Incredibly amusing thread folksies....
Being able to see Led Zeppelin in 1969 and 1971 gives me an early bias. I can't even relate the experience of that time to those who don't want to know anyway....but holy shit...
Sonic Youth rocks !!!
A really good unedited live bootleg is the way to go gmku. As much as I love the early studio albums....I LOVE the best, early shows....with all the in between song chatter.
I'd actually suggest Zooma....a 2000 release by John Paul Jones, Zep bassist, for a somewhat contemporary taste. It's just about all instrumental.