UNRELEASED LED ZEPPELIN RECORDING DISCOVERED AT CAR BOOT SALE

A previously undiscovered bootleg of a 1971 Led Zeppelin gig has been unearthed at a car boot sale.

The gig, from the band's 1971 show at St Matthew's Baths Hall in Ipswich features tracks including 'Immigrant Song', 'Whole Lotta Love', 'Stairway To Heaven', 'Rock & Roll', and 'Black Dog'.

Bargain hunter Vic Kemp bought the CD bootleg at a car boot sale in Portman Road, Suffolk, and told the Evening Star that he picked it up for just "two or three pounds".

He explained: "I was going through a stand of CDs at the car boot at Portman Road and the guy who was selling them said, "you might be interested in this"."

Kemp continued by saying that the gig "must have been recorded by someone standing at the front with a microphone. You can hear Robert Plant talking to the audience quite clearly."

It's currently unclear whether any duplicate recordings of the tape have been made.

Led Zeppelin cover band

Have you ever imagined what it would be like if you could go back in time and see Led Zeppelin in concert? Open your eyes and ears to Kashmir, a band that brings you that live experience and you do not even need a time machine to take you there.Watching Kashmir perform live, you cannot help but feel the essence of Robert Plant's vocals and Jimmy Page's soulful, hypnotic classic rock trance. Kashmir has mastered the captivating display of melodic input Led Zeppelin created.

An interview with Frank Livingston helped get a better understanding of the band and their ability to replicate one of the best classic rock bands known to this day."Kashmir seeks to recreate the mindset of a 70s Led Zeppelin show utilizing in a non-pretentious way, using authentic vintage stage gear, costumes and special effects with attention to great detail," Livingston said."But most importantly," Livingston added, "Kashmir does not take any liberties on improving the music. Led Zeppelin should be played using only the equipment available of the day and should be reproduced dead on with as much great respect and admiration as possible.""Dead on" is right. Since 2001, Livingston, who is the founder of Kashmir, plays Jimmy Page's guitar riffs and solos note for note. Crowds from across NWI and the Chicagoland region gather in amazement to see them live.

Kashmir is able to deliver what the spectators are waiting to hear, from "The Song Remains The Same," "Whole Lotta Love," the John Bonham-exact drum solo during "Moby Dick" and using a violin bow during a crucial eighteen minute version of "Dazed and Confused."But what is most intriguing is when Livingston plays his double neck guitar, note for note, performing, "Stairway to Heaven."Seeing Kashmir perform brought the unity and peace you get when listening to Led Zeppelin to another level, with no breaks between the songs they perform. Kashmir is the next best thing to actually seeing the real deal because at the end of the show you feel it would not be such a crime to say, "I got to hear Led Zeppelin live!"Livingston thanks Led Zeppelin for being what they were and are known for today.During the show, Livingston shares information and the history behind the songs and albums Led Zeppelin made.

It really shows something when you can see a performance where the members of the band have so much passion for the music that the energy can feed to the audience as well.The professional attitudes and social output the members share with the audience is universal itself. Kashmir is highly recommended to perform at any gathering where people of all age groups are into Classic Rock, via Led Zeppelin.

Led Zeppelin replacement singer idea 'fell by wayside'

Led Zeppelin's plan to find a replacement singer for Robert Plant "fell by the wayside", bassist John Paul Jones has explained.The bassist, now playing in Them Crooked Vultures with Dave Grohl and Josh Homme, said that despite he and guitarist Jimmy Page auditioning potential frontmen, they couldn't agree on a new band member."

Jimmy and I rehearsed a bit with [drummer] Jason Bonham and we couldn't really agree on singers and that fell by the wayside," he told BBC 6 Music. "Then this [Them Crooked Vultures] came along and, to be honest, I'm really happy."Jones was keen to heap praise on Foo Fighters drummer Grohl, saying it was a pleasure to play with him in the new outfit.

"I immediately recognised that this was a drummer that was a) really good, b) groovy and c) listened. All those nice things that bass players like in drummers," he explained.Them Crooked Vultures release their self-titled debut album on November 17. Listen to the album's first single, 'New Fang', by clicking on the video below

Tribute show Led Zeppelin

How many can say they witnessed Led Zeppelin perform live in the band's prime? The legendary group ceased touring regularly in 1980 after drummer John Bonham's untimely death -- to the devastation of fans worldwide. Despite a few particular appearances over the years, the remaining three members can't seem to launch a full on reunion. Whether this aversion to regrouping stems from infighting or a lack of enthusiasm toward regurgitating the old hits is up for debate. While Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones mull over their intertwining futures, the rest of us can enjoy seminal songs such as "Stairway to Heaven" at Led Zeppelin Live! Starring Heartbreaker. This tribute show incorporates the music and look of the band. Jefrey James as front man Plant even gets the pants right. And Led Zeppelin fans take Plant's pants very seriously. 8 p.m. Saturday, The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park. $22; 708-235-2222 or centertickets.net

