[30 Oct 2024 | No Comment | 608 views]
REMASTERS BOX SET IT WAS 34 YEARS AGO/LZ NEWS/MORE REMASTERS MEMORIES/PRIORY OF BRION IN A TENT 25 YEARS GONE/WALKING INTO EVERYWHERE  IN THE UK 1998/JOHNNIE WALKER LAST SHOW/WH SMITH 50 YEARS AGO/BEDFORD VIP RECORD FAIR/DL DIARY BLOG UPDATE

Led Zeppelin Remasters : 34 Years Gone…
Another anniversary the Remasters releases all of 34 years old this week. I absolutely loved that period – it was so incredible to see the resurgence of interest that surrounded them – here’s some 34th anniversary thoughts…
Led Zeppelin Remastered…it was 34 years ago… 
It’s amazing to think that there was a time back in the day, that the only way of hearing Led Zeppelin’s music was via the ten original albums – ie the eight original studio albums, The Song Remains The Same soundtrack and …

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[30 Oct 2024 | No Comment | 608 views]
REMASTERS BOX SET IT WAS 34 YEARS AGO/LZ NEWS/MORE REMASTERS MEMORIES/PRIORY OF BRION IN A TENT 25 YEARS GONE/WALKING INTO EVERYWHERE  IN THE UK 1998/JOHNNIE WALKER LAST SHOW/WH SMITH 50 YEARS AGO/BEDFORD VIP RECORD FAIR/DL DIARY BLOG UPDATE

Led Zeppelin Remasters : 34 Years Gone…
Another anniversary the Remasters releases all of 34 years old this week. I absolutely loved that period – it was so incredible to see the resurgence of interest that surrounded them – here’s some 34th anniversary thoughts…
Led Zeppelin Remastered…it was 34 years ago… 
It’s amazing to think that there was a time back in the day, that the only way of hearing Led Zeppelin’s music was via the ten original albums – ie the eight original studio albums, The Song Remains The Same soundtrack and …

Dave Lewis Diary, Featured, TBL News »

[23 Oct 2024 | 2 Comments | 933 views]
JIMMY PAGE NEW GIBSON REPLICA GUITAR LAUNCHED/LED ZEP II IT WAS 55 YEARS AGO/ LZ NEWS/MO FOSTER FILM/THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME SOUNDTRACK ALBUM 48 YEARS GONE/MORE ON LED ZEP III/ CARRY FIRE SEVEN YEARS GONE/BOB DYLAN BOX SET/ROLLING STONES IT’S ONLY ROCK ‘N’ROLL/DL DIARY BLOG UPDATE

Gibson Announces Jimmy Page 1964 SJ-200 and Jimmy Page 1964 SJ-200 Collector’s Edition
 Handmade by the Expert Luthiers of the Gibson Custom Shop in Bozeman, Montana
This via the official Gibson press release:
Introducing the Jimmy Page 1964 SJ-200 and 1964 SJ-200 Collector’s Edition from Gibson Custom, a tribute to the legendary founder of Led Zeppelin.
NASHVILLE, TN (October 22, 2024) As it celebrates 130 years of music history,Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand, is proud to announce it has expanded its partnership with Jimmy Page, one of the most influential musicians in history …

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[16 Oct 2024 | No Comment | 892 views]
LED ZEPPELIN III – IT WAS 54 YEARS AGO/LZ NEWS/KNEBWORTH PHOTOS SURFACE/TBL ARCHIVE -LYCEUM 1969/ NO QUARTER UNLEDDED ALBUM 1994/JIMMY AT CADOGAN HALL 2014/PRESSING NEWS BOOK/BUCKS ONE YEAR GONE/NATIONAL ALBUM DAY/ DL DIARY BLOG UPDATE

TBL Archive 1:
On the 54rd anniversary of the release of Led Zeppelin III, here’s my thoughts on the original album and the 2014 reissue:
Led Zeppelin III: Solid gas then… Solid gold now…

THEN:
Led Zeppelin III was my first experience of the anticipation and waiting that would often be required leading up to the release of a new Zep album.
The waiting began in early 1970 and would last a period of ten months.
This anticipation was played out via the pages of the NME music paper as that was my prime source of …

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[10 Oct 2024 | One Comment | 889 views]
ROBERT PLANT PRESENTS SAVING GRACE FEATURING SUZI DIAN – OPENING NIGHT IN ITALY/TBL ARCHIVE ONE -LED ZEPPELIN AT OLYMPIA PARIS OCTOBER 10, 969 -55 YEARS GONE/ LZ NEWS/TBL ARCHIVE 2 – OSAKA SEPTEMBER 29 1971 – 53 YEARS GONE/VETERAN DJ JOHNNIE WALKER TO RETIRE/  DL DIARY BLOG UPDATE

Robert Plant Presents Saving Grace featuring Suzi Dian   – Teatro Petruzzelli Bari,Italy –  October 8 2024
This on the spot report of the opening night of their Italian dates by Melvyn Billingham..
A beautiful building and great acoustics. Full house and a great enthusiastic crowd.

