Led Zeppelin Fans Tear Down the Fences in Australia, 1972
Led Zeppelin Fans Tear Down the Fences in Australia, 1972
On February 16th, 1972 fans of Zeppelin in Australia, made their voice heard by tearing down fences, literally. Led Zeppelin started their tour of Australia and New Zealand on February 16th and conclude on February 29th. But not without a few incidents!
According to www.perthnow.com.au, over 5000 fans inside behaved and were free of incident. An 18-year-old Robert Oats snuck into the soundcheck (and more) and described what was going on inside:
“One guy stormed the stage and ripped off Robert Plant’s t-shirt but apart from that it was a positive vibe,” he laughed.
“We were all unaware of the bedlam that was going on outside.”
While outside, 500 fans without tickets arrived with bolt cutters and wire cutters, and even ladders. 4000 fans waited outside the gates without tickets just to listen.
The following day, Page’s hotel was raided by the police. The drug bust yielded nothing and Jimmy Page said it was probably retribution for the earlier riot.
thisdayinmusic.com quoted Jimmy Page about the night:
Jimmy Page told a local paper: “They came into our rooms and started abusing us – they were very rude”.
Just prior to the start of the Australian tour, Led Zeppelin has been banned from entering Singapore because of their long hair.
Led Zeppelin just can’t get a break when it came to concerts, sometimes venues just assumed the worst based on past experiences. Check out how much security prepared for the Silverdome show right here.
On the final day of the tour, Led Zeppelin played Festival Hall in Brisbane Festival Hall on February 29th
All this weekend, WCSX is going to be doing the “Get Your Led Out” go check it out!
There is some footage and audio from several of the shows during the tour.
And this is the complete audio of one of the shows on February 20th., 1972
This one is a video of one such show on February 27th, 1972.
The “official” video of “Immigrant Song” used footage from the Australian tour
Gems for for Led Zeps:
16 Led Zeppelin Gems That Rock and Roll
Catch Some Rays Vintage Retro Zeppelin Shirt
I love band shirts, but I’m super picky. This Led Zeppelin t-shirt had clean lines, good placement of color, and the signature zeppelin. One of my favorite finds.
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“How many more times” will I buy this album? At least one more. “I can’t quit you, baby.” The remastered vinyl is a different listening experience and I love it.
Pyramid America Led Zeppelin I Poster
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Alfred Led Zeppelin Ultimate Play Along Guitar Volume 2 CD Set
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LA DECAL Led Zeppelin sticker
Not all stickers are created equal. There are only a handful I would consider putting on my car. This Led Zeppelin decal is on the short list of ones I would being willing to commit.
Led Zeppelin IV Remastered Vinyl
Arguably their finest album, Led Zeppelin IV is definitely the one most purchased. It received a 24 times multi-platinum certification from RIAA, the fifth-highest of ALL albums. To hear it on vinyl and remastered? That’s the stuff.
Zeppelin Mug 11 ounce
For those days when you feel like “We’re going down like a Led Zeppelin,” keep this mug close and embrace the moment. The mug is chip resistant and printed on both sides.
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