Led Zep Reunion Ruined By Plant / Page Rift? [News]

Oh WHAT A CROCK OF SHIT! Ok. Does anyone remember nagging your dad all week to go to the beach, and and him finally giving in, and turning around and going home after you got into a fight with your little brother, and blaming it on you!? something like this "ok thats it, i guess you 2 didnt REALLY want to go to the beach after all!" One more time.. SCREW plant. Hes an ego maniacal, chicken shit arsehole.To cop out again and blame it on Page. OMG im so fucking pissed. what a dick! Form the band without him. the stones are going to tour without Ron Wood, and wood can at least make it through a song in key. fuck this guy. who needs him

I would hate to think that Plant is so full of himself that he would still care so much about having his name mentioned which has been synonomous with the band Led Zepp forever and a day so that it's not even necessary.

I honestly don't think that Jimmy would intentionally try to insult Robert that way without good reason. I think and hope they are both bigger than that.

Even so,(Robert/Jimmy) if I'm wrong and the two of you are playing tit for tat at this stage of the game then all is hopeless and your song of hope is a bunch of BS. And Robert, if you care so much about your legacy with Led Zeppelin then your fans should be your number one concern and just maybe you should have been there to accept the award in person.

How ironic is it that the same fans that made Plant the great success that he is today are going to be penalized once again because he feels dissed over a being taken for granted. Fck the awards Robert... put aside the BS and HONOR YOURSELF AND LED ZEPPELIN and return what rightfully belongs to Led Zeppelin and the fans (self-made honor and dignity) and bring on the mighty Zep and let the magic live again!

* if these reports are the real BS then the people responsible for leaking it are idiots for trying to sabotage the greatest act of all time.

BRING ON THE MIGHTY ZEP!!!

QUOTING Mr.Page:
"would hate to think that Plant is so full of himself that he would still care so much about having his name mentioned which has been synonomous with the band Led Zepp forever and a day so that it's not even necessary."
I believe that the whole story is an attempt by his (plants) PR ppl to try and shake off the,(mostly correct), impression among fans, that he is almost 100% to blame for the failure of Zeppelin to get back together. It is, I beleive, a cynical, dishonest, mean spirited, and chickenshit ploy, which really has little to do with his (plants) true motives and intentions. Just a way of deflecting blame. Let anyone who still thinks that plant gives a rats ass about his bandmates or led zeppelin take notice. Honorable people DO NOT do things like this. Freinds do not do things like this to freinds. Plant is niether honorable, nor a freind to anyone in that band, and of the "fans" im sure he has NOTHING but contempt. He is not needed. JIMMY PAGE! FIND SOMEONE WHO CAN SING, AND PERFORM ON STAGE, AND DO WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE BEFORE THAT IS NO LONGER AN OPTION!

hey percy!!! jimmy get someone else!! let plant stay up allisons skirt!! let them play tiny venues!! turn your back on the fans that made u what u r today!! long live page!! jonesy,bonham!! god bless his soul!! robert you feel so bad about being left out,c,mon !!now you know how jonesy felt when u left him out a while back !!bye the who screwed live aid u did!! robert by getting phil collins to drum!! did we cry no because were just happy to see u guys again!!stop being selfish!!

Ysssrree, you guys know how I feel about Jimmy and Jones going it alone or with a singer... I'm totally for it if that's what it takes.

Even more, if Plant is willing to do it just because he feels he's obligated then who really needs him. I want him to be there because he wants to be there, but it just doesn't matter anymore. I want to see ***Jimmy*** and Jones play so bad and that's where it's always been at for me...

I don't blame Plant for pursuing Alison, but he can take her on the road and she can watch from back stage just like good old days. If he doesn't do this thing with Zepp in ten years he's gonna have so much regret it's going to haunt his old age and spirit, but if he does he can still do his thing with Krauss and more so later with no damn regrets.

Whatever the case, I think by years end or some time early next year we're gonna see Jimmy and Jones making waves with or without him and I just hope it goes over big enough to bring them around to my neck of the woods and I know you guys feel the same... and yes I'd really like to see them with Bonham the younger (the perfect drummer for the job).

