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Pauline Lucy Bowen
The book will be published in the future, for now I can t say, but apologise for this.
Tue Aug 11 10:04:13 2009
David from Liverpool,
Looking forward to reading the book! did it come out ??
Sun Jul 26 20:06:57 2009
Edwards ,Morda ,Shrops
Great info. I love to hear about true rock legends! and yes im going to visit the farms in mid wales to see were the visions for their songs came from .
Wed Dec 31 12:46:19 2008
Elizabeth Anne Francis-Bowen
Never been much for rock music more into Vivaldi normally but at the Greenman festival I was working at the Cwmdu School Food Stall I over heard Robert Plant on the main stage really quite mind blowing and that was without any chemical stimulants, I am now a Led Zep convert.
Mon Sep 22 07:33:57 2008
D Park-Canada
I believe someone in France is interested in publishing Paulines book, so just waiting to see what goes on. I know Pauline put the finishing touches on things....
Mon Aug 11 08:17:24 2008
Chris Roberts Yellowknife Canada
Any news on when the book is coming out?I'll be sure to buy it.Keep us Led Zepp fans updated..Rock on!!!
Fri Aug 8 09:17:49 2008
Diana and Keely-Canada
Good on you Pauline, & Happy Birthday too!!!!!!
Mon Aug 4 08:23:31 2008
katydidgood
Wow and your right there in the middle of it all where you can go visit whenever you want to. It looks just beautiful. Can't wait to read your book Pauline!!! Blessed Be, Katy
Tue Apr 1 05:23:55 2008
Nige Hodgetts, Stourbridge West Mids England
Keep going Pauline, the more Led Zep info for us addicts the better. I have seen Robert Plant a few times locally. One of my mates was at a wedding reception for a relative of his wife's when he saw Robert Plant at the bar. He told his wife who said 'oh yeah he is my cousin' at which my mate dashed home, got his Led Zep record collection and brought them to the reception asking for Robert Plant to kindly autograph each which he did. Shows Robert Plant's good side I think.
Sun Mar 16 13:11:10 2008
Zeppelina from Brussels
Dear Pauline where have you disappeared ...I now have led zep with me for ever ... my tattoo of their symbols ... hoping for a Tour. How about your new book - plse contact me.
Sun Mar 16 13:08:30 2008
Rod Williams of Talgarth
Hi, would be interested in the book when it is published. If anyone wants to experience Led Zeppelin as they once were, look alikes are uncanny and play alikes doubly so but get a chance to see Letz Zep (see their website) and they are fantastic. They are Led Zeppelin re-born in every sense.
Mon Dec 31 10:24:03 2007
Bill Lindsay, USA
When did you say this book was going to be finished and published? Isnt everything which can be written already written? Where do you get your information from?
Sat Dec 15 12:43:01 2007
Trevor Williams, Kingston-u-Thames
Firstly, good luck with the book Pauline. Have just found this site as a referal from my brother Dai Williams who wrote a post in response to Jane Birch Thomlinson, my cousin. I would like to add my two penneth by adding to Del Gwalchmais post. I remember vividly the night John and Jason duetted 'Moby Dick' at the drill hall in Machynlleth. It was a time when Jason was about 14 yrs old and they were regular visitors to the area for motorcross meetings up on Dylife, in which Jason used to race. They became very friendly with many people in the area and John agreed to do this gig for charity. After the gig, John sold Zep albums for a quid each and signed them. Hence I have about 7 Zep albums signed by John Bonham in my possession. What a great night. Jason does his dad proud. I sincerely hope they entertain us some more.
Thu Dec 13 09:53:25 2007
Dai Williams, Aberystwyth
As the first cousin of Jane Birch Tomlinson, the boat belonged to my grandfather also. But being a wee bit older than Jane I can also relate a bit mor of the story of how my Grandfather's boat came to be in the film The Song Remains the Same. My grand father was approached by some young impoverished looking young hippies who wanted to hire his boat and his services for a couple of days to do some filming in the dyfi estuary, my taid duly obliged and set a rate. During the sequence where Planty is standing at the bow of the boat my grandfather was required to crouch down at the stern of the b! oat in order to manoeuver the boat using a rope tied around the tiller. A few days later my mother relayed the story to me that some rock group had hired taid's boat. I asked her how much they had paid him? Apparently my Taid had not charged them too much at all, because he had thought that they didn't have much money as they were wearing such scruffy clothes and looked really poor. I at the time hadn't actually given a lot of thought to the fact my grandads boat was in a ZEP film until I watched the song remains the same in a cinema in Cardiff some years later. You can imagine my shock and elation when it suddenly dawned on me after a few seconds that the baot on the screen was in actual fact my Taid's.
