This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. Going To California 204. Hot Stuff! Sick Again 103. for 1+3, enter 4. Led Zeppelin's 1977 Tour - A Tragic Ending! Great Chicago Fire. You can see Page sit down during the Ten Years Gone (last song). [1] We want to give you a lot of music, but we're not going to fight with firecrackers? Woop! Led Zeppelin perform at Chicago Stadium in January 1975, a few weeks before the release of Physical Graffiti In 1974, Led Zeppelin took a break from touring and launched their own record label, Swan Song, named after an unreleased song. Jimmy Page, Led Zeppelin, Chicago, IL, 1977 by Neal Preston. The date is Wednesday, April 6th, 1977. Disc 9: April 10, 1977: Moby Dick, Guitar Solo, Achilles Last Stand, Stairway to Heaven, Rock and Roll . Of course, the acoustics at the Chicago Stadium sucked, but the band was still awesome! Page missing a few pedal switches because his dancing had carried him to the other side of the stage! Last time we played here I remember the night very well, cause I'd got the flu and nearly died. Ten Years Gone 202. The Rover (intro) - Sick Again 3. Click here to view the US '77 Tour Programme, Chicago 3-17-77 - Stadium Disruption - Tickets, 'Fans Scuffle For Tickets' (Chicago 1977). Jimmy and Jonesy are loud and full, crashing out the melodic riff. The reason of this unexpetced move was caused of city-based hockey team, Chicago Black Hawks. Part way into the show lead singer Robert Plant, ace guitarist Jimmy Page, keyboard and bass player John Paul Jones and drummer John Bonham sat in a peaceful row across the front of the stage, doing a segment of quieter ballads in a folky, medieval mood. He can speak two languages. If i could go back in time just once, I would most definatly go back just to see ZEP. “It [Led Zeppelin’s 1977 tour] wasn’t a lot different to me from the ’75 tour,” Cole says. Led Zeppelin 1977 Great Chicago Fire Empress Valley Supreme Disc April 6, 1977 Chicago Stadium Chicago, IL 101. It was a big disappointment for me. Push! This is the last in a 4-part retrospective series of Led Zeppelin shows I witnessed in April 1977. Solve this simple math problem and enter the result. Chicago replied to Mudbugclub's topic in Led Zeppelin Master Forum Yes, that was me. Between the harmonizer solo and the violin bow it was like a white noise experiment. The fucking loudest song of the evening. Right in front of me is Jimmy Page blasting out the climactic solo of SIBLY . your own Pins on Pinterest Customize your notifications for tour dates near your hometown, birthday wishes, or special discounts in our online store! Robert then goes into a homily about Chicago Blues legends Buddy Guy, Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters. Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, USA - 1977.04.06-10. White Summer/ Black Mt. In My Time of Dying 5. Guitar!" What I'll call Tightly Tight! I still have my ticket. Ok?! This rendition is very solid. It was cancelled after the July 24th show in Oakland due to Robert Plant's son's … Bonzo turned and looked at Pagey. i waited all night outside of sears to buy this ticket and i remember being mad. Saved by KC Bailey. It was a striking change of pace from what had gone before and would come after, which was the sort of power-rock, extremely loud with a blues base, that Zeppelin handles so well. The consensus was that the show was shaky and erratic, marred by equipment problems. The Song Remains The Same, (The Rover intro) Sick Again, Nobody's Fault But Mine, In My Time of Dying, Since I've Been Loving You, No Quarter, Ten Years Gone, Battle of Evermore, Going to California, Black Country Woman, Bron-Y-Aur Stomp, White Summer ~ Black Mountainside, Kashmir, (Out On the Tiles intro) Moby Dick, Jimmy Page solo, Achilles Last Stand, Stairway to Heaven, Rock and Roll, Trampled Underfoot. He really tortures his guitar, making it scream and moan. The opening D- note is struck, the full spotlight hits Jimmy and it's off to the races. Pandemonium ensued. What I did say was ' Where the fuck is Dazed and Confused?" Jimmy and Bonzo are bruising as they drive the riff. