Tag Archives: Led Zeppelin
Mad Dog Blog: The Answer begs the question . . .
GSTV’s continental correspondent sounds off on Belfast blues rockers The Answer and three other bands you need to hear
By the Mad Dog
The Mad Dog was in Paris recently to see Belfast blues rockers, The Answer, on the penultimate night of their European tour. Formed in 2000 and touted on their recording debut in 2005 as “the best new UK band since Led Zeppelin,” The Answer are the real deal sporting the purists’ line-up… Read More
Led Zeppelin’s Stolen $200,000 Explored in New Film
Filmmakers currently seeking funds to complete Fleecing Led Zeppelin
In July of 1973 Led Zeppelin were staying at NYC’s ritzy Drake Hotel while they were in town playing Madison Square Garden. On the morning of the 29th Plant, Page and co. awoke to discover that $200,000 in cash had been plundered from… Read More
Mr. Spoon
Hailing from Pembroke, Wales in the UK, Mr. Spoon are a heavy alt rock band with a sound that’s heavily influenced by Nineties grunge acts like the Pixies and Nirvana and classic hard rock a la Led Zeppelin. The three-piece power trio is fronted by singer/guitarist James Amen Heslop and includes bassist G Funk and a drummer simply known as Boots. Mr. Spoon’s sound manages to be both retro and contemporary at the same time and contains elements of jazz, punk, funk, dub, dance and classical. We think these lads… Read More