Robert Plant open to Led Zep Reunion—it's up to Page and Jones

[treeduck]

I too was VERY skeptical when I saw who started the thread.

 

That said, I don't think this is a good idea, but doubtlessly I'll be in the minority (if you can imagine such a thing ;) ).

 

I really have no clue why people assume that reunions of classic rock bands are a great idea. People seem to relish the thought of seeing Pink Floyd or Led Zeppelin or The Who or any other bands that have been around forever. Far more often than not it's a losing proposition with bands being FAR past their prime, unable to make any new studio material (or if they do it being FAR inferior to their great works), and often performing at far below the way they did in their prime.

 

I truly understand people wanting to see their musical heroes that forever reason they missed the first time around (usually because people were too young or not even born then), but it doesn't mean seeing them now as old geezers unable to perform even close to how they used to could possibly recapture their former glory. That ship has sailed.

 

Many argue that they'd rather have the dregs than nothing at all, but you know what I think of now when I think of The Who? I think of that horrendous superbowl performance. Sometimes it's better to let the past stay in the past where it belongs. I'd rather be left with a memory or videos or audio recordings of a group in their prime then to see them way past their prime trying to relive past glories.

 

You should just stick to baseball it'd be easier.

Goobs on the mark here. Jimmy is going to be 70 in 2014. I know that I won't be contributing to their retirement fund.

 

Yeah the half time shows at Super bowls do suck whether it's the Who, Beyonce or Madonna, even Paul McCartney. But Goober doesn't like football at all, so why is he even watching, that was my point... :sundog:

 

I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say how thrilled we are that at least you had a point. ;)

 

Yes but you haven't addressed it. You claim to hate football and yet you watch it and then complain about crappy half-time shows. I think you must agree if you'd stick to baseball you'd be happier. Just trying to help Baldie that's all... :hi:

 

Just because I want to waste your time, find me the post where I said I HATE football - that'll be really constructive to the Led Zeppelin conversation.

So you're saying you like it now?

 

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t5qWJFCr4a8/UPVuHHKwFKI/AAAAAAAAKJY/s3P16vRUaFg/s1600/11wgas.jpg

 

Like I said just stick to baseball and you'll be better off...

 

thanks, i'll get right on that :eyeroll:

 

 

meanwhile, daring to go back on-topic, there are some groups who seem to be able to pull it off many years on and still deliver the goods to an acceptable standard.

 

geddy an david lee roth certainly can't sing like they used to, but it's often passable, and rush and van halen are still making really good new material. still, them singing live is borderline. in 10 years when they hit the ages roger daltrey, robert plant and roger waters age now, forget about it.

And you Gary you know you're getting up there in age yourself, I think it's about time for you to pick yourself out a nice rocking chair there... ;)

 

always an odd choice of an insult from someone older than me, but i guess that's all you have to contribute as you've yet to say anything on-topic.

Come Goobs you're not gonna start with that "hey I'm only 43 stuff!" you look and sound at least 70, maybe you just have bad genes though I don't know...

 

As for staying on topic, well your posts are keeping off topic...

[USB Connector]

At first this sounded like a great idea. Zeppelin live?! HELL YES. Then I looked up youtube videos to see how plant performs live (see 2010 performance of Rock and Roll in the video below). I don't think this would be a good idea. Sure, they'd manage to pull off one huge tour but I think many people will be really disappointed when they hear Plant in his current state rather than Zeppelin. I mean, he can't even hide behind a backup singer to cover those vocals. I'd go see it regardless but I think it would ruin the rose tinted image of Zeppelin many people seem to have, regardless of whether or not they were alive when Zeppelin was still active.

 

http://youtu.be/UH8WvQ0W0yI

[rushgoober]

I too was VERY skeptical when I saw who started the thread.

 

That said, I don't think this is a good idea, but doubtlessly I'll be in the minority (if you can imagine such a thing ;) ).