Tue Dec 11 12:53:45 2007
Jane Birch-Tomlinson
The boat (Sea Spray) referred to by Pauline Bowen that Led Zeppelin were filmed on in Aberdovey, holding a welsh dragon flag, belonged to my grandfather, Ellis Williams.
Tue Dec 11 10:53:57 2007
Huw , Aberystwyth
I also remember seeing Robert Plant in the Angel Inn in Aberystwyth. The area at the back played host to a lot of Welsh language sessions during the early 80's . The Angel was also associated with, shall we say, unusual tobacco. There was a rumour that Led Zep had offered to play a gig for the Welsh Language Society, but that the offer had been turned down. Robert Plant has also recently referred to a gig at the King's Hall (pulled down in 1989 ) as the worst venue they played. Not so tactful now, eh ?
Tue Dec 11 09:10:14 2007
Richard Dunne - Birmingham - UK
Your book will be worth the wait Pauline. Having listened to Led Zepp for many years and spending many hot summer holidays in the family caravan a couple of miles south of Aberystwyth, I remember the long car journey, through and past the beautiful misty mountains (sounds familiar)and waterfalls. Well done Pauline. Can't wait.
Mon Dec 10 09:18:19 2007
Bill Walker
Does anyone remember group Stone cCttage from North Wales used to play rill Zep stuff.
Mon Dec 10 09:10:20 2007
Brett Ellis
Trying to find the exact location of the hills Robert rides the horse during the rain song and the cave as well as the forest scene. Know about Raglan but i'm trying to piece the whole thing together, esspecially the hills. Also the picture in the album cover of him with horse, any idea where these places are exactly? I went to Wales in 1987 saw amazing things especially carreg cennen castle. where are these places in relation to carreg cennen?
Thanks to you i think i can find bron-yr-aur and shouldn't have to hard of a time finding Raglan but the rest of these places remain a mystery.
oh and the forest as well. where are these places in relation to the brecon beacons, black mountains and carreg cennen? thank you so much, can you help me?
Fri Nov 9 12:11:46 2007
Julian, Chester, North Wales
Great to see you yesterday, and wow what a story!! being a great zeppelin fan myself, I wish you all the luck in the world, see u soon.
Thu Oct 25 13:42:48 2007
Ben
I hope you get this book published,it looks a great project,and I wish you all of the luck in the world, you deserve it,a lot of researching,a lot of work. Good Luck.
Mon Oct 22 08:20:10 2007
Wayne Clay..........Windhover
You are a lucky woman...I'm from USA Gloucester,NC
Sun Oct 14 11:47:07 2007
Aled, Corris
I live but a stones thow away from the sacred ground of Bron yr Aur which I pass on a regular basis on my motorcycle and it still gives me an aura of pleasure to think that not too long ago the rock gods were on that same ground.Just hope I'm chosen for the re-union concert, I'm sure you've registered for the one off gig.
Tue Sep 25 08:54:37 2007
Lynne
Well done Pauline, go girl.
Thu Sep 6 08:58:04 2007
Pilot of the Storm from L-Z.Com
Looking forward to your book. I still have written permission to visit Bron-Yr-Aur, but haven't got around to doing so as yet.
Wed Aug 15 08:39:21 2007
Aaron
It was great meeting last year, I thoroughly enjoyed the sites I visited with Pauline and my mate Steve {Jimmy Page lookalike!}
Thu Jul 19 09:24:58 2007
Stephanie Hall,San Antonio,Tx,U.S.A.
Kudos to you Pauline. Stairway To Heaven is my favorite song and has inspired so many musicians. I pray you get the book published. Please autograph a copy for me. Love and best wishes your cousin.
Fri Jul 13 15:03:39 2007
Kezza , Adelaide SA
Great to see the song remains the same, no matter what year it is. Ledd Zepp Rock down under. Me and my mates still play Zepp (in a garage band) in the back shed every week. All the best Pauline. Good on ya!
Mon Jun 18 10:51:47 2007
John Hennessy from Carlsbad
So much has been writen about Zep what makes you think you will open some new insight no one before you could see ...com on people give it a rest.
Fri Jun 1 14:44:07 2007
Mike Picton, Talgarth
Never saw the mighty zep been a fan since the 70s. Saw song remains the same on the big screen there will never be a band as big as them as far as i'm concerned. John Henry climbed the stairway and belted out moby dick dick. Does any one know where i can buy song remains the same on dvd? You r a very lucky lady to have met a true musical genius, ramble on pauline.
Wed May 23 08:38:23 2007
Yvonne/USA
Rock on Pauline! Hats off to you! Thanks for making your dream, our "dream-come-true" for all the fans of this never-die, absolutely brilliant, band. This band may no longer rock together, but their music will resonate in our hearts forever! Congrats!!!
Tue May 22 08:33:20 2007
Rose Russell from Pefferlaw Ont. Canada.
