When Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones & John Bonzo Bonham first gathered in a London rehearsal space in late 1968, few could have predicted that within just five years they would be piloting the biggest band in the world towards an almost unprecedented level of success. Perhaps fewer still could have foreseen their enduring appeal & impact, but with a combination of raw talent, dogged determination & the fanatical support of audiences around the globe, Led Zeppelin would transcend their relatively inauspicious beginnings to establish themselves as one of the most important & influential bands in the history of rock & roll. Although initially guided by Page, who had assembled the group in the wake of the Yardbirds' demise, Led Zeppelin quickly developed a distinctive sound that combined the practiced musicianship of former session musicians Page & Jones with the unbridled passion of Plant & Bonham. While rooted in the blues, their music would fuse elements of folk, country, soul, funk & reggae as well as Middle Eastern, Asian & African influences. Characterized by Plant's urgent, soulful wail, Page's heavy riffs & virtuoso solo work, Jones' melodic, driving bass & atmospheric keyboards, & Bonham's power & dexterity, Led Zeppelin's music would effectively come to define the sound of hard rock in the 197os ï ½ perfectly embodying a contrast between delicacy & weight. However, this dynamic between light & shade would find a mirror in the extreme highs & lows of Led Zeppelin's career, for their extreme success would be tainted by rumours of drug addiction, debauchery & even ritual magic, whilst the band's later years would be touched by personal tragedy, such as Robert Plant's serious injury in a car accident in 1975, the loss of his young son just two years later & the tragic death of John Bonham in 1980, which finally led to the group's decision to disb&. Through a combination of stunning photographs & insightful captions, this book chronicles the meteoric rise to fame of one of the world's biggest bands, from their roots in the British Blues scene, through the highs & lows of relentless touring, & the success & excesses of stardom, to assume their rightful place in the pantheon of rock & roll. Furthermore, it charts the solo projects, collaborations & reunions that have taken place since Led Zeppelin's official demise in 1980, including the band's triumphant & long awaited return to the stage in 2007. ...

Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones & John ' Bonze' Bonham are legends. The band set records for albums sold, concert attendance & were truly the gods of rock 'n' roll. The chemistry they made on stage & in the studio is still amazing today as they rock a new generation of fans. Led Zeppelin created magical music, & the story of the band is a whirlwind ride. Treasures of Led Zeppelin, an unofficial publication, tells the amazing story of those four talented young Englishmen on the path to fame, fortune, glory &, for some, tragedy. Fascinating & rare facsimile memorabilia takes you there too, with ticket stubs, programmes, beautiful posters, flyers & other fascinating pieces of musical history in your hands... ...

This stunning collection from the archives of Rex Features, features iconic, rare & previously unpublished images of Led ...

Details: Critically acclaimed BAFTA-winning star of BBC Ones Not Going Out & Would I Lie To You? Returns to the live stage
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Recorded during his nationwide sell-out tour, Lee Mack Live is the long awaited CD from one of Britain s finest st&-ups. After his multi award-winning contribution to BBC1's Not Going Out, & as team captain on Would I Lie to You? Lee's energy, finely crafted one-liners & razor sharp ad-libs are quickly propelling him into one of the UK's most recognisable & celebrated comics. ...

Lyn Rigby's story charts the unfathomably difficult time she has endured since May 2013 when her son, 25-year-old Fusilier Lee Rigby, was butchered on a London high street by two British-born young men compelled to avenge the killing of Muslims by the British armed forces. The savage brutality of the killing shocked the nation, & the ramifications spread to the highest levels of government, questioning the security of social networking sites that allowed the fanatics who murdered her son to discuss their intentions online & unchecked.

Lyn Rigby has questions for government & the military, but overall it is her story of sorrow, her campaign for a memorial dedicated to Lee's memory, her admiration for the 'angels of Woolwich' &, hopefully, belief that her son did not die in vain. She is writing this book as a tribute to Lee
- to give him a voice & to tell his story not just as a soldier, but as a vibrant, happy young man with a son & a future that has been so cruelly & viciously been taken from him.

Ideal for anyone interested in true stories.

This hardback book has 255 pages & measures: 24 x 16.5 x 2.5cm approx.






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Leeds United's freefall from championship contenders & Champions League semi-finalists in 2000 to relegation battlers in 2004 is one of the most spectacular stories in Premiership history. Theirs is a story of financial mismanagement on a grand scale, brought about by a naive belief that their living dream would go on forever. ...

Edwards recounts how he befriended a real-life Leeds, supporting Dalek, convinced Rolf Harris that the earth is flat, & was accosted by firemen while trying to paint a fire engine white. This is an account of the scrapes, adventures & moments of comedy that a life's passion for Leeds United have brought Gary Edwards. ...

The official Leeds United Annual 2019 is here!

If youre looking for the perfect gift for the Leeds United FC fan in your

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The Fastnet Race is the world famous yacht race from the Isle of Wight to the Fastnet Rock off the southwest coast of Ireland & back. The race of 1979 began in perfect weather conditions but within 48 hours, the deadliest storm in the history of modern sailing struck off the south coast of Irel&. By the time it had passed, the havoc caused was immeasurable. Even more devastating, it had mercilessly taken the lives of fifteen sailors. It had been Nick Ward's childhood ambition to sail in the Fastnet Race, & after being asked to join the crew aboard the 30-foot yacht Grimalkin it was a dream come true. But then the storm hit. Grimalkin was capsized again & again, the skipper was lost overboard & after hours of struggle, three of the crew decided to abandon the boat for the liferaft. Nick & his fellow crewmember Gerry, both injured & unconscious, were left on the beleaguered yacht in the middle of the Irish Sea. Both were presumed dead, & were taken off the priority list for rescue. Gerry died a few hours later, & Nick was left to face the storm alone. Left for Dead is the tragic & inspirational story of Nick Ward's survival against all the odds. It is the story of an ordinary man who survived an extraordinary event. It was an experience which affected him so deeply that for over 25 years his story has remained untold
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