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
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.
A repost of Episode 6, from Oct 6, 2011:
Lucifer Rising and Other Soundtracks announced. James Dylan Interview. BCC Live Over Europe DVD released.
In this repost from December 2011, I talk with writer George Case, author of Magus, Musician, Man: An Unauthorized Biography (of Jimmy Page) and Led Zeppelin FAQ.
This week is part II of my look back on the 1977 Tour of America, whcih ended in tragedy 40-years ago today.
I have returned from a small, unintentional haiatus with a load of excuses and even more news. As well as looking at what has been happening the past month or so, I look forward to three albums of interest to be released this fall. As well, I talk briefly about Robert Plant's first post-Zeppelin album, Pictures at Eleven, which was released 35-years ago last week.
It's the time of year where I do my Christmas Podcast, creating a Christmas wish list for Led Zeppeln fans.
Visit www.rambleonradio.com for a comprehensive look to the list.
This is a reposting of the 4th episode of Ramble on Radio from September 2011:
I have a John Bonham tribute then discuss Robert Plant premiering a new band, Crowne Vic (which lasted all of this one gig). The Band of Joy was at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival and Robert Plant to team up with Alfie Boe.
- Logan Plant leaves Son's of Albion.
- BCC voted best Hard Rock band of last ten years by That Metal Show.
- Dave Lewis news.
This is a re-upload of Episode 41 from December 2013, which was mentioned in this week's podcast.