No voice, I mean no voice can make me quiver like Mr. Plant, (and I'm over 50!) Saw him a couple of times in Canada with Page and it literally made my life. Also, my Welsh roots, thank you Robert!
Mon May 7 10:23:21 2007
Howard Mylett from Portslade, Sussex
Good luck with your project and as I've had six Zep related books published I've acquired a lot of unpublished Zeppelin photos I'd be glad to help in some way.I feel rare photos add so much to any Zep project and I've 3 photo albums full of post Zep Plant and Page on and offstage.
Wed Apr 11 10:17:35 2007
Coy Damon, Texas, USA
Too bad Plant doesn't own it any more. So Bron-Yr-Aur is a house in Gwynedd, Wales, on a hilltop overlooking the Dyfi Valley. Its name, means breast of the gold or hill of the gold in Welsh. Bron-Yr-Aur is best known for its association with English rock group Led Zeppelin. The 18th century cottage had been used by the family of Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant during the 1950s as a holiday house. In 1970, Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page spent time there after a long and gruelling concert tour of the United States. Though the cottage had no running water or electricity, they used it as a retreat to write and record some of their third album, Led Zeppelin III. Also at the cottage at the time were Plant's wife Maureen and 18-month-old daughter Carmen, Page's girlfriend Charlotte Martin, and Led Zeppelin roadies Clive Coulson and Sandy MacGregor. Led Zeppelin songs whose beginnings can be traced to Plant and Page's time at Bron-Yr-Aur in 1970 include "Over the Hills and Far Away" and "The Crunge" (both from Houses of the Holy), "The Rover", "Bron-Yr-Aur" and "Down By The Seaside" (from Physical Graffiti), "Poor Tom" (from Coda) and three they actually used on Led Zeppelin III: "Friends", "Bron-Y-Aur Stomp" and "That's the Way". There were also two songs recorded but lost, called "Another Way To Wales" and "I Wanna Be Her Man".
Fri Mar 30 10:00:21 2007
Ed King
I wish this gorgeous lady the best of success with her new book, thank you for your inspiration and your patience. We love ya Pb. You have worked long and hard.
Thu Feb 22 13:24:08 2007
Steve Grey, Swansea
Sounds like a great effort so far Pauline, well done and good luck, i'm also a huge fan of the mighty zep, and love to learn more about their Welsh links,i'll be performing at some of the holiday parks round you're way soon if you get a chance, check me out, bring a gang, we'll talk zep. if not, please put me down for a book, and keep me posted on it.
Fri Feb 9 10:40:31 2007
Zep freak,Ashington
The best band ever,keep up the good work.Good luck with the book.Hope to trace Zeps roots in Wales soon.
Tue Jan 16 11:54:31 2007
Boston USA
Hey pauline, this is absolutely amazing I do hope you get this book out there,they were amazing and their music has been inspirational.the very best in gaining that interview, that is one book that has to be published.
Mon Jan 15 10:04:14 2007
Chris Shaftoe, Aberystwyth
I actually met Robert in Dixons in Aberystwyth. I thanked him for 30 years of brilliant music and shook his hand. I reminded him of the last LZep concert in Knebworth which I was very proud to have attended and introduced him to my son, who also loves rock music.
Robert is a really nice guy and there is not a bit of the Rock God Superstar about him that you find in some others.
Good luck with the book, Pauline!
Fri Jan 5 09:44:38 2007
Bob Loblaw,
Every time led zeppelin is mentioned there should be a moment of silence so that we can all register their divine godliness..Spectacular article. So happy 4 you.
Mon Jan 1 12:36:41 2007
Joe, Manchester
This is excellent, I enjoyed reading it, I hope you get it published, I will definitely buy this.
Fri Dec 29 09:26:53 2006
Zeppelina from Brussels
Lucky lady Pauline - I truly wish and hope to meet Robert Plant... maybe a little voice will hear me and make my wish come true. Its Xmas after all. Best wishes to you for 2007 and we look forward to read your book.
Mon Dec 25 21:02:45 2006
Keith Rowlands, ex-Aberystwyth
Always been a great fan of the band, and whilst living in Aberystwyth, I think it was in 1973 when I heard that the band were to play a concert at the Kings Hall, on the seafront at Aberystwyth. The concert was a sell-out, and my friend and I had the best tickets (middle of the front row, up in the balcony!). Obviously, they were amazing, and if I recall again from the write-up’s in the music papers, the band were quite bemused by the fact that the audience were eerily civilised due to the fact that we were all sat down throughout the “gig”, with no attempt made to try ! and breach the stage - as was usual with such a world-renown band! Then, about a year after that, I was having a tipple, and game or two of darts in one of the few pubs in Borth (just up the coast from Aber), when Robert Plant walked in with a couple of his mates. This was really a dream come true, and I managed to get his autograph; but the best bit of all was when we then went on to the village hall to watch some friends of ours play a gig (the band were "Smokestack"), Robert walked in to the hall, came and sat by us, and started talking about "tickling" fish! How bizzare is that? The guy was a real gentleman, and so "down to earth"!
