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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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 …

Here’s the links and clips from Anthony Mason’s Sunday Morning CBS TV interview with Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones aired on Sunday December 16th.
Preview Black Dog clip:
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50137102n
Preview Interview clip:
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50137175n
Full interview:
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50137219n
…and the You Tube clip of the full interview…

 ROBERT JOINS PATTY GRIFFIN ON STAGE:
This report via Chad Swiatecki at Rolling Stone .com
December 16, 2012 12:10 PM ET After roughly a half-hour of soulful, confessional solo material on Saturday night, roots singer Patty Griffin paused to introduce her “driver” to the couple hundred fans packed into Austin’s tiny Continental Club.
“Three years ago …

It was sad to hear of the passing of Ravi Shanker age 92, the virtuoso sitar player who influenced so many Western musicians most notably George Harrison – Jimmy Page was also an early convert of Indian musical instruments .
As Jimmy revealed on his official website on the this day entry for 4 Feb 1967:
At the end of the Yardbirds tour of Australia, there were two options to return to England: one, which was chosen by the rest of the band, was to route through San Francisco; but I chose to …

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 …