I take a look the new re-issue of How the West Was Won, plus I look back on two events that happened in Led Zeppelin history: The Yardbirds playing at Anderson Theatre 50-years ago, and the release of Houses of the Holy 45-years ago.
There is lots of news regarding Led Zeppelin in the last few weeks, and I cover it all: Robert Plant's second North American Tour of the Year, Record Store Day, Coverdale/Page 25-years later, Now and Zen 30-years later, the big interview, The object on Pawn Stars, Led Zeppelin Live photo book and Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening
Robert Plant is touring and I talk about the Toronto Concert that I didn't get to. As well, I discuss Jimmy Page's interview in which he states there is lots of new, live material that is going to be released over the next 10-years.
In Episode 138 I talk to Jim MCCarty about The Yardbirds and his new solo album, Walking in the Wild Land.
As well, I have a brief discussion about the How the West was Won re-issue, and what is in the rumour mill for Led Zeppelin's 50th anniversary releases.
Today I talk about the 1982 release of Led Zeppelin's final studio album, Coda.
Today I discuss the upcoming year of Led Zeppelin's 50th Anniversary, plus the connection between the Dec 2007 O2 show and the Raising Sand album, released the same year.
Today I interview author Martin Popoff, author of Led Zeppelin: All the Albums, All the Songs.
This week is RObert Plant week, as I look at his appearance on BBC's Radio 6 program. Then I discuss his new album, due out Friday, Carry Fire. Also, I talk his upcoming live shows and the problem of ticket availablity.
A repost of Episode 6, from Oct 6, 2011:
Lucifer Rising and Other Soundtracks announced. James Dylan Interview. BCC Live Over Europe DVD released.
There is three new albums from the world of Zep coming this fall, and I discuss all three of them.
As well, I give a brief review about Billy Bragg's book, Roots, Radicals and Rockers: How Skiffle Changed the World and the Chris Farlowe and the Thunderbirds album, The Beginning...
