before, but I didn't have occasion to pull up the past responses. It's ...
For What It's Worth7/13/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: I was listening to Blueberry Hill (wendy 2007 remaster) and then I hear this amazing rendition of ...
  A: To be honest, the best version, overall, in terms of sound quality, etc, would be the Blueberry Hill ...
Stairway7/10/2008Amy Maloney
  Q: Stairway is the first and only sone I have downloaded from LZ. As a beginner do you have any albums ...
  A: It's hard to answer that, because I recommend all of them. I could write a book on this subject. ...
Led Zep III Album with enscription7/9/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: My question is this.....I have this album with the enscription, how much is the album worth now? Not ...
  A: Sounds like you have an Atlantic SD 19128 - with the inscriptions in the runoff - i.e. the "do what ...
Mandolin in Zep songs7/9/2008Amy Maloney
  Q: How many songs incorporate a mandolin, and what were they?
  A: I'll try to name as many as I know of. Battle of Evermore Hey Hey What Can I Do That's The Way ...
Bohnam's Flaming Gong7/5/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: on the credits of the Zep DVD there's footage of John Bohnam hitting a flaming gong, can you tell ...
  A: The "flaming gong" spectacle was a particular component of the grand finale of the last shows from ...
Amplifiers7/4/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: What type of Magnatone did page use on the first albums?
  A: From what I had known, he had plugged into a Centaur Model 413 (which came out in 1963) for a couple ...
jimmy page skill level7/1/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: How did jimmy page get so good on guitar?
  A: He developed his skills through a few ways, and it mostly has to do with his development in the ...
Jimmy Page6/30/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: I work with a small PR firm in LA. I'm needing to forward a project on to jimmy page. After ...
  A: Interesting name you have! I've sent some people toward Trinifold (specifically for Page stuff) ...
stairway to heaven live6/30/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: One question that I can not find an answer to and no one who interviews them ever asks is this: Why, ...
  A: Quite simply, that was because Plant got sick of it. He was getting tired of it as early as the ...
back cover of ZOSO6/29/2008Chris M. Zangara
  Q: I spent some time in England back in the early 80's when I was a young teen. I swear that I could ...
  A: sorry for the delay as I’ve been out sick for a while. SO far all I could find was the jacket ...
which album? or, just a single?6/26/2008Amy Maloney
  Q: ) I'm trying to find the album that "street corner girl" is on. Do you know? Thanks!! Lori
  A: I think the song you are referring to is "Hey Hey What Can I Do", which has a line in it that does ...
Led Zeppelin old 45 record6/17/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: I have a 1969 45 Atlantic (FOR PROMOTION USE ONLY)record communication breakdown no: 584269,would ...
  A: Wow, yes it's worth quite a bit, especially if it's of U.K. issue! Something between 200 and 400 ...
Rarest concert appearances6/17/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: along with the date(s) and location of the concert. I know Gallows Pole and Four Sticks are ...
  A: Certainly not a definitive list, and there are many many other covers of segments of old classic ...
Boston Tea Party6/17/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: On which night of the many performed at the Boston Tea Party in january 1969 is actually the one ...
  A: By all current accounts, though not guaranteed, the likely show was that from January 26. It was ...
Led Zeppelin artwork6/16/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: name of artist(s) who designed/created the LZ covers and posters?
  A: Here are the basics: Led Zeppelin I - George Hardie Led Zeppelin II - David Juniper Led Zeppelin ...
LAST TOUR POSTER6/15/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: i HAVE A POSTER (ORIGINAL) promoting the last Europe tour it is orange in color very vibrant with a ...
  A: Yes, the classic image from "Tour Over Europe" involved the World War I man with the soldier's hat, ...
Blue Vinyl6/15/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: I bought a baby blue vinyl single a few weeks ago. On one side is Satirway To Heaven & the other is ...
  A: I've heard references to blue vinyl releases before, and I can assure you that it's rare. Whether ...
Led Zeppelin autographed guitar6/14/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: I am thinking about purchasing an autographed guitar by led zep (no bonham). However it is on ebay ...
  A: I think you're on the right track here. I looked at the autographs, and the only one that seemed ...
Unknown Instrumental6/12/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: A few years ago I made a CD of some individual Led Zeppelin songs from some of the later albums that ...
  A: I'll repost what I emailed you: Hi Andrew That was Page's track called "Swan Song", that never ...
Unknown Instrumental6/12/2008Mike Caldwell
  Q: A few years ago I made a CD of some individual Led Zeppelin songs from some of the later albums that ...
  A: It's always really hard to turn a song into written description, I understand that for sure. First, ...

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