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Jimmy Page attended a special fundraiser on Wednesday night at the Riverside Studios in aid of a professional theatre company that is run by people affected with addiction. The company, Outside Edge Theater Company, is celebrating its 10th Birthday and Jimmy Page, its patron, was there to introduce some guest appearances from the world of music and theatre. Proceeds from the evening will go to the company to enable them to keep delivering their work to chemical addicts at all stages of recovery as well it’s work with …

 
 
Davis Guggenheim’s documentary It Might Get Loud featuring Jimmy Page, Jack White and The Edge, receives a long awaited UK theatrical release in January. It will open officially on January 8th showing at various venues around the country. The film will also have preview showings on January 5th at the following venues: Aberdeen (The Belmont Picturehouse), Birmingham (The Electric),
Brighton (Duke of Yorks), Brixton (The Ritzy), Exeter (Picturehouse), Greenwich (Picturehouse),
Henley on Thames (Regal Picturehouse), Kensal Rise (The Lexi), Liverpool (FACT), Norwich (Cinema City),
Oxford (Phoenix Picturehouse), Southampton (Harbour Lights …

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A book covering Jimmy Page early life has been released by a childhood friend of the guitarist. David Williams, from Epsom, is the author of The First Time We Met The Blues, in-which he tells of his friendship with music icons such as Jimmy Page and Mick Jagger. David Williams and Jimmy Page grew up together in Miles Road, Epsom, in the late 1950s, where Page’s first-ever paid gig happened at the Comrades’ Club.
Williams said: “We just grew up kicking a ball around and doing the things kids do, …

Just a day before the official release of the Vultures debut album and the beginning of their US tour, the band announced a warm-up gig with just 12 hours notice. The gig at The Roxy in Los Angeles was announced on the bands website with strict instructions, tickets will be available exclusively in-person at the venue on show day. No line-ups prior to 2pm. Ticket holders will be required to enter immediately after purchase. No ins and outs. Tickets are non- transferable. The show will be open to all ages. …

Them Crooked Vultures have streamed their new album on line via their You Tube page. Almost two weeks before the release of the much anticipated debut album, adverts appeared on the bands web-site stating “Fuck Patience, Let’s Dance.” Each of the 13 tracks appears with the album art-work replacing the need of actual video.
You can listen to the entire album here.
In related news, John Paul Jones is set to answer fans’ questions in a future issue of Uncut magazine. If you’ve got a question you’d like to ask then head …

 
As mentioned last week Robert Plant turned up at Francis Dunnery’s end of tour show at The Walls Oswestry Shrophire, on November 6, 2009. Robert joined the former Fate Of Nations tour guitarist for a (loose) version of Calling To You. The pair were aided by Francis touring band, The New Progressives featuring Tom Brislin – keyboards, Dorie Jackson – vocals, Brett Kull – guitar, Jamie Bishop – bass and Paul Ramsey – drums. Bernie Marsden also appeared during the nights festivities for an extended jam. Follow this link to …

At the annual Classic Rock & Roll Of Honour Awards held on Monday night at the Park Lane Hotel in London, John Bonham was awarded the Tommy Vance Inspiration Award. The award is in recognition of John’s continued inspiration to the world of rock music and was fittingly presented to John’s sister Debbie and mother Joan. The evening was a star studded affair attended by Jimmy Page, Pete Townshend, Ron Wood , Brian May , Joe Perry , Jeff Beck, Paul Rodgers, Iggy Pop, Slash, Tony Iommi , Ginger Baker, …

Them Crooked Vultures have the track “Mind Eraser, No Chaser” available as a free download for a limited time on iTunes. It’s a trademark Homme/Grohl work out, with squelching guitar that lurches around over big pounding drums. JPJ adds a steady bass line and adds backing vocals. And watch out for the brass band at the end!
The band’s debut album, Them Crooked Vultures, will be released on Nov. 17, and is available for pre-order now.