ANDY WEBSTER

BEEN A LONG TIME, BEEN A LONG TIME

BEEN A LONG TIME, BEEN A LONG TIME [2025]

12” Black Vinyl. Edition of 25 [+ 2 AP]

Been a Long Time, Been A Long Time is a sound work presented as a 12-inch vinyl album and as a performance score, realised as a giclée archival print.

The work features homemade recordings from various tribute drummers and John Bonham fans. Side A consists of endless loops of the iconic opening bars of the drum shuffle from Led Zeppelin's Rock and Roll. Side B consists of loops of the ending of the song.

Each drummer’s interpretation of the original is retained, capturing successful performances, unintentional imperfections, tempo variations, added beats, and deviations. Each rendition rolls along to the climactic moment of Bonham’s playing before transitioning to another drummer’s interpretation of the same introduction.

SIDE A