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This Channel is about History, Art, Rarities, Dates and Places: in Venice, in Dolomites, in Italy and in Rock Music.
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🎼3 January 1946. Happy Birthday πŸ₯³πŸΎ to John Paul Jones, born John Richard Baldwin in Sidcup, England. As often happens to a #bassist and a #keyboardist, he was the last showy member, undoubtedly compensated by the fact he was one of the 4 founders of one of the best and most influential Rock Bands in music history: #LedZeppelin ! 🀟πŸ”₯
#JohnPaulJones is also a prominent multi instrumentalist, record producer and songwriter (he also co-wrote today's #TheMondayRechargerβ˜οΈπŸ˜‰).

In the Chat RoomπŸ‘‡ some songs he wrote and performed in his career with Led Zeppelin, as a solo artist with the stunning #DiamandaGalas πŸ–€ and as member of supergroup #ThemCroockedVultures along with #DaveGrohl and #JoshHomme.
#3January
🎼9 January 1944. Happy Birthday πŸ₯³πŸΎ to #guitarist 🎸living legend Jimmy Page, born James Patrick Page in Heston, England: he crossed as protagonist 6 decades of rock'n'roll history 🀘 first with his #Yardbirds, then with #LedZeppelin and later as a solo artist, music producer and member in projects such as #TheFirm, #CoverdalePage, #PagePlant.
Here's one of his legendary stage performances🎸πŸ”₯πŸ”πŸ‘‡
#JimmyPage #9January

https://youtu.be/nUPubUO4Qgw
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πŸ“Œ11 January 1962

Howlin' Wolf

πŸ“€ Howlin' Wolf

60 years ago Chicago Bluesman Howlin' Wolf released his eponymous second album, mainly made of hit singles issued in previous years.
Most of the songs are written by #ChicagoBlues legend #WillieDixon, who along with #MuddyWaters and #HowlinWolf himself was crucial in shaping that distinctive blues sound.
This album is often referred as The Rockin' Chair Album from its cover photo and contains blues standards such as "Little Red Rooster" (later covered by #RollingStones), "Spoonful" (later covered by #Cream), "Back Door Man" and "Shake for Me" (later reprised by #LedZeppelin in their hit "Whole Lotta Love") and his trademark song "Howlin' for My Darlin".
#11January #Blues
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πŸ“Œ12 January 1969

Led Zeppelin
πŸ“€ Led Zeppelin
#HardRock #HeavyMetal #RockBlues

55 years ago an airship representing the Hindenburg desaster (my cassette in #VeniceRocksRoom☝️) smashed down on the Rock'n'Roll scene... shaping it forever!

Led Zeppelin from London, #UK released their self-titled debut album.

Recorded and produced on founder Jimmy Page's own expenses in just 36 hours in October 1968, containing both original songs and blues standards remakes (#WillieDixon, #AnneBredon, #JakeHolmes) #LedZeppelin sold 10million copies and they became soon one of the most influential Rock bands of all time🀘

In this album:
#RobertPlant β€“ vocals, harmonica
#JimmyPage β€“ guitars, backing vocals, production
#JohnPaulJones β€“ bass, Hammond organ, backing vocals
#JohnBonham β€“ drums, timpani, backing vocals

Additional musician
#ViramJasani β€“ tabla
#12January

🎧Listen to Led Zeppelin
πŸ‘‰ here
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πŸ“Œ22 August 1979

Led Zeppelin
πŸ“€ In Through The Out Door
#HardRock #RockBlues #ArtRock

45 years ago Led Zeppelin from London, #UK released their 8th studio album.

Even if their final album is considered πŸ‘‰ Coda of 1982, In Through The Out Door is the last #LedZeppelin release with all members alive, they in fact disbanded in 1980 following John Bonham's death.

Critics were on the cold side about this album, considering it too keyboards driven, it was a huge commercial success anyway, selling more than 7 million copies worldwide!

My cassette in #VeniceRocksRoom has the European alternate cover☝️

Another Led Zeppelin gem❀️‍πŸ”₯

In this album:
#RobertPlant β€“ vocals
#JimmyPage β€“ guitars, Gizmotron, production
#JohnPaulJones β€“ bass guitar, keyboards
#JohnBonham β€“ drums, percussion
#22August

🎧Listen to In Through The Out Door πŸ‘‰ here
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πŸ“Œ22 October 1969

Led Zeppelin
πŸ“€ Led Zeppelin II
#HardRock #RockBlues #HeavyMetal

55 years ago Led Zeppelin from London, #UK, released their 2nd studio album.

Led Zeppelin II came out few months later their amazing
πŸ‘‰ debut album and went straight to n.1 both in UK and US charts.