There's only a few performers alive that I feel that way about and Jimmy's at the top of the list. I've been waiting and wanting to see him my whole life and just missed him on several occassions for one stupid reason or another, but it aint gonna happen this time if he comes around.

Cheers to Zep fans everywhere and especially Zep fan's who realize that Led Zeppelin is not some dude with long blond frizzy hair.

BRING ON THE MIGHTY ZEP!!!

PS. Marcus, I hate to be senacle and I'm always trying to be an optimist and more than anything I hate it when people think they're tea readers and and think they know what's in another person's heart and in the process of second guessing they spread rumors that just do more damage by stiring the pot... but I think in this case what you said is a very acurate analysis of how it looks and you may be right on the money about this... and it just is so unfair for Jimmy to be turned out cold like that.

He gave his all at the 02 and it's so fcked up that Plant can't seem to find it in him to give back what Jimmy gave him... anyway like I said you probably said what I'm really thinking and just don't want to be wrong about.

It seems like Plant has completely abandoned Led Zeppelin and could care less about the fans and the band.

It's over guys, if you heard how Plant reacted at a recent news conference in Toronto on his ongoing tour with A.K after being questioned about LZ, there can be no doubt that its over.

they,re not married but alisson is turning out to be the yoko ono of led zeppelin !long live THE ZEPPELIN

Tom wrote:

It's over guys, if you heard how Plant reacted at a recent news conference in Toronto on his ongoing tour with A.K after being questioned about LZ, there can be no doubt that its over.

probably is over, DEFINATELY is over for plant, the point of my rants is , plant isnt needed anyway. i love to see them reform without him, because i think the next thing we would see is plant going to court to try an stop them. i really have come to believe that is what he is all about. as to his motivation who know? not me.

Your right, and its been over for a long time as far as plant goes. I knew this "newest" tour wasnt going to happen as soon as I read a report released the day after the o2 show quoting Plant as saying something like "Yes it was great, but this was one time only, period!". I've watched this drama with many other fans hoping LZ would reunite, and each time seeing any hope of it being shot down by none other than Mr Plant. Weirdly, I have actually seen some people post stuff like "Well its not just Robert, Page tuned down some offers by him to reunite." Huh? in all the years of watching this saga have I once ever seen a legit article state that Jimmy Page Turned down an offer by Robert Plant to reunite.It has ALWAYS been Plant who nixes it. I agree with other fans, Page and Jones (and Bonham) find I good vocalist and DO SOMETHING! if Queen can do it, than heck why cant zep?

QUOTING HUGH:
"find I good vocalist and DO SOMETHING! if Queen can do it, than heck why cant zep?"

Its about the music isnt it? Or should be at least. Yes a great big aging baby boomer nostalgia trip, would require robert plant to show up. But, other than promoters, who wants that anyway. Plant says he is happy not doing rock music anymore. good. id be happy if i didnt have to see him in the press any more or that often. For gods sake page and jones could put together an hell of a rock album and rock music certainly could use it.They Could use Jason Bohnham, or not. I have a feeling they would. Fine! Get someone unknown and give them a break! there are scores of faboubulously talented musicians who could really contribute to a new chapter. someone tell the stars.

That's the ticket... an unknown just like Plant was... I'm telling you they could do it and just as well potentially. The rocknblues formula works just fine for Zeppelinesk musik... we're talking paying homage to about 3 or 4 classic blues numbers that sound good rocked up and then blazing the rest of the CD with fresh spun rock n roll ... Jimmy jam style.

Something new with a new singer would be just as exciting for true Page/Jones fans and I honestly am beginning to hope they would go that route instead. Strange how personal this whole thing is for me and other like minded long time Zep fans. The fact that I've waited all these years for appearently nothing has stirred up a whole lotta resentment in me towards ... you guessed it... Robert Plant.

I never thought I'd feel this way about Zep... but the hell with Plant... I want to see Jimmy and Jones take back what belongs to the real fans and do something new... and lets definitely keep Bonham the younger on the throne; he definitely deserves the spot and has earned it not just by blood, but by the bam bam tree trunks of his own drum roll.