Robert in fine form as always and Suzie really is a talent.
The set list included Let The Four Winds Blow, Cuckoo, Friends, Four Sticks and a beautiful version of The Rain Song. Robert had to stop Satan Your Kingdom Must Come Down after 30 seconds as the crowd …

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[2 Oct 2024 | No Comment | 835 views]
SOUNDS FOUR PART COMPLETE LED ZEP -IT WAS 46 YEARS AGO/LZ NEWS/JAPAN 1971- MIKE TREMAGLIO TOUR LOG/ A CELBRATION BOOK LAUNCH1991 MEMORIES/OFF THE RECORDS BOOK REVIEW/CODA AT ESQUIRES REVIEW/DL DIARY BLOG UPDATE

Sounds Four Part The Complete Led Zep –  46 years Gone – DL Reflections.
46 years ago this month I had my first Led Zeppelin written work published in a major UK music paper – my research for a 10 year retrospective look back on the band’s career in Sounds was extensively used across four weekly parts. It was an incredible thrill to see my work reach a wide audience and it was the kick start to many great things – here’s how it all came to be…
During 1977 and into …

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[25 Sep 2024 | No Comment | 922 views]
REMEMBERING JOHN BONHAM 44 YEARS GONE/LZ NEWS/ MORE JOHN BONHAM REFLECTIONS/JUST BACKDATED BOOK REVIEW/FACES AT THE BBC BOX SET REVIEW/CODA AT BEDFORD ESQUIRES SEPT 28/DL DIARY BLOG UPDATE

 

Remembering John Bonham 44 years gone …

To mark the 44th anniversary of his passing on Wednesday September 25, I’ve rounded up 44 examples of John Bonham’s percussive perfection. Along with countless fans around the world I will be indulging in many of these remarkable performances as we remember the man who still remains at the heart and soul of Led Zeppelin…
John Bonham 1948 – 1980:
Always loved…Always remembered… Always played…
Play these and remember him this way…44 greatest beats…

She’s A Mod – The Senators – (1964)
The earliest appearance on record of the …

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[18 Sep 2024 | One Comment | 772 views]
PORTRAITS OF ROBERT PLANT THROUGH THE EIGHTIES FEEDBACK/LZ NEWS/JAPAN 1971/JIMI HENDRIX 54 YEARS GONE/MARC BOLAN 47 YEARS GONE/ WITH THE BEATLES BOOK/T.REXTASY AT THE O2 ISLINGTON/DL DIARY BLOG UPDATE

 

Latest news on the book Portraits of Robert Plant – Through The Eighties (Rufus Publishing):
After a successful launch at the London Victoria Fair the book is now readily available.
Initial feedback has been excellent – here are some comments from satisfied buyers….
‘’I’m going through the new Robert Plant Portraits book and it’s absolute knockout stuff – I’m thoroughly enjoying it. The Madison Square Garden ‘83 and Hammersmith Odeon pictures are outstanding along with Atlantic 40th and Live Aid, it’s all there ! I’ll be digging out my Plant bootlegs from that …

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[11 Sep 2024 | 3 Comments | 1,031 views]
AN INTERVIEW WITH DAVE LEWIS ABOUT THE EDITING AND COMPILING OF THE PORTRAITS OF ROBERT PLANT THROUGH THE EIGHTIES BOOK/LZ NEWS/TBL ARCHIVE – GOING TO CALIFORNIA BERKELEY 1971 /DL DIARY BLOG UPDATE

Latest news on the book Portraits of Robert Plant – Through The Eighties (Rufus Publishing):
We had a very successful launch of the book at the London Victoria Fair last Saturday (see more below). Initial feedback has been excellent with some great comments. Here’s a promo interview I have conducted with Mike Tremaglio explaining  how the book came together and my thoughts on Robert Plant’s career during the Eighties…
Dave Lewis on the editing and compiling of Portraits of Robert Plant Through the Eighties…
In an interview with the renowned Zep researcher and …

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[5 Sep 2024 | 2 Comments | 670 views]
PORTRAITS OF ROBERT PLANT THROUGH THE EIGHTIES BOOK LAUNCH/THE FIRST GIG 56 YEARS GONE/DL BIRTHDAY LIST 68 AT 68/BLUEBERRY HILL/LZ NEWS/WEMBLEY 85/AHMET O2 REUNION CONCERT 07/VIP VICTORIA RECORD FAIR/ DL DIARY BLOG UPDATE

Latest news on the forthcoming book Portraits of Robert Plant – Through The Eighties (Rufus Publishing):
This Saturday September 7 – the  launch of the book at the  London Victoria VIP Record Fair… 

I will be at the Rufus Publishing stall at the VIP London Victoria Record Fair this Saturday September 7 to launch the book. Copies will be on sale on the day. I will be on hand  at the Rufus stall to sign copies of the book and Rufus Publishing will also have a selection of other titles on offer.
I’ve …

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[30 Aug 2024 | One Comment | 1,007 views]
PORTRAITS OF ROBERT PLANT THROUGH THE EIGHTIES BOOK – FULL DETAILS & LAUNCH EVENT /LZ NEWS/TEXAS POP FESTIVAL 1969/A WILTSHIRE THATCHER EXHIBITION REVIEW/PAGE & PLANT UNCUT MAGAZINE/BEATLES AND CHRIS CHARLESWORTH PODCASTS/OASIS/DL DIARY BLOG UPDATE

Latest news on the forthcoming book Portraits of Robert Plant – Through The Eighties (Rufus Publishing):
I’ve been very busy working on the editing of this book for the last few months. I am really pleased how it has developed – and with the end result.
The book is due to ship early next month.
I will be at the Rufus Publishing stall at the VIP London Victoria Record Fair on Saturday September 7 to launch the book. Copies will be on sale on the day. I will be on hand to sign …