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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Led Zepplin Bootlegs | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: I wanted start off by saying thanks for all the help you gave me about a year ago. I have 2 ... A: The "For Your Love" LP is a 2 record set, issued by Rock Solid Records. Not sure what to make of ... | |
| led zeppelin destroyer 4 picture disk lp | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: hi mike i hope you can help me out with this i have led zeppelin 4 picture disk from Cleveland Ohio ... A: It's a bit of a good news/bad news situation here. The bad news is that not having the cover is ... | |
| Zeppelin Live LP | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: Hey Mike I was wondering the value of a picture disk Live at Alexandra Palace 1972. Photos attached ... A: The picture disk version of the Alexandra/Riot House album is a pretty nice piece, generally more ... | |
| Led Zeppelin 1 Mispress | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I recently purchased a Led Zeppelin 1 record, and when i had a look at the record, i realised that ... A: In terms of pressing/labeling curiosities, misspelled song titles like yours are somewhat common, ... | |
| Led Zepplin 1 Album | 1/10/2012 |
| Q: my son has recently got Led Zepplin's first album Led Zepplin. The details on the record label are ... A: As for Led Zeppelin 1, there are quite a few cases of this type of mislabeling (same sticker on both ... | |
| need info about strange looking zep bootleg 45 | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: Just came across a rather strange 7" vinyl 45 RPM. It has no sleeve, label reads "Special Disco ... A: What you have is a bonus 7" record that accompanied an LP entitled "Early Jitters". The Early ... | |
| led zep question | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: i have most zep albums on vinyl and never opened..plastic wrap still on all of them. Think there ... A: In auction settings, it seems that sealed albums sell for at least 2 or 3 times the amount over ... | |
| Seattle Pop Festival 1969 Poster | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: I have the 1969 Seattle Pop Festival Poster in good condition (no rips or tears, slight wear around ... A: Probably the primary step would be to establish what its realistic value would be, or at least to ... | |
| Led Zeppelin Vinyl Bootleg Value | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: I have been going through and reorganizing all of my vinyl. I haven't played most of my Zep boots ... A: Here are some rough average figures from past auctions, and as such, what an educated collector ... | |
| Brazilian edition colored vinyl Led Zep IV | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: I have seen several copies of colored vinyl of Led Zeppelin IV (Zoso) edition with the original ... A: According to all my sources, the ATLP-064 release was definitely issued in Brazil. There are two ... | |
| FINAL OPTION | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a very good quality Final Option and The Can and Strange Tales From The Road vinyl for sale. ... A: Sounds like you have a few high dollar items in your collection. Obviously, U.S. online auction ... | |
| Info for identify the first pressing of Led Zeppelin bootlegs | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: I am a collector of vinyl records and my "goal" is to have only first original pressing in my ... A: It would be hard to call it a second pressing, but more accurately, it's not the first run. That's ... | |
| LZ Boots - How to identify the first pressing | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: Yesterday I sent you a similar request, but I have forgot to list these three title: 1- Pb 2- Sticks ... A: It would be an educated guess, but I would think the release of "Sticks" occurred around 1980 or ... | |
| Led Zep III UK misprint labels | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: This query is for an UK copy of Led Zep III (with Atlantic plum-red label) that I have in my ... A: In terms of the label, yes that is a unique mistake, since I know for a fact that in those first ... | |
| Value of Led Zeppelin albums | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 Led Zeppelin bootleg Albums, Kashmir and On Blueberry Hill. I was wondering if you have an ... A: The recording quality itself isn't usually a big issue with ascertaining value - it's more important ... | |
| LZ Boots - How to identify the first pressing | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: Yesterday I sent you a similar request, but I have forgot to list these three title: 1- Pb 2- Sticks ... A: Pb - Plenty of information about this at http://www.oldbuckeye.com/prox/vancouverboot.html May not ... | |
| Info for identify the first pressing of Led Zeppelin bootlegs | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: I am a collector of vinyl records and my "goal" is to have only first original pressing in my ... A: Live On Blueberry Hill - Blimp Records (very obscure) BLIMP EV 664-666A-D You'd have to really hunt ... | |
| Led Zeppelin LP | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: I have a blue vinyl Led Zeppelin Riverside Blues, The Swingin' Pig TSP 024 in new condition. Is it ... A: A couple years ago, though mostly in the European market, the record was averaging the equivalent of ... | |
| Led Zepplin II misprint | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 33 vinyl of the Led Zeppelin II. On Side one it has Led Zeppelin songs However on the ... A: Mispressed records are curious rarities in their own right, just like their cousins, the mislabeled ... | |
| Led Zeppelin white vinyl | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: I wondered if you might have any info on this LP I found. It has no jacket persay, but it is in a ... A: "File Under" is a relatively obscure release, and I've only seen it mentioned in people's ... | |
| Jimmy Page Picture Disk | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: Ok the record has Jimmy Page photo BW. The printing on it is IN PERSON PARTTWO FEBRUARY 12 1975 ... A: Yes - Rock Solid Records released "In Person" in two batches - the first one was on red vinyl (500 ... | |
| stairway to heaven poster | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: here is the image for the poster. Thank you! A: There are many posters out there that are very similar to yours, but no - I don't recall ever seeing ... | |
| zoso | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: i have been wondering for quite some time now what exactly the four symbols on the cover of one ... A: Each symbol was chosen by a band member to represent themselves. Check out the following page for ... | |
| vintage zeppelin glass | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: I recently came across 2 pieces of vintage classic rock memorabilia, but I have not been able to ... A: Generally speaking, any of those items with an image printed on glass were loosely called "carnival ... | |
| Zep | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: I came upon an answer regarding the Final Option set and if I remember correctly they were priced ... A: David On very rare occasion, someone would mention possibly getting their hands on a Final Option ... | |
| Contact for recording rights | 6/30/2011 |
| Q: I wanted to ask if you have the information on who to contact to get the rights to record a version ... A: Recording a version of someone's song is more of an issue of paying royalties, than getting rights. ... | |
| destroyer 4 box lps good con.english | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: whats it worth? A: A good copy of Destroyer, on average, generally sells for around $120 in the U.S. auctions - so with ... | |
| 12X12 mirror | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I have a 12X12 gold vein mirror in a cardboard sleeve (simulated wood grain) with the flying lady on ... A: Those types of mirrors are occasionally referred to as "carnival mirrors", and most came from the ... | |
| Led Zeppelin I Vinyl label Misprint | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a copy of the album Led Zeppelin I. The label for side one is correct but the label for side ... A: These labeling oddities always have some additional value above the normally printed/pressed ... | |
| Requesting details on photo. | 6/2/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you had the background details surrounding the photo I attached? I know that ... A: Several years ago, there was some discussion about the context and source of this photo, as it ... | |
| Led Zeppelin lll inflatable promo blimp | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: I have an inflatable grey blimp that says 'Led Zeppelin lll' in yellow letters. I cannot find any ... A: This promotional item was distributed to various members of the record industry, most notably record ... | |
| Led Zep CD rarities | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: First - nice site! Have learned a few things just reading up here. I'm a music nut who bought ... A: Unlike vinyl boots, CDs haven't gone up very much in value over the years, unfortunately. In most ... | |
| Led Zeppelin Bootlegs | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: I've read a lot of your comments and answers, you seem to have a vast knowledge of all that is ... A: For both of your items, I'm giving you the average amount for which they sold in past auctions - ... | |
| LEZ ZEPPELIN VINTAGE PHOTO. | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE AN OLD LED ZEPPELIN PHOTO. I BELIVE THAT IT IS ORIGINAL AND MAYBE ONE OF A KIND. IT IS ... A: Original photos like yours generally don't carry much value (maybe $10-$15), unless they are ... | |
| how much? | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: hi i was just wondering how much my led zeppelin debut album on vinyl would be worth now? A: probably not very much. In the U.S., I can still find a standard copy in used record stores for ... | |
| i have a 1969 visual thing led zeppelin program | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: i been searching the Internet for months after i found in a record store a 1969 "visual thing" led ... A: As tour programs go, I would consider it a relatively valuable item. Most of the time, I've seen ... | |
| Led Zeppelin at the 1969 Seattle Pop Feastval | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I have two 1969 Seattle Pop Festival posters by the artist Moehring. Besides Led Zeppelin there is a ... A: I'm not entirely sure why The Doors might have been omitted from the list of acts on one of those ... | |
| Destroyer Help | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a boot of Destroyer. Its in a black box, White Front Label Led Zeppelin is in Red on top. ... A: The DRGM Enterprises release of Destroyer is known to be the "original" version, the first pressings ... | |
| led zeppelin bootleg 214 | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: can not find much information on this album including rarity,cover picture and possible worth ... A: "214", a release from Rock Solid Records, documents part of the show in Seattle, March 21 1975. ... | |
| led zeppelin | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: A: While definitely a nice item, the LZL 19775 (1 and 2) records have become easier to find over the ... | |
| Led Zeppelin 3 inscriptions | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: I looked up my Led Zeppelin 3 LP. I'm very curious about the inscriptions I found on the runoff. It ... A: The "Mastercraft" inscription was simply from the company doing the plates for the record's ... | |
| Mudslide LZ 112 MCV, others | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a friend who has a MCV Mudslide with Mushroom insert with Ruthless Rhymes labels. I think ... A: The TMOQ Mudslide was reissued in many subsequent incarnations. Your LZ-112 Mudslide reissue is ... | |
| Letters on spine | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: Mike: What do the letters A,B,etc. etc. which appear on the spine at the top of In Through The Out ... A: The LP was issued with six different versions of its cover art (not the outer paper bag, but its ... | |
| concert dates in detroit mi. | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: when i was young my older brother took me to a zeppelin concert in detroit mi.i was only about 10 ... A: They played Cobo Hall in Detroit on July 12, 1973 Relevant info: ... | |
| yardbirds US tour 68 | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: Recently I read a article in my local newspaper about a Yardbirds concert I was at in 1967 or 68. I ... A: Yes, I'm absolutely sure of the Yardbirds lineup for spring of 1968 as being ... | |
| yardbirds Us tour 67/68 | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: Recently I read a article in my local newspaper about a Yardbirds concert I was at in 1967 or 68. I ... A: By 1967, the line-up would have consisted of Page, Dreja (playing bass), Relf and McCarty. Beck, of ... | |
| Bootlegs | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: Mike, I was wondering if these were good prices for various bootlegs. Strange Tales From the Road” ... A: Most of the items you list are priced approximately at the current "fair market value", though the ... | |
| zeppelin bootleg | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: I bought a collection and in it was "led zeppelin on tour" produced by michael manchester 10 berkley ... A: The short answer is yes and no. This Berkeley Records release isn't as rare as people might think, ... | |
| Led Zeppelin bootlegs | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I have just decided to start collecting Led Zeppelin LP bootlegs, as I have recently bought a ... A: In terms of bootlegs, it's probably best to avoid online vendors (i.e. stores), because they tend to ... | |
| Strings Records Zep Bootleg | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell me the value of Strings Records Led Zeppelin vinyl bootleg "The ... A: By most accounts, it's supposedly a relatively recent release, so obviously it hasn't had as much ... | |
| Led Zeppelin Bootleg value | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I am in the process of making a database of all my vinyl records for insurance purposes - and I have ... A: Wow, find that collector! That amount is really high, but clearly you had found someone desperate ... | |