Mon Dec 18 17:00:23 2006
Janet Gioffre-Harrington/Ogden,Utah
I too am a life long fan. I've loved Led Zeppelin for...A Whole lotta years! I'm hoping to see/buy your book and Read it then add it to my Led Zeppelin collection. I'm an artist, too, and continue to draw and paint Led Zeppelin and the individual members. Thank you so much for helping feed the fans who will never be able to get enough. How fortunate you have been on your quest. Continued fortune and best of luck with your book. I'll be looking for it!!
Tue Nov 28 14:38:52 2006
Mark, Aberystwyth.
I have had a sneek preview of the book and think it is so well researched. Congratulations on all the hard work you've achieved in the last few years.
Sat Oct 28 16:09:42 2006
Barry Morgan from South London
This band was so good, they should never be forgotten, thank you Pauline for this,I will definately buy this book,strong welsh links,because I am welsh so that will be nice.
Wed Oct 25 12:30:41 2006
Bobby Mushoda
Led Zeppelin are now so universally revered that their few remaining critics sound more rediculous with each passing year.(ie Rolling Stone magazine, who are now reduced to damning with faint praise).Their top 500 albums of all time issue is a joke among everyone I know. Zep's highest ranking album was 29 on their biased list. Give me a break, Zeppelin should have at least two albums in the top ten, arguably three or four. Excuse me for ranting, but I've seen virtually all of the great bands of the last thirty years, and as great as some were, none could touch Led Zeppelin. I saw them in the early 70's! They were the most intense and powerful band in the history of rock. For a band that dominated an entire decade of rock, there has yet to be written a high quality proper biography about the band. How about a great book and a well made film? If .like millions of others, I'm very passionate about this band because I still don't think they have gotten their due. Good luck with your book. I will certainly be buying a copy.
Mon Oct 16 09:36:44 2006
Stan from Chicago, USA
When my girlfriend suggested going to Snowdonia on holiday, I told her that I had to make it to Bron yr Aur. On a chilly, rainy afternoon in May we made it down from our B&B in Llanberis to Machynlleth. I had no information besides a picture of the cottage and the O.S. map with "Bron yr Aur" on it. We were disappointed to find the Celtic Museum closed, and stopped in a pub for lunch. Then we made it out of town, apprehensively parked our rental car up the "no motor vehicles" road, and made it in the rain through the gate and past the sheep around to the cottage. It was magical. I will never forget it. And my girlfriend was such a trooper, slogging throught the mud with me! Thanks, Bonnie!
Fri Sep 29 09:24:31 2006
Nathan, Georgia,USA
Great Band, Great Story, Great Memories, of a Great era.
Mon Sep 25 11:34:39 2006
Dr. Johnny Love, Jordan, Ontario Canada
Excellent Pauline! Great to read personal stories on this site. I will buy a copy of the book for sure. Saw LZ 3 times in 1977 - NYC, Madison Square, Cleveland, Richfield Arena, Detroit, Pontiac Stadium - all opened with 'Been a long time since I rock'n'rolled' Plant jumps off the stage s the lights go on and Jimmy comes sliding across the stage on one foot bangin on the guitar. Three hours straight - no intermission - each time. WOW!
Fri May 26 14:34:24 2006
Paul delta9.. Enfield
I'm a big lover of the Zeppelin sound, what a true super group they are indeed. Just last week I was in Scotland on the south side of Lock ness and found Boleskin house,(Bol-LES-kin)the mansion Jimmy Page lived in. Aleister Crowley's home once too.
Wed Feb 22 13:48:22 2006
Mick, from USA
Seen zeppelin a few times, enjoyed each performance. They were not just a rock group, they had a story to tell as well.
Thu Jan 5 11:03:27 2006
justin from blackpool
They remain the best rock group in the world. No one beats them...
Thu Dec 29 08:09:33 2005
chuck kinsinger, new york, ny
a few years ago myself and 3 friends rented a 16th century farmhouse in mid-wales. the name of the town eludes me but I do remember driving there through the Welsh night, trees forming a cathedral over the narrow 2 lane with Led Zepp IV on the stereo and thinking how it was the absolute perfect soundtrack. Now I understand why.
Thu Dec 22 16:10:42 2005
Chris Roberts .Yellowknife, Canada
I was lucky enough to see Robert Plant with his band Priory of Brian in the Arts Centre in Aberystwyth back in 2000. Great show.Very nice people. Mid Wales 1nspires Robert a great deal I think. Love to see him there again.
