Led Zeppelin: The Montreux Concerts [Paperback]

Gilles Chateau (Author), Sam Rapallo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 24, 2001

Book Description

Led Zeppelin fell in love with the presence of the secluded mountain getaway during their first Montreux concert in 1970 and would unknowingly help launch a musical industry in the most unlikely of places. The new limited edition book, Led Zeppelin: The Montreux Concerts captures the magic created by John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant in an extraordinary setting.

The group's appearances there helped establish Montreux, Switzerland as a special and exotic musical destination. Like Haight-Ashbury in San Francisco, the misty mountains of Montreux soon formed a hippie commune of its own, drawing people from all over Europe. Led Zeppelin: The Montreux Concerts explores the band's impact, and the people who were drawn by the town's timeless beauty and musical vibes.

One of the only books ever endorsed by Jimmy Page. A portion of all proceeds are donated to the ABC Trust and Casa Jimmy charities.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Co-author and photographer of Led Zeppelin: The Montreux Concerts, Gilles Chateau revisits his unforgettable experiences there in the late 1960s/early 1970s. A never-before-seen collection of photographs provide a rare view of the group and community of fans that came to Montreux, with insightful interviews, research and text by Led-Zeppelin.com creator Sam Rapallo.

Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Crossfire Pubns (August 24, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964815796
• ISBN-13: 978-0964815797
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,075,515 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book on Zep flying high over the Alps. A must!, November 14, 2001

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karen (Montreal, Quebec Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Led Zeppelin: The Montreux Concerts (Paperback)

Captivating, original and well put together, this book focuses on a band prone to make it to the top through sheer hardwork and total dedication with Montreux and it's folks as the backdrop to shows that remain legendary in Europe. It's Zep at its finest hour flying high and making a name for themselves in the trenches of Rock. The book is beautifuly laid out, well researched and the raw energy coming out of the B & W photography demonstrate the mayheim that was taking place on the Swiss Riviera 30 years ago. It's a pleasure to discover a fresh angle on an old story and this book, rich on visuals takes you back to a place Robert and Jimmy still find welcoming judging by their recent reunion there in July of this year. A must have for Zep Heads and their friends, you can't go wrong when the project is fully endorsed by Jimmy Page.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Raw Zeppelin!, January 19, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Led Zeppelin: The Montreux Concerts (Paperback)

Got the Montreux book for Christmas. It's a great trip back to when hippies roamed the earth. Are any of you guys left? :-) I wish there were more pics of Bonham but other than that it's very cool. Now if we can only get some Montreux VIDEO that would be great!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NICE BOOK, November 6, 2001

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"zeppoholic" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Led Zeppelin: The Montreux Concerts (Paperback)

I loved the overall look and design of LZ The Montreux Concerts. The photos are great too. At 26, I'm too young to have experienced any of it first hand, but after reading the book it seemed like an amazing time in Montreux. It's a great addition to my Zep collection and the charity benefit is a bonus.