| TMOQ masters vol1 box set | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I have a 5 disc box set of cds titled TMOQ masters Vol 1 I ordered this at least 15 years ago or ... A: Here's what I know for sure - in 2008, an auction yielded a $202 result for that exact item. On the ... | |
| 1973 mobile alabama tour no quarter asked | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: My fiance' came across footage on youtube of home movie/recording of No Quarter Asked. He is ... A: The short answer is no; while on tour in the U.S., they stayed in hotels and flew from city to city, ... | |
| jimmy page stage ofit | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: where can i get a copy of any of his early stage outfits A: As far as I know, there aren't any replicas of the costumes being mass produced. Frankly, your best ... | |
| Led Zeppelin | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: My boyfriend recently came across an old 2 disc live performance of Led Zeppelin. He purchased it in ... A: I'm assuming you have the original CDs (not CDRs) with the original "deluxe" packaging. The Turtle ... | |
| Led Zeppelin "Destroyer" 4 LP box set with color cover | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: Mike- It seems you're quite knowledgeable when it comes to rare Zep bootleg items. I have a ... A: Nice job, you've done your homework. Those DRGM 505 releases (with the "storage case") can fetch as ... | |
| Listen to this, eddie Zeppelin - '77 | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: Hey Mike, I feel like I have hit a goldmine here. I came across an '77 copy of Listen to this, ... A: It somewhat depends on which release you have (there were several reissues). The "original" release ... | |
| Led Zep II signed album and platinum record | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I got a LZ II album autographed by all four and just got the signatures checked out by 3 different ... A: The good news is that for albums signed by all four members, some sellers are asking exorbitant ... | |
| led zeppelin bootlegs | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: i have 31 lz bootlegs i was wondering the value of 2 of them. could you help me please? 1. studio ... A: These two records don't circulate very often among collectors, yet that doesn't necessarily mean ... | |
| ZEP NY DAILY NEWS 1973 | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: Hey Mike I have the orginal article from the Daily News Cover in 1973 that you see on the SRTS ... A: I'll tell ya, the newspaper collecting market is a crazy one to gauge. There are various factors in ... | |
| Led Zepp bootleg | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I have a Led Zepplin album which I have been informed is a bootleg copy It is named 'Going To ... A: Sounds like you have one of the pressings from TMOQ (Trademark of Quality) label's release of "Going ... | |
| Led Zeppelin Bootleg | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a 1975 Led Zeppelin bootleg from Wizardo Records. It is the live double album, and I believe ... A: Wizardo's "Plant Waves" is one of the earlier bootlegs ever issued. As such, the early ones are ... | |
| Led zeppelin 3 record | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I have a led zeppelin three record frpm Australia would like to know what price i could get for it. A: Probably not very much, as Australian Led Zeppelin LPs generally are selling for between $15 and $25 ... | |
| Superhype | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I have just learn about Superhype the publishing company that Peter Grant set up and would like to ... A: Grant set up the publishing company Superhype to ensure that the band be allowed to manage ... | |
| 1980 ZoSo black light poster, led zep | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I bought a poster at a garage sale. It is from 1980, i can tell its felt threw the frame. from what ... A: In relatively recent times, I've seen a few of these sell in auctions for anywhere between $60 and ... | |
| Earl's Court poster | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: Can you give me information on the Earl's Court physical rocket poster from 1975? I have one that ... A: These are very tough to discern, and I've had a few of these inquiries before; one had to do with a ... | |
| Can you help? | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: I have two Zeppelin bootleg's, that I am trying to get an idea of monetary value. First is Last ... A: The first one, the Monomatapa release, just recently sold for around $65 but it was in "very good" ... | |
| value-Led Zep Pb | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I have an original Pb album (bootleg of vancouver concert, 1970) that I bought here in van. back ... A: It's hard to tell just what someone would be willing to pay for a copy these days. Pb was one of ... | |
| Listen to This Eddie | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I was recently lucky enough to pick up a really nice copy of this on vinyl. My copy is supposedly ... A: Quite surprisingly, I haven't seen this particular item circulate for a while. One would think for ... | |
| Led Zeppelin Destroyer 4 record set | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: Mike, I have a 4 record set. Led Zeppelin on the top of the album. Destroyer on the bottom. Bluish ... A: There were two releases of the DRGM 505 series, the original (U.K. based) and a subsequent U.S. ... | |
| Stairway to Heaven album | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: Is this a bootleg album? Can you tell me it's value? The record has white labels with 1 and 2. The ... A: Technically, it is. It looks like a partial reissue of the original "Stairway To Heaven" boot ... | |
| LZ - Strange Tales From the Road | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: My brother was a collector of LZ bootlegs and legit albums, but he passed away a few years ago and I ... A: That's a nice one. The releases with colored vinyl are obviously more desired than the standard ... | |
| Bonham | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: Did he ever do a solo without drumsticks? If so when, where, what song. Thanks A: Yes - during his solo for "Moby Dick", usually somewhere in the middle, he'd drop the sticks and ... | |
| Led Zeppelin Boot | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: This is Vinny.....At one point I had every vinyl Led zeppelin boot available in my collection ... A: Yes indeed, that was the very rare reissue from the JPP release. It's rare enough that I've never ... | |
| physical graffiti promo poster | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: i have the large physical graffiti PROMO poster..original..can you tell me what it's worth A: This is an educated guess, because those posters hardly ever show up in the auction circles, ... | |
| Rare Zeppelin IV | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a copy of Zeppelin IV Atlantic Distributed by WEA music Canada ( ST-A-712286 ) there also is ... A: Wow, so side one is pressed on both sides? I must be honest, that's a new one for me, especially ... | |
| 1975 Earl's Court Poster Proof? | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm writing to request information in regards to what could be something unique and valuable but ... A: There are a few things to worry about, not to be overly pessimistic. It's a fact, of course, that ... | |
| led zep 1977 poster | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: Sorry I dont have an image. I have what I was told was an authentic 7-17-1977 poster from the ... A: If I had to bet, I'd bet on it being a cheap reproduction. The nature of the advertising for the ... | |
| led zeppelin destroyer 4 lp | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: matrix has DREAL 101 has Largo MD May 30 1977 ad listed on back. from 1982. Id appreciate any info ... A: I believe the actual serials on that release were "DREAZ" 101A-D and 102A-2. It was indeed from ... | |
| grammy | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: Why didnt zeppelin win or even get nominated for a grammy? Example best album of the year. A: The Grammys, back in that era, really didn't do much to acknowledge hard rock as a genre - they gave ... | |
| Live at Earls Court 1975 | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: I bought a recording on vynal of Led Zeppelins 1975 show at Earls Court, the tracks are No Quarter, ... A: I haven't done much selling in recent years, so you might want to hunt around. I do know a good ... | |
| Live at Earls Court 1975 | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: I bought a recording on vynal of Led Zeppelins 1975 show at Earls Court, the tracks are No Quarter, ... A: Looks like you have a copy of the "Earl's Court" boot (serial number LZL 19775), it's a decent find. ... | |
| Height Stats | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: Who was the tallest(in feet) member of Led Zeppelin,and who was the shortest(in feet)? A: There was a big debate about this on various boards, but based on the most reliable information, ... | |
| Led Zeppelin Joker SM 3721 | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: I was going to give this to a lady I know, but wanted to check it out first. Been in my basement ... A: My notes had this as being released with two different covers, this one and the orange one you ... | |
| 1969 1 of 100 blow up blimp | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: You have helped me out a number of times with Zep items. Last one was about a Atlantic release of a ... A: Yes, I would have to go out on a limb and say that the item to which you refer is legitimate. I do ... | |
| Led Zeppelin I-1/A 2A- | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: the matrix is:(ST-A-681462 PR)Is this a rare pressing? A: That matrix number carries a bit of confusion along with it, but what I'm fairly certain is the AT ... | |
| Led Zeppelin IV and 1971 tour | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: When was the band going to originally release the fourth album? Was every tour in 1971 supporting ... A: After having the recording work done by February 1971, the band's initial intention was to do the ... | |
| Led Zeppelin - Going to Calfornia Bootleg | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a Led Zeppelin Going to California Bootleg from Trade Mark of Quality and was wondering how ... A: The colored vinyl pressings of this TMOQ release generally fetch more money than the standard "black ... | |
| Led Zeppelin Lyrics | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: Do you happen to know if there is a book available that contains ALL of the lyrics to Led Zeppelin's ... A: There is a newer thing called the "Led Zeppelin Complete Songbook" (Carole Cuellar, Alfred ... | |
| Japanese 45s | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I Have three, excellent condition Japanese Import45s,: {see question below} 1.) Side 1 is ... A: When it comes to Japanese singles, generally, the "promotional" releases of singles (not for sale, ... | |
| LZ matrix ? | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: I was looking at the codes on my LZ records and there is some cursive writing , and i was just ... A: In both cases, these were the mastering company's "signature" - i.e. to indicate who physically ... | |
| led zeppelin | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I have found in our home a 1969 bootleg Led Zeppelin album entitled "In the light". I have tried to ... A: Sure, will enlighten you "in the light", so to speak. It's a double LP bootleg (serial # LZL4 A-D: ... | |
| Led Zepplin | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I am a huge Lep fan and have been since 1973 when I was 8 years old and my older brother introduced ... A: This is one of the earlier releases of the Destroyer bootleg, and is usually a well sought after ... | |
| Early obscure Zep Recordings | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm a singer who is very into hearing all the different live versions of zeppelin pre-1970 ... A: There were a few 1969 era performances captured on tape - not many of which had "Babe I'm Gonna ... | |
| Solid red Seven Arts Label on Led Zeppelin SD8216 | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: I have been all over the internet trying to find out anything at all regarding this one Led Zeppelin ... A: This one's really really tough. Canadian releases are hard to gauge. The first Canadian pressings, ... | |
| Zeppelin Montreal 1975 Phoenix LP | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a copy of this 2 LP set. It's proper title is "Led Zeppelin Montreal 1975" on the Phoenix ... A: The Phoenix release of the Montreal show is a reissue of TAKRL's "1975 World Tour". Since reissued ... | |
| 1981 Led Zeppelin Zoso Poster | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: .. I have a 1981 Led Zeppelin Zoso Poster with a 'velvety' surface (photo attached) that I would ... A: This is a relatively valuable "black light" velvet poster that occasionally shows up on auctions. ... | |
| Led Zeppelin | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: You have helped me out a couple of times in the past and I need your help once again. Mike in the ... A: Yes indeed, Atlantic did in fact release a special "metal tin" collectible package of "Remasters" in ... | |
| Poster for April 24th, 1969 at Fillmore... | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: Recently I moved into a new house, where in the basement amungst numerous boxes of various momentoes ... A: Just to let you know, I'm waiting on an email from someone who might be able to help figure this ... | |
| What is Jimmy Page's ethnicity? | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: What is Jimmy Page's ethnicity? What was his fathers ethnicity? What was his mothers ethnicity? Did ... A: It's not entirely certain as to the specific ethnic background of each parent, but obviously Page ... | |
| Led Zeppelin | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: We have in our collection of vinal the Led Zeppelin box set " Strange Tales From The Road". We have ... A: I've seen a few auctions from a couple years ago sell the same set for around $380. So at this ... | |
| Led Zeppelin vinyl bootleg value | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I bought these Led Zeppelin vinyl records about 20 yrs ago.I'm just wondering if you could tell me ... A: For once, a relatively easy group appraisal! Almost all of these in the list have ranged from ... | |