I hope that Jimmy Page does get something going to continue what happened at o2. He showed he's still got what it takes to play like he did many years ago, and that's amazing. Forget Plant, let him do what he wants (boring crap IMO). Page and John Paul Jones (and Bonham) could for sure put something together that rocks as far as an album. Just find ANY vocalist (known or unknown) to sing the toons!! As I said if great acts like Queen and The Who can do it, then why not Zeppelin?

Hugh

I am with the majority here. Sod Plant, he's just being a twat. I thought it was a ploy to build up as much momentum for a tour as possible but i think now he is just bored with it all. ok but that doesnt mean the other 3 cant rock out. My only plea is DONT think on asking that uber tool Coverdale to step into the breach. What about the bloke from the Black Crowes ? Pagey toured some years back and the vocalist did a good job

Tizzer wrote:

I am with the majority here. Sod Plant, he's just being a twat. I thought it was a ploy to build up as much momentum for a tour as possible but i think now he is just bored with it all. ok but that doesnt mean the other 3 cant rock out. My only plea is DONT think on asking that uber tool Coverdale to step into the breach. What about the bloke from the Black Crowes ? Pagey toured some years back and the vocalist did a good job

Right you are ... nothing about this should look like a novelty act or more specifically like some sort of Zepagain show like Great White used to do back in the day. This is Zep and they can go it alone with fresh blood.
Chris Robinson (I think his name is) was and still is a great singer and when he teamed up with Page for Jimmy Page and the Black Crows back in the late 90s/2000 he did such a great job of being true to the feel of Zep music that he gets a + 1 from me and to tell the truth he's got more heart in his vocals then Plant does anyway.

The only bad thing is that he has such a well known voice and it is so closely associated with the "Black Crows" music that it's hard not to think of the Crows sound when you hear him sing and for me that makes it's difficult to let go of and hear Led Zeppelin... but I've got to tell you that I can learn to live with it if that's what it takes.

He's got a whole lotta of energy and he's already proven that he is capable of coming up with some really good hard rock and bluesy soulful music of his own and just in case this reunion thing ever makes it into the studio I'd be curious to see what kind of chemistry those dudes (page, jones, robinson, bonham) would have and what they might come up with.

Who knows? I don't think Page ever really collaborated with him on any new material (composing) back on the Page/Crows tour and so maybe they should give it a try... I wonder if him and Page are in touch.

Another Chris I'd really like to see have a sound check and something that might be a lot more volitile would be Chris Cornell from Audio Slave and Sound Garden. He is such a powerful vocal talent and what a great song writer he is. His pipes on Zep tunes would be really edgy and he's gone solo now so he's free to gig with whoever he wants to gig with.

I think Cornell would be honored to take the job if it was ever offered to him and who knows... I'd be willing to bet that he would love to go into the studio and the way he writes songs they'd have an album in no time and be ready to hit the road on their own tour + the emense Zeppelin catelog would keep them busy in concert... but I'm just dreaming here.
As far as I'm concerned they could hire Pat Boone, Willy Nelson, Aretha Franklin, or even Rosemary Clooney and I'd still pay to see them gladly... so Bob ...ole buddy... step aside if you don't want the gig... there are 1 billion other cats on the planet that can sing as good (or better) than you and they really want the job... so step off.

I don't even care anymore... I just want to see Jones and Page and actually Bonham too because he impressed me with so much with his father's spirit and talent and he's got a set of Bam Bam sticks just like dad. I can't believe those three are sounding that good and everybody is all charged up and then there is Plant that want's to pretend like he would love to do it too if only "somebody or something" wasn't so messed up.

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THIS IMAGINARY PROBLEM WILL NEVER GO AWAY

I've been watching closely for many years as the Plant/Page feud has dragged onward always reading every headline and story and I really believed that one day they would get back together because Plant always released carefully sellected statements that made fans think that it was possible and that someday they probably would... but now I realize that he's been using the press all along just to link his current career to die hard Zep fans and to keep them following his solo career.

Unfortunately, along the way he has abused Zep fans and friends ...Page and Jones for his own comercial boost and he NEVER intended on ever getting back with Zep because he wants to be the center of attention and there's just too much talent in Led Zeppelin for that to happen.
Beyond that, now that his vocal range has diminished and his comfort zone has dramatically narrowed he doesn't like to actually work those pipes during the gig because he's afraid it's going to come out wrong... well I've got one thing to say about that Mr. Plant... "who cares?"