Sat Dec 17 14:40:56 2005
Jeroen/ Belgium, in Aberystwyth now
I read in the comments that somebody met Robert Plant in the Angel Inn...amazing if that is true, I know where I`m going to spend the rest of my evenings in Wales...
Thu Nov 24 13:13:50 2005
Carlos Cea Ahumada from Chile
Led Zeppelin is the a great group ....is the very best in the history of the rock music, for the song and power and mistcism.
Is my only favorite band.
Good Luck for your book.
Carlos Cea Ahumada
Sun Nov 20 01:59:06 2005
Mike Griffiths of Aberyswyth
I met Percy Plant, as we close friends called him, and his bouncer Frosty many times in the Angel Inn at Aberystwyth. He was always with my old mate George Rowlands, who looked after his home near Furnace, whilst Mr Plant was a tax exile in the US in the 70s. Robert (Percy) Plant, was always there for the anyone who approached him. Always so nice, and I will never forget his charm, and being so nice. I have so many memories of having a pint with Robert, and thinking, what a nice guy he his, for all his fame and money.
Thu Nov 17 22:45:27 2005
Billy Joe Guthrie (Smythe Family) Houston Texas
I grew up in Mach. My sister used to hang out with Led Zeppelin when they were in town, this was in the '70s. Her name, Donna Guthrie. Machynlleth is my mother's home town and my siblings and I are American. We lived with my grand parents while my mother & father lived in hostile countries on work projects. I remember Robert Plant eating apple pie and hot custard in my granny's little kitchen, at 39 Treowen. They were in town at least twice a year or more. I will tell my sister about your book, she has a lot of stories about them. This site brings back a lot of memories. They used to drink at the Red Lion. Billy Ellis my uncle might know some stories about Led Zeppelin, He was always getting into everything in town. Good luck.
Thu Oct 13 08:08:46 2005
Pauline Bowen
I want to thank everyone who has left messages on this website. Zeppelin Memories is in the final stages of completion, and should be ready for publishing next year. There will never, ever be music and a rock group like them again. Good things only come round once. Thank you again.
Tue Oct 11 18:17:31 2005
Valante Pappas
Even though I'm 16 Zeppelin is the best band ever no comparison. Jimmy Page is a God. If not for them I would not be playing guitar so I thank God for this band!
Fri Sep 30 17:46:23 2005
Darlene/California
I've always been a huge fan, always will. I saw them several times in the '70s. I can't wait to see Robert at the Wiltern Theater early Oct. in L.A. and I'm happy that his tour is going so well. Unfortunately, I'm not the Darlene in the song.
Fri Sep 23 07:23:23 2005
Sheila/USA
No doubt the greatest band of all time. Robert Plant and Jimmy Page could put out such hits like Trampled on and then play a beautiful masterpiece like Rain Song. Thanks for sharing them with us.
Tue Sep 20 11:10:11 2005
bev / forden welshpool
Served Robert Plant with fruit & veg on a stall I used to work on in machynlleth in the early eighties. Got his autograph but lost it, after that discovered their brilliant music. Proud they are influenced by Wales.
Tue Sep 6 18:16:57 2005
Vivienne; Ottawa, Canada
Like you, Pauline, I have been a big fan of Led Zeppelin and, in particular, Robert Plant, for a long, long time!
I know that Robert takes inspiration for many of his songs from the beautiful countryside that surrounds him. I've often wondered what his part of the world is like and hope that, one day, I might see it in person.
Thank you for giving us a "local's" point of view on this wonderful man and the special place he calls home.
Cheers!!
Thu Aug 25 16:50:01 2005
Helen from Shrewsbury
After missing a few opportunities to see Robert live, I finally suceeded and saw him perform with the Strange Sensation on Sunday evening at V2005. Robert's performance (and that of the band too) was way above my expectation truly fantastic what a great bloke! Am looking forward to seeing them again in December in Wolves. Fantastic!!! Dream come true!!!!!!!!!
Tue Aug 23 21:39:16 2005
Peter, Surrey
As a student in Aber in the early 70s I saw Led Zep play at the, now demolished, King's Hall. Got in by being in charge of one of the follow spots on the balcony.
Sun Aug 21 18:19:55 2005
Carol Handcock, Machynlleth
I run a Bed & Breakfast in Machynlleth and our B&B looks straight across to the path which leads up to Bron-Yr-Aur Cottage, we regularly have L.Z. fans stay with us.
Mon Aug 8 10:50:28 2005
Steve, Pontypool
One of my mates in work was in constant contact with him in the Monmouth area (popping into the pub). Hhe used to bomb around in a 4X4 Sherpa Van! My claim to fame is that I stood next to him in the queue for the toilet at Black Sabbath concert in 1998 (Birminham NEC)!