| Live in Dallas 1975 bootleg LP? | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: your probably tired of answering Led Zep bootleg questions but i have a mint condition Live in ... A: I've seen various renditions of the Dallas show going for, on average, between 49 and 60 euros, but ... | |
| Led Zeppelin IV vinyl record | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased Led Zeppelin 4 and I noticed that the cover is a lighter color and the address ... A: My first guess is that your copy is from a record club reissue. Record clubs (like Capitol) were ... | |
| Led Zeppelin Promo Blimps | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: As you know over the years Led Zep has come out with about five different blow up blimps. I have ... A: You're right, it was issued by Atlantic. It is the promotional release of Led Zeppelin's "Box Set ... | |
| Led Zeppelin | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I won a Led Zeppelin platinum album at the San Jose, ca. 1998 concert...In order to auction it I ... A: Wow, that's really tough to say, without any special engravings or something to identify its source, ... | |
| Led Zeppelin bootleg | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a friend who owns this Zeppelin album and would like to know more about it. The song titles ... A: It might be a re-release of "Melancholy Danish Pageboys Get It On" from Copenhagen, July 24, 1979. ... | |
| RARE Led Zeppelin Vinyl | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I stumbled across a Led Zeppelin vinyl labeled "Flight of the Zeppelin 1969 at BBC Studios London, ... A: I noticed it here being sold for cheap ($20) - ... | |
| led zep 45's | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a copy of Led Zep's 45 'Hey Hey What Can I Do " it has the gold seal and the writing " Do ... A: Is there a serial number on the record or sleeve? Was this one of the UK pressings? There are a ... | |
| the "other" records; bootlegs. | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: I just purchased a collection of Led Zeppelin bootlegs.What could I charge for CAUTION EXPLOSIVE ... A: I'm fairly certain you could get $100-$120 for a mint version of that pressing of Caution Explosive. ... | |
| Led Zeppelin members signature authenticity | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: Am preparing to purchase original signature'd items by the boys and would appreciate any guidance or ... A: I personally have not done a lot of autograph purchasing myself, so I'm probably not the ultimate ... | |
| Led Zeppelin | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 LP bootleg set Destroyer live series SE-77-300. The date on the cover is April 28th ... A: Refer to this answer I posted a while ago about the value of your record - it's from the Smilin' ... | |
| led zeppelin | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: who/what inspired them to play? A: There's no simple answer to that - obviously people are born to be artists and take that path. If ... | |
| Poster Info | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: Mike - I recently went to an Estate Sale at a local Woodstock (yes, I live near Woodstock, NY) ... A: I'd rule out the third one as being particularly desirable, it's nothing I've seen on the trading ... | |
| led zep. lps | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 bootleg Lps i found in attic of old house all led zep. 1 the 1975 world tour feb.6 1975 ... A: 1) Montreal show - Have seen it offered for $100 on the market, and that was for near mint ... | |
| Destroyer Album 24/04/77 | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a four album box set of Destroyer, The Date on the Lp's are: 27/04/77 It also says : 'DEMO ... A: There was a DRGM release of Destroyer (DRGM505 was the ID# I believe). It's an old release and ... | |
| Led Zeppelin collectables | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a original Electric magic poster that measures the same size 20 x 30 like you described. It ... A: Indeed, there is. Many collectors have successfully sold their copy without the accompanying 45. ... | |
| Led Zeppelin collectables | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a original Electric magic poster that measures the same size 20 x 30 like you described. It ... A: John No, Ebay is out of the question. record-dealer.com might be an option for auctioning vinyl ... | |
| Led Zeppelin collectables | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a original Electric magic poster that measures the same size 20 x 30 like you described. It ... A: The poster, in terms of value - regardless of its signs of wear, is original, and with so many ... | |
| URGENT | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I don't think i can be more specific, but if you go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ-iFVb2fKM ... A: The production company that made these Biography TV shows used to fill in background music with fake ... | |
| Going to California bootleg | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I've a 2 LP bootleg set of 'Going to California' bought in 1979 with the following tracks: ... A: Yes, it's somewhat rare, but not particularly sought after. There were more "famous" releases of ... | |
| Led Zeppelin Bootleg Vinyl | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I recently found 3 Led Zeppelin vinyl bootlegs hiding in my record collection and I've been trying ... A: Fujito's "The Last Farewell" was sourced from an audience recording on August 4, 1979 at Knebworth. ... | |
| Led Zeppelin III | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: Mike, My copy of Led Zeppelin III has "SO MOTE BE IT" and "MASTERCRAFT" along with "(1) one" and ... A: The record won't fetch you top dollar these days, as it's not quite a first pressing - an early one ... | |
| led Zeppelin Bootleg : ' the 1975 British Tour' | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I've got a Vinyl 2 LP bootleg set: Led Zeppelin, The 1975 British Tour (purchased in ~1979) with the ... A: This is moderately rare - some sites are searching for this release, such as ... | |
| Zeppelin bootlegs | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 what I think are Led Zeppelin bootlegs from the 70's in LP format. They are 1) Limited ... A: Since the records are in good condition, I'm pretty sure you could sell each for $60. I'd look at ... | |
| Zep bootleg | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I hope you might be able to give me some more info and whether others might be interested in this ... A: Those old TMOQs (pronounced "Teemokes") have a pretty good following. I've seen them sold in the ... | |
| How much are my boots worth? | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: Can you let me know the best quess value for each of these MINT CONDITION never played albums to a ... A: Keep in mind, the economy in the U.S. slowed down, so a few items have sold for cheaper than the ... | |
| led zep boots | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: i stumble on this web site looking to get rid of boots.I got rid of a few on Ebay,before they banned ... A: I last saw the "live yardbirds" go for $68 for "good" condition (not excellent or mint). I always ... | |
| led zep bootleg lp | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Greeting from NY ,,, I have come across some kind of rare LP vinyl record ,,, Led Zeppelin " ONE OF ... A: The "One of a Kind" release, I believe, was a rare but obscure Japanese release that came around in ... | |
| A particular Led Zeppelin book | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: Sometime back I perused a Led Zeppelin book in a book store and when i went back to get it no one ... A: I can't place the book to which you're referring. If I get more time, I'll ask around and see if ... | |
| How did Pagey hurt his hand? | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: Jimmy Page hurt his hand on tour a few times. Can you tell me when and how he did? Thankyou! A: In 1973, he injured his left hand (i.e. the fretting hand) in an airport fence during some ... | |
| CD's | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me where I can view Led Zepplin Greatest hits CD's and list of songs on those CD's ? A: Amazon is always a good start! They have a list of the songs, a few reviews, and some audio samples ... | |
| value of item | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I received a Led Zepplin booklet at a Jimmy Page/ Robert plant concert some years ago, I think on ... A: These days (things have cooled off a bit with the economy), anything with all four members' ... | |
| tours | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: If Robert Plant didnt have his car crash in 1975 was led zeppelin going to tour more? If so where? A: Yes, they had a 33 date tour of North America planned, starting on August 23, 1975 (Plant was ... | |
| led zeppelin s/t 1st pressing uk | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: have you come across before copies of Led Zep 1 matrix 588171 with superhype credits on one side of ... A: No, I haven't seen one for sale in ages. It actually ranks as 5th most rare Led Zeppelin record ... | |
| Candy Store Rock single | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a question regarding the picture sleeve single for Candy Store Rock (Presence album '76) - ... A: Definitely a printing mistake. With odd releases such as this, they had surprisingly little ... | |
| Led Zeppelin Bootleg | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I recently refound a copy of a Led Zeppelin album I bought as a teen. It is a recording fromm ... A: Rock Solid releases generally fetch $120, sometimes even in questionable condition. They are a ... | |
| led zeppelin concert poster | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I recently was living in phoenix, AZ and found a 1970 led zeppelin concert poster in a vacant house ... A: Such original posters (once confirmed they are not reproductions) can fetch $250 from that era. ... | |
| Subway Poster of LZ II | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: Mike! In the mid-1990's, I wandered into a dusty warehouse in Denver and found a subway-sized ... A: It's often hard to advertise or impress upon collectors that you have a valuable item. The item in ... | |
| The Final Option | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I own "The Final Option". I dont know alot about this item. Any info would be appreciated. Do you ... A: You could mention it to audiophileusa.com or popsike.com and see if they respond about the item you ... | |
| Madison Square Garden 1973 | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 questions. One is during the performance at MSG why can you see people walking a little ... A: Well, that was the second (and maybe third) tier of seats, used for sporting events. Acts rarely ... | |
| The Final Option | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I own "The Final Option". I dont know alot about this item. Any info would be appreciated. Do you ... A: Wow, are you kidding me? If it's complete and in good condition, you could probably trade it for a ... | |
| The Deystroyer | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I just recently unearthed a 4 Lp set for what I believe is "The Destroyer". There is no jacket, the ... A: That's a release issued by the Smilin' Ears label, 77-300. Smilin' Ears releases are fairly old ... | |
| Royal Albert Hall 1970 | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: Just how big was that concert in 1970 at the Royal Albert Hall? What happen at the show was there ... A: According to the press at the time, Clapton, Lennon, and Jeff Beck had "requested tickets", but I ... | |
| Royal Albert Hall 1970 | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: Just how big was that concert in 1970 at the Royal Albert Hall? What happen at the show was there ... A: It was a big show in the sense that nobody but the true British elite played the Hall. Once they ... | |
| Zeppelin Live BBC 1971 value | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: Need idea on value for Led Zeppelin "Live in London 1971" BBC Broadcast 2LP yellow colored vinyl ... A: Sorry for the late reply, I didn't see this until just now. It all depends on what condition it's ... | |
| led zepellin earls court bootleg | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 lp's vol 1 & 2, live recording bootleg of the earls court concert 1975 both on yellow ... A: Places like the one at the link below sell volume 1 for approximately $42. I'd say you could get ... | |
| Led Zeppelin bootlegs | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: I have an LP with the simple name Led Zeppelin on it. It has a black border with red to orange ... A: Yes, that's a rather valuable release from Joker, pressed in the early days of Led Zeppelin ... | |
| John Bonham | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: What made Bonham so good at drums and why is he considered the greatest drummer in the world? A: It might be best for a drummer to chime in (I was a guitarist), but based on the words of John Paul ... | |
| Led Zeppelin's debut album | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: By late 1969, how many albums sales did their debut album sell? A: The RIAA awarded the album a Gold certification on 7/22/69, which indicates 500,000 albums sold. ... | |
| zeppelin bootleg | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: here's the album cover to go with that spanish label of the going to California bootleg A: I think this is worth some decent money. For example, a collector is looking for around $300 for ... | |
| Star Spangled Banner solo | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to figure out the instrument / effects setup used during the 1977 tour for the "Star ... A: He was usually just playing a Les Paul through a very cutting edge (for the time) Eventide H949 ... | |
| bootleg value | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: If someone had an original vinyl of the 77 "listen to this edddie" how much would it be worth? ... A: Those will fetch generally between $120 and $170, depending on things like condition of the album ... | |
| URGENT!! Tangerine | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: can you please tell me who Led Zeppelin's "Tangerine" was written for? A: It's not certain of the girl's name, but the song was composed by Jimmy Page (before Led Zeppelin), ... | |
