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The Firm- The Final Concert Seattle 1986

Posted by Mark on March 2, 2025
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Ep. 304 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

The very last time the Firm played publicly was May 28, 1986 in good ol’ Seattle. Everyone in the band knew it was the end of the project, and they all play their hearts out. Paul Rodgers outdoes himself with delivery and passion. Jimmy is very upbeat and talkative. This show is really good.

You know how I am at best lukewarm on the Firm, overall, but the Mean Business tour sounds streets ahead of the 1985 tour. You’re going to enjoy the energy, the music, and the balls of this show. I play an incendiary Spirit of Love, a furious Midnight Moonlight, and a very heavy and dark bluesy I Just Wanna Make Love to You. Even if you’re not a big Firm fan this one is the exception. Enjoy.

Thanks to my Patrons, you can download the complete concert recording here: https://mega.nz/folder/H8VVjIiY#ean9o70dCVrKGUevSiDFBA

The Firm: FM Broadcast Cleveland 1986

Posted by Mark on January 19, 2025
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Ep. 298 – The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

May 11, 1986 is the date The Firm played the Cleveland Colosseum for concert which was broadcast on the Westwood One Radio Network, back in the day. Thus the quality is professionally mixed stereo. The fantastic sound quality brings out the virtuosity of the band. Tony Franklin and Chris Slade are a beautifully solid rhythm section, fluid enough to let Jimmy weave in and around the beat like a dervish.

I play fantastic performances (I mean it) of Prelude/Money Can’t Buy, You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling, and Live In Peace. This is a really fun and enjoyable concert and I hope you liked it as much as I did. I covered this show awhile back, but after listening I decided it needed a redux.

If you would like to download this complete concert recording you can do so, courtesy of my Patrons, right here: https://mega.nz/folder/WpEEFbJL#smOUcZA9ybwpbLxFSc9X3g