This is rocknroll and it happens all the time and it's no big deal... let it go and live a little in the moment... just let it go.

Anyway, that's just my take... other than that Rob's a really cool guy. I've never seen another rock star that treats fans so respectfully when he gets spotted or is out in public on the town... so it's really unfortunate that this is happening. I don't think he realizes just how much people love him and want him in Led Zeppelin and how much they respect that line of work that is still waiting for him to resume... just do it!

And to Jimmy Page... you are the greatest that there ever has been and I hope you find a way bring it all together... because we love you man and I can't wait to see you bend those strings live. Tea For One... please!

Bring on "The Mighty Zep!"

Featuring...

Jimmy Page ... Guitars.
John Paul Jones... Bass and Keyboard/Organ/Piano/Guitar/ma ny more.
Jason Bonham... Drums.
Anybody's Guess... Vocals.

Note: Bonham the Younger will sit at his father's throne again!

You know its funny but I was looking at youtube a few days ago and listened to JP and The Black crows live (They played a lot of Zep and some crows stuff to). I was really suprised and enjoyed the energy that they displayed. It really made me think that Robinson could fill in on the vocals rather well (He did a great job on the Zep standards). He has a great voice, and has the onstage swagger that Plant used to have. I do agree that his voice is linked with the Crows. But I see the same thing with Cornell, great vocalist, but when I hear him I cant help but think a little of Sound Garden and Rage Against.

Of the Two I think Robinson would fit the bill a little better simply because of the type of music he is adept to, hard blusy rock and even a touch of folk (similar to what Plant is/was). Cornell has great vocals as well but is more slanted towards Grunge and metal and Im not sure that would fit as well in the type of sound and stage presense of a Zeppelin type show.

Hugh

All true... Cornell will never happen... but there's a real chance with Robinson filling in... I can see that happening, and hope it does.

I really want some new material though and I think Page and Robinson could come up with something cool, but Robinson has sort of slowed down in composing new material... at least I haven't heard anything new for quite a while (I could be wrong).

The only reason I suggest Cornell (although he admittedly has a different sound) is that he is a great singer and he has been pulling songs out of thin air and I just want somebody to bring some energy to the table... no writers block or burn out for the vocal lyrics if they should ever make it into the studio and I think a successful tour with right vocalist would end up right in the studio and I could care less if they call it Led Zeppelin.

Anyway, I'm way beyond a tour and that's just not realistic...Robinson would be a great choice to fill in for a full fledged tour... besides, he already knows all the material and doesn't sound like he's trying to sound like Plant like some of the other suggested singers.

New blood or Robinson is fine with me...

Bring on "The Mighty Zep!"

Amen to that Gentlemen. Lets give this Chris chap a call and get him to call Messrs Page Jones and Bonham. By the way i agree that Mr Plant is perfectly grounded as a bloke. He does not oppose gigging as such, its just that he doesnt want to play the zep thing. Tis a pity but Page is really up for a swansong isnt he! Wow
Bring on the mighty zep!!

Tizzer wrote:

I am with the majority here. Sod Plant, he's just being a twat. I thought it was a ploy to build up as much momentum for a tour as possible but i think now he is just bored with it all. ok but that doesnt mean the other 3 cant rock out. My only plea is DONT think on asking that uber tool Coverdale to step into the breach. What about the bloke from the Black Crowes ? Pagey toured some years back and the vocalist did a good job

Yeah I agree that coverdale is an over-the hill, coke addled, lost in the 1980's hair hopper.maybe someone of the old schoolers would be good. i have always endorsed Ian Gillian for that matter, but it seems that ritchie blackmore isnt the only one who cant stand to be in the same building with him. i really think they should hold auditions and find someone who works in best. especially if they are going to work on new music which should be the ultimate goal, not just a nostaglgia tour to let people colelct a couple more ticket stubs,and haul in a cargo ship load of money.

Get the Voice Of Rock in ... Glenn Hughes. It would be different, yes, but Queen have done it with Paul Rodgers, so why not give Hughsie a go. At the end of the day he was the reason PR didn't join Purple when Gillan left.