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Becoming Led Zeppelin Documentary
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Turns out their music was actually recorded, so instead of missing it we can still listen to it.
They've never really done it for me personally, solid band but I don't like Jimmy Page as a person. Messing around with kids like he did is something that puts a bad taste in my mouth for a bunch of artists from that era.
I LOVED the movie, I was frantic, playing air guitar, bass, and drums during the entire film. So happy to see it the day it came out in the theaters.
I called one of my best friends who lives back in illinois, and Zeppelin is his favorite band of all time. And I told him if he doesn't go see this movie I will fly to Chicago and kick his ass LOL he went and saw it and loved it.
A little bit off topic, kind of, but I love the scenes in that movie It Might Get Loud with Jimmy Jack White and The Edge watching Jimmy play on his guitar. The looks on their faces said everything, the you could just see the joy and awe that they were experiencing watching one of their Guitar Gods playing with them.
I called one of my best friends who lives back in illinois, and Zeppelin is his favorite band of all time. And I told him if he doesn't go see this movie I will fly to Chicago and kick his ass LOL he went and saw it and loved it.
A little bit off topic, kind of, but I love the scenes in that movie It Might Get Loud with Jimmy Jack White and The Edge watching Jimmy play on his guitar. The looks on their faces said everything, the you could just see the joy and awe that they were experiencing watching one of their Guitar Gods playing with them.
Well, I was born in 1967, I guess I missed out on catching a Led Zeppelin concert between birth and three...? ;^p
I'm a pretty big LZ fan and the band is definitely Top 5 Greatest of All Time in my book. That said, I found the documentary kind of boring. Maybe it's because I've read a lot about the band and followed them closely at the time, so I didn't feel the film told me much I didn't know already. I was pleased to see JPJ get his due - he's so often overlooked with all the attention given to Plant, Page, and Bonzo. It wouldn't be Zeppelin without him.
Overall, it's worth watching. But if you want a jaw-dropping experience, watch the full footage of that Albert Hall performance. It is amazing.
Overall, it's worth watching. But if you want a jaw-dropping experience, watch the full footage of that Albert Hall performance. It is amazing.
Really enjoyed this doc. Different than expected but lots of insight on each of their early years. Loved watching the reaction in their eyes to hearing JB's voice from a past interview.
My wife said you must have still been watching Led Zeppelin when I went to bed, I could feel the bass & drums!
My wife said you must have still been watching Led Zeppelin when I went to bed, I could feel the bass & drums!
I thought it was great.
In regards to live performances, it looked to me like they were rocking out with no monitors or, often, PA support. All 4 of them under a tiny tent. I’ve played shows like that and it’s not always easy to be tight.
If you’re used to studio recordings (like I am) it might sound sloppy, especially at song starts. But then they catch a groove. My wife came in during the dazed and confused solo and said she didn’t like it. Then they started what is and what should never be and she said, oh I like that. I paused with the 4 of them onstage and said that right there is the prototype for almost every band you’ve ever loved whether they knew it or not.
Each member is individually amazing and together they are way more than the sum of the parts. They were able to start from humble beginnings and play before and influence millions (billions?). I don’t know why any musician wouldn’t want to watch it.
In regards to live performances, it looked to me like they were rocking out with no monitors or, often, PA support. All 4 of them under a tiny tent. I’ve played shows like that and it’s not always easy to be tight.
If you’re used to studio recordings (like I am) it might sound sloppy, especially at song starts. But then they catch a groove. My wife came in during the dazed and confused solo and said she didn’t like it. Then they started what is and what should never be and she said, oh I like that. I paused with the 4 of them onstage and said that right there is the prototype for almost every band you’ve ever loved whether they knew it or not.
Each member is individually amazing and together they are way more than the sum of the parts. They were able to start from humble beginnings and play before and influence millions (billions?). I don’t know why any musician wouldn’t want to watch it.
I have nothin but mad respect for John Paul Jones.
Any bassist whos had to recreate his parts knows.
But it was his approach to rock "stardom " that really impressed.
Always happy to have FAR more anonymity than the other members of Zep.
He chose fortune over fame. Its time he got his due.
Great player..... smart guy.
Any bassist whos had to recreate his parts knows.
But it was his approach to rock "stardom " that really impressed.
Always happy to have FAR more anonymity than the other members of Zep.
He chose fortune over fame. Its time he got his due.
Great player..... smart guy.
You're right. The world missed out on the best bluesman ever. Howlin Wolf, Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley... well Junior Kimbrough and RL Burnside was around late 90s.
I enjoyed it, but primarily for the history lesson on British session work. Loved how clearly good it made JPJ feel to make his dad proud.
I guess I'm glad I'm not older? I miss the 90s, so I can only imagine how bweh I'd feel now if I experienced the 60s and 70s too 
Smooth_bass88
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Netfix requires premium subscription to watch this. Screw them. I feel like canceling my account.
Hey
Yeah I watched it yesterday. Great show! I thought I knew a lot about Zeppelin but this was really interesting!
I hope there will be a part 2!
Stay healthy Y’all
Brent
Don't be sad, I miss the 90's too. Curve, Midnight Oil, Crowded House, Lush, Cocteau Twins, so many great bands back then.I guess I'm glad I'm not older? I miss the 90s, so I can only imagine how bweh I'd feel now if I experienced the 60s and 70s too
Don't leave out BB King. Saw him a few times. I can tolerate straight blues when it's played by the best. Actually, I can tolerate ANY music when it's played by the best. I just hate blues cliches, but the really good old stuff like guys mentioned above did back then is solid.
Really? How so. I was born before that but I do not think anyone after is missing anything.
I watched the show last night. I was noticing the list of first US appearances starting in Denver December 26, 1968. I had tickets to see them in Salem, Oregon as opening act for Vanilla Fudge right around that time. I really wanted to see Led Zeppelin more than Vanilla Fudge. It snowed the day of the show and it was canceled. One of the biggest disappointments I ever had. Now looking at the timeline I can't figure out the intended date of that show. After Denver they played Seattle December 27, Vancouver December 28, Portland December 29, and Spokane December 30. They were at The Whisky a Go Go January 2. That would have only left December 31 or January 1 for the Salem date which seems unlikely. Anyway here is a timeline of dates with additional details like posters and newspaper articles.
www.ledzeppelin.com
Led Zeppelin | Official Website Shows
Led Zeppelin, II, III, IV, Houses of the Holy and Physical Graffiti | Led Zeppelin - Official Website
Update: I found the weather history for Salem, Oregon in 1968. On December 30, 1968 Salem got 5.4" of snow. It looks like the Led Zeppelin/Vanilla Fudge date would have been New Years Eve December 31 unless maybe that Spokane date is incorrect. They did play in Portland on December 29 which is only about 50 miles from Salem.I watched the show last night. I was noticing the list of first US appearances starting in Denver December 26, 1968. I had tickets to see them in Salem, Oregon as opening act for Vanilla Fudge right around that time. I really wanted to see Led Zeppelin more than Vanilla Fudge. It snowed the day of the show and it was canceled. One of the biggest disappointments I ever had. Now looking at the timeline I can't figure out the intended date of that show. After Denver they played Seattle December 27, Vancouver December 28, Portland December 29, and Spokane December 30. They were at The Whisky a Go Go January 2. That would have only left December 31 or January 1 for the Salem date which seems unlikely. Anyway here is a timeline of dates with additional details like posters and newspaper articles.
Led Zeppelin | Official Website Shows
Led Zeppelin, II, III, IV, Houses of the Holy and Physical Graffiti | Led Zeppelin - Official Website