Six of the nine songs were written by #LedZeppelin, while the other three were reinterpretations of πŸ‘‰ Chicago Blues songs by #WillieDixon and #HowlinWolf.

The words "milestone" and "masterpiece" can't fully describe this album, its importance and influence in Rock history ❀️‍πŸ”₯🀘

In this album:
#RobertPlant β€“ vocals, harmonica
#JimmyPage β€“ guitars, theremin, backing vocals
#JohnPaulJones β€“ bass, organ, backing vocals
#JohnBonham β€“ drums, backing vocals
#22October

🎧Listen to Led Zeppelin II
πŸ‘‰ here
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πŸ“Œ31 October 1994

Page And Plant
πŸ“€ No Quarter
#HardRock #AcousticRock #RockBlues #FolkRock #ArabicMusic

30 years ago, the dream of every #LedZeppelin fan came true. Jimmy Page and Robert Plant reunited for a live album that featured both new material and middle eastern-influenced covers of classic Led Zeppelin songs.

The songs were recorded in Marrakech, Morocco, in a forest in Wales and in a London studio.

No Quarter sold millions and was followed by a world tour.
I can't find proper words to describe the magic, Must listen! ❀️‍πŸ”₯

In this album:
#RobertPlant β€“ vocals
#JimmyPage β€“ guitars, mandolin
#CharlieJones β€“ bass, percussion
#MichaelLee β€“ drums, percussion
#PorlThompson β€“ guitar, banjo
#JimSutherland – mandolin, bodhrΓ‘n
#NigelEaton β€“ Hurdy-gurdy
#EdShearmur β€“ Hammond organ, orchestral arrangements
#NajmaAkhtar – vocals
Musicians in Marrakech
London and Wales band
Egyptian Ensemble
London Metropolitan Orchestra
#31October

🎧Listen to No Quarter πŸ‘‰ here
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πŸŽ₯🎸 If you are in #Italy from 27 February to 5 March and you love Rock'n'Roll... #BecomingLedZeppelin is in selected cinemas and theatres all over the country.

Here in Venice there are 2 in the Mainland, one in Marcon and one in Mogliano Veneto.

Here's the complete list in Italy πŸ‘‰ https://www.nexostudios.it/movie/becoming-led-zeppelin/

#LedZeppelin🀘
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πŸ“Œ19 September 1995

Dream Theater
πŸ“€ A Change Of Seasons
#ProgressiveMetal #ProgressiveRock #HardRock #HeavyMetal

30 years ago Dream Theater from Boston, #USA released their first EP, even though with its 57-minute length it could be considered a proper album.

Side A contains the 23-minute titletrack, an incredible suite which is not only my favorite #DreamTheater, one if my favorite pieces of music ever ❀️‍πŸ”₯

Side B is a fantastic collection of live cover songs performed at a fan club concert on January 31, 1995, at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London.
Songs covered are of #EltonJohn, #DeepPurple, #LedZeppelin, plus "The Big Medley" containing excerpts of #PinkFloyd, #Kansas, #Queen, #Journey, #DixieDregs, #Genesis.

In this album:
#JamesLaBrie β€“ vocals, production
#JohnMyung β€“ bass, production
#JohnPetrucci β€“ guitar, production
#MikePortnoy β€“ drums, cover concept, production
#DerekSherinian β€“ keyboards, production
#19September

🎧Listen to A Change Of Seasons πŸ‘‰ here
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❀️‍πŸ”₯ Happy 80th Birthday to multi-instrumentalist and #LedZeppelin bassist/keyboardist #JohnPaulJones, born #3January 1946.

In the photo☝️he's with band mate Robert Plant in #Milan, #Italy just before the legendary and disastrous πŸ‘‰ Led Zeppelin concert at Velodromo Vigorelli, July 1971.
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⚑️#TheMondayRecharger
#LedZeppelin 50 years ago, March 1976πŸ‘‡
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πŸ“Œ31 March 1976

Led Zeppelin
πŸ“€ Presence
#HardRock #RockBlues

50 years ago Led Zeppelin from London, #UK released their 7th studio album.

Presence was recorded while Robert Plant was recovering after a serious car accident earlier that year, the title came from the strong presence the group felt as they worked together.
The album debuted at n.1 in US charts, though it did not sell like their previous works.
This is generally not considered among #LedZeppelin highlights, which for me means that is "only" a great albumπŸ€˜β€οΈβ€πŸ”₯

In this album:
#JohnBonham β€“ drums
#JohnPaulJones β€“ bass
#JimmyPage β€“ guitars, production
#RobertPlant β€“ vocals, harmonica
#31March

🎧Listen to Presence πŸ‘‰ here
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