Re: WHO Concert File Entry, 25May69 plus

[Keithjmoon70@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 6/2/2003 5:46:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
thekindpad@hotmail.com writes:

> But whatever...I know that some people 
> prefer Zep over the WHO and thats valid...as long as they acknowledge the 
> fact that without the WHO there would have not been a LED ZEPPELIN. Period.
> peace
> 
> Andy
> 

Andy, 

That was a good post.  I also am a fan of both bands with my loyalty always 
falling to The Who after all is said and done, for good reason.

As I have been really delving into the recently released Zeppelin material, 
my knowledge and judgment of them has changed a bit. They have exercised strict 
control over their media outlet over the years-to their credit-and most of 
what was known came mainly from TSRSS, which did not show them at their best.

In light of this, some positive things I noticed about LZ are:

Jimmy Page is just astounding sometimes.  He knows that fretboard and *can* 
play mistake free. Both of his hands are very fast. 

John Bonham was no slouch back there. Especially in the early years.  He had 
a right foot that couldn't be beat and was always in control of what he was 
doing while keeping a rock solid beat for the rest of the band.  I noticed that 
at certain times when the guitar solo started a song, the tempo would be too 
fast until JB came in and set it straight. His arms were incredibly strong and 
fast too.  He could do many things on different beats simultaneously with all 
four of his limbs.  (Like being able to pat the top of his head and rub his 
stomach in a circle x 2) He did many interesting things such as tight drum rolls 
on the snare ended by a thud. Very jazzy and funky. Great control. 

By 1973 you can tell he was losing his speed as he got out of shape. 1970 
seemed to be the peak according to what I just saw. They would have been nothing 
without him and they were right to breakup after his death IMO. He was a great 
rock drummer and I mean that is a compliment to Keith, who was superior to 
him in different ways.

The songs "White Summer" and "Since I've been loving you" are examples to 
prove the above. The best songs on the CDs that really surprised me at how well 
they sounded live are: "Black Dog", "Over the Hills and Far Away" "Since I've 
Been Loving You" ( just incredible) "Dancing Days" and "The Ocean" which are 
all original Led Zeppelin creations that they can be proud of.  What is it about 
the English? I just love the way they play "our" music.

In agreement with Andy, I will get into why The Who is better in my opinion 
later, as this is getting a bit long. 

Jon in Mi.