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FranklinTowers

Drummer

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Beat it on Down The Line
Nov. 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

Ripping as usual in '72...
1
Drums
Dec. 10, 1971
Fox Theatre

Nice one in an excellent suite at a great show!
5
Deal
Dec. 10, 1971
Fox Theatre

Nice early version from the new box set!
5
Bertha
Sept. 16, 1972
Boston Music Hall

Ripping opener with a unique solo from Jerry!
6
Ramble On Rose
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Jerry and Bob are both really good on this one. Phil and Bill drive it forward nicely as well -- doesn't drag at all like some do.
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Sugaree
Oct. 18, 1974
Winterland Arena

Very warm
Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 20, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Most definitely an off night. Looseness abounds, especially from Billy — the drummer is the last member you want to be off. It's no coincidence that the shows often cited as some of Zeppelin's worst were also rare off nights for Bonham...
To Lay Me Down
June 20, 1974
The Omni

Sounds a bit sunnier than most during the solo, almost taking on a bit of an Allman Brothers Band feel, being in that neck of the woods as they were...
Wharf Rat
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Jerry's slide playing on the outro is gorgeous! What a sandwich...
It Must Have Been The Roses
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Agreed. Neither over-singing, nor trying too hard to croon...
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