Readings

[dahtcom@xxxxxxxxxxx (David and Holly Turngren)]

"If some of us prefer to read the books by Lewis and others, no doubt 
it's
because they focus on the music, which is why most if not all of us 
are 
into
Zep in the first place. "

An outstanding post! I salute you. Saved me a lot of typing.

This whole discussion began over a  young person who expressed an 
interest in Zeppelin and the subsequent recommendation for 
information. 
There have been several such requests lately. I personally feel that 
when introducing someone to this phenomenon (Zeppelin) the emphasis 
should be on the music, the influences, background and determination. 
The folklore and legend will come over time, but it will never be as 
interesting or educational as the music. Apparently, I did an 
inadequate 
job of expressing that, no apologies.

Whatever wild times these four guys had, it was theirs and theirs 
alone. 
If they choose to share some of it on occasion o.k. , but it's tired 
stuff. I can't help, but to feel that they would all probably be 
willing 
to trade all of those wild moments just to take back one incredibly 
tragic and stupid moment.

John Bonham was a gifted musician. It would be a shame to trivialize 
that talent by constantly recalling his inability to control his 
demons, 
and how it led to such a pointless conclusion.

"Robert Plant shows softer side, but stays true to his rock roots"

Thanks for the Tribune post Kevin. Kind of drives the point home.

Just a final thought. . . Perhaps it would be a worthy project for 
FBO 
members to come up with a recommended reading list for younger music 
fans who may be turning on to LZ for the first time. There would be a 
place for the folklore, but again the emphasis should be on the 
music. 
It should not be rushed either. Any thoughts?

Regards,
David