Controversial Rare Led Zeppelin Clip From 1968 Surfaces Online
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In the fall of 1968, singer/songwriter P.J. Proby recruited Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham – before they were known as Led Zeppelin – to perform as his band on his album Three Week Hero.
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The clip is controversial for Proby’s extensive use of racial slurs, but the music echoes a young rock band destined to become legends.
Robert Plant handled harmonica duties while Page chopped his typically fiery lead riffs.
Other versions of the clip have edited out the first 90 seconds due to the harsh language, but The Metal Den obtained and preserved the clip in its entirety.
Listen to the full audio clip below. (WARNING: Strong language at beginning)
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