Two years ago on June 19th 2011, Howard Mylett, the legendary Led Zeppelin collector and original author sadly passed way.
I would therefore like to take the opportunity to pay tribute to Howard by reproducing his ”I was There” contribution to the Led Zeppelin Feather In The Wind -Over Europe 1980 book
When I think of Howard, I think of that wry wit, his incredible enthusiasm for collecting all things Zep, and above all, his generosity in sharing that passion and those packages postmarked Brighton that so fuelled my own enthused for our shared …

Jimmy Page has donated for auction the Martin acoustic  guitar which he played at the Roy Harper 70th birthday concert at the Royal Albert Hall to the ABC Trust . The guitar is to be auctioned by Bonhams Auctioneers with the proceeds going to Action For Brazilian Children charity.  
The auction takes place at 1300hrs on July 3rd.
Here’s the info via Bonhams:
Jimmy Page: A Martin D-28 Marquis ‘Birthday Special 2007’ guitar owned and played by Jimmy Page, serial no. 1151442, label inside body signed by J.R. Warner and C.F. Martin …

I counted them all in and I counted them all back out…TBL 35 is on the streets and aside from editing it and writing a fair bit of it, I stuck every stamp and label on, signed and numbered every copy and stuffed them in envelopes and took them to be posted over several trips…and all that effort is absolutely worth it for initial reaction such as this…
Recently subscribed and received mine today. Probably one of the best investments I’ll make this year – Many thanks. Stephen Webb
I’m loving issue …

May 31st marks the 65th birthday of John Bonham.
Over in America, Brian Titchy is again celebrating this date by staging the Bonzo’s Birthday Bash events in New York and New Jersey.
Yes another a admirable gathering of many drummers paying tribute to the memory of the man they consider the best at his profession.
John’s 65th birthday is an opportunity to once again reflect on his vast contribution in making Led Zeppelin so special. Here are 20 examples of the Bonham craft that I’ll be searching to play over the weekend …

There is a host of new TBL products and offers coming your way in the coming weeks…commencing with…
10 x 8 Subscribers Exclusive Led Zeppelin at Kezar Stadium Insert:
The image above is the exclusive 10 x 8 print that every subscriber to the 2013 TBL magazines will be receiving as a free bonus with the soon to be published TBL 35. As can be seen it’s another awesome shot from Led Zeppelin’s performance at the Kezar Stadium on June 2nd 1973 – taken by Dan Cuny.
Each print will be individually numbered – these …

Patty Griffin on Later with Jools Holland:
Last night Patty  performed “Highway Song” from American Kid on Later With Jools Holland on BBC 2 with  Vocal accompaniment from Robert Plant.
Friday’s appearance will also feature Patty with Robert Plant  on harmony vocals http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006ml0l
Patty is appearing at Rough Trade East record shop London in an in store performance tomorrow night Thursday May 16th at 7pm
More details here:
http://www.roughtrade.com/events/2013/5/116
Patty Griffin is due to be on the Robert Elms radio show today from 2pm to 3 on BBC London 94.9
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0184lb5
Here’s the superb performance on Later Live with Robert Plant …

A couple of high profile Zep related news stories are doing the rounds – here’s the first one via Rolling Stone.com
Bill Clinton Sought Led Zeppelin Reunion for Sandy Benefit:
Even a former president couldn’t bring Led Zeppelin back together: Bill Clinton approached the rockers about reuniting for the “12-12-12” Hurricane Sandy benefit last year, but group turned down the request. According to a 60 Minutes Overtime segment, David Saltzman of the Robin Hood Foundation – the recipients of the “12-12-12” benefit – and film executive Harvey Weinstein flew to Washington D.C. to …

 
TBL 35 – COMING SOON:
The forthcoming new issue of the TBL magazine –issue 35 is in progress now for publication next month. The cover is a classic shot from the June 2nd 1973 Kezar Stadium gig taken by Dan Cuny.
 This issue kick starts the TBL 2013 subscription offer.
There are some new subscribing initiatives underway with this issue .
Every subscriber will receive a free 10×8 individually numbered print of a unique Led Zeppelin image. 
A new feature of the TBL magazine – each issue will be individually signed and numbered creating a …

 The new single from Patty Griffin Ohio is out now with guest vocals from Robert Plant – this via Rolling Stone:
Patty Griffin’s dreamy, nostalgic video for “Ohio” artfully combines intriguing design with earnest folk music. Directed and designed by Roy Taylor, the video’s backdrop is made entirely from cut paper and pulled from the history books.
“I wanted to portray the overwhelming desire to reunite with family and loved ones and the spirit of those who helped,” Griffin tells Rolling Stone. “Visuals were inspired by historical images such as the false …

Led Zeppelin: Sound And Fury: Photo by Neal Preston
Renowned rock photographer Neal Preston was granted unprecedented access to Led Zeppelin during the band’s touring heyday, grants similar access to fans in Led Zeppelin: Sound and Fury, a digital book released this week (iBookstore, $9.99). Here’s a preview you tube clip:
Neal Preston Led Zeppelin

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Jimmy on Joe Meek:
Here’s a clip of Jimmy talking about Joe Meek for a forthcoming documentary on the 1960s studio wizard…

 
Robert Plant down under…this review from Duncan Watson
Wellington TSB Bank Arena, April 9 2013
This was the first time …