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Led Zeppelin 21st May 2017

Here’s what that mysterious Led Zeppelin promotional image could be about

A mysterious promotional graphic surfaced on Facebook earlier this week that appeared to suggest that a new Led Zeppelin release would be unveiled on July 17, 2017. We dug into the history of the image…

Led Zeppelin 15th May 2017

Led Zeppelin bootleg ‘Deus Ex Machina’ has been delayed to mid-June

“Deus Ex Machina,” the upcoming Empress Valley soundboard bootleg of Led Zeppelin’s March 21, 1975 Seattle show, is now expected to be released in mid-June, according to someone with knowledge of the Japanese bootleg industry….

Robert Plant 14th May 2017

VIDEOS AND PHOTOS: Robert Plant performed on stage with Paul Rodgers and Brian Johnson

Robert Plant and former AC/DC singer Brian Johnson made a surprise appearance on stage at Paul Rodgers’ show in Oxford on May 14 when they joined Rodgers to perform a cover of “Money.” https://www.instagram.com/p/BUFvSqCgvLJ/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BUFx9w-FAdy/ Tight…

Robert Plant 11th May 2017

PHOTOS: Robert Plant recording an episode of former AC/DC singer Brian Johnson’s new TV show

Photos sent to LedZepNews show Robert Plant and former AC/DC singer Brian Johnson filming an upcoming episode of Johnson’s new TV show “Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road.” One photo shared with LedZepNews by Alexandra…

Led Zeppelin 3rd May 2017

A closer look at the rumour that Led Zeppelin are reuniting to perform at Desert Trip 2017

There’s a new rumour doing the rounds online which claims that Led Zeppelin will reunite for the Desert Trip festival in 2017. This post originates from the website “Feel Numb,” which isn’t known as a reliable…

Jimmy Page 3rd May 2017

The Jimmy Page/Robbie Williams feud continues after Williams’ builders were fined £3,000

The feud between Jimmy Page and his neighbour Robbie Williams is back on after Williams’ builders were reportedly fined £3,000 for drilling too loudly on a Sunday during renovation work on Williams’ London home. The…

Jimmy Page 30th April 2017

PHOTOS: The deluxe edition of Chris Farlowe’s album ‘The Beginning’ that was signed by Jimmy Page

Chris Farlowe’s 1961 album “The Beginning” was officially released on Jimmy Page Records on April 30. The deluxe edition of the album was sold through Page’s website, and is signed by both Page and Farlowe….

Led Zeppelin 30th April 2017

The upcoming Led Zeppelin bootleg ‘Deus Ex Machina’ is now expected to be released in late May or early June

“Deus Ex Machina,” the upcoming Empress Valley soundboard bootleg of Led Zeppelin’s March 21, 1975 Seattle show, is now expected to be released in either late May or early June. It had previously been rumoured…

Jimmy Page 30th April 2017

PHOTOS: Jimmy Page has been travelling around the US with his girlfriend Scarlett Sabet

Jimmy Page has spent the last couple of weeks travelling around the US with his girlfriend Scarlett Sabet. Here’s a summary of what they’ve been up to. April 20: Jimmy Page and Scarlett Sabet visited Jack…

Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones 22nd April 2017

PHOTOS: The Led Zeppelin-related Record Store Day 2017 releases

There were two Led Zeppelin-related vinyl records released on Record Store Day 2017: A three-track Jimmy Page and The Black Crowes 10-inch record and a single from a 1966 recording session by Beverley Martyn that featured Jimmy…

John Paul Jones 22nd April 2017

John Paul Jones released a new version of his limited edition signature bass guitar

John Paul Jones announced on Friday that he has released an updated version of his signature E- Bass guitar with Manson. The new bass guitar comes in two finishes: Vintage red sunburst and blackburst, Manson says on…

Led Zeppelin 21st April 2017

WATCH: 2 new upgraded videos of Led Zeppelin performing in 1977

Two upgraded videos of Led Zeppelin performing in 1977 have been uploaded to YouTube. The first video, uploaded by YouTube user Mark Zep, shows Led Zeppelin performing at the LA Forum on June 22, 1977: And the…

John Paul Jones 16th April 2017

John Paul Jones played a rare show as part of the electronic music duo Minibus Pimps

John Paul Jones performed in Paris, France on April 16 as one half of the electronic music group Minibus Pimps. Jones is joined in the group by Norwegian musician Helge Sten. French music site RockerParis…

Robert Plant 14th April 2017

Here’s everything we know about Robert Plant’s new album

“Any time now.” That’s the message that has been displayed on the front page of Robert Plant’s website since around 7 pm UK time on April 11. What’s Plant hinting at? Well, it’s almost certainly the…

