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Title: Fallen Angel: The Untold Story of Jimmy Page and Led Zeppelin by Thomas W. Friend ISBN: 0-9714072-0-7 Publisher: Gabriel Publications, Inc. Pub. Date: 22 November, 2002 Format: Paperback List Price(USD): $23.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4 (14 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: interesting book by a religious zealot............
Comment: Shades of Bob Larson! If you are interested in the occult & Led Zeppelin regardless of the Author's religious biases, this is an interesting book. Many of his ideas are somewhat correct, many half-baked. Page & Co. certainly begged, borrowed and stole from black american music roots, fashioned with mystique and for the most part tried to resist marginal marketing enroute. This book will give you endless hours of research fun, despite the author's biblical worldview.
Rating: 5
Summary: Finally! The goods!
Comment: As a DJ for a classic rock station, a HUGE Zep fan and most importantly a Christian, I have to say that I was ecstatic to read this book. Having been weaned on Led Zep from near birth I've been a devoted follower of the group for many years. I've even met John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page! But for all of the love I have for the band and their beautiful music, I can honestly say that I have felt something "un-kosher" about them that goes beyond their well publicized mystique. To say that there is an un-Christian element to their lyrics, image and life-style would be an obvious understatement. But what Tom Friend shows in his book is the genesis for much, if not all, of it through the bands association with Aleister Crowley. The book carefully lays out Crowley doctrine word for word along side Zep lyrics and bible scripture (when and if necessary) to show the true message being sent. Accordingly, the author factually backs up his point with accurate and in some cases scientific information and case studies relating to the rock culture and lifestyle (drug use and the effects of loud music) that created the perfect back drop to aid the band in their true objective, which was to bring people to the teachings and philosophies of Aleister Crowley - a very dangerous and sick man. Anyone (and that means die-hard Zep fans like myself) who reads this book and is the least bit objective can see the direct parallel between Crowley and the band. What many may find so shocking (and saddening) is the belief system that Crowley had and that Jimmy Page would hail him as a great man. This is where denial sets in for most. Many just don't want to believe it's possible. And that's understandable. Most Zep fans are not Christians I would imagine and so therefore would just as soon write-off the author as being some fanatical "Jesus-Freak" (unfortunately these days in society if you are a devout Christian that is how you are perceived) but he too was a die hard fan and not someone disgruntled because they were denied access to the bands fan club. It's his discovery of Crowley's doctrines as the basis for the bands message that is so unbelievable. The old line about the devil's greatest trick being that he convinced mankind that he didn't exist plays right into the sheer sensationalism of the story, and that's what will make people dismiss immediately. That's unfortunate because it's all there whether folks want to believe it or not. Page's very detailed attempts to perform Crowley's magical operations, dressing like a magician onstage and even using his violin bow like a magic wand, to the bands lyrical content mirroring Crowley doctrine and the symbolism used by the group in their own personal runes and their concert film, shows a much deeper agenda by the band than was first perceived. Even fans knowing of Page's well publicized attraction to Crowley will be amazed at the extent to which he brought it into the entire dynamic of the band. Finally, as a fan of the band I can't help but feel somewhat duped, and that's perhaps because I am a Christian. However, knowing what I now know about the true teachings of Aleister Crowley and the importance they played in being a vehicle for Led Zeppelin to deliver them, I'm glad I bought this book. I may not be as big a fan of Zeppelin now - but I will never stop listening to them, in fact, quite the contrary, I'll be listening even closer than before! Buy this book - you'll be amazed!
Rating: 5
Summary: Pissed Zep not on Lord of Rings soundtrack? Read this!!!
Comment: Very cooool book!!!... Shook me to my foundations... and made me start to re-examine my core values and faith again... Nice history on Zep and their songs too... This guy appears to have done his research... and a lot of it... He also says in the book that he would even be willing to debate Page on late night TV... regarding his assertions... A must read for Zep fans or folks who survived the 70's...
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Title: When the Levee Breaks: The Making of Led Zeppelin IV (The Vinyl Frontier series) by Andy Fyfe ISBN: 1556525087 Publisher: Chicago Review Press Pub. Date: 01 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Hammer of the Gods by Stephen Davis ISBN: 0425182134 Publisher: Berkley Pub Group Pub. Date: January, 2001 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Led Zepplelin: The 'Tight but Loose' Files; Celebration 2 by Dave Lewis, John Paul Jones ISBN: 1844490564 Publisher: Music Sales Corporation Pub. Date: January, 2004 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Stairway to Heaven: Led Zeppelin Uncensored by Richard Cole ISBN: 0060938374 Publisher: HarperEntertainment Pub. Date: 08 January, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Peter Grant: The Man Who Led Zeppelin by Chris Welch ISBN: 0711986428 Publisher: Omnibus Press Pub. Date: April, 2002 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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