Led Zeppelin band in Worthing Swine flu strikes down

Tribute band Led Zeppelin has been forced to cancel a show after three members caught swine flu.
Whole Lotta Led was due to perform tonight at the Assembly Hall in Worthing.
The band is the second act to have to cancel their performance because of illness.
Michael McIntyre also had to postpone his sold out gig Michael McIntyre Live and Laughing at The Brighton Centre last night after being struck down by flu.
In a message on the Whole Lotta Led website under the heading “Whole Lotta Flu” a statement said: “Due to three members of the band having gone down with swine flu we have had to cancel Friday's gig in Worthing.
“The band hate cancelling gigs but in the current circumstances they have no choice, many apologies for any inconvenience caused.”
A spokeswoman for Worthing Theatres said the show had been popular and it was hoped that it could be rescheduled in the future.
She said: "Unfortunately several band members of Whole Lotta Led have been confirmed as having swine flu and consequently cannot perform. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and hope the band gets better soon.
"Tickets will be refunded and any ticket queries should be directed to the box office on 01903 206206."
She added that people who had purchased tickets for the show will be notified if it is rescheduled.
Michael McIntyre’s show has been rescheduled to take place on November 15.
A Brighton Centre spokeswoman said: “It is never something we like to do but Michael is not very well so it is unfortunate, but these things happen.
“We have been quite pleased with the way we have been able to use new technology like Twitter and our website to try and tell people as quickly as possible to minimise the inconvenience.
“Hopefully people who are disappointed will be able to come on November 15 instead.”
Anyone who is not able to attend the event on the new date will be able to get a refund.

Led Zeppelin The Ultimate Tribute Show

Led Zeppelin LIVE! starring Heartbreaker comes to The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University to perform a full range of classic hits by the original British hard rock sensation Saturday, Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. This live concert event flawlessly presents the most complex and challenging songs that Led Zeppelin performed live and recorded in-studio. "From the wardrobe, equipment, nuances and onstage movement, these guys are eerily similar to the original giants of hard rock," raves the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
Heartbreaker is a group of four talented and seasoned musicians who capture the essence and sound of Led Zeppelin's music note-for-note. The band's performance at The Center will take the audience on a journey back to the 1970s to experience the group that made rock-n-roll come alive with hits like "Stairway to Heaven," "Whole Lotta Love," "Ramble On," "Dazed and Confused," "The Ocean," "Kashmir" and many more.
Heartbreaker was founded in 1998 by Jefrey James, the artist who portrays Robert Plant on stage. Prior to Heartbreaker, James was an original recording artist with his group Atlantis, sharing the stage and collaborating with top talent including Rod Stewart, Bon Jovi, Three Dog Night, Cheap Trick and Jefferson Starship. Stuart Horton assumes the stage persona of guitarist Jimmy Page, and has been a Heartbreaker band member since 1999. Horton has years of experience performing with original rock, jazz, fund, blues and top 40 groups such as Atlantis and Alien, for which Horton received a (Northern California) "Best of the Bay" award.
Marcus Miller represents Zeppelin bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones. Miller has performed and recorded with groups such as Ronnie Montrose, Gamma, Robert Berry and Atlantis. He has shared with stage with artists including Cheap Trick, Pat Travers, Night Ranger and Scorpions. Scott Brooks portrays drummer John Bonham. Brooks is a graduate of the Musicians Institute, where he studied with professional drummers such as Joe Porcaro, Chuck Flores, Mike Curotto, Scott Morris and Matt Schon. Brooks also currently produced two solo project CDs with progressive bassist Stu Hamm.

JOHN PAUL JONES' ZEPPELIN RELIEF

Former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones claims he is happy the group didn't reunite as it would have prevented him from working with his new band Them Crooked Vultures.
Led Zeppelin didn't reform, John Paul Jones is "happy".
It had been planned for the veteran group to reunite - possibly without singer Robert Plant - last year, but the idea was later scrapped and the bassist went on to join super group Them Crooked Vultures with Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl and Josh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age, a move John Paul admits wouldn't otherwise have been possible.
He said: "Jimmy Page and I rehearsed a bit with Jason Bonham and we couldn't actually agree on singers and that fell by the wayside. Then this came along and to be honest, I'm actually glad."
The musician admits he was already a big fan of ex-Nirvana drummer Dave's abilities before they decided to work together.
He added to BBC 6 Music: "I immediately recognised that this was a drummer that was a: actually good, and b: groovy, and c: listened, all those nice things that bass players like in drummers."