| Tatttoos? | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if any of the members have any tattoos? Or anything of that kind... A: No, not that I know of. That is to say, I've never seen pictures of any band member with one, to ... | |
| Original 8x10 unsigned from LZ Cincinnati Concert in 1977 | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I have an unsigned original photo of all 4 Led Zepplin members during the Cincinnati Colloseum ... A: Sure, good originals (not since dispersed on the internet, etc) can go for between $100 and $500. ... | |
| Led Zeppelin on Heart Covers | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: Hey Mike, I just saw a killer rendition of "The Battle of Evermore" by The Wilson sisters, (concert ... A: I always thought Plant would've been very supportive about their "tribute" to the band of the day, ... | |
| Moby Dick | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: What did the rest of the band members do backstage when Bonham played Moby dick? A: Despite what a lot of "tabloid" books might have implied, the backstage break for the band wasn't a ... | |
| Stairway to heaven poster | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I recently acquired a 41x60?" Stairway to heaven Zeppelin poster. It looks like it's pretty old by ... A: Yeah, that's called a "subway poster", because of its large size. It was sold in record stores and ... | |
| Jimmy Page's 66' doubleneck guitar | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: My close friend has a 66' Gibson doubleneck guitar just like Jimmy's,he bought it in 1984 from a ... A: Jimmy Page's doubleneck was indeed a Gibson EDS-1275, but it was not from '66. He got his in late ... | |
| At the Omni | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: Last night I was recording my music onto my IPOD I received for my B-day. I found my "Plant and Page ... A: If you want to burn your own CD, it's out there on a couple sharing/bit torrent sites. Give this ... | |
| Mick Hinton | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I dated Mick back in the early 70's when I would be in London or when he would come to LA with the ... A: I heard long ago from an unreliable source that Mick was married and settled down, but that was ... | |
| Led Zeppelin members relationship | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: first of all let me thank you for all the information you provide about Led Zeppelin, I must have ... A: Generally speaking, the only the only bond from days of youth was between Bonham and Plant. ... | |
| LED ZEPPELIN/ZAPPA Dbl Bootleg | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a copy of a fairly well known Zappa(Beefheart) Dbl Vinyl Bootleg called CHRONICLE.. on ... A: It's hard to tell what the original show that recording is from - I'd need to know if there were ... | |
| Robert Plant | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: with my boyfriend he tells me that Robert Plant is left handed, because he holds his mic. with his ... A: Yeah, I would consider him right handed. I've seen him throw with the right arm too. I wouldn't ... | |
| My Dads Physical Graffitti Album | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: My Dad has the original Physical Graffiti Led Zeplin album with with the labels reversed on the ... A: Yes, that was a production error in early pressings of the album that caused the label printing ... | |
| robert plant biography book | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: i've done some research and have found only a handful of biographies on robert plant. they are ... A: If you're referring to books about Robert Plant - there really aren't any serious works, that I know ... | |
| Zeppelin bootleg albums | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I collected albums over 40 years, never resold any, but now that I'm getting old I went through them ... A: Absolutely not! Those records average between $75 and $150 PER BOOTLEG. I would need additional ... | |
| Led Zeppelin in Las Vegas '69? | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I am not sure there is contribution from you on the official site at LedZeppelin.Com, but being a ... A: Sorry this took longer than usual, but I took some extra time to check into my very dusty paper ... | |
| 1977 Vinyl Zep Bootleg | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a Led Zep vinyl bootleg, June 27 Inglewood Forum LA 1977, The record labels title is History ... A: I actually do remember seeing that album cover at a used record store once, long ago. I've never ... | |
| zep | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: Hey Mike I have 4 questions. First, do you have any speculation on why Jake Holmes' version of Dazed ... A: 1) Session Man 1 & 2 weren't very legitimate releases, they were basically hastily thrown together ... | |
| off stage excess/robert plant | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: Now I have heard about the shark episode, hotel hilton (japan), and most of the riot house stories ... A: There will always be stories, some were published in "Hammer of the Gods" by Stephen Davis, though ... | |
| old woman | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I can across an old woman (grandma like figure) in one of the led zeppelin videos. She was like ... A: Supposedly, that footage of the old lady meeting Plant was the lobby of the Drake hotel in New York ... | |
| Stairway to Heaven bootleg | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a bootleg called "Stairway to Heaven". It's one of the best BBC recordings from the April 4th ... A: That's a tough call, as with a small release like that, the number of times it pops up on the ... | |
| violin bow | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: What gave Jimmy the idea to use the bow on his guitar? Was he the first to do it? Does any other ... A: This was from a Rolling Stone interview Page did: "It was proposed to me when I was doing studio ... | |
| Billboard | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: How many albums did Led Zeppelin 1 sell in 1969? What was the albums position on the billboard ... A: Led Zeppelin I was certified RIAA gold on July 22, 1969, which means by then, they had already sold ... | |
| Led Zeppelin Bootlegs | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I love your answers. I am huge Zep collector and I am thinning out some of my items. Do have general ... A: Sounds like you have a very valuable collection, something which I hope you'd have insured! I'm ... | |
| zeppelin | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: Did Zeppelin always have the limosines with the entourage and the police cars guiding them to the ... A: The closest thing to a "feud" was around 1994. Jones was miffed when he found out from the press ... | |
| Babe I'm Gonna Leave You's Solo | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I was finding videos on youtube which have the solo of Led Zeppelin's Babe I'm Gonna Leave You (The ... A: After a bit of looking around, there are a couple. This guy just plays along with a classical ... | |
| zeppelin | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: Did Zeppelin always have the limosines with the entourage and the police cars guiding them to the ... A: Briefly in the North American tours of 1968/1969, when they were touring with other acts (like ... | |
| zeppelin | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: Did Zeppelin always have the limosines with the entourage and the police cars guiding them to the ... A: The limousines didn't really happen in 1969, they started riding in them after that year, however. ... | |
| Pontiac 1977 | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: Film from Led Zeppelin Pontiac 1977, Pictures show a filming crew, Some have claimed to to have ... A: Yes, it definitely exists. Any time an affair was big enough to require a big screen (Earls Court, ... | |
| 1969 | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: Just how big was led zeppelin in 1969? Can you give an example of todays bands? A: 1969 was a very fast rising year. Mind you, while the first album was released in the U.K. earlier, ... | |
| john paul jones | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: Why did Joh n Baldmin change his name to John Paul Jones? I know that it was under a suggestion from ... A: Sure, he took part in some of the madness, but everyone did, it was all around, all the time. For a ... | |
| john paul jones | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: Why did Joh n Baldmin change his name to John Paul Jones? I know that it was under a suggestion from ... A: Yes, the story is true, but the way I recall it, it wasn't something by the whole band. I believe ... | |
| john paul jones | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: Why did Joh n Baldmin change his name to John Paul Jones? I know that it was under a suggestion from ... A: Jonesy had been considering a stage name that would be different from "John Baldwin" for a while - ... | |
| Jimmy Page divorced? | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I was viewing Jimmy's imdb biography page when I was surprised by a piece of information - according ... A: It's a tough call. Divorces, formally speaking, are usually rather difficult to hide, because ... | |
| Question from Ireland about Led Zeppelin publishing rights? | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I young band i manage played The Battle of Evermore (unrehearsed) recently! They are taking out ... A: Ben Reel, at least in America, might succeed in college radio markets with sufficient promotion. ... | |
| Question from Ireland about Led Zeppelin publishing rights? | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I young band i manage played The Battle of Evermore (unrehearsed) recently! They are taking out ... A: Nice clip, by the way - good call and response going between the singers. I wish you all the best ... | |
| Led Zeppelin Bootleg | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a bootleg Led Zeppelin vinyl I inherited from my uncle's collection. It is the Earls Court ... A: For a relative rarity like this, it's hard to say - basically it would depend on how much a ... | |
| Big Log cover artists | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I've been searching for a while for the name of the female artist who recorded a cover of Big Log. ... A: The only one that comes to mind is from about 5 years ago, when Alison Krauss sang "Big Log" on her ... | |
| plant strange sensation | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: Is robert going tp record another with S.s or is he concentrating on more work with Alison Kruass- ... A: I'm quite sure he'll be continuing work with each of his two collaborations again (Strange ... | |
| In My Time Of Dying | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: Alright here's a tough one...I've got two differentoriginal vinyl records of physical graffiti. at ... A: I was always told that the earliest vinyl pressings of the album did not include the studio dialogue ... | |
| Led Zepp whole lotta love 3:10 (short version) | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I have been looking for a mp3 of this rare version for over 10 years...can someone get me to my ... A: Yes, you're right, my bad. That ultra-short version was only on the phonograph re-issue single from ... | |
| Led Zepp whole lotta love 3:10 (short version) | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I have been looking for a mp3 of this rare version for over 10 years...can someone get me to my ... A: Amazon still has some copies of the CD "single" of the 3:10 version. The CD has WLL, "Baby Come On ... | |
| Instruments | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I just wanted to know if any of the members of Zep were above average or even great at each others ... A: Overall, nobody excelled at playing another band member's instrument; if anything, John Paul Jones ... | |
| Plant's Refusal To Tour | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: Hey Mike, I would like to hear your opinion on why Robert refuses to tour. Lately I've read allot of ... A: In my view, it's for a couple solid reasons. Yes, I should be upset that he might prevent us from ... | |
| Led Zeppelin concert photo | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I am thinking about buying a photo (8*10) signed in 95 by Robert Plant and Jimmy Page. It is ... A: Many of their autographed photos (like the one offered below...) can go for between 18 and 25 ... | |
| Vinyl Bootlegs | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a vinyl copy of the 1977 tour called "Destroyer", which is a four LP set and also a double ... A: There are many vinyl printings and releases of the Destroyer show (Cleveland, April 27, 1977) and it ... | |
| ROBERT PLANT | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: DOES RP HAVE ANY KIDS? AND IF SO HOW MANY,HOW OLD?AND WERE ARE THEY ? ARE THEY IN THE MUSIC BIZ. ANY ... A: Robert had four kids total: three with Maureen Plant (Carmen, Karac, and Logan) and another with ... | |
| Stairway to Heaven | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: Is the song about a drug addict? I have listened to this song for 30 years and enjoy every song. ... A: The quick answer is no. There were other songs, like "For Your Life" and "Misty Mountain Hop" that ... | |
| robert plant | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: I heard about 10-12 years ago from Mark and Brian (theyre syndicated radio network) that Robert ... A: The only occasion I ever knew of Robert Plant synching was for an appearance (as a solo artist) on ... | |
| Best of Led Zeppelin | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I wonder if there is out there a "best of Led Zeppelin" from bootleg sources? Some selection of the ... A: In terms of "real" bootleg packages having such a thing, there really isn't much at all for best ... | |
| zep collect | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: What would you say is the best zep items to collect that would go up in value in the future..... A: Generally speaking, the safest bets are things with autographs, and records (as in the vinyl records ... | |
| reunion tour | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: i recently heard on the radio,that led zeppelin are planning a tour but since robert is not wanting ... A: Yes, they have been auditioning singers to take Plant's place, as Plant has been reluctant about ... | |
