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Old Man on Led Zepplin IV album cover identified

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Old Man on Led Zepplin IV album cover identified
« on: 8 Nov 2023, 09:07 pm »
We all remember the iconic Led Zepplin IV album cover, an old man carrying a bundle of sticks and no text




Now by luck and a some sleuthing the original photo has been found along with a name


Lot Long, who worked as a thatcher in the 1890s. His image became the face of the album known as “Led Zeppelin IV.”

Read more here:

Lucky Find at Auction Identifies Man on Cover of ‘Led Zeppelin IV’
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/08/arts/music/led-zeppelin-iv-album-cover.html
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eljr

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Re: Old Man on Led Zepplin IV album cover identified
« Reply #1 on: 8 Nov 2023, 09:21 pm »
LOL

Yeah, I believe these ridiculous things.  :duh:
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Phil A

Re: Old Man on Led Zepplin IV album cover identified
« Reply #2 on: 8 Nov 2023, 11:34 pm »
I saw the title of the thread and was concerned it was my picture :green:
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Re: Old Man on Led Zepplin IV album cover identified
« Reply #3 on: 9 Nov 2023, 02:11 am »
Quote from: Phil A on  8 Nov 2023, 11:34 pm
I saw the title of the thread and was concerned it was my picture :green:
  :o  :lol: LOL
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NIGHTFALL1970

Re: Old Man on Led Zepplin IV album cover identified
« Reply #4 on: 9 Nov 2023, 05:12 am »
I always thought it was a painting. :o
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