The Chronicles of Michael Christopher
Writings. Musings. Mediocre Photography. Travel. Skulls.
One of the fascinating stories I discovered in recent years was how Jimmy Page jumped onstage with a couple of different bar bands in Lake Tahoe back in 1991 while he was there to work on material with David Coverdale for their collaboration together. Versed in the history of all things Led Zeppelin as I... Continue Reading →
Forty years ago today, the surviving members of Led Zeppelin declared they would officially be breaking up, a little over two months removed from the untimely passing of drummer John Bonham on September 25, 1980 at the age of 32. Each of the surviving members - singer Robert Plant, bassist John Paul Jones and guitarist... Continue Reading →
At the time it would’ve been one of the biggest moments in rock and roll. Instead, The Rolling Stones waited 46 years to release their collaboration with Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, “Scarlet,” which landed at streaming services and radio in the wee hours of the morning this past Wednesday. The rocking number, which can... Continue Reading →
The union between Jimmy Page and The Black Crowes back in 1999 was one of necessity and convenience that just happened to work really well - until it didn't. The former wanted to keep rocking and rolling but his ex-Led Zeppelin bandmate Robert Plant had no interest. The Crowes just released their best album in... Continue Reading →
