Has Anyone Read the Jimmy Page Interview in Rolling Stone?

[FamilyMan]

He sounds increasingly bitter towards Plant. Clearly, he feels that he, Jonesie and Jason had something going and couldn't get Plant on board.
Sucks when musicians -- with so much to offer -- are kept neutralized by singers. A lot of that going on around here....

[brywool]

I think that's cuz Robert has such a tough time singing those tunes these days.
Take note Journey fans. This is most likely the same situation that Journey finds themselves in with SP and why they moved on.

[Rick]

I think that's cuz Robert has such a tough time singing those tunes these days.
Take note Journey fans. This is most likely the same situation that Journey finds themselves in with SP and why they moved on.

I tend to agree. He sounded great on the DVD, from the 2007 show, but I don't know how much that DVD is enhanced/doctored. Either way, that DVD is a keeper. I just love that show.

[FamilyMan]

But as Jimmy points out (interestingly enough), Plant is singing those very songs everywhere else... in every other band... in his own solo shows... Heck, he even fit them into the Alison Krauss set list (albeit in a very different style and key).

[AR]

I think that's cuz Robert has such a tough time singing those tunes these days.
Take note Journey fans. This is most likely the same situation that Journey finds themselves in with SP and why they moved on.

I tend to agree. He sounded great on the DVD, from the 2007 show, but I don't know how much that DVD is enhanced/doctored. Either way, that DVD is a keeper. I just love that show.

I have an audience recorded bootleg of the show and a soundboard recording of the rehearsals. He still sounds great. I'm glad they didn't do a full tour though. Keeps the mystique alive.

[Rick]

I think that's cuz Robert has such a tough time singing those tunes these days.
Take note Journey fans. This is most likely the same situation that Journey finds themselves in with SP and why they moved on.

I tend to agree. He sounded great on the DVD, from the 2007 show, but I don't know how much that DVD is enhanced/doctored. Either way, that DVD is a keeper. I just love that show.

I have an audience recorded bootleg of the show and a soundboard recording of the rehearsals. He still sounds great. I'm glad they didn't do a full tour though. Keeps the mystique alive.

That's true. They could have done maybe a 5 city stadium tour in the US. Think they would sell out?

[wednesday's child]

But as Jimmy points out (interestingly enough), Plant is singing those very songs everywhere else... in every other band... in his own solo shows... Heck, he even fit them into the Alison Krauss set list (albeit in a very different style and key).

The downtune and downtempo deliberately make for a much easier workload.
Just look at / listen to the Plant/Krause take on Black Dog.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgzs6pT26KI

Could Led Zep successfully tour with a set of similarly-eased songs? In terms
of making money, yes. Plant's bandmates would however be unhappy with it,
wanting to rock it out insead.

[AR]

Could Led Zep successfully tour with a set of similarly-eased songs? In terms
of making money, yes. .

The good thing is, unlike many classic rock bands, the guys in Zep don't seem to be hurting for money and don't have to disgrace their legacy.

[verslibre]

He sounds increasingly bitter towards Plant. Clearly, he feels that he, Jonesie and Jason had something going and couldn't get Plant on board.
Sucks when musicians -- with so much to offer -- are kept neutralized by singers. A lot of that going on around here....

Fuck 'im. Now he knows how JPJ felt when Page & Plant did that '90s outing without him.

These guys have money. Cry me a river.

[verslibre]

I love Robert Plant, but after all the hoopla surrounding the reunion show and the obvious work the others put into doing it, not to mention Jason quitting Foreigner just for Zep, to having to turn down over $200 Million to tour and the FUCKING FANS DEMAND for MORE ZEPPELIN, I feel Robert has let us down. True, he can do whatever he wants, but if I'm Jimmy and John Paul and Jason I'm a tad pissed.

Jason in Black Country Communion > Jason in Foreigner

However, he's still replaceable. There are many drummers that do what he does, and vice versa.

[Peartree12249]

I think that's cuz Robert has such a tough time singing those tunes these days.
Take note Journey fans. This is most likely the same situation that Journey finds themselves in with SP and why they moved on.

I tend to agree. He sounded great on the DVD, from the 2007 show, but I don't know how much that DVD is enhanced/doctored. Either way, that DVD is a keeper. I just love that show.

I have an audience recorded bootleg of the show and a soundboard recording of the rehearsals. He still sounds great. I'm glad they didn't do a full tour though. Keeps the mystique alive.

That's true. They could have done maybe a 5 city stadium tour in the US. Think they would sell out?[/quote]


Hmmmm let see. They had over 20 million people apply for tickets to the 2007 show at the O2. I'd say yes!