Re: Cole

["Pale Rider" <PaleRider@xxxxxxxxxx>]

There is a congruence in Hammer of the Gods, Stairway to Heaven, and 
Led
Zeppelin The Definitive Biography where Jimmy and Crowley and the 
occult are
concerned.
I have read all three. If Richard Cole was just lying about Jimmy 
Page and
the band, why was there no slander suit?

If I was going to read about WWII, I would trust Audie Murphy over 
someone
who was not there.

If I was to read about the Manson family, I would trust Vincent 
Bugliosi
over someone who was not involved in the investigation.

Putting your trust in the "expertise" of people on FBO, who DID NOT 
travel
with Led Zeppelin for thirteen years, who don't have written 
documentation
to refute Richard Cole, is like putting your trust in the National 
Enquirer.

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "David and Holly Turngren" <dahtcom@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <zeppelin@xxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 9:19 AM
Subject: Cole


> "2.  What drugs was the band into and how can I find out more about
> them?
> Ans:  Read "Hammer of the Gods" (available in paperback, also on
> Amazon.com
> or ABEbooks.com websites)  It's an excellent book"
>
> Richard Cole was nothing more than a "bottom feeder".  His 
> exaggerated
> image of self importance and mythological tales are not worth 
> lining a
> birdcage.  If you enjoy this kind of mendacious fable and hormonally
> unbalanced journalism you will also enjoy "Trips: Rock Life in the
> Sixties" by Ellen Sander. This self absorbed fantasy filled 
> depiction of
> traveling with rock bands in the 60's is oozing with mystical tales,
> satanic blood sucking rituals, knights in shinning spandex, and farm
> animal filled orgies. Of course, if you enjoy crap, then the nearest
> privy and anything involving Richard Cole should more than satisfy 
> you.
>
> However, if you should find yourself suffering from the need for 
> good
> journalism supported by fact, and written from a genuine interest 
> and
> knowledge in the subject, try "The Led Zeppelin Biography" by 
> Ritchie
> Yorke, an Australian born journalist. There are several versions of 
> the
> same book available. They all have essentially the same 
> information. All
> versions are "out of print" but, you can find them through the usual
> used book resources.
>
> I sent this once before and I don't know what happened to it, but 
> here
> it is again.
>
> The "Tribute To Sun Records" at Montreux has added Bill Wyman and 
> his
> Rhythm Kings along with Brain May. Should make for quite a jam with 
> Page
> and Plant.
>
> I received my confirmation in the mail the other day. I will see 
> Page &
> Plant on the 7th, Dylan on the 8th, and Neil Young & Crazy Horse 
> and the
> Black Crowes on the 11th. I don't tape, but I'll let you know how 
> it was
> and what they play if you can't be there.
>
> Regards,
> David