Ep. 294 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

The 1998 Walking Into Everywhere Tour is a goldmine for great music. The rhythm section of Michael Lee, and Charlie Jones, had really jelled with Jimmy Page, and were a formidable force live. This show is the penultimate show of the tour, December 1, 1998 in Ghent, Belgium.
I play Tangerine, Babe I’m Gonna Leave You (great work from everyone on this one), and the final encores of Ramble On and Rock and Roll. Enjoy one of the last performances of the fabled Page/Plant reunion. We shan’t see their like again.
You can download this complete show, courtesy of my Patrons, right here: https://mega.nz/folder/j8VGmZob#RcuB8_YtAl_p7DllFjh8rQ
This particular show is as good or better than most Zep shows imho. They’re both playing as if possessed and the rhythm section is right there with Page throughout.
I can’t help but wonder if Page didn’t visit Bruges before the show to take in Van Eyke’s masterpiece. Van Eyke was famously into the occult and seeing the absolute genius and wonder of his Ghent Alterpiece in person would certainly have provided inspiration.
Additionally, 12+1+98 (the date) = 111. In a lot of occult practices (not just Thelema), that number has significance. In traditional Kabbalah, it’s connected with Aleph and therefore Keter.
Apparently, it’s all over the place in Joyce’s Kabbalistic masterpiece Finnegan’s Wake (which I have yet to read as I know it will be a commitment requiring several months lol. I have many other projects to complete before diving in).
That whole tour is amazing. The longer it went the better it got. I wouldn’t be surprised if Jimmy visited the Van Eyke. From the Crown to the Kingdom Mr. Page is at least 93% aligned w/ the occult. 🙂