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FranklinTowers

Drummer

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Submissions

2
El Paso
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

Last song from this all-time great show to be nominated...great version.
1
Sugar Magnolia
Nov. 25, 1973
Feyline Field

Shocked that I get to submit this a day after the 50th anniversary! Incredible version with a very melodic, well-structured solo and a great SSDD!
1
Casey Jones
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Strong finish to a great first set at a strangely overlooked show...
1
Loser
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

They capture the vibe nicely here...
1
Beat it on Down The Line
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Not to be that guy, but every '72 version ought to be here...
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Comments

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...
Mexicali Blues
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Just a hair less frenetic than usual, which gives it a nice swing.
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