Stairway to Heaven: Led Zeppelin Uncensored
by Richard Cole, Richard Trubo
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This book provides an uncensored and comprehensive look at the history of the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin, as experienced by their tour manager, Richard Cole. Through a series of vivid anecdotes and personal recollections, it chronicles the tumultuous and hedonistic lifestyle of the band during their peak years. The narrative offers insights into the personalities of band members Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones, as well as their music and the cultural impact they show more had on rock music. Aimed at fans of Led Zeppelin and rock history enthusiasts, the book delves into both the triumphs and tribulations faced by the band, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes stories of one of rock's greatest legends. show lessTags
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Let's just say it: John Bonham was a fucking asshole. Stories about Led Zeppelin as human beings are rarely flattering and this book contains many unflattering anecdotes while feeling like it barely scratches the surface. A great reminder to separate Art from Artist.
First read when it came out in '92. Back for more raunch. Should be subtitled The Misadventures of Bonzo. What a tiresome guy.
The story of the greatest band in history told by a man that was there. Explaining all the stories, the private jet, being kicked out of china, shark fishing, prostertutes and the octopus, drugs, booze, summoning demons but most importantly the music!
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Richard Cole was the tour manager for Led Zeppelin for twelve years. He has also traveled with other rock bands and artists, including Black Sabbath, The Who, Eric Clapton, The Yardbirds, Ozzy Osbourne, and, most recently, Crazy Town. He now divides his time between Venice, California, and London
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Common Knowledge
- Original publication date
- 2002
- People/Characters
- Led Zeppelin
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- Genres
- Music, Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 782.421660922 — Arts & recreation Music Vocal Music, Singing Secular forms of vocal music Songs General principles and musical forms Traditions of secular songs {genres} Rock songs modified standard subdivisions History, geographic treatment, biography Biography Collected biography
- LCC
- ML421 .L4 .C64 — Music Literature on music Literature on music History and criticism Biography
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- Reviews
- 3
- Rating
- (3.38)
- Languages
- English, German, Portuguese
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 14
- ASINs
- 4
