Nick Warburton has provided this comprehensive overview of The Way of Life This historically important band is best known for featuring future Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham and bass player Dave Pegg, who went onto Fairport Convention among others. The Way of Life #1 (June 1966-September 1966) Reg Jones – lead vocals, harmonica Chris Jones… Read More »The Way of Life
Contributor Reiss sent this in to the archive about the extremely important Zella Studio and Record Label. More information is needed! Although Zella Records had been born and grown from Ladbrokes Music shop whose address was on Bristol Street, the studio itself was detached and was located in a delivery quadrangle to the rear of… Read More »Zella Studios/Records
Hill Street/Station Street Henry’s Blues House was great venue, and was situated on the corner of Hill Street and Station Street. It featured many of the up and coming local blues,and R&B bands, including Robert Plant, Crawling Kingsnakes and Band Of Joy. Led Zeppelin was one of the first bands to play there. Band Of Joy Jim Simpson was a… Read More »Henry’s Blues House
Any more info on this venue? 2 September 1967 – Band of Joy at the Penthouse with Delroy Good Good Band 7 October 1967 – Human Instinct and The Penny Peep Show 13 January 1967 – The Way of Life (with John Bonham on drums) 28 January 1967 – The Way of Life (with John Bonham… Read More »Penthouse
Club by the huge Cofton Park in West Heath 1 September 1967 – Band of Joy (with Robert Plant) with Virus