 

I really have no clue why people assume that reunions of classic rock bands are a great idea. People seem to relish the thought of seeing Pink Floyd or Led Zeppelin or The Who or any other bands that have been around forever. Far more often than not it's a losing proposition with bands being FAR past their prime, unable to make any new studio material (or if they do it being FAR inferior to their great works), and often performing at far below the way they did in their prime.

 

I truly understand people wanting to see their musical heroes that forever reason they missed the first time around (usually because people were too young or not even born then), but it doesn't mean seeing them now as old geezers unable to perform even close to how they used to could possibly recapture their former glory. That ship has sailed.

 

Many argue that they'd rather have the dregs than nothing at all, but you know what I think of now when I think of The Who? I think of that horrendous superbowl performance. Sometimes it's better to let the past stay in the past where it belongs. I'd rather be left with a memory or videos or audio recordings of a group in their prime then to see them way past their prime trying to relive past glories.

 

You should just stick to baseball it'd be easier.

Goobs on the mark here. Jimmy is going to be 70 in 2014. I know that I won't be contributing to their retirement fund.

 

Yeah the half time shows at Super bowls do suck whether it's the Who, Beyonce or Madonna, even Paul McCartney. But Goober doesn't like football at all, so why is he even watching, that was my point... :sundog:

 

I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say how thrilled we are that at least you had a point. ;)

 

Yes but you haven't addressed it. You claim to hate football and yet you watch it and then complain about crappy half-time shows. I think you must agree if you'd stick to baseball you'd be happier. Just trying to help Baldie that's all... :hi:

 

Just because I want to waste your time, find me the post where I said I HATE football - that'll be really constructive to the Led Zeppelin conversation.

So you're saying you like it now?

 

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t5qWJFCr4a8/UPVuHHKwFKI/AAAAAAAAKJY/s3P16vRUaFg/s1600/11wgas.jpg

 

Like I said just stick to baseball and you'll be better off...

 

thanks, i'll get right on that :eyeroll:

 

 

meanwhile, daring to go back on-topic, there are some groups who seem to be able to pull it off many years on and still deliver the goods to an acceptable standard.

 

geddy an david lee roth certainly can't sing like they used to, but it's often passable, and rush and van halen are still making really good new material. still, them singing live is borderline. in 10 years when they hit the ages roger daltrey, robert plant and roger waters age now, forget about it.

And you Gary you know you're getting up there in age yourself, I think it's about time for you to pick yourself out a nice rocking chair there... ;)

 

always an odd choice of an insult from someone older than me, but i guess that's all you have to contribute as you've yet to say anything on-topic.

Come Goobs you're not gonna start with that "hey I'm only 43 stuff!" you look and sound at least 70, maybe you just have bad genes though I don't know...

 

As for staying on topic, well your posts are keeping off topic...

 

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/35101675.jpg

[treeduck]

I too was VERY skeptical when I saw who started the thread.

 

That said, I don't think this is a good idea, but doubtlessly I'll be in the minority (if you can imagine such a thing ;) ).

 

I really have no clue why people assume that reunions of classic rock bands are a great idea. People seem to relish the thought of seeing Pink Floyd or Led Zeppelin or The Who or any other bands that have been around forever. Far more often than not it's a losing proposition with bands being FAR past their prime, unable to make any new studio material (or if they do it being FAR inferior to their great works), and often performing at far below the way they did in their prime.

 

I truly understand people wanting to see their musical heroes that forever reason they missed the first time around (usually because people were too young or not even born then), but it doesn't mean seeing them now as old geezers unable to perform even close to how they used to could possibly recapture their former glory. That ship has sailed.

 

Many argue that they'd rather have the dregs than nothing at all, but you know what I think of now when I think of The Who? I think of that horrendous superbowl performance. Sometimes it's better to let the past stay in the past where it belongs. I'd rather be left with a memory or videos or audio recordings of a group in their prime then to see them way past their prime trying to relive past glories.

 

You should just stick to baseball it'd be easier.

Goobs on the mark here. Jimmy is going to be 70 in 2014. I know that I won't be contributing to their retirement fund.

 

Yeah the half time shows at Super bowls do