| no quarter | 12/1/2008 |
| Q: Well, it's actually two questions: what organ do they use and how do they get that eerie sound out ... A: For the recording of "No Quarter", John Paul Jones actually didn't use an organ, but rather played a ... | |
| John Bonham's drumming style | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: Recently I was on a website (http://ledzeppelin.alexreisner.com/bonham.html) where it quotes John ... A: Most of the time, when he'd be playing drums without sticks, it would be during a section of his ... | |
| Hi | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: Ok, so some people say that in the song Stairway to Heaven, if you play it backward you can hear ... A: There's an ongoing contraversy about the backward messages allegedly found in the song. Supposedly ... | |
| Hi | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: From what I understand is that Robert Plant was extremely effecte by the death of his personal ... A: Yes, as mentioned before, Plant was profoundly affected by the passing of his long time friend, John ... | |
| Electric Magic Poster | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: Mark A: I seem to recall the original promotional ones were 20 by 30 inches, printed on heavy stock, and ... | |
| Hi | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: Was Jimmy Page actually an extremely addicted heroin and cocaine sniffer? And if so who turned him ... A: Yes, Page was, for quite a while, very much in the grasps of heroin. Mostly between 1973 and 1984. ... | |
| Ugh!! I wish they hadn't called it off:( | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: From what I understand Plant and Bonham were good friends, even before Zeppelin. What was Plant's ... A: Plant was immensely hurt by Bonham's death. They had been friends since, basically, their youth, ... | |
| led zep symbols??? | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: .i want to ask if you know about the meanings of the 4 symbols that they had?thanks..nik A: Lately for this question, I've been referring people to this page: ... | |
| Led Zeppelin | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to contact the management for Led Zeppelin or Jimmy Page I would like to contact them ... A: I had information for someone that asked a similar question a while back - my answer is here, and it ... | |
| Led Zeppelin White Vinyl albums | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: mike I was lucky to get a white vinyl Song Remains the Same. What do you think its worth since there ... A: You were quite lucky, especially since only 100 of those pressings were immediately made available. ... | |
| Zeppelin autographs | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: Just a few lines to see if you could advise on the value of a framed led zeppelin 4 album with all ... A: Safe bet would be to insure it for $7000. I've seen similar Bonham-autographed albums (like this ... | |
| Battle Of Evermore | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: What is this song about? Thanks:Aaron A: The song is inspired by Robert Plant's reading about the Scottish border wars from centuries ago, ... | |
| led zep bootleg | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me if there is a bootleg available of the Boston Tea Party shows from 1969. Just heard ... A: this is Mike, but yes there are several boots out there for the Boston '69 shows, the most famous ... | |
| robert plant | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: why has robert plant refused to play "stairway to heaven"? A: Plant grew tired of singing it as early as 1977. He took his singing and lyrics very personally, ... | |
| Led Zep Signs | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me what all of the symbols represent because I am a huge fan of Led Zep and everyone ... A: Basically, this is a summation of the meanings of each member's symbols. They are a rather ... | |
| robert plant on reunion tour | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: is it true that robert plant just said yes to the reunion tour i read in sun magazine that he did ... A: No, Plant denies this strongly. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26946706/ And through Robert Plant's ... | |
| 1969 Zep Tour Book | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: It has J. Page w/his palm up on the cover. I saw you answered another question about a similar book ... A: Yeah, it's probably a 12" X 12" cardboard cover book, you can see an example of it here : ... | |
| Jimmy Page's son play guitar? | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: I read that Jimmy Page has a son in his 20s, i'm curious if he plays guitar (or any instrument)? i ... A: James Patrick Page III was born in 1988 to Page and Patricia Ecker, so the son is roughly 20 years ... | |
| autod guitar | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a guitar signed by led zep including john bohnham I have never seen another one for sale, it ... A: Wow, and a big wow. An autographed, plain Les Paul guitar with just the three surviving members ... | |
| home made instrument | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: i was watchind a DVD a few years back and saw Page messing around with this type of radio ... A: Yes, the instrument is called a "theremin"; not quite a home made instrument, but rather one ... | |
| gizmotrons | 8/23/2008 |
| 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 records | 8/17/2008 |
| 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 records | 8/17/2008 |
| 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 records | 8/17/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Led Zep Boots | 8/11/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| object | 8/10/2008 |
| 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 ? | 8/3/2008 |
| 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 zeppelin | 8/2/2008 |
| 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???? | 7/29/2008 |
| 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 Bootleg LP | 7/22/2008 |
| 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 Angeles | 7/22/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Led Zeppelin Lyrics Download | 7/20/2008 |
| 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 question | 7/15/2008 |
| 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 Worth | 7/13/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Led Zep III Album with enscription | 7/9/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Bohnam's Flaming Gong | 7/5/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Amplifiers | 7/4/2008 |
| 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 level | 7/1/2008 |
| 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 Page | 6/30/2008 |
| 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 live | 6/30/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| Led Zeppelin old 45 record | 6/17/2008 |
| 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 appearances | 6/17/2008 |
| 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 Party | 6/17/2008 |
| 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 artwork | 6/16/2008 |
| 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 POSTER | 6/15/2008 |
| 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 Vinyl | 6/15/2008 |
| 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 guitar | 6/14/2008 |
| 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 Instrumental | 6/12/2008 |
| 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 Instrumental | 6/12/2008 |
| 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, ... | |
| John Bonham drumsticks | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: I collect Rock memorabilia and i have just added to my collection a pair of John Bonham ... A: Sounds like you were on the hunt as well, good to hear. I did some background research, and it was ... | |
| John Bonham drumsticks | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I collect Rock memorabilia and i have just added to my collection a pair of John Bonham ... A: This one's a bit tough, as there was nothing more than anecdotal evidence of the fact that Bonham ... | |
| Multi-Question! | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: Hey Mike, I have to get several answers to several questions. 1) I have a recording of what I'm ... A: #1 - Page and Plant performed the track together, most notably in the spring of 1998. Just those ... | |
| Filmed Shows | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: How many shows and which shows were professionaly recorded for the band? ANSWER: I'll assume you ... A: Yes, the Bath Festival was filmed, then promptly lost, and wherever it is, well that's anybody's ... | |
| First stadium gigs | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: i wanted to know more about Led's first ever stadium gigs, it is said that they played at the ... A: Yeah, actually the best documentation of the show (with ads and the like) can be found at ... | |
| Led Zeppelin Logo | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to get the Led Zeppelin logo tattoo from the album Stairway to heaven and i want to know ... A: I'm thinking you're confusing some terms here. Well, for starters, there is no album called ... | |
| Filmed Shows | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: How many shows and which shows were professionaly recorded for the band? A: I'll assume you mean which shows had professionally shot video footage involved, as opposed to what ... | |
| First stadium gigs | 5/25/2008 |
| Q: i wanted to know more about Led's first ever stadium gigs, it is said that they played at the ... A: Pretty close - by that criteria, the honor would have to go with the Feb 16, 1972 show at the ... | |
| Bass on stairway | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if for the studio version of stairway to heaven did JPJ use an usual bass or did he ... A: Actually, it has been said that Jones did not want to add bass guitar to this song because of it's ... | |
| First stadium gigs | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: i wanted to know more about Led's first ever stadium gigs, it is said that they played at the ... A: WELL that's a slightly twisty question with multiple answers. If you define "stadium" as a large, ... | |
| Groupies | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: Which was the role of groupies for the band? A: Groupies served multiple roles, but it doesn't just apply to Zeppelin per se. They mostly served ... | |
| Zep Crowd Pics | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: could yo give me links to some crowd pics i've wanted to see : One from the LA forum, one from the ... A: http://www.oldbuckeye.com/pontiacsilverdome77/ Good Kezar/San Francisco '73 pictures here, about 2 ... | |
| question | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: is led zeppelin gay? A: No, of course not. They were sluts, and they were deeply heterosexual, to points of perversion. ... | |
| Australia 72' | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: I was seeing the dvd and I enjoyed those two songs that they played so where can I find the entire ... A: Yes, it was a great performance, but to date, all that had ever been available were fragments of ... | |
| D'yer Mak'er | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: How, exactly, is the song D'yer Mak'er supposed to be pronounced? I have hear so many ... A: It's supposed to be pronounced somewhat similar to "jamaica", as in "jeer maker". It comes from an ... | |
| jimmy page | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: what is with the people saying that jimmy page is satanic? because of zoso ? also what do you think ... A: The satanic thing was basically just another inappropriate label for Page. Page gained negative ... | |
| dream on | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: if led zeppelin did do the song "dream on' what disc would it be on because ive seen the discography ... A: No, not at all. It was a runaway internet rumor that shaped up over time as ... | |
| JPJ Bass Solos | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: did John Paul Jones play any Bass solos during his carrer with Led Zep? A: Yes he did. There were some spirited bass solos during some of the rare performancees of "Good ... | |
| Mike Millard and Bootlegs | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: I recently downloaded Listen to This Eddie and I was Impressed by its exeptional quality, and I was ... A: I don't usually do direct dowload stuff, especially for the Osaka show, since I already had a couple ... | |
| Mike Millard and Bootlegs | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: I recently downloaded Listen to This Eddie and I was Impressed by its exeptional quality, and I was ... A: Millard was a prominent recorder of concerts (including Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin). Millard was ... | |
| plant and harp | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: how did plant learn blues harp..he is so unique and such a natural..and what key did he favor? A: Fellow expert Chris touched on this before at this link - ... | |
| LED ZEPPELIN 1980 THE LAST FAREWELL LP | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: IIS THERE ANY VALUE TO THIS 2LP SET. KICKED OFF EBAY, SOMETHING ABOUT UNAUTHURISED LP. 1980 MADE IN ... A: Best chances are to inquire with the vinyl collector sites, like gemm.com, californiaalbums.com, or ... | |
| Legendary Shows | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: Just wanted to know why the boston tea party show in January 1969 was so legendary and also their ... A: Most legendary shows were designated as such because of the energy, the enthusiastic crowd, and ... | |
| Zep Video | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I saw a clip, (i think on youtube) once of a zep show, but this clip is mainly the band talking ... A: These things sound a lot like the press conferences from New York City in 1970 and possibly the ... | |
| Purported Zepp/Floyd collaboration on "Stairway" | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: If it isn't what I believe it to be, then who is it? Sounds pretty good. It doesn't sound like it's ... A: No, they were a part of a number of cleverly mixed & edited hoax tracks that spread around the file ... | |
