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Eric Claptonand#8212;aka "Old Slow Hand"and#8212;is one of the greatest guitarists of all time and the only musician inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on three separate occasions. In his long career with such supergroups as The Yardbirds, Cream, and Blind Faith, as well as a solo artist, he has received countless awards. To mark his illustrious 50-year career,
Eric Clapton Treasures celebrates the legendary musician through stunning rarely published photographs and 20 items of removable facsimile memorabilia, including posters, tickets, flyers, and signed photographs.
Eric Clapton Treasures gives readers a front-row seat (and backstage pass, too) to Clapton's unparalleled career.
Synopsis
Sell-out tours in packed stadiums, records going platinum on pre-orders alone, three-hour long concerts night after night, girls, booze, drugsand#133;Led Zeppelin did it all. Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John and#147;Bonzoand#8221; Bonham created a unique sound that has never been equaled and will never be bettered in the annals of hard rock.
Treasures of Led Zeppelin tells the story of these amazingly talented musicians as they played their way to rock 'n' roll glory. The facsimile memorabilia-including ticket stubs, programs, and posters-puts musical history right in your hands.
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Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John "Bonzo" Bonham created a unique sound that has never been equaled and will never be bettered in the annals of hard rock. "Treasures of Led Zeppelin" tells the story of these amazingly talented musicians as they played their way to rock 'n' roll glory.
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Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John and#8220;Bonzoand#8221; Bonham created a sound that has never been equaled and will never be bettered in the annals of hard rock. Written by a man who witnessed many of their most legendary performances, Led Zeppelin recounts the history of the band as they played their way to musical glory. Featuring images from the cream of contemporary photographers, it captures an era when the group conquered the world with their heavy riffs and pioneering songs.
About the Author
Chris Welch started out as a reporter on UK music weekly Melody Maker in the mid-1960s. He went on the road with Led Zeppelin, The Who, Bowie, and more during the 1970s. Chris has since worked on a variety of music magazines and has written more than 20 books on rock music. He also contributes to UK newspapers. In 2012 Chris was awarded a Gold Badge of Merit Award for his special contribution to Britain's music industry by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors in London. On that occasion, Eric Clapton said: and#8220;Congratulations, Chris, on your Gold Badge Award and many thanks for all your support over the years.and#8221;