Robert Plant 12th April 2017

Robert Plant is preparing to release his new album

Robert Plant updated his website on Tuesday night to hint at an upcoming announcement. The homepage of Plant’s website was removed and replaced with a black screen and the text “Any time now…” Plant has…

John Paul Jones 9th April 2017

John Paul Jones performed in Helsinki as part of his new musical project

John Paul Jones played his debut show with his latest musical project, Tres Coyotes, on Wednesday night in Helsinki, Finland. Tres Coyotes is an improvisational musical group with cellist Anssi Karttunen and composer Magnus Lindberg. Jones and…

Robert Plant 26th March 2017

The 10 most interesting photos in the ‘Side Trips’ section of Robert Plant’s website

There’s a little-known section of Robert Plant’s website which is regularly updated with photos taken by Plant, as well as images and memes that he finds funny. We dug through “Side Trips” to find the…

Robert Plant 21st March 2017

Robert Plant performed ‘When The Levee Breaks’ with Deborah Bonham

Robert Plant made a surprise appearance at a Deborah Bonham show on March 17 and joined her band on stage to perform “When The Levee Breaks.” Plant joined Bonham at her show in Worcester on…

Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones 21st March 2017

A single being released on Record Store Day features both Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones

A 7″ vinyl single being released on Record Store Day 2017 on April 22 features both Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones. The single, “Picking Up The Sunshine” by Beverley Martyn, was recorded in 1966…

Jimmy Page 21st March 2017

3 tracks from a Jimmy Page/Black Crowes live show will be released on Record Store Day

Three live tracks by Jimmy Page and The Black Crowes performing at Jones Beach on July 10, 2000 will be released on vinyl for Record Store Day on April 22. Record Store Day officially confirmed that one…

Led Zeppelin 19th March 2017

Hear ‘Heartbreaker’ from the upcoming Led Zeppelin bootleg ‘Deus Ex Machina’

“Heartbreaker” is the first track from the upcoming Empress Valley bootleg “Deus Ex Machina” to be published online. “Deus Ex Machina” is the first soundboard release of Led Zeppelin’s March 21, 1975 Seattle show. Led Zeppelin…

Led Zeppelin 18th March 2017

Jimmy Page’s ‘active discussions’ may be about Led Zeppelin’s 50th anniversary

The “active discussions” that Jimmy Page is currently involved in may be about activity surrounding Led Zeppelin’s fiftieth anniversary, Led Zeppelin podcast Ramble On Radio said in its latest episode. Last week we reported that…

Led Zeppelin 18th March 2017

The ‘Stairway To Heaven’ copyright case is headed to a federal appeals court

The legal fight over “Stairway To Heaven” is heading to a federal appeals court after the lawyer for the plaintiff, Francis Malofiy, argued that the June 2016 trial failed to allow him to include the recorded version…

Robert Plant 15th March 2017

Robert Plant performed ‘Kashmir’ with Nigel Kennedy at the Royal Albert Hall

Robert Plant joined violinist Nigel Kennedy on stage at the Royal Albert Hall on Tuesday and performed two songs: “Hey Joe” and “Kashmir.” Plant joined Kennedy on stage after 11pm in London, and they launched…

Led Zeppelin 13th March 2017

The original ‘Led Zeppelin’ artwork is on display at the University of Brighton

The original cover art for Led Zeppelin’s debut album is on display at the University of Brighton until April 7. Led Zeppelin official forum member “zola” attended the private view of the exhibition and photographed…

Jimmy Page 13th March 2017

Jimmy Page announces the release of a 1961 Chris Farlowe recording

Jimmy Page announced on his website today that he will release an album of demo recordings by Chris Farlowe titled “Chris Farlowe & The Thunderbirds: The Beginning…” on April 30. The album was produced by…

Robert Plant 12th March 2017

Violinist Nigel Kennedy may be working on Robert Plant’s new album

Violinist Nigel Kennedy has hinted that he is working with Robert Plant. He reportedly said on stage in Birmingham last night that he has been working with “a Wolves fan, a yam-yam,” an obvious reference…

Led Zeppelin 11th March 2017

The next Led Zeppelin bootleg release is March 21, 1975

The next Led Zeppelin bootleg to be released will be a soundboard recording of Led Zeppelin performing in Seattle on March 21, 1975. Japanese bootleg label Empress Valley announced that it will be releasing the…

John Paul Jones 11th March 2017

Everything we know so far about John Paul Jones’ opera

John Paul Jones hasn’t been touring regularly and releasing albums for the past few years. Instead, he has spent years working on an opera based on an obscure Swedish play. Here’s everything we know so…

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