| Robert Plant Symbol | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: I am a huge Zeppelin/Plant fan and I was wondering where I could buy a pendant of Plant's symbol to ... A: Yeah, you can find the pendant all over the place by google searching with "Robert Plant" symbol ... | |
| Runes | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: When the members of zep chose their runes it was out of a book that Jimmy Page owned, Is this book ... A: The book was from which only several members of the band chose symbols - namely Jones and Bonham. ... | |
| Jimmy Page echo | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: Um yes my question is about jimmy pages Echo effect. i play guitar and i notice when he would play ... A: Page used an Echoplex, which was an early, analog effect that literally "recorded" a sound, then ... | |
| Pontiac and Seattle 77' | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: The question is: can you tell me where can I find a recording (online of course) from Zep's shows ... A: There had been a torrent for the Pontiac Silverdome show at ... | |
| stairway to heaven "piper" and "Lady" | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: in the song, "she knows somethimes words have two meanings" . heres my question..... is the piper ... A: There will never be an absolutely definitive answer to a lot of those Stairway questions, as even ... | |
| The Destroyer | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: Mike. I recently downloaded the three disk Destroyer set. It is a great performance, but Robert ... A: Actually, that was Larry Badgley. He was a somewhat infamous "doctor" who toured with the Rolling ... | |
| The reissue of the new cut up version of NO Quarter | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: Can you Help me please!!! First off I really need the email address of Sanctuary Music Management. ... A: Wow, I must say that this is about the most insane message! But I hear ya. There are cuts in ... | |
| Bath festival 1970 | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: i have a vinyl copy of a recording of the bath festival 1970, in a home made sleeve whcih had led ... A: Yeah, these are a tricky lot. Krishna was one of those older LP releases that, in mint condition, ... | |
| Robert Plant in Middle Tennessee | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: Robert Plant is often in the papers here as seen around the Nashville area. He has recorded with ... A: I wish I could give you a more interesting answer, but frankly there is no "press related" ... | |
| Robert Plant's current Management company | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: 1. Can you identify his current management company and/or manager for US appearances? Provide a ... A: 1. There are a couple routes. One should still be through Trinifold Management, available at: ... | |
| 71 bootlegs | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: what 71 bootleg of zeppelin's has the best sound quality. (i don't care what tour japan north ... A: That's a hard call. Given the right source (despite occasional cuts), I probably would have to ... | |
| led zeppelin | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: thanks brian A: Wow you were one of the infamous headbangers? Too cool. There are torrents that you can download, ... | |
| Led Zeppelin LP's | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: Was wondering if you can help me out here. I came across 2 Led Zeppelin LP's that I really cant ... A: The first one is worth at least $80 to $100 on a solid auction, depending on its condition. The ... | |
| Sessions | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: What was the title of the session/album that Robert did with drummer Terry Bozzio (and another I ... A: Are you sure you're not thinking of the sessions in 1981 of Plant with Cozy Powell? I don't have ... | |
| Autographed Jimmy Page photo | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: I have an autographed photo of Jimmy Page when he was fairly young,I was wondering since i don't ... A: Unfortunately probably not worth more than $20 or $30. Most "reliable" memorabilia merchants out ... | |
| Lucifer Rising | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: was there ever a re-issue of Jimmy Page's Lucifer Rising after Chris Dietler's release of 1000 ... A: In a semi-legal sense, yes, there have been releases by the (misspelled) "Psychadelic Space" label, ... | |
| robert plant book | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: another expert (Chris) almost answered this question for someone else, I'm sure you'll have the ... A: Hey, that's definitely a keeper, it's pretty hard to find even in the Ebay/collector markets these ... | |
| 71 wembly concert poster... | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: i have in my posession a 71 wembly showbill, the thing is that my poster does not have color except ... A: I will have to get you to email me the picture (mikeydhh@gmail.com), I could not get it to load for ... | |
| tour??? 08 | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: is zepplin doing a '08 get together tour?? A: None of the band members are denying an upcoming tour. They are all returning ambiguous answers; ... | |
| Possible fake records? | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: I've got another one for you.I'm starting a record collection of my favourite old rock bands and of ... A: Record "A" sounds like one that was licensed off to an RCA record club, where they would handle the ... | |
| In Through the Out Door | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: I recently bought an In Through the Out door record and read somewhere that if you lightly paint on ... A: Yeah, you should see a number on the spine, followed by a single letter, anywhere from A through F. ... | |
| Nickname | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: How did Robert get the nickname "Percy"? Also, is it true that Jimmy doesn't have his drivers ... A: Plant got his nickname from friends, based on "Percy The Gardener", a regional TV show that featured ... | |
| ZOSO solid silver pendant | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: Hope you can help me?? My wife has a hallmarked solid silver "ZOSO" pendant.It has no chain,and is ... A: Hey Steve, I've seen them run for as high as 40 or 50 dollars, but the problem is that so many ... | |
| Robert Plant Bootlegs | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I'm a huge fan of Led Zeppelin and Robert Plant. I own every legitimate release and lately I've ... A: There really is no short answer to this question - but I'm glad to hear that you have taken such an ... | |
| Poster Art | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a concert poster that was purportedly taken from the trash near Filmore West in 1969. It ... A: This sounds very interesting - you're right - there are no documented posters that match the ... | |
| 4 symbols | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: does the 4 symbols of led zepplin four represent any numbers? i heard of it.. for better purpose i ... A: The band members chose their symbols independently. Page's symbol represents a lot of things, as ... | |
| Led Zeppelin billboard poster | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: Wondering if you can help me. I have a huge billboard size poster measuring 1.5 metres by 1 metre ... A: Based on the description, I'm almost positive it's a reproduction - I have a similar one stashed ... | |
| Led Zeppelin Symbol | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help me...I have a solid silver pendant from the 70's relating to Led Zepp and the ... A: Problem being, things like that are tough to verify (to collectors) as being that old, but I've seen ... | |
| electric magic poster genuine? | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: hi I was offered recently a led zeppelin original electric circus poster signed on the rear by the ... A: Yeah, that sounds like the real thing to me. Steve was the designer of the original 1971 Wembley ... | |
| Led Zeppelin Symbol | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help me...I have a solid silver pendant from the 70's relating to Led Zepp and the ... A: The following has been pretty much the standard explanation, it's not really of my own doing, but it ... | |
| Improvising techniques of led zep | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: I'm having to write an essay on the techniques of a musicians ability to improvise, what their ... A: It's really hard to give a simple answer to this, but I'll do what I can. First and foremost, their ... | |
| Jaco Pastorius and Jimmy jazz jam? | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: Where can I find the 1985 jam of Jaco and Jimmy on stage? I want to try and download somewhere or ... A: Assuming you're familiar with BitTorrent file sharing software, you can find a link to the 4/30/85 ... | |
| bonzo's drums | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: hey mike, just a quick questions mate.. haha great site by the way keep up the good work your doin ... A: Yeah, the drum kits are simply referred to as "part of the Bonham Estate". That basically means ... | |
| JIMMY PAGE | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: WHAT ARE JIMMY PAGES HOBBYS OUT SIDE OF HIS MUSIC? A: Well, in the heyday, his passions were of collecting Pre-Raphaelite art, collecting old books, and ... | |
| Marriages of the group Led Zepplin | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: Why is it knowing that the band is 600 times as street wise as I am. That they actually got ... A: I'm not entirely sure he's on his third wife - I know of Charlotte (divorced) and Jimena (not ... | |
| Bombay's Experimental Recordings | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: "From Bangkok, we flew to Bombay, where Jimmy and Robert had made arrangements to do some ... A: Yeah, the recording got out - it turned into various bootleg releases such as the "The Complete 1972 ... | |
| Bonzo's Old Hyde Farm | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: At Bonzo's Old Hyde Farm, where he was breeding white-faced Hereford cattle, i was wondering if ... A: Hey Brendon Unfortunately I don't have any substantial documented statements about anybody's ... | |
| LedZep | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: When was Led's first ever concert? A: While the documentation has always been sketchy from back then, the info I've stuck with has been ... | |
| Rare Records? | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: I recently acquired four Lps from a guy and they have blank white labels and no writing and was told ... A: Not to back away from an answer here, but I suppose I'd have to hear what's on these records to know ... | |
| led zep | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: didn't they sell stairway to heaven to Satan after john bonham died and after plant's son past? ... A: No, that's a mixture of folklore that comes from Zeppelin's mystique. First, going way back, 1930s ... | |
| Slog Song | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: Hey where can i find that song from the zep vinyl called the slog? thanks A: To find the actual vinyl - that's tough - best chance would be to search on Ebay - there was an ... | |
| Led Zeppelin / Jimmy Page management company | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: I wish to get in touch with the band's or Jimmy Page's management company, but can find no ... A: Led Zeppelin, per se, is more or less not managed by anything other than the band itself - at least ... | |
| zeppelin touring aircraft | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: I think zeppelin was/is great and the songs are forever..although I was wondering if you could help ... A: They leased a Boeing 720B, called "The Starship", for tours in 1973 and 1975. That probably is the ... | |
| blues influences | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: I had this one "friend" tell me that Led Zeppelin stole a majority of their music from blues ... A: There are plenty of examples of songs that Led Zeppelin covered, and duly gave credit to the ... | |
| Zeppelin Future | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: i wanna know if you know more details about the reunion tour? if not then thanks any way A: There are more quasi-substantiated rumors (that's all they are) that things are in motion, but we ... | |
| Page's bookshop | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know the exact period that Jimmy Page was the owner of the bookshop named 'Equinox' ... A: It's actually hard to get a good idea of the shop's time frame. There are erroneous accounts of it ... | |
| coda inside gatefold sleeve | 12/25/2007 |
| Q: does john lennons picture appear in the collage on the gatefold of coda - who is the picture on the ... A: Nah, it can't be verified. Page and the rest of the band had final say on all the artwork, and they ... | |
| Good Times Bad Times | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: thanks A: In the latter months of 1969 (such as at their show at London's Lyceum), they would open the show ... | |
| tour attendance | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: I'm a Zep fan, but also a Stones and Who fan. I have heard for years that the LZ tours were ALWAYS ... A: It's largely a comparison of apples and oranges. Those Rolling Stones tours you cited are recent ... | |
| Old Bootleg lp | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: Hey dude, was going through my old lp's and came across a boot I picked up years ago, listened to ... A: Yeah, Berkeley Records are an older source of "usually" good LP bootlegs. There was a previous ... | |
| Bootlegs and Unreleased Songs | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: Hey man, Ever since i started playing guitar (actually taking lessons from Paul Chapman of the ... A: Wow, well, I'll take a stab at this one - I'm sure others might be able to comment as well. 1) When ... | |
| pedals | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: i just want to know in what songs jimmy used the delay? He's amazing by the way... led zeppelin is ... A: In terms of pedals, when on stage, the answer is that he at least had some delay on pretty much ... | |
| Zeppelin Reunion Concert Dec 10th | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: Is it possible to see on TV this reunion of Led Zeppelin today? A: As far as I know, it isn't being broadcast, but rather filmed to sell a DVD and also raise money for ... | |
| Yardbirds Last Rave-Up in LA | 12/7/2007 |
