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OFKU0 · 10-15-2004, 08:38 AM

Whole Lotta Love inspired me too pick up the guitar 25 years ago. Seems like yesterday.

Saw Plant in Ottawa with Stevie Ray Vaughn as back up in '88. Saw Page in NYC in '83 at the ARMS benefit for Ronnie Lane at Madison Square Garden. Also saw Page in '88 or '89 in Detroit at Joe Louis arena. Plant and Page in the Skydome in Toronto in '96. For that show I was 10 rows back on the floor center stage.

One thing I am encouraged by since I make my living as a musician is that most of my students (10- 18 years old) all want to learn Zeppelin. I think that is great. IMO much of todays music is so unimaginative and uninspiring that todays kids have to look a bit deeper for something of substance. Don't anyone be offended by this, but really, if someone can play one Blink 182 song then they can play Weezer, Finch, Taking Back Sunday, Sum41 etc,etc. It's much all the same.

My favourite Zep songs to listen too as well as play;

The Rain Song
Kashmir - especially with the new drummer I jam with
In My Time Of Dying
Trampled Underfoot
Since I've Been Loving You.
Gallows Pole
Tea for One
Custard Pie
The list goes on

Also too, I've had the benefit of listening to at least 100 Zep bootlegs. For hardcore fans it really gives an insight as to the progression of the band throught the years. The Earls Court DVD? Had it on VHS 15 years ago but not as good quality. For Badge Holders Only (LA Forum '77) is still one of my favourites.

My favourite Zep site and for players, very accurate tabs. Enjoy and long live The Mighty Zeppelin.

http://www.led-zeppelin.org

10-15-2004, 08:38 AM	#28 (permalink)
OFKU0 Junk	Whole Lotta Love inspired me too pick up the guitar 25 years ago. Seems like yesterday. Saw Plant in Ottawa with Stevie Ray Vaughn as back up in '88. Saw Page in NYC in '83 at the ARMS benefit for Ronnie Lane at Madison Square Garden. Also saw Page in '88 or '89 in Detroit at Joe Louis arena. Plant and Page in the Skydome in Toronto in '96. For that show I was 10 rows back on the floor center stage. One thing I am encouraged by since I make my living as a musician is that most of my students (10- 18 years old) all want to learn Zeppelin. I think that is great. IMO much of todays music is so unimaginative and uninspiring that todays kids have to look a bit deeper for something of substance. Don't anyone be offended by this, but really, if someone can play one Blink 182 song then they can play Weezer, Finch, Taking Back Sunday, Sum41 etc,etc. It's much all the same. My favourite Zep songs to listen too as well as play; The Rain Song Kashmir - especially with the new drummer I jam with In My Time Of Dying Trampled Underfoot Since I've Been Loving You. Gallows Pole Tea for One Custard Pie The list goes on Also too, I've had the benefit of listening to at least 100 Zep bootlegs. For hardcore fans it really gives an insight as to the progression of the band throught the years. The Earls Court DVD? Had it on VHS 15 years ago but not as good quality. For Badge Holders Only (LA Forum '77) is still one of my favourites. My favourite Zep site and for players, very accurate tabs. Enjoy and long live The Mighty Zeppelin. http://www.led-zeppelin.org __________________ " In Canada, you can tell the most blatant lie in a calm voice, and people will believe you over someone who's a little passionate about the truth." David Warren, Western Standard.