Led Zeppelin: Concert File [Paperback]

Dave Lewis (Author), Simon Pallett (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 17, 2005

At their peak, Led Zeppelin's gigantic rock shows outsold every other band on the planet, and this celebratory guide features every detail of their remarkable career. Originally published in 1977, this is much more than a reference book. Led Zeppelin were the quintessential live rock act, setting the blueprint for rock and metal that has barely changed since. This book unfolds the Zeppelin saga from their beginnings on the London club scene, through the ballrooms of America and on to the record-breaking tours, private jets and legends of debauchery. This long-awaited update includes An accurate guide to exactly when and where the quartet played Reviews, recollections and on-stage comments that add fresh perspective to the legends and myths Masses of rare ticket stubs, flyers, posters and photos Full details of all major TV and radio appearances Extensive bootleg and visual film references Solo appendices bringing the whole story right up to date.

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About the Author

Dave Lewis is a highly respected chronicler of their work. He is the editor of the long running Led Zeppelin magazine and web site Tight But Loose and the author of several acclaimed Zeppelin books, notably A Celebration (1991) and The Tight But Loose Files/Celebration 2 (2003). Simon Pallett is a foremost authority of their live work. Together their vast knowledge combines to present an unprecedented account of Led Zeppelin In Concert - and beyond.

Product Details

• Paperback: 374 pages
• Publisher: Omnibus Press (November 17, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844496597
• ISBN-13: 978-1844496594
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #112,647 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good new information, February 20, 2006

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G. YEO "gyeo" (Singapore) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Led Zeppelin: Concert File (Paperback)

I own several Led Zep books so it was nice to get my hands on this one by Dave Lewis - one of the band's keepers. The good news for Zep-philes is that there is new information. This book makes a good complement to Luis Rey's Zep concert book (now out-of-print I believe). It doesn't try to be academic but rather anecdotal - so that we get a much better picture of the actual live environment that Zep lived in at the time.

It includes reviews from various news sources and on-the-ground accounts of what happened here and there. Would have been nice if the book was a little longer, but it aims to be concise rather than overwritten.

Lewis also tries to be as balanced as he can be. Sure, there's room to disagree on this and that, but this is a good if not essential companion for Zep collectors keen on learning more on the band's live legacy.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for every Zeppelin fan, November 9, 2006

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Laurene (Southern California United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Guide to the Music of Led Zeppelin (Complete Guide to the Music of...) (Paperback)

I find this book to be very interesting and so full of information, I think of it as an encyclopedia for all that is Zeppelin. It's a great addition to my collection..

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fill in the Gaps, January 12, 2007

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Brewhockey "Bad example or horrible warning?" (Extreme Upstate, New York USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Led Zeppelin: Concert File (Paperback)

This book is written as a series of concert reviews but it is much more. The author describes events leading up to the concerts and, in some cases, explains why certain concerts were more important to the band's development than others.

I find the ability to follow a particular song's progress from introduction to regular part of the band's set one of the most interesting aspects of this book. If you are interested in the evolution of Led Zeppelin's live set, you will likely enjoy this book. If you're looking for a band biography, you'll probably be happier with "Hammer of the Gods" by Stephen Davis or "Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin - Uncensored" by Richard Cole with Richard Trubo more than this book.