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. Page's solo crawls out of the stew. Since I've Been Loving You 106. So turn the bloody thing up! This is a band, for instance, that plays for three hours straight, with few dull moments once it gets rolling. "), and the ending of the show is kind of sloppy. Plants ominously introduces Over The Top: " We've been here 3 or 4 days and he hasn't been to jail yet." My Zeppelin collection … A very compact and tight show . They were having a drink and chatting near Page's theramin. There are some real problems with this one tonight. Going To California 204. This Led Zeppelin concert on 4/7/1977 was a thrill even though the old Chicago Stadium wasn't the best place for sound however it was a great show and the whole building was rocking like when the Blackhawks scored a goal in that same building. He throws a karate chop in front of it emitting a sonic Woop! I went to the 2nd show, April 7th with a good friend of mine. 6-No Quarter. Guess what now its take my 75 blue Camero back to Great Mistakes have a test in the AM .War is Hell People. The cat would not let up! Page twangs out a few notes. It's Thursday, April 7th and the reviews are in from the opening night's show. ive seen plant live the firm and page too. They seem to be laughing about something. Brilliant white light hits a huge spinning globe as the band head off stage. Previous post 1977 Led Zeppelin Chicago Stadium About the Author russ. Yes, there is a God! Crystalline notes that were chilling! Jun 15, 2017 - This Pin was discovered by Michael. Click here to view the US '77 Tour Programme (flipbook), Review excerpt: Led Zeppelin’s sheer power, ability and show of integrity delight 20,000 fans in Stadium concert. I'd love to see them again. Led Zeppelin April 6, 1977 Chicago Stadium Chicago, IL 101. Select from premium Led Zeppelin In Concert At Chicago Stadium 4 6 1977 of the highest quality. Color: Black and White Type: Archival Pigment Print Edition: Limited Edition (11x14 Open Edition) Signed: Signed. The Battle Of Evermore 203. 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The event begins outside the arena with people selling tickets, Jesus ("he died for your sins"), drugs ("uppers for a fin") and T-shirts and harried policemen straining to save people from getting run over by motorists un-wise enough to be driving near the Stadium at the appointed hour. Jimmy Page Led Zeppelin Hard Rock Robert Plant Greatest Rock Bands Best Rock Les Paul Great Bands Cool Bands. .Robert was of course displeased with certain Idiots throwing Firecrackers The Bands Way.Well after Earls Court can this show meet the hype / expectations I had set for it.Well I have to say no but it is Zeppelin and every show is pretty damn good and after a Boston show well I like Boston but they are not even a good opening act for Led Zeppelin. Purchasing tickets for the shows was a story in itself. Page and Bonham fall in powerfully. 3. Four chairs are set up as the Zeppelin take their seats. So I was very aware of their live capabilities. Aside from the drum solo, there are a few other special moments, provided by Zeppelin's special effects department. Disc 1 - April 6, 1977. Most people have their concert uniforms on - denim everything, but there are a few with painted faces dressed up like clowns and passing out apocalyptic literature... "There is still time ", one clown said, approaching a young man. The missed breaks are glaringly obvious. 5-Since I've Been Loving You. Led Zeppelin North American Tour 1977 var en konsertturné med det brittiska hårdrocksbandet Led Zeppelin i USA 1 april - 24 juli 1977. I listened to my only Led Zeppelin tape on the way home". Sick Again 103. But it’s clear that they’re there for one main purpose: to create fireworks. “It was the same process of working, you know. Blue light solely envelopes Page as he picks out the intro of Since I've Been Loving You. What I remember most was the lights coming up from the floor, it was mesmerizing.... Well I was a Civilan at my last show . They let each person buy up to 4 tickets. This is an awesome LED ZEPPELIN stub from April 9th, 1977 in Chicago. I had witnessed Jimmy Page fall ill just hours before , which led to the cancellation of Zeppelin's Saturday concert.. But check back soon! Bass pedals at his feet. Bonham strolls out from behind his kit. Find the perfect Led Zeppelin In Concert At Chicago Stadium 4 6 1977 stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Unable to process your request at this time. Twitter Facebook Google Pinterest. The music sounds like my high school stereo, but it is loud and raw enough to stoke excitement and familiar enough to unlock memories of special moments. Out comes the now famous Telecaster B- Bender. Robert then reiterates to the crowd- " Cool the explosives!" [2 I consider myself lucky to see this show, especially since other friends of mine had tickets for Saturday. 