Jimmy Page is 69 today (January 9th).
In a career that has spanned over six decades, he has written the rule book on the art of rock guitar. From monolithic riffing to blistering solos. From  acoustic beauty to vast instrumental guitar orchestration. Eastern tunings, Bues, 50s rock’n’roll psychedelic and full on riffs – his catalogue mirrors all those stiles and much more.
The Celebration Day film has only heightened the worldwide admiration and fasciation for this very special musician who continues to inspire and enthrall…
There were enough hints during the Celebration Day and Kennedy …

The new TBL magazine issue 34 is well underway in the design stage and due out in February. Once again it’s an action packed affair – here’s what’s instore…
Celebration Day: The Glorious 68 Days
The press conferences, the premieres, the phenomenon that was and is Celebration Day –as told as it unfolded.
Presidential Day – The Kennedy Center Honors
In the presence of Barack Obama – full report on the historic Kennedy Honors reception and gala show.
Jimmy Page goes in through the outtakes outtakes – what’s instore?
As Jimmy prepares an overhaul of …

John Paul Jones – on the occasion of his birthday:
John Paul Jones is 67 today (January 3rd.) Over the past year he has again showed true musical diversity with his work with Seasick Steve, Robyn Hitchcock, Minibus Pimps and Supersilent. His brilliant contribution to the 02 reunion concert is captured superbly in the Celebration Day film.
Here’s the link to hear the excellent Fiona Talkington interview aired on BBC Radio 3’s’ Late Junction on New Years Day -plus a  round up of some inspired you tube moments from a career that continues to surprise, innovate …

That was the year that was and in Zep terms…well there has never been one quite like it.
The announcement of Celebration Day, the long awaited visual record of the 2007 Led Zeppelin reunion concert, kick started a wave of activity – the UK press conference, the US press conference and premiere screening, the UK premiere at the Hammersmith Apollo, JPJ at the European premiere in Germany, Jimmy likewise in Japan, the incredible October 17 Celebration Day itself with worldwide simultaneous screenings, the You Tube clips, the Mojo, Rolling Stone and …

The complete Kennedy Center Honors Gala 2012 Led Zeppelin tribute segment….(above photo AP)
Not just a band …more a way of life…here’s the conclusive proof…

Until next time… keep reading -keep listening
Dave Lewis/Gary Foy
December 28th , 2012.
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JOHN PAUL JONES ON BBC RADIO 3 ON NEW YEARS DAY:
There’s photo gallery on the BBC Radio 3 website previewing  Fiona Talkington’s interview with  John Paul Jones, who will be performing live and selction of music on BBC Radio 3 on January 1, 2013 at 23:00.
See link at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/galleries/p012zlmh
JIMMY PAGE IN CONVERATION WITH KIRSTY LANG ON BBC WORLD SERVICE ON CHRISTMAS DAY
Here’s a you tube clip of the excellent BBC World Service Kirsty Lang interview with Jimmy Page aired on Christmas Day:

KENNEDY CENTER HONORS GALA ON CBS TV
The Kennedy Center Honors aired last night on CBS-TV …

SEASONS GREETINGS FROM US TO YOU
So this is Christmas…
Like everyone the last few day here have found us scurrying around trying to sort everything before tomorrow. In between Christmas shopping, ordering the turkey etc, there’s been work on the forthcoming TBL issue 34. In particular Mike Tremaglio’s superb tour log that covers the Japan, Monteux and 1972 /3 UK tour. Here’s a pic with designer Mick Lowe at Studio Mix in Bedford last week  – Mick has done another fantastic job in supporting all the design needs of the mag etc …

 
JIMMY PAGE CONVERATION WITH KIRSTY LANG ON BBC WORLD SERVICE ON CHRISTMAS DAY
THe BBC World Service will be airing the full version of Kirsty Lang’s interview with Jimmy Page on Christmas Day – a highlight of which was broadcast last month. See links at
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-20337875
Here’s a highlight clip:

JOHN PAUL JONES ON BBC RADIO 3 ON NEW YEARS DAY
This via the BBC 3 website:
Fiona Talkington celebrates the New Year with special guest, multi-instrumentalist and Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones, who plays live and chooses a selection of music on BBC Radio 3 …

Five years gone….
Yes five years ago today lucky fans from across the world converged on to the 02 Arena in London to witness the live return of Led Zeppelin for one night only in memory of Ahmet Ertegun.
Of course though the wonder of the Celebration Day film, in recent months millions of fans worldwide have been able to share in the magic of  that glorious night.
To mark the occasion, reproduced below are some thoughts from fans present on the night plus the press reaction at the time and the reflections …

President Obama’s opening tribute speech at the Kennedy Centre Honours Gala was streamed live last night. Many thanks to Barbara Cain who provided the link via Facebook. It was very exciting to hear these events unfolding in the UK and once again made us all so very proud to be Led Zeppelin fans…
President Obama talked affectionately about Led Zeppelin acknowledging their influence – and also tipping a hat to their rock’ n’ roll antics …
Here is the President’s opening tribute speech:
THE PRESIDENT: Everybody, please have a seat. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Thank you. Well, good evening, …