Led Zeppelin on Led Zeppelin: Interviews and Encounters (Musicians in Their Own Words Book 7)

I really didn't want to be the first person to review this book, but here it goes...as you already guessed it I am an incredibly huge fan of Led Zeppelin for nearly 2 years now and I had came across this book by accident, only about a couple of weeks ago. I didn't even know anything about this book, which is strange. I was in the search for more Zep "stuff," anyways and I came across this book about the band, which was interesting because they authorized this book and what's even better about this book was that they used their own words. And the crazy thing about it is was released in Nov. 2014. This book is quite fascinating. I am DEEPLY in love with this band. I was only half-way through the book and now I am finished, and I must say there are a lot of information about Led Zeppelin that are in this book, that was never mentioned before. I don't want to spoil any details because if you are a "Zep" head you would want to read the book to find out what I am talking about.There are so many interviews and stories that Jimmy, Jonesy, Bonzo, and of course Robert tells that seems kind of hard to disregard. I had a hard time understanding some of their English humor because I'm not from England, but their stories are quite the eye opener. For instance, in the beginning of the book, Robert tells a short story about how he was "smacked" in the face for having long hair. I mean, I was pretty shocked. And something Jimmy had mentioned about almost being drafted in the army by the U.S government, for almost over staying their welcome during their first U.S tour. Like I said before, I don't want to spoil all the details. JUST BUY THE BOOK!! There are a lot of juicy facts in this book that will have you scratching your head. This band has been through hell and high water to be accepted by the critics, and I had pitied them throughout the book. The critics loathed them while they loathed the critics.The interviews alone stood out the most, especially the ones with Robert. He can be serious and quite humorous.That man tickled me throughout the book. He has a sort of personality that makes you want to know him even more. And he has a fascination with Geritol...lol. Just kidding, Robert!;) OH, AND PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE INTERVIEW FROM AUSTRALIA: ROBERT AND JIMMY JOKES ON THE RADIO STATION AND ARE FASCINATED ABOUT SOME OLD VINYL RECORDS IN BETWEEN BEING INTERVIEWED...IT'S REALLY QUITE HILARIOUS!! It's a very long interview, but they will most definitely make you laugh out loud. They're kind of hard to ignore. They both seem to be quite the characters. They are all quite articulate, intelligent and very candid individuals. I really did enjoy this book. I highly recommend this book to any Led Zep fan!!!:):):)#LONGLIVELEDZEPPELIN<3

Perfect story,,,until you get to the part about John Bonham,i still,like millions of others,believe they should have got back together like heaps of other bands have after having lost one of their members,i'm sure 'Bonzo' would have wanted it that way,especially with his son Jason taking his drum stool.

Great read, even for me, a Zeppelin fan from the very beginning (saw them 12 times). Though there is little from John Bonham and John Paul Jones in the book, the interviews go back to the very beginning. Through the various interviews, Jimmy Page explained his vision for Led Zeppelin, not only the music, but the performances as well. A book well worth reading for anyone who considers themself a big Zeppelin fan.

Great compilation, and worth the read for every Zep fan.

very informative lots of interesting news about the best band ever!

Great book for Zeppelin fans. Love the bands humor and perspective at the time. I like the fact that the interviews are dated and placed.

Good Reading!

Worth the read.

As a Led Zep fan since I was 12 in the mid seventies, I found this a great read. Basically it is a series of interviews with each of the members of the band throughout the years. As its straight from the horses mouth, so to speak, theres nothing to critisise. An enlightening, fascinating and at times rather humorous read. I can't see any rock music fan not liking this.. especially if you are a LZ fan.. but even if you're not!

Fantastic.

日本語訳がイマイチというレビューを参考に英語版を購入しました。正解でした。メンバーの生の声に直接接しているようで臨場感があります。簡単な英語なので辞書もほぼ不要です。あの広辞苑のような厚みのジミー・ペイジの本もここ数年に出された分厚い系の写真集など全て英語版で持っていますが、書かれていることは事前知識があるのでサクサク読めます。内容についてですが批判しなきゃメディアじゃない病はどの国にもあるようで既刊のいくつかのツェッペリン本や暴露本は読んでいて悲しかったのでこのまとめ本のように彼らの音楽に好意的なスタンスのインタビュー本を読むと嬉しくなります。また普段のインタビューでは大抵Robert: blah blah blahJimmy: yesRobert: blah blah blahJimmy: noみたいな感じで残念なことが多いのですがこの本ではしっかりジミー自身の言葉で語られるのを読めるのもありがたいことです。何十年経っても色あせるどころか彼らの斬新なスタイルが伝説を作りそれがスタンダードになって新たなファンを獲得して未来に受け継がれる偉大なバンドのたどった道を遡って楽しめるいい本です。

It was bought as a gift. Timely arrival and well received