| Q: I don't know how much you know about the Jimmy Page era of The Yardbirds, but I found a Yardbirds ... A: Frankly, no, I wouldn't pass it up. My definition of "listenable" may well differ from that of ... | |
| Yardbirds Last Rave-Up in LA | 12/7/2007 |
| Q: I don't know how much you know about the Jimmy Page era of The Yardbirds, but I found a Yardbirds ... A: From my knowledge, I can offer this much... I have the Anderson Theatre release, which comprised the ... | |
| led zeppelin | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know, were i could find stage cloths that zeppelin wore. A: Assuming you mean artifacts of the actual stage costumes they wore, there isn't much out there. ... | |
| best sound in a movie | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: What is your favorite film based on its ability to use sound/ music to enhance the movie? what are ... A: That took quite a bit of thinking, I had never thought about it. In the end, hear me out, my ... | |
| value of Zeppelin LPs | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: I have several old Led Zeppelins LPs - could you tell me if they have resale value? thank you. A: When in mint or near mint condition, they aren't doing too bad out there on the market - I was ... | |
| Bonzo's last stand + Earls court volume 2 | 11/22/2007 |
| Q: I own a copy of the following l.p - BONZO'S LAST STAND - THE LAST REHEARSAL SEPT 80. MADE IN 1986. ... A: The overall question is somewhat the evaluation of a lesser of two evils - the former is not Bonzo's ... | |
| Live at The O2 | 11/16/2007 |
| Q: I have tried so hard to get a ticket to the concert at the O2 in London. I have heard of people ... A: There isn't much I could tell you that you wouldn't already know. Have you considered going to a ... | |
| The Slog | 11/16/2007 |
| Q: I remember seeing a Zep 45 a long time ago with an unreleased flipside called The Slog. This song ... A: Ah yes, those were the days. It actually is a bit of a forgery, somebody took an existing Robert ... | |
| San Diego '77 | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: Hey Mike, Do you know the meaning behind this show (6-19-77) being titled JimmyPY? Thanks! A: If you look at the enclosed pictures (and comics), it shows "by Y (squared)" as if that were the ... | |
| Led Zeppelin Autograph | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: I am the owner of a nicely framed autographed copy of Led Zeppelin's "Houses of the Holy" album ... A: It's always kind of a guess - but any album with all four members' autographs instantly starts ... | |
| Page/Plant 98 Tour | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: my best friend and I are huge Zeppelin fans. On their 98 tour at United Center/Chicago, we had our ... A: Being a Chicago boy, I was there too! Well, at those shows. Best guesses would be the standard ... | |
| REHEARSAL STUDIO | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: Do you know which rehearsal studio that Led Zeppelin are using in preparation for their O2 concert ... A: Not 100% sure where they *were* rehearsing. Page recently broke his finger and the concert is now ... | |
| Zep Portland 68 | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: Two questions, actually. 1) Do you recall what the venue was? None of the books that list this ... A: 1) Portland Civic Auditorium 2) Nah, that was later on. Be careful on this, the Portland show was ... | |
| The knobs | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: Did Led Zeppelin change the band name or play a show under the name "The Knobs"? A: Yes, but it was "The Nobs". Before a February 28, 1970 show in Copenhagen, Eva Von Zeppelin showed ... | |
| kashmir | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: what the hell is plant sinnging about in kashmir, it makes not sense! A: You can check the postings at http://www.songmeanings.net/lyric.php?lid=7786 but it's basically a ... | |
| Gear | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: What guitar does Page use on Nobody's Fault, and if known what effects? A: It was debated about what guitars were exactly used during those sessions, but for this track, ... | |
| GTBT and 1968 | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: So, I have two questions for you: 1. Besides March 11, 1995, how many times did Page/Plant play ... A: 1. Not really, there are references to it possibly having happened during a show in Japan in 1995, ... | |
| GTBT and 1968 | 10/20/2007 |
| Q: So, I have two questions for you: 1. Besides March 11, 1995, how many times did Page/Plant play ... A: Oof! Good questions. 1. This is a sketchy area. They played it rather often in late 1969 and 1970, ... | |
| 1969 Led Zeppelin rare poster | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: I have a 1969 promotional Led Zeppelin 1 40x60 poster that I got framed and cannot find any info on ... A: Yeah, there are poster collectors like at http://www.mobiusgallery.net/ledzeppelin.htm I can't guess ... | |
| 1969 London concert | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: I saw Led Zeppelin in the Fall of 1969 in London. It was a large hall with only a stage for them to ... A: They only played one place in the fall in London - that was the Lyceum Ballroom on October 12. Yes, ... | |
| Shaking all over | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: I was trying to find out who sang shaking all over. I was told Led Zeppelin, but want to know for ... A: Actually the original version was by Johnny Kidd & The Pirates back in 1960. The Who did a powerful ... | |
| Obscure Led Zeppelin Record ? | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could shine some light on a Led Zeppelin album named Boston Tea Party, Jimmy ... A: Yeah, that's a bootleg - from January 28, 1969 from Boston, and were recorded segments of an ... | |
| Led Zeppelin Live in Osaka | 10/11/2007 |
| Q: Can you shed some light on a Zep album that I have in my collection.This is a 3 LP set of the Osaka ... A: Well this is intriguing. What I believe you caught was an RSR (Rock Show Records I believe) release ... | |
| story behind the picture | 9/29/2007 |
| Q: My girlfriend just got me a t-shirt with Led Zeppelin in front of a plane (Plant has his arms up). ... A: While I admit I can't mentally place the exact time and place of the picture (if I saw it I'd know ... | |
| led zep poster | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: hey m8, I've got what looks like an ?original?-black print machine roller marks on rev)"in concert, ... A: anything with "Song remains the same" and the Fillmore show in the same sheet (years apart) they are ... | |
| blueberry hill | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: I own a Bootleg Led Zeppelin Blueberry Hill double album. How much is this worth? And where can I ... A: You'd have to contact collectors or jump onto Ebay. I see prices maxing out at around $66 amongst ... | |
| led zeppelin bootleg | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: what is the best bootleg of the 1968-69 period thanks alot ,ray A: There's always a debate about "best bootleg" because of the fact that some people prefer sound ... | |
| Led Zeppelin Concert Poster | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: I saw a question on this site about a poster that I also have , but the person didn't really receive ... A: Megan There were no Zeppelin concerts in 1974, so it is certainly a fake. How it got into ... | |
| what was led zeppelins view on... | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: I have just recently seen some articles over the internet that say that led zeppelin very much ... A: Neither opinion was ever substantiated - I can imagine the ac/dc resentment being purely fan based. ... | |
| Robert Plant's voice | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: What impressed me the most about the first two Zeppelin albums was the power of Plant's voice. ... A: Great question, Lee. Actually most people started wondering about his voice around 1975 - I didn't ... | |
| Led Zeppelin Performance 1968 | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: Did LZ perform at the Olympop concert at Croydon's Fairfield Halls in September 1968? I have a ... A: Bear in mind that 1968 and 1969 had been poorly documented, and many venues are up for debate. I ... | |
| Portland Concert 1968 | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: I saw Led Zeppelin in 1968 in Portland OR. After the show we had something to eat at a nearby ... A: Wow! Wow! Wow! Denny's was around back then! Ha ha yeah they hit Portland on New Year's Eve I ... | |
| Set list Indianapolis IN 1975 tour | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: Attended this show I think January 22,1975,Plant's voice was shot from Chicago,and the flu, but a ... A: January 25, 1975 to be exact... lucky you! Plant was indeed shot from the flu and the band made up ... | |
| Going to California bootleg referenced on July 20, 2007 | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: I have the red vinyl half of this. I'm a bit of a completist, and would love to complete the set. Is ... A: I wish I had a definitive link to give you (as I often had) for hooking you up with a collector or ... | |
| Zep Reunion for 2008 | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: Mike, Thanks for your help with 8/22/1971. There was a press conference today talking about how ... A: As for the November 26 show, raising money for the Ahmet Ertegun Education Fund, Led Zeppelin won't ... | |
| 8/22/1971-LA Forum | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: Mike, Can you please tell me the correct set list for this night? I've seen where Going To ... A: You were probably seeing a misdated show, in the case of the one with Going To Cal, that wasn't in ... | |
| a strange bootleg I own | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: I know you receive alot of questions about bootlegs so I hope you don't mind one more. I own a 2 LP ... A: "I'm A Man" was an old blues number originally done as "Mannish Boy" by Ellis McDaniels and reformed ... | |
| a strange bootleg I own | 9/8/2007 |
| Q: I know you receive alot of questions about bootlegs so I hope you don't mind one more. I own a 2 LP ... A: This is Mike Caldwell answering (Chris is a good partner though!) Anyway, what you have is a Jap ... | |
| permission for use of Immigrant Song in adventure&/nature film | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: we are producing a flyfishing dvd from Iceland and Norway, and one night thundering thorug the ... A: Copy this link (it's a long one) - or if it doesn't work, go to onestoptrax.com and do a song search ... | |
| 2 questions | 9/2/2007 |
| Q: what are the most accurate books about led zeppelin? and how many different cd's are there of them? ... A: As for the accurate books, it's subject to debate. In my mind, including reliable web sites, I'd ... | |
| Cleveland | 9/1/2007 |
| Q: Can you give me any info on the zep show in cleveland in 1969 A: Not sure how much additional information I can provide - The date was 7/20/1969, not 7/16 as ... | |
| song list | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: I have a CD with 10 songs on it. The first is "Hey Joe" and the last is "Black Dog". Someone said ... A: My first inclination is to assume that this is just a home-made CD - and that's likely the case ... | |
| stormtrooper poster | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: I was at the show in 77 in chicago when jp wore the stormtrooper outfit. I had the poster on my wall ... A: Yeah, the image/poster was contraversial enough to be snubbed fairly quickly (being Nazi related and ... | |
| Led Zeppelin Rights & questions | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: I'm Claudio a italian zeppelin fan.The questions are: -Who is/are(i wanna know if is a particular ... A: The surviving members have final say as to when to grant rights, etc. It's generally managed ... | |
| need to know | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: would you happen to know who drew the picture where the old man is holding a lantern and is looking ... A: It's a bit complicated, but technically the image is a reproduction of "The Hermit" tarot card from ... | |
| New projects | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: I was just curious what your thoughts are regarding the upcoming "new" releases. Personally I am a ... A: Wow, thanks for asking! Means a lot! I'm totally in agreement with you. Their impending release ... | |
| led freakin zeppelin | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: 1.what year did they leave atlantic A: Well, this will be one of those "splitting hairs" type answers. Technically - *technically* - their ... | |
| Unknown songs | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: I was listening to the on line radio web page Pandora. Two of the songs I have heard as of resent I ... A: No such luck. The songs you mention were created by an all female band called "Lez Zeppelin" (no ... | |
| TSRTS | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: I am in a heated debate with a person that claims that there are 2 version of TSRTS film. One that ... A: Yes and no. There's a new version of the film, slated for release on November 13 which includes ... | |
| led zeppelin | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: i have a bootleg double album from the 70s called Going to California. Its on special vinyl, one ... A: I'm aware of that release, I would say that runs between 50 and 100 (US) dollars, just from ... | |
| Books and Led Zeppelin??? | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: I'm sure that band members, especially Robert Plant and Jimmy Page influenced about some books when ... A: Most notably, the works of J.R.R. Tolkien heavily influenced Robert Plant - with his imagery drawn ... | |
| 1995 Rock Hall of Fame | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: Chris, I had this 1995 Hall of Fame tape in my collection, and can't seem to find it. I recall it ... A: Ok, from here I would say get Shareaza (file sharing app), search on "led zeppelin hall of fame" and ... | |
| ZEPP 1969 ERA | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: Im a killer blues guitarist in chicago I am seeking some old bootlegs i lost in 1990= i was 19 ... A: Hey Danny As a former lead guitarist in Chicago (that favored blues) the coincidence is wonderful. ... | |
