Frederick Bannister Led Zeppelin 1979 Knebworth full page advert to dispel rumors, calm down the press

 

As concert promoter for Knebworth, Frederick Bannister took out a full page advert to message the rock world that all was well between him and Led Zeppelin and the Knebworth Festival, which Zep played 2 nights in 1979.  He went on to dispel any rumors of discord and to express that he hopes to with the group again in the future.  If you did not get this specific issue of Melody Maker, dated October 6, 1979, you do not have this piece of rock history.  The message was penned September 20, 1979, 2-1/2 weeks prior to the publication.  I would wager he ran it more than once, though, so this may not be the first time it ran…not sure…but it is rock and roll history, for sure.  This was a big deal in 1979…a lot of rumors about discord and unhappiness in the camp with stories going around of the band not willing to work out a contract so everyone gets paid properly.  The advert tells the full story.

 

This page is 41-years old and in very good condition.  Would be a great piece of memorabilia for the Zep collection.  On newsprint.  Will be mailed folded as it has been for all these years.  Size is approximately 13” x 17-1/2”.  Kept in a box in a smoke-free environment.  Will be carefully packaged for the dangerous journey.

 

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