Mon Jul 25 20:34:51 2005
Philippa from New Zealand
My favourite band also and always will be. So nice to see more information, thanks Pauline.
Wed Jul 20 02:45:39 2005
Phyllis Gledhill, Sunshine Coast, Canada
I remember my daughter loved Led Zeppelin so much back in the 1970s. I have seen Robert Plant lately on Austin City Limits (American/Canadian TV). I thought he was pretty good, cause he did some blues (my favourite), and I'm 86 years old! I know my daughter and grandaughter are going to see Robert Plant soon in Vancouver, so he has crossed 3 generations in our family.
Mon Jul 4 18:21:47 2005
Andrew, London.
Led Zeppelin rocked the world with their music. They were the best.
Mon Jul 4 11:41:31 2005
Mark and Martin, Aberystwyth
Your book will really put this part of the world on the map at long last. Keep following your dream and keeping the memories of Led Zep alive.
Tue Jun 28 20:59:43 2005
Barry, Tom, and Christian West London
They were the greatest, better than the Beatles, Rolling Stones. No one has reached their music.
Tue Jun 28 11:07:21 2005
Ralph Hulett--author/photog. S. Calif.
Pauline -- nice job on writing about Plant the the Wales area! You've done a great job in getting some beautiful pictures, which show why the countryside is so special. Being a photographer I can appreciate that. Looking forward to reading your book -- hope you enjoy my take on Wales in my book Whole Lotta Led, too! An awesome place!
Fri Jun 24 23:07:39 2005
Christian, New York
Loved the article. How nice to have a bit of zep history, the most brillantly talented group ever.
Fri Jun 17 10:02:43 2005
Mick, Australia
Always promised one day to visit Led Zeppelin history places, thank you for this they were the best.
Mon May 23 22:15:36 2005
Rob - Arkansas USA
I am a huge Zeppelin Fan and budding guitarist also. I am planning a trip to Wales to see the Bron-Yr-Aur cottage and any tips, suggestions would be appreciated.
Tue May 10 05:11:02 2005
Shannon - Boulder Colorado USA
Led Zep has always been my favorite band of all time and has influenced my band a great deal. I visited Bron-Yr-aur in Wales as well as Page's old Boleskine House on Loch Ness, Scotland. Such amazing country - I can't wait to get back there!
Thu Apr 14 23:24:55 2005
Jules, America.
Led Zeppelin reached out to people. The music was incredible - Stairway to Heaven is the best rock song ever written.
Wed Apr 13 12:41:02 2005
Elly Roberts (Freelance Music Journalist, Wrexham)
It's good to see that someone is finally looking at Led Zep in Wales, and in general. Like so many, I've been a fan since art college days at Kelsterton College on Deeside.It was then that I went to see them at Earls Court London in May 1975 (as featured on their DVD). Since then I've met Robert Plant at Central Station in Wrexham, when he autographed my Led Zep biography. I had the opportunity to spend 30 minutes with him during pre-show discussions - mind blowing experience.I've also seen him on 2 other occasions, Manchester Apollo and Liverpool Academy, where I was reviewing both shows, from which I have setlists and selection of press pictures.
Wed Apr 13 10:31:59 2005
D.Park/Canada
Pip...thats a great story. I can picture Robert in the Bellevue (I've been there ).
Thu Apr 7 18:53:59 2005
Pip Jones/Cambridge
I went to see Led Zeppelin play the King`s Hall at the beginning of the 70`s. We were told Robert Plant wanted to play a gig for the locals rather than the students. Before the show we went for a drink in the Belle Vue Lounge Bar and discovered Plant, dressed for the gig, sitting at a table drinking tea (which had been served on an ostentatiously ornate tray) and chatting with some Mach biker lads. In the 60s the Stones and Cream had played the King`s Hall - the guy who owned it then used to book really big names for his weekend dance nights - but Zeppelin outdid them for auditory violence and nearly blew the old place`s roof off that night.
Wed Apr 6 13:21:21 2005
Robert Eryl Jones, Machynlleth
Good Luck Pauline- as Del Gwalchmai said - used to see Robert Plant at Machynlleth.
Thu Mar 17 10:45:20 2005
Lynne Phillips, New Quay wales
I saw Led Zeppelin play Knebworth in 1979 and it was one of the best concerts I have been to.
Wed Mar 16 17:16:03 2005
michael USA
Saw Led Zeppelin back in the seventies, the most amazing band ever.
Tue Mar 8 17:11:13 2005
Chris, Manchester
They were the greatest, one never tires of Led Zeppelin and the most amazing music ever produced.
Mon Mar 7 18:30:38 2005
Rachel from Devon
Lovely report best of luck with the book. You deserve it.
Mon Mar 7 10:29:19 2005
Phil Cribb- Aber.