1. Ten Years Gone does sound pristine and was superior to the prior night's version, with Page's echoplexed  b-bender solo much more coherent. No photos for this show yet. There'a a lull in the action to fix matters, and the crowd does become restless. I,m posting this message because some people only know me as "Bud" and I didn't want there to be any confusion if they read my first message and were wondering, is that "Bud" ? Led Zeppelin: Great Chicago Fire mp3 320 kbps. Side. He's in white satin with a dragon design on his shirt's back. Just as I sat in my seat the lights were cut. But Led Zeppelin was so hot that WLS gave away single tickets to the show in the balcony. These are not copies. We had terrible seats - almost behind the stage, but either I'm dreaming this or the stage moved so that everyone got a decent view of the band. Jones hints at Rachmaninov, as green lasers flutter behind him. Robert admits to some band rustiness when he introduces Ten Years Gone - " This is a thing that we never did until 3 weeks ago. Robert sounds incredible as he weaves his story. The strong ending elicits a wild audience response. We last toured here in 1975!" Unable to process your request at this time. Immaculate and dynamic, these series of songs really came across great! As the lights are extinguished the surge in anticipation is phenomenal. Disc 1: April 6, 1977: The Song Remains the Same, The Rover Introduction/Sick Again, Nobody’s Fault but Mine, In My Time of Dying, Since I’ve Been Loving You, No Quarter The sound problems that plagued opening night seem to have been ironed out. 33. The Song Remains The Same 02. The film The Song Remains The Same had just popped in October 1976. Get it Right!!!" During his big build up before the band returns, I saw Jimmy standing by his amp watching in amazement. 4/10/1977 Chicago, IL Great Chicago Fire The Song Remains the Same, Sick Again, Nobody's Fault But Mine, In My Time of Dying, Since I've Been Loving You, No Quarter, Ten Years Gone, The Battle of Evermore, Going to California, Black Country Woman, Bron-Y-Aur Stomp, Trampled Underfoot, White Summer/Black Mountain Side, Kashmir, Over the Top, Achilles Last Stand, Stairway to Heaven, Rock … They were in the playoffs at the time and had to use the arena on Friday night. Perhaps something was ingested during their drum solo hiatus, but Page came back out fucking possessed! Page had his amp on 11. By submitting my information, I agree to receive personalized updates and marketing messages about. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the CD release of Chicago 1973 on Discogs. The Song Remains The Same 102. No Comment. Apr 17, 2017 - Led Zeppelin, II, III, IV, Houses of the Holy and Physical Graffiti | Led Zeppelin - Official Website More information Chicago 1977 (Ambassador East Hotel) [G. Mustain / Times]. Page's middle solo is a mess. Since I've Been Loving You 106. And, the monitors were so bad they were doing just what they're doing now. The crowd went nuts as Bonzo soaked it in. Click here to view the US '77 Tour Programme, Cool the Explosives - Chicago Stadium, April 6, 1977, Chicago 4-6-77 (press / review - Tribune), Chicago 3-17-77 - Stadium Disruption - Tickets, 'Fans Scuffle For Tickets' (Chicago 1977). A sole spotlight streaking across the Stadium to isolate Page as Bonzo and Jonesy slam the accents in tandem. After some scary firecracker blasts and shouts of protest from Robert, the show begins. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. But check back soon! My Zeppelin collection was rapidly building, including several bootlegs. 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