Robert Plant Presents Saving Grace featuring Suzi Dian   – Teatro Petruzzelli Bari,Italy –  October 8 2024
This on the spot report of the opening night of their Italian dates by Melvyn Billingham..
A beautiful building and great acoustics. Full house and a great enthusiastic crowd.

Robert in fine form as always and Suzie really is a talent.
The set list included Let The Four Winds Blow, Cuckoo, Friends, Four Sticks and a beautiful version of The Rain Song. Robert had to stop Satan Your Kingdom Must Come Down after 30 seconds as the crowd …

Sounds Four Part The Complete Led Zep –  46 years Gone – DL Reflections.
46 years ago this month I had my first Led Zeppelin written work published in a major UK music paper – my research for a 10 year retrospective look back on the band’s career in Sounds was extensively used across four weekly parts. It was an incredible thrill to see my work reach a wide audience and it was the kick start to many great things – here’s how it all came to be…
During 1977 and into …

Remembering John Bonham 44 years gone …

To mark the 44th anniversary of his passing on Wednesday September 25, I’ve rounded up 44 examples of John Bonham’s percussive perfection. Along with countless fans around the world I will be indulging in many of these remarkable performances as we remember the man who still remains at the heart and soul of Led Zeppelin…
John Bonham 1948 – 1980:
Always loved…Always remembered… Always played…
Play these and remember him this way…44 greatest beats…

She’s A Mod – The Senators – (1964)
The earliest appearance on record of the …

Latest news on the book Portraits of Robert Plant – Through The Eighties (Rufus Publishing):
After a successful launch at the London Victoria Fair the book is now readily available.
Initial feedback has been excellent – here are some comments from satisfied buyers….
‘’I’m going through the new Robert Plant Portraits book and it’s absolute knockout stuff – I’m thoroughly enjoying it. The Madison Square Garden ‘83 and Hammersmith Odeon pictures are outstanding along with Atlantic 40th and Live Aid, it’s all there ! I’ll be digging out my Plant bootlegs from that …

Latest news on the book Portraits of Robert Plant – Through The Eighties (Rufus Publishing):
We had a very successful launch of the book at the London Victoria Fair last Saturday (see more below). Initial feedback has been excellent with some great comments. Here’s a promo interview I have conducted with Mike Tremaglio explaining  how the book came together and my thoughts on Robert Plant’s career during the Eighties…
Dave Lewis on the editing and compiling of Portraits of Robert Plant Through the Eighties…
In an interview with the renowned Zep researcher and …

Latest news on the forthcoming book Portraits of Robert Plant – Through The Eighties (Rufus Publishing):
This Saturday September 7 – the  launch of the book at the  London Victoria VIP Record Fair… 

I will be at the Rufus Publishing stall at the VIP London Victoria Record Fair this Saturday September 7 to launch the book. Copies will be on sale on the day. I will be on hand  at the Rufus stall to sign copies of the book and Rufus Publishing will also have a selection of other titles on offer.
I’ve …

Latest news on the forthcoming book Portraits of Robert Plant – Through The Eighties (Rufus Publishing):
I’ve been very busy working on the editing of this book for the last few months. I am really pleased how it has developed – and with the end result.
The book is due to ship early next month.
I will be at the Rufus Publishing stall at the VIP London Victoria Record Fair on Saturday September 7 to launch the book. Copies will be on sale on the day. I will be on hand to sign …

Jimmy Page & Robert Plant MTV Unledded – 30 years gone….TBL Archive Special: 

30 years ago this month, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant reunited for two performances filmed by MTV at the London TV Studios for their Unplugged series. Appropriately dubbed Unledded, this saw the pair roll back the years with an inspiring re-evaluation of the Led Zeppelin catalogue.
In its way this was every bit as significant as the 2007 O2 reunion as they sort to put into perspective their past achievements. The omission of John Paul Jones was in hindsight, …

Robert Plant on the occasion of his 76th Birthday: 

Robert Plant is 76 years old on Tuesday August 20…
From his initial forays in the Midlands scene in the mid 60’s leading to his first record being released in 1966, through to his vital contribution to Led Zeppelin and on to an always compelling solo career, Robert Plant has occupied a unique position at the forefront of the music world for over five decades…
With his recent gigs with Alison Krauss and more Saving Grace dates ahead, he continues to enthrall and delight…
Happy …

TBL Archive Special – Knebworth August 11 1979 – Then as it really was…45 years gone…
It’s that time of year again…
The anniversary of Led Zeppelin at Knebworth always resonates  – Saturday August 11h 1979 – just writing that date sends a tingle of excitement because that is the day when it all occurred for a second time back in that field just outside Stevenage all of 45 years ago.
On Sunday August 11 I, and thousands of other fans will no doubt be thinking back to that glorious second Zep gig …