I was told by Pauline's daughter, Sarah, that her mum was a fan, but she didn't enlighten me of the knowlegde and enthusiam held by her. Fantstic display of Zeppelin's work, best of luck for the book.
Sun Mar 6 18:44:58 2005
Narcisse Duchamp from Le Havre
Simply fantastique! Who helped you proof read, Pauline? It must have been a lot of work. Long live Led Zeppelin!
Sun Mar 6 09:21:54 2005
Barry/ South Wales.
I have loved led zeppelin and their incredible music for many years. I wish you well, great music from a great band.
Thu Mar 3 11:22:58 2005
Sophie, Aberystwyth
Well done Pauline I will have 2 buy a book of Led Zeppelin by u. Can't wait to see it, keep going and I will allways be here, love Sophie Bowen xxxxxxxxxxx
Fri Feb 25 19:49:21 2005
Bryn Richards in Aberystwyth
Nice to see such a truly dedicated fan of a legendary rock group. Where would todays rock/metal bands be without Led Zeppelin to grow up with and be educated by?
Wed Feb 23 21:48:26 2005
Jules, London..........
Led Zeppelin were truely the best. There will never be anyone quite like them. The music rocks and so do you for writing about them, keep their memory alive is what I say......................
Wed Feb 23 13:59:36 2005
Warren Taylor, Lancashire
All the best with the book, paid a visit to Bron yr Aur autumn 2004 when on business in mid wales, what vibes this place still has..wish i could rent it for holidays.
Fri Feb 11 23:02:46 2005
Chris, Berkshire
What can you say, great article, great Band keep up with the good work!!!!!!!!!
Wed Feb 9 13:46:20 2005
Jay , London...
What can you say about the world's greatest rock band except cannot wait to read this book good luck keep writing Pauline...............
Tue Feb 1 17:23:32 2005
Chris, Aberdeen Scotland
All the luck in the world. Their memory should never die. They will remain the greatest band ever!!!!!
Sat Jan 22 15:21:48 2005
Mike/Western Canada
I'm a big fan of Led Zeppelin....always reading about music....glad to have more stories of my favorite bands, so good luck with your book...Mike
Wed Jan 12 01:27:09 2005
Hannah, from Newtown, Mid-Wales
I had no idea that we had so many connections with a legend of a band in Wales, this is just a big thankyou to Pauline for giving me such an informative and interresting read, good luck with your book, i hope you do well! :o)
Tue Jan 11 17:14:10 2005
jay, ---- USA.
It is about time we had a book written from a fan, see the other side so to speak, best band ever, good luck Pauline.
Tue Jan 4 12:34:41 2005
Wendy/British Columbia, Canada
Well done, Pauline...I wish you all the luck in the world with your brave endeavor. Led Zeppelin is, and always will be, the very best...Wendy
Sat Jan 1 21:21:44 2005
Phil from North Wales.
Keep up with that book Pauline, only one Led Zeppelin.
Thu Dec 30 21:40:19 2004
Keely / Canada
Good work Pauline, and I know you will do well!
Tue Dec 28 19:53:35 2004
Barbie
Wonderful to hear, Pauline. Look forward to reading the book...hope my info on the boys helped :)
Tue Dec 28 19:13:08 2004
Nathan, USA
Led Zeppelin rocks. No one could ever come close to them.
Sun Dec 26 22:46:26 2004
Al, from aber
Had no idea of the local ties! Learn something new everyday. Sounds like you should have a corker of a book there. Keep it up!
Thu Dec 23 23:52:20 2004
tim,usa
turely amazing, may their music live on forever, the best in the world, keep up good work on the book looking forward to that very much.!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sun Dec 5 16:36:25 2004
Andrew Cahill, Aberystwyth
I can't believe our part of Wales has inspired so much of Led Zep's work, I'd love to hear some more about this!
Wed Dec 1 14:26:45 2004
Dave, Birmingham.
Looking forward to reading that,so many people have great memories of this group!!!!
Wed Nov 24 13:50:21 2004
Sharon, Aberystwyth
A really interesting read so far, look forward to the book. Hey remember me when your rich and famous Pauline!!! All the best...
Sun Nov 21 13:08:56 2004
Kay Hampshire
The greatest group ever, cannot wait to read this book, well done.
Thu Nov 18 11:31:12 2004
Nish Dude, TORONTO
ZEPPELIN RULES,
Mon Nov 1 21:20:54 2004
Tim - Aberystwyth
Interesting article - book should be a good read. Good Luck!
Wed Oct 20 20:27:09 2004
Gregory New Jersey, USA
What a fantastic article, can't wait for the book. Very informative
Mon Oct 18 15:54:14 2004
Beth/ Auburn, Ohio
Just from that little bit I just read I can't wait for more! Good luck, you've done a great job so far.
