That’s the younger less than forty DL and Gary Foy outside the famous 96 St. Marks Place building in New York some 15 years ago. 20 years previously as I gazed adoringly at that distinctive Physical Graffiti sleeve on February 24th 1975, the idea that one day I might stand on the very spot where that iconic sleeve artwork was conceived would have seemed a pretty unlikely one.
But it incredibly it all come to pass, thanks to Jimmy and Robert reuniting and taking to the road and a little help from …

35 years ago today February 24th 1975 Led Zeppelin’s sixth album Physical Graffiti was unleashed on an eagerly awaiting Zep public. This 15 track double album stands for many as their premier recorded statement. Over three decades on, it remains the perfect one stop summary of every ingredient that makes Led Zeppelin THE outstanding rock band of yesterday… of today and tomorrow… 
I vividly remember the pure excitement of investing in the new Led Zeppelin album that day 35 years ago. Feasting my eyes on that incredible sleeve, and the first …

A rather action packed week to say the least, which started last Thursday with the interview over the transatlantic telephone with Glenn Hughes. He was an absolute joy to talk to – his enthusiasm for the new Black Country line up was quite infectious and his memories of John Bonham sincere and touching.  In between all that we had some good banter on the fact that his Wolves team had triumphed over Spurs the previous night. He was also somewhat surprised I was calling from Bedford, for it was the …

Following their shows in New York, Charlotte and Atlanta and the appearance on Saturday Night Live last weekend, Them Crooked Vultures have announced two further US shows in April. They play The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, NV on April 17th and The Filmore Auditorium in Denver,CO on April 19th. Tickets for both shows are now on sale.
Below is a clip from the resently aired Austin City Limits show.

 
News from Led Zeppelin News.com. It has been reported that Robert Plant has been working on a new solo album produced by Buddy Miller in …

This piece first appeared in TBL 16. It’s my account of one of the most beguiling nights spent in the company of Jimmy Page and Robert Plant.
This was the occasion they chose to appear separately on the same bill at one of the series of Teenage Cancer Fund shows in 2002. Looking back I think there was a sense amongst fans that they could still easily pick up their collaboration of the mid to late 1990’s – but by then things had moved on, particularly for Robert. It’s interesting …

Details of Led Zeppelin 2 -The Live Experience (pictured above) latest tour dates can be viewed at
http://www.ledzeppelin2.com/
Hammer Of The Gods – The Led Zeppelin Experience have the following dates lined up:
20/02/10  08:00 pm  Palace Theater Waterbury, CT
06/03/10 08:00 pm Sherman Theater Stroudsburg PA
13/03/10 08:00 pm The Egg Albany NY
10/04/10 08:00 pm  UPAC  Poughkeepsie NY
30/04/10 08:00 pm Tilles Center Brookville NY
01/05/10 08:00 pm Count Basie Red Bank  NJ
12/06/10 08:00 pm Ridgefield Playhouse Ridgefield CT
26/06/10 08:00 pm Mayo Arts Morristown NJ           
Further details at http://www.hammerofthegods.com/
 
 Finland’s long running tribute band Let’s Eppelin can be seen in action at:
 12.02.10   …

Now that I have undertaken the administration and distribution of the Tight But Loose magazine, here are a few admin details to note – plus a summary of TBL web site activity. This is the first in what will be regular bulletin updates to inform you of what is happening with the TBL site and magazine looking ahead. Take time to have a look at this as there are some important points and information to soak up. (DL)
 
TBL 2010 Magazine Subscriptions:
Many thanks for everyone who has subscribed to the TBL 2010 magazines so …

Led Zeppelin on stage in Helsinki,February 23rd 1970 – Photo Dan Tigerstedt  /TBL Archives 
The walls have been resounding to the sounds of Led Zeppelin early 1970 around these parts these last few days as I got down to assessing the text for the next magazine. Issue 26 kicks off a special three part 40 Years Gone feature on Led Zeppelin Flying High in 1970.
 
Reading through ace TBL contributor Mike Tremaglio’s log of the early dates of Led Zeppelin in a new decade had me reaching for gems such as the …

As part of the new improved user friendly TBL site here’s a couple of call outs:
 
CALLING LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE BANDS WORLDWIDE
If you are a current gigging Led Zeppelin tribute band in the UK, Europe, USA or rest of world, the TBL web site is more than happy to post details of your tour dates . Send your gig details to davelewis.tbl1@ntlworld.com
 
CALLING LED ZEPPELIN WEB SITE WEBMASTERS
The TBL web site is also more than happy to link details of Led Zeppelin or Led Zep related web sites. We are …

Long established UK tribute band Whole Lotta Led have a full gig itinerary lined up for the coming months. Catch them at the following UK venues:
 
JANUARY
Thursday 28th        Harlow Playhouse, Harlow………………………………………………………… 01279 431945
Friday 29th             Cheese & Grain, Frome ……………………………………………………………  01373 455420
Saturday 30th         O2 Academy 2, Liverpool – The Led Zep II set………………………………. 0844 477 2000
 
FEBRUARY
Friday 5th               O2 Academy, Islington …………………………………………………………..  0844 477 2000
Saturday 6th           12 Bar, Swindon …………………………………………………………………..  01793 535713
Thursday 11th        Drill Hall, Lincoln …………………………………………………………………….  01522 873894
Saturday 13th         Plinston Hall, Letchworth …………………………………………………………  01462 672003
Saturday 20th         21 South Street Arts …