The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #8718   Message #55207
Posted By: Jon W.
22-Jan-99 - 10:54 AM
Thread Name: led zeppelin
Subject: RE: led zepplin
Still, the inclusion of some folk/traditional music by high-powered rock bands can at least spark an interest in those rockers who have the corresponding mindset. Would I have ever discovered Robert Johnson if not for Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton? Would I have ever discovered Blind Willie McTell if not for the Allman Bros' rendition of Statesboro Blues? Who knows? Those who knew Robert Johnson's music before it was covered by the English flash blues guitarists might feel that the latter desecrated it, but those who never would have known it otherwise are grateful for the introduction at least.