Sep. 8th, 2017

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Paul Rees - "Robert Plant :A Life" (Harper Collins)




This is a pretty straightforward account of the life of Robert Plant, front man for Led Zeppelin and a solo artist in his own right.

The book begins with a bit of Robert's background, his parents, school, influences and his attitude during those days.

Robert's teen years, his discovery of Elvis and the blues, his first group, how he met Bonzo and the formation of Led Zeppelin.

Of course, the author takes us inside the group's rocky beginnings to the peak of their success as a band, to the incredible tragedies that struck one right after another.
Once the group disbanded, Plant found he had a whole second career as a solo artist. Then once more he found himself walking in the ever present shadow of Led Zeppelin. Sometimes, Robert gave in to the pressure and sometimes he ran away from many request and offers regarding a reformation of the group.

But, Robert seems capable of finding a niche for himself repeatedly. His work with Alison Kraus is especially impressive.

As for Robert's personal life, I admit I knew very little. Robert's personality, even as a boy, was filled with confidence, bordering on cocky. As he became successful in his career that part of him became even more pronounced.

Robert's love life has been a little complicated as well. Robert' escapades were typical of many rock stars, especially on tour, but when he was not touring, he seemed to have a good solid marriage. However, there were some rather strange happenings, even while he was married, that would raise eyebrows even today.

Robert still maintains a larger than life personality and may always carry with him a piece of his "Rock God" status. I think now he seems to have found some stability, both in his career and in his personal life.

This was an informative book and an introspective look into the private life of a rock star. I admire his ability to try new things and to make mistakes. His career after Led Zeppelin was up and down, but he has had much more longevity than many other musicians of that era. I think some of that success comes from a willingness to take risk, and some of it goes back to all that confidence.

A good read.
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More post midnight music -

Steve Reich - Piano Phase (1967)



Aleyson Scopel, piano
Yangwei Situ, piano
Live performance, 2002, New England Conservatory of Music, Boston.




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A Surprise

Sep. 8th, 2017 10:26 pm
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Thank goodness i stayed in today.Most of the day had been raining and it did not abate until late afternoon when it was too late to go anywhere and do some jobs,Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.

Hence i have been watching either DVD's or reading. I have finished the complete third season of House MD. I have also watched again the film Limitless,and finished another book that i have been reading.

The day was brightened by the fact that after so many months of trying to obtain more allowances from the dept of works and pensions they finally buckled and gave me a rebate of income i should have had over the last twelve months. The amount? - three figures and £110 short of a thousand pounds! I even had a letter to conform it!

Whoot whoot indeed!
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Have you ever felt lost? Or confused?

When was the last time you had a romantic dinner with someone?

Have you ever had a windfall?
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Another musical smorgasbord.

The James Taylor Quartet - The Money Spyder



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