![]() ![]() it was used by the early Christians to represent the holy trinity.Īt a stop in Pittsburgh, the band noticed it was also the emblem of Ballantine beer. ZeppelinArt is the internets leading Presence of unofficial CD cover art for Led Zeppelin, Page, Plant, Jones and Bonham. Page soon switched from bass to lead guitar, creating a dual lead guitar line-up with Jeff Beck. John Paul Jones' symbol (circle over three interlocking ovals) Comes from Rudolf's Koch's "the book of signs" which says the sign was used to exorcise evil spirits and represent the holy trinity by Christians in the ancient times up to the middle age, but it also can be found used by the Celts with the same purpouse of protection and to represent three stations of the year (for the Celts was just three)īonham's symbol (three interlocking circles) came from the same book, and Bonham just liked it. Formation: 19661968 The band's logotype, used since 1973 In 1966, London-based session guitarist Jimmy Page joined the blues-influenced rock band the Yardbirds to replace bassist Paul Samwell-Smith. "You may not believe this," says Plant, "but Pagey once took me aside and said 'Look, I'm going to tell you the meaning of this once, and then I shan't ever mention it again-or at least, not for a long, long time anyway.' And would you believe that I have since forgotten what it was, and now Pagey won't tell me." At the end of their interview a member of the studio audience yelled "What's your symbol mean, Jimmy?" After some confusion as to what was being yelled, understanding dawned on Page's face and he replied simply "I eat bananas." Page's only public comment on his symbol came during a November 1994 appearance on "Denton" with Plant. From Signari Gallery, Shepard Fairey, Led Zeppelin: Mothership (2007), Offset lithograph print on thick, cream 410gsm textured fine art paper. The most recent fandom theory is that it symbolizes a near-death or Tantric sex experience to unify the worlds of the living and the dead, and thus to reveal the secrets of the universe. LED ZEPPELIN 1971 Orlando Concert Poster re-imagined with Rock Pop Art Retro-vintage style looks 70s authentic Plant, Page prints ZOSO. Though it resembles the alchemical symbol for Saturn, its meaning remains a mystery. Led Zeppelin with Plane Jimmy Page, Plant 1973 USA Tour Starship Poster 19'x13'. Page designed his very own symbol ( Zoso ). Those who believe in Mu also believe in Lemuria, Atlantis and maybe even the Easter (Island) Bunny. ![]() The last remnants are said to be the primitive statues at Easter Island. Plant says the symbol he created was drawn from sacred symbols of the ancient Mu civilization, a fantastical place that supposedly existed until 14,000 years ago. Digging Deep was made available via Plant’s own EsParanza label.Plant's symbol (circle around a feather) features the feather of Ma'at, theĮgyptian goddess of justice and fairness. The eight-disc collection also featured restored artwork from the original seven-inch releases, packaged in a bespoke hardback book. Digging Deep included 16 A-sides and rare B-sides spanning three decades, remastered versions available on vinyl for the first time. In December 2019, Plant celebrated the second season of Digging Deep With Robert Plant, with the release of a very special limited-edition seven-inch singles boxed set. Plant has spent the last two decades exploring different sounds, from Raising Sand to 2017’s world music-influenced Carry Fire. Last October, Plant released Digging Deep: Subterranea – a journey through his solo recordings, from Pictures At Eleven in 1982 through to three previously unreleased, exclusive tracks. I have at least 20 different versions of it now.”Įlsewhere in Led Zeppelin-related news, Robert Plant recently launched the fourth season of his hugely popular podcast, Digging Deep: The Robert Plant Podcast. The first album that I ever bought was Led Zeppelin II when I was 13. ![]() “Nothing beats listening to vinyl and pouring over the cover art and inner sleeve. ![]() “Collecting vinyl is an addiction,” says the photographer. All the vinyl, labels and covers have been documented by Ross Halfin. This definitive volume illustrates in full colour some of the rarest and most interesting vinyl releases, including one-of-a-kind rarities, bizarre regional variations, official albums and historic recordings of legendary concerts, sometimes featuring handmade artwork or colored vinyl. Though the legendary hard rock outfit released only eight studio albums and no UK singles over the course of their career, there are more than 1,000 singles and 2,000 Zeppelin LPs in the market. All pre-orders received before June 30 will be signed by Halfin. The 216 page Led Zeppelin Vinyl: The Essential Collection By Ross Halfin will be published by Reel Art Press in August, and is available to pre-order now, priced at £49.95. Legendary rock photographer and record collector Ross Halfin is to publish a book documenting his incredible collection of Led Zeppelin vinyl. ![]()
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