As shown on BBC TV on Christmas Day
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Showing posts with label BBC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BBC. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
John Paul Jones on BBC
Any New Years plans John Paul Jones?
Why yes, now that you mention it:
This show will air on BBC Radio 3, January 1, 2013 at 11:00PM BBC time (6:00 PM Ramble On Radio (EST) time)
Why yes, now that you mention it:
Fiona Talkington celebrated the New Year with special guest... John Paul Jones, who plays live and chooses a selection of music
This show will air on BBC Radio 3, January 1, 2013 at 11:00PM BBC time (6:00 PM Ramble On Radio (EST) time)
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Jimmy Page at David Bowie Book Launch
Genesis Publication, the makers of the Jimmy Page book, Jimmy Page by Jimmy Page, released last year, threw a release party for their latest release on Tuesday, and Jimmy Page was in attendance.
The party was for the release of Speed of Life a collaboration between David Bowie and photographer Masayoshi Sukita. Jez Coulson was there, and reported on events.
There too, was the BBC, and unlike Coulson, they had a chance to talk to Page.
In the interview, Page says he has "been working on all things musical over the last... couple of years... without necessarily playing." And next up, Page intends to be "getting together with musicians, and just be totally focused... on just that an that alone." He adds that at "my time of life... I much prefer to put all my energies into one thing."
Certainly, Page has talked in the last number of years about new music, playing, touring &tc., but nothing comes about. I'll be sceptical until we hear something more concrete.
The David Bowie book, by the way, retails for £360.00 from Genesis publications.
The party was for the release of Speed of Life a collaboration between David Bowie and photographer Masayoshi Sukita. Jez Coulson was there, and reported on events.
There too, was the BBC, and unlike Coulson, they had a chance to talk to Page.
In the interview, Page says he has "been working on all things musical over the last... couple of years... without necessarily playing." And next up, Page intends to be "getting together with musicians, and just be totally focused... on just that an that alone." He adds that at "my time of life... I much prefer to put all my energies into one thing."
Certainly, Page has talked in the last number of years about new music, playing, touring &tc., but nothing comes about. I'll be sceptical until we hear something more concrete.
The David Bowie book, by the way, retails for £360.00 from Genesis publications.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Robert Plant visits BBC’s Chris Evans Breakfast Show
Robert Plant spent an hour sitting in with Chris Evans on the Chris Evans Breakfast Show on BBC radio this morning. Plant is in London between legs of his American tour, a tour schedule that is, apparently, dictated by the Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club.
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You have to “plan your career, set our priorities right,” Plant quipped.
Led Zeppelin was, Plant also offered, a lot like The Wolves: really good some nights, really bad others.
In good spirits, Plant even pontificated on that question he hates answering. The Led Zeppelin reunion:
And then, unprompted, he went further:
If you’re a betting man? Evans asked. “I don’t bet,” Plant answered.
Evans also asked who was better, Jimmy Page or David Gilmour?
It was, no contest, Plant said. He also suggested he talked to Jimmy Page yesterday, and would see him again Wednesday.
He has been accused recently of not getting along with the other members of Led Zeppelin, so it’s good to hear he’s on terms with Jimmy Page, even if they won’t be working together soon.
About the Band of Joy, Plant said he was pleased for Patty Griffin winning a Grammy. But:
And while it occurred to Plant a person had to look after themselves, he still likes a drink, which is OK because, “a lot of musicians are drinking again.”
For an early morning radio show Plant sounded in good form, and offered quips about many people. Paul McCartney, for instance, was the first person to hug him after his Grammy winning night for Raising Sand. And who gave him the shortest hug? Alison Krauss.
Listen to the show here
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[/caption]You have to “plan your career, set our priorities right,” Plant quipped.
Led Zeppelin was, Plant also offered, a lot like The Wolves: really good some nights, really bad others.
In good spirits, Plant even pontificated on that question he hates answering. The Led Zeppelin reunion:
All those big guys saw it as being the next big roll out. Led Zeppelin was worth far more than that… it was great to do it once properly.
And then, unprompted, he went further:
What happens in the future really is based on kinship, camaraderie. Whether or not there’s life in the old beast.
If you’re a betting man? Evans asked. “I don’t bet,” Plant answered.
Evans also asked who was better, Jimmy Page or David Gilmour?
…listen to Pagey, Jimbob, he’s wild, he’s brilliant.
It was, no contest, Plant said. He also suggested he talked to Jimmy Page yesterday, and would see him again Wednesday.
He has been accused recently of not getting along with the other members of Led Zeppelin, so it’s good to hear he’s on terms with Jimmy Page, even if they won’t be working together soon.
About the Band of Joy, Plant said he was pleased for Patty Griffin winning a Grammy. But:
you gotta be sharp with this lot, because they do sound-checks, which I never knew about. Then they go and eat broccoli.
And while it occurred to Plant a person had to look after themselves, he still likes a drink, which is OK because, “a lot of musicians are drinking again.”
For an early morning radio show Plant sounded in good form, and offered quips about many people. Paul McCartney, for instance, was the first person to hug him after his Grammy winning night for Raising Sand. And who gave him the shortest hug? Alison Krauss.
Listen to the show here
Monday, January 17, 2011
Tight But Loose #28
The first words of the lead editorial in the latest edition of Tight But Loose, Dave Lewis says:
Well, I have to say that year one &tc. has brought some excellent magazines to my door. The newest edition, Issue 28, is the third in the newly designed Tight But Loose (TBL) and easily the best of the bunch. It is full of good articles that are informative and easy to read. The great Ross Halfin picture of Jimmy Page on the cover, looking relaxed yet elegant (Tight but Loose?) gives a hint that the inside will be a Zeppelin fans treat. It is.