Sat Oct 16 19:36:50 2004
Mike, Milwaukee WI, USA
Can't wait for your book to be finished. It sounds like it will be a great read. Long live the mighty mighty Zeppelin. It is people like you that keep their tremendous legacy alive. Thank you.
Thu Oct 14 07:25:53 2004
edk, cleveland ohio
The best of luck and I am dying to read it.
edk
Thu Oct 14 07:20:46 2004
Nicola (Aberystwyth)
Best of luck to Pauline with her book. She has worked amazingly hard and has been patient and humourous during the long hours of reasearching. I hope her hard work and dedication will pay off and her dream will soon come true. I look forward to reading her book in the near future.
Wed Oct 6 15:52:43 2004
Nick from LLwyngwril, NR Machynlleth
Hi, all the best with your research. Am a huge Zep fan, its great knowing that they have so many ties with the local area and that there are places that the ardent zep fan can visit around here. Was meant to go see Robert in Mach the other weekend but too many people found out about it!!! All the best!!
Fri Oct 1 01:50:27 2004
from USA
Hi,
I know Ms Bowen and wish her the best of luck with her book and future endeavors. Sophie, Sarah, Cuz? Hello from "Ameriker."
SA
Sun Sep 26 14:43:56 2004
Greg East Coast USA
Can't wait for you to publish.
Fri Sep 24 19:29:44 2004
Mick, Rainham Kent
Pauline what a great article! If your book is anything like this it will be a best seller! Keep up the good work!
Mick
Fri Sep 24 17:14:25 2004
Mary J/Los Angeles, California
Your're getting a step closer each time.
I'm looking forward for more pictures of the beautiful country surrounding the ZEP ERA! Yeah !
Fri Sep 24 16:33:20 2004
Paul from Rochester.......
Looking forward to reading it Pauline. Lord Jagged sends his regards.
Fri Sep 24 15:23:41 2004
Debbie/WA State/USA
I can't wait to read the book when it gets published! Good luck with everything.
Wed Sep 15 08:27:52 2004
Lynne Charlotte and adam
We know pauline well, and she has worked very hard on her book, she deserves to get it published, she is an expert on this subject.
Fri Aug 13 16:27:49 2004
Lynne from Aberystwyth.
Good luck cousin, you deserve to get that book on the shelves as you have worked so hard. No one knows as much as you do around here on Led Zeppelin. Your record collection says it all. Lynne, Charlotte and Adam.
Tue Aug 3 16:05:32 2004
Matt from aberystwyth
great band, and pauline knows a lot about them good luck and this music should be played at the music festival held in machynlleth.
Thu Jul 15 21:12:25 2004
David Clues from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea vi
Pauline, check out George (the hippy chippy) Rowlands he used to be Plant's shepherd. Ask him about the time he asked Robert for a horse.
Tue Jul 13 09:57:27 2004
Carolyn/philadelphia,pa-usa
you are very lucky to have met Robert, and Know alot about his Wales connections. I wish you all the luck with your book, and i love all the info too!!
Thu Jul 8 17:22:39 2004
John and Stephen Jones Capel Dewi Aberystywth
We would like to take this opportunity of wishing our sister Pauline all the very best with her book she has worked really hard on it, researching in the National Library of Wales, Aberystywth, best wishes to her she deserves to get this published next year.
Sat Jul 3 23:25:06 2004
Sarah
Hi, loved reading about your work pauline. You do know an awful lot about this incredible band! They were an a massive influence and still are for many bands and fans of music! I love them! good luck to you mate!
Tue Jun 29 22:25:25 2004
del gwalchmai of machynlleth
looking forward to reading this book pauline, used to see led zeppelin 1975,around mid seventies driving around Machynlleth in a red americian red car used to see john bonham drumming in drill hall machynlleth, a good choice of music to play at machynlleth festival and pauline should do exhibtion of her collection.
Tue Jun 29 20:44:04 2004
ray bowen and staff nat west bank aberystwyth
We know this lady who wrote the report personally, and can confirm that she is a massive led zeppelin fan and we wish her well, when she gets her book published next year as she knows a lot about led zeppelin and their music, and history of this famous group well done to her.
Sat Jun 26 23:34:39 2004
Diana/Western Canada
Your a lucky lady Pauline...I wish I lived there....Long live the mighty Zeppelin...even if it is in memory...
A big fan on the other side of the pond....
Di
Tue Jun 22 18:30:57 2004
Add your comments here:
Robert used to come to this house with his parents when he was a small child. Soon after, it became derelict and run down. Later, when Robert made it big in Led Zeppelin, he bought the farmhouse and restored it to its former glory! 
The lyrics for Stairway to Heaven were written at Robert's home near Machynlleth (that piece of information was told to me in a converstion I had with Robert Plant in August 2003). 
