A JCM Exclusive interview with British drummer and multi-instrumentalist musician, Andy Edwards. Former member of the Priory of Brion (1999-2000), he toured with Robert Plant in countries such as England, Italy, Norway, Greece, Ireland, Belgium, France, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland, Finland, Luxembourg and Portugal. With a deep dive knowledge on musicology (a Jazz expert if there was ever one), Andy Edwards was also a member of progressive rock bands Frost* and IQ. PLEASE check Andy's Youtube Channel for tons of great videos that will really open your minds with fascinating essays, interviews and much more.    / andyedwardsdrummer  

Video Timestamps

01:53 - What was your upbringing in England admiring Led Zeppelin and the drumming legacy of John Bonham?
05:03 - An In Through The Out Door secret, is finally revealed !
07:40 - What was Robert Plant's like AWAY FROM THE stage?
09:18 - Talking about Rehearsals for Priory of Brion 1999 and 2000, where there any
differences in preparation for each tour?
12:04 - How did the group come up with the arrangements with Robert Plant the band leader?
17:16 - As Long as I have you, did you guys revisit the 1969 Zepp Boots as reference?
22:41 - A small conversation on Free Jazz
28:08 - What was the itinerary and life on the road with Robert Plant?
32:49 - Favorite tour experiences and maybe your least favorite?
36:53 - Where any Led Zeppelin songs suggested or performed as casual jams at soundcheck or rehearsals?
41:19 - Commentary on small venues vs. large arenas.
42:19 - Andy shares a fun anecdote from a Priory of Brion show
46:10 - How did playing with Robert Plant changed or enhanced your perspective on Led Zeppelin?
52:49 - Commentary on Led Zeppelin
57:29 - Andy is not a fan of In Through the Out Door :(
1:00:25 - Andy talks about John Bonham and music
1:03:15 - When did the Priory of Brion actually stopped?
1:05:41 - What was the Aftermath of the Priory and what do you think about Dreamland?
1:11:05 - Andy's thank you message for Robert Plant
1:13:50 - What happened to the Priory of Brion bandmates after 2001?
1:22:26 - Andy talks about my Priory of Brion episode :)

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