| The Song Remains The Same | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: In the movie just before Since I've Been Loving You - Robert Plant is sitting backstage talking - he ... A: The first part was in reference to a guy that got into the building and posed as a legitimate ... | |
| stairway to heaven. | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: what exactly is the 'urban legend' or whatever it is involved with the song "Stairway to Heaven"?? ... A: Nothing that comes up. This is very obscure, and I neglected to say it, but there was a legend ... | |
| any US tour dates in 2007-2008 | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: Will any of the remaining - Page, Plant or Jones tour the US in the next year ? I would love to see ... A: For now, I foresee a memorial concert just for Ahmet Ertegun over in London. No tours seem to be ... | |
| stairway to heaven. | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: what exactly is the 'urban legend' or whatever it is involved with the song "Stairway to Heaven"?? A: There was much made out of alleged backward masking - whereas if the song was played backwards, you ... | |
| Did they not give credit to original song writers? | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: I'm a big Howard stern fan.He had a guy on his show that claims Led Zeppelin stole almost all the ... A: Nah, they only got into legitimate hot water from their release of "Whole Lotta Love" on the second ... | |
| zep and Abba | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: What can you tell me about Zep and Abba, other than that Zep used Abba's polar studio. I'm ... A: On all counts, I am pretty sure that all you say is creative urban legend. Yes they recorded ITTOD ... | |
| live show w/judas priest | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: i read recently that judas priest opened for zeppelin around 1970 can you tell me anything about it ... A: That was actually on July 23/24 1977 in Oakland. Called "Day On The Green", it was an outdoor, ... | |
| Zep Song I can't find | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: I heard a song in a bar the other day and the bartender said it was a Zep song. I had never heard it ... A: Follow-up! Ignore below! Co-expert Chris reminded me of the song "Hot Dog" from In Through The Out ... | |
| John Bonham | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: Hey Chris, Thanks for taking the time to answer this, since I'm a huge Bonzo fan. Since John ... A: Bonham taught himself to play largely by observing the styles of Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich. In a ... | |
| "pigeon blood" bootleg album | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: I know you said you can't talk about stealing music but I am very interested in a particular bootleg ... A: I am not much into purchasing bootlegs or even condoning their continued sale. I will say the best ... | |
| .................. | 5/19/2007 |
| Q: What Kind of Awards has Led Zeppelin won in the past? A: Fewer awards than one might think. Perenially, they received platinum record "awards" for each of ... | |
| Zeppelin | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: I'm doing a project on Led Zeppelin and i have to explain why the band was controversial. i know ... A: Much, if not all, of their controversy stemmed from alleged involvement with black magic, and later ... | |
| Led Zep Tour Book 1969 | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: i was just wondering if there was anywhere i am able to buy a copy of the Led Zep Tour Book 1969?? ... A: I've seen several placese that have them. Vintage Vinyl (not far from me) in Evanston, IL has one ... | |
| Follow up to "Farewell to LA" Inquiry, 3-24-07 | 5/11/2007 |
| Q: Chris - thank you for the website references. I was able to pick up "Coherence" from the LA Forum ... A: On behalf of Chris (who's on vacation) I wanted to chip in and agree how nice it is hearing shows ... | |
| Jimmy page/ Robert Plant/ John paul jones | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if Jimmy is still working on his solo album, and if he might have JP, or RP, working ... A: Best I can tell, I've heard only one reference to Plant participating with JP's album, and I believe ... | |
| LZ????HELP | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: What does Zoso on jimmy's outfits mean?? A: It's actually a combined design using various ancient religious symbols which, coincidentally, ... | |
| Led Zeppelin | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: OK here is a good one. I would like to find the same type and make of the suit that Jimmy wore at ... A: Supposedly his midnight blue silk shirt and beige slacks were of custom origin, but the shirt could ... | |
| questons | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: What are the exact dates jimmy page met pamela des barres, charlotte martin, and lori maddox.When ... A: Exact dates? Are you kidding? Jeez, like they would even know that themselves. Here's what I can ... | |
| Zep IV | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: Does ZOSO mean anything? A: It literally wasn't the word "zoso" but just looked as such. It is Jimmy Page's personal symbol, as ... | |
| The rover | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: Did Led Zeppelin ever perform "the rover" live. It is my favorite song. If they did; when ... A: Great song! Only "live" version was a rehearsal recording from 1973, as they had worked on it with ... | |
| concert in germany | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: i think i heard this from a local radio station years ago. - is it true that when playing in germany ... A: They had to rename themselves to "The Nobs" on February 28, 1970, due to threats of legal action ... | |
| Question about Jimmy Page & an illeged WHITE Gibson SG Doubleneck... | 3/14/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if anyone knows if Jimmy Page ever played a WHITE Gibson SG Doubleneck? It ... A: Though I seem to recall this happening, I don't have any clippings in my files. I do know for a ... | |
| Zeppelin concert | 3/11/2007 |
| Q: I've been looking around for the June 28 1970 show Zeppelin did for the Bath Festival and its ... A: The Bath Festival was immortalized for their breakthrough performance, energetic playing, and fun ... | |
| CD'S Led Zeppelin Concert Indianapolis, IN 1/25/75 | 2/25/2007 |
| Q: I was wanting to know if you could tell me how I can purchase the two cd pack called Condition ... A: Hey Richard, I really don't keep up much on buying such CDs (as we all know that is immoral and ... | |
| led zep reunion | 2/12/2007 |
| Q: hey mike i work in the concert security bus for 19 yrs i have laminates stickies local crew t shirts ... A: Hey Kenneth My sense has always been that before everyone gets too old to stand up for more than an ... | |
| woman sings | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: a few week ago i heard a led zppwlin song i did not recognize for there was a woman sining with bob ... A: Really the only female singer that shared significant vocal duties was on "Battle of Evermore" from ... | |
| Zoso | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: What does Zoso mean? A: The "Zoso" name is actually a misnomer; it is what Jimmy Page's symbol from the untitled fourth ... | |
| Rights to Zep's Music | 1/20/2007 |
| Q: Who owns the rights to the majority of Led Zeppelin's songs? I was informed that they can no longer ... A: Yeah, the band still keeps rights to the song publishing rights. They even gave Jack Black some ... | |
| Zep fourth album lyrical interpretations? | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: I was just wondering what interpretations you have to the lyrics to certain Zeppelin songs on their ... A: You definitely have your expertise in hearing/interpreting the lyrics - a great job at that! For ... | |
| Box Set 2 | 12/17/2006 |
| Q: Do you know why the 2nd box set (which consisted of 2 discs) went out of print? Afterall, the first ... A: Yeah, that didn't make much sense at all. For the uninitiated, the "Boxed Set II" came out in 1993, ... | |
| Zeppelin's Quotes | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: Do you happen to know any of Zeppelin's famous quotes( at concerts or anywhere else)? Thank you. ... A: Yeah, plenty; maybe too many to list, but here are some that come to mind off the top of my head: ... | |
| Zeppelin's Achievements | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: Do you know some of Zeppelin's greatest (or just regular) achievements? Thank you. -Goldie A: There are a couple that come to mind. - They broke the attendance record in 1973 for the largest ... | |
| Zeppelin's Greatest Hits | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: Can you tell me some of Led Zeppelin's greatest hits? I can't seem to find them anywhere. Thank you. ... A: Loaded question, but the top ten "popular" hits might be - Stairway To Heaven - Rock And Roll - ... | |
| rare version of song | 12/1/2006 |
| Q: Do you know anything about the rare acoustic version of Black Dog? Is it actually made by Led ... A: Yeah that was off a 7" bootleg record, known amongst trading circles of the day as "The Slog". It ... | |
| dazed and confused | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: what is this song really about??? What is he so dazed and confused about? A: Well good question - and another example of Page somewhat "stealing" credit from other songwriters. ... | |
| led zeppelin | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: This has been bothering me for some time now, do u know the name of the song that is played in the ... A: That's the beautiful instrumental piece called "Bron-Yr-Aur" (pronounced 'brawn rawr', a welsh term ... | |
| Pink Floyd & Zeppelin | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: could Floyd of sang stairway to heaven & somebody blended them together?I have a bootleg of Floyd & ... A: I'd have to check with one of my Floyd fan buddies just to be sure, but as a moderate follower of ... | |
| Pink Floyd & Zeppelin | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: I have a bootleg of Floyd & Zeppelin playing stairway to heaven together... Do you know what concert ... A: I feel a lot better to answer this one now that I've checked with my great confederate Chris - but ... | |
| jimmy page | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: do you know what guitar scales other that minor penatonic jimmy liked to use in live performances? A: Well, in live contexts, you're right. Mostly he was comfortable with minor pent scales for basic ... | |
| sold their souls | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: Is it true that they sold their souls to devil to make this song more popular and a hit? A: Nah; groupies and obsessed fans liked to drum up the mysticism of the band with such stories. The ... | |
| Led Zeppelin Bootleg LP's -- Rare? | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: I have 2 old Led Zeppelin LP's that I inherited through a death in the family nearly 17 years ago. I ... A: Mike To lay on the technical lingo, hell yeah! But those are definitely bootlegs, and becoming ... | |
| LedZep'4 | 10/18/2006 |
| Q: I recently picked up a copy of the Led Zeppelin 4 LP, I was wondering how would I distinguish an ... A: The quickest way to distinguish an original is that with the original package, every - EVERY - ... | |
| Led Zeppelin LP | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: I came across a Led Zeppelin LP that is all white with some faint blue and yellow streaks s part of ... A: Steve Good one - this was a real puzzle to solve. Here's the deal... There are multiple bootlegs ... | |
| bootlegs | 10/7/2006 |
| Q: hey mike, i have just one simple question...where can i buy led zeppelin bootlegs? A: Hey John The easiest answer is "sale of bootlegs is illegal, and we don't condone such activity, ... | |
| zep bootleg | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: You nailed it! I do now remember the honey bee buzzing around thing. That's the one. How can I ... A: Cool, glad I helped solve that one. Now remember, that rendition is always within a 1971 (usually ... | |
| zep bootleg | 10/1/2006 |
| Q: In answer to your answer, it is definitely NOT killing floor and it is even possible that a mistake ... A: Ok, the fluttering D string has me thinking of one particular track. A cover of "Honey Bee", ... | |
| best band in the world | 9/29/2006 |
| Q: Could you plese show me how to play the intro riff to whole lotta love and also what i should srt my ... A: Your hand should be saddled by the 5th and 7th frets. For the introductory "stutter", it's the 7th ... | |
| zep bootleg | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: I used to have (till a thief plundered it) a rare Led Zep bootleg on vinyl. The album cover was ... A: This one is tricky. I even checked with one of the other resident gurus. Given the fact that my ... | |
| led zepplin | 9/26/2006 |
| Q: hey is it true that one of the guitarists from led zepplin worshiped satan? well if so can u tell me ... A: Someone asked me a similar question before - but since the response hasn't shown up on the board ... | |
| moroccan sessions | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: hey just wondering if you knew what album the moroccan inspired version of kashmir is on. its ... A: Hey Veronica! Delicious is a great way to describe the rendition of Kashmir found on the "No ... | |
| Stairway to Heaven | 9/12/2006 |
| Q: Ive heard some stories about them being satan worshipers. I wasnt sure if they were true. I was ... A: It's a common generalization, one that came from the heart of America in the so called "black scare" ... | |
| jimmy page | 9/9/2006 |
| Q: in the opening sceens from song remains the same, jimmy is sitting by a pond playing this ... A: Great question! The mysterious listing of a song called "Autumn Lake" in the closing credits is the ... | |
Led Zeppelin
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Mike Caldwell
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Expertise
I have been a lifetime Led Zeppelin researcher (not just fan). Have gained a strong reputation as an appraiser of their rare records and memorabilia. For various reasons, I cannot respond to emails sent to my personal account, but I will always respond to questions posted here!
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.
Education/Credentials
Masters Degree, Computer Science. Bachelor's Degree, Psychology.
Awards and Honors
Several literary awards.
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