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Robert Plant- Shaken ‘n’ Stirred 40th Anniversary

"The Principle of Moments", Robert Plant's second solo album, first convinced us that Plant could sustain a viable solo career outside of the legendary Led Zeppelin, which he fronted for twelve fabled years. But for me personally it was "Shaken 'n' Stirred" in 1985, served pre-release on a Walkman at 40,000 feet over the Atlantic Ocean,  that began my professional relationship with the complicated singer. Robert Plant is my guest In the Studio.

Robert Plant- Rockin’ at Midnight- Birmingham UK 9-85

When Robert Plant performed this toe-tappin', finger snappin' "Rockin' at Midnight" in concert in Birmingham England in September 1985, he had already successfully lifted the curtain on Act Two of his lengthy post-Led Zeppelin career.

Robert Plant- Shaken ‘n’ Stirred 40th Anniversary 5-18

Robert Plant is my guest In the Studio for this classic rock interview to share the best of his solo albums the week of May 18 on "Shaken 'N' Stirred" 's fortieth anniversary.
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Led Zeppelin- Physical Graffiti 50th- Jimmy Page

By the time of its late February 1975 release, Led Zeppelin's sixth album, "Physical Graffiti"  , signaled a fundamental change in the popular music and media equation that began with Led Zeppelin " IV". Jimmy Page joins me for the story In the Studio. Part 1 of 2.
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Led Zeppelin- Physical Graffiti pt2- Robert Plant, Jimmy Page

Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page discusses the grandeur of "Kashmir", the progressive rock of "In the Light", the furious electric funk of "The Wanton Song", and the shimmering delicacy of "Ten Years Gone".
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Led Zeppelin II – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant

Led Zeppelin II interview with Jimmy Page and Robert Plant In the Studio.

Led Zeppelin- Ramble On- London O2 Arena 11-2007

Three of the four surviving members of Led Zeppelin plus John Bonham's son Jason on drums decided to "Ramble On"to the stage at London's O2 Arena back in November 2007 in order to raise money for a scholarship to honor the Turkish-American immigrant…
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Led Zeppelin- In Through the Out Door- Jimmy Page

Thus began a five year period when a series of tragedies befell Led Zeppelin even while they continued to record timeless hard rock such as "Achilles' Last Stand","Nobody's Fault but Mine", and "For Your Life" from Presence  which amaze even now almost half a century later. Jimmy Page blesses us with his Presence  and joins me here In the Studio  for “Physical Graffiti” and "Presence" .

Led Zeppelin- For Your Life- London 12-10-07

In the December 2007 reunion concert at London's O2 Arena to pay tribute to Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, Led Zeppelin trotted out "For Your Life", a song which lead singer Robert Plant informs us that the original band with the late drummer John Bonham had never performed in concert.
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Bad Company- Bad Company- Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs, Simon Kirke

"Bad Company" was one of the most successful debuts in rock history because of "Can't Get Enough","Rock Steady","Movin' On","Ready for Love", "Seagull", and the title song. Here is the real story from Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, and Mick Ralphs In the Studio with Redbeard.