For the first time since I started receiving TBL last year, I read it cover to cover. There was no superfluous articles that didn’t really interest me, nothing seemed to fill, every article interesting and relevant.
That said, it’s been a good year to be writing about Led Zeppelin as all of their former members have been busy. The last four months no less than the rest of the year, so TBL 28 had a lot to write about. Jimmy Page’s book release, Robert Plant’s Band of Joy tour, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience and John Paul Jones doing a mini tour with the Dave Rawlings Machine. Much of what happened also happened in Dave Lewis’ backyard, including Robert Plant playing BBC at the Proms, the Robert Plant BBC night, Jimmy Page’s book launch, the classic rock awards.
It was a good year, and the best thing you can say about a fan magazine is, they were there and they chronicled it all. TBL can make that claim for 2010, especially at the latter part of the year.
Twenty-eleven promises to be another big year in the world of Led Zeppelin. I only hope Tight But Loose is able to keep the momentum going, and provide great reading for another year.
Tight But Loose can be ordered from the TBL website. It is, depending on where you live, from $10-$13 (Canadian) for the single issue, $30-$40 for a three issue subscription. Get the subscription, you’ll be glad you did.
Well I have to say that year one of this new era of Tight But Loose has been a pretty eventful one.
Well, I have to say that year one &tc. has brought some excellent magazines to my door. The newest edition, Issue 28, is the third in the newly designed Tight But Loose (TBL) and easily the best of the bunch. It is full of good articles that are informative and easy to read. The great Ross Halfin picture of Jimmy Page on the cover, looking relaxed yet elegant (Tight but Loose?) gives a hint that the inside will be a Zeppelin fans treat. It is.For the first time since I started receiving TBL last year, I read it cover to cover. There was no superfluous articles that didn’t really interest me, nothing seemed to fill, every article interesting and relevant.
That said, it’s been a good year to be writing about Led Zeppelin as all of their former members have been busy. The last four months no less than the rest of the year, so TBL 28 had a lot to write about. Jimmy Page’s book release, Robert Plant’s Band of Joy tour, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience and John Paul Jones doing a mini tour with the Dave Rawlings Machine. Much of what happened also happened in Dave Lewis’ backyard, including Robert Plant playing BBC at the Proms, the Robert Plant BBC night, Jimmy Page’s book launch, the classic rock awards.
It was a good year, and the best thing you can say about a fan magazine is, they were there and they chronicled it all. TBL can make that claim for 2010, especially at the latter part of the year.
Twenty-eleven promises to be another big year in the world of Led Zeppelin. I only hope Tight But Loose is able to keep the momentum going, and provide great reading for another year.
Tight But Loose can be ordered from the TBL website. It is, depending on where you live, from $10-$13 (Canadian) for the single issue, $30-$40 for a three issue subscription. Get the subscription, you’ll be glad you did.
Friday, November 5, 2010
The Plant Boys Rule the Airwaves
If you're a fan of the singing Plant's, this could be your weekend. It kicks off tonight with Robert's son Logan, and his band, Sons of Albion. Performing from New Yorks P.C. Richard and Son Theater, Q104.3 will be broadcasting the gig live.
More on Sons of Albion here.
Over 'ome, Logan's Dad Robert is having his night on BBC2 Saturday. At 10:15 tomorrow night, BBC2 is broadcasting a one-hour documentary on Plant, entitled By Myself:
At 11:15, British TV viewers will get a re-broadcast of the Electric Proms show from the Roundhouse in London last weekend. At 12:15 Sunday morning, Plant does a half-hour show, Later.
Now if only I can figure out how to listen to the radio in New York tonight, then catch TV shows in Britain tomorrow night.
More on Sons of Albion here.
Over 'ome, Logan's Dad Robert is having his night on BBC2 Saturday. At 10:15 tomorrow night, BBC2 is broadcasting a one-hour documentary on Plant, entitled By Myself:
Robert Plant discusses his musical journey from Stourbridge, the British blues boom, superstardom with Led Zeppelin in the 70s, to the Band of Joy album. He also looks at his work with The Honeydrippers and North African musicians, his reunion with Jimmy Page, and his pairing with Alison Krauss.
At 11:15, British TV viewers will get a re-broadcast of the Electric Proms show from the Roundhouse in London last weekend. At 12:15 Sunday morning, Plant does a half-hour show, Later.
Tracing Robert Plant's solo career from the early 90s via his appearances on Later... With Jools Holland. Through a mix of performance and interviews, the programme sees Robert reunited with Jimmy Page and a Moroccan orchestra, teaming up with Tom Jones and Solomon Burke on the Hootenanny, playing with former band Strange Sensation and also with Alison Krauss.
Now if only I can figure out how to listen to the radio in New York tonight, then catch TV shows in Britain tomorrow night.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Robert Plant on BBC
The Robert Plant Electric Proms concert at The Roundhouse is available to hear via streaming at BBC iPlayer:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00vhdl5/Electric_Proms_2010_Robert_Plant/
Many accounts of his current show indicate it is very good. I was sceptical, not being a big fan of his new album, but this concert sounds excellent.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00vhdl5/Electric_Proms_2010_Robert_Plant/
Many accounts of his current show indicate it is very good. I was sceptical, not being a big fan of his new album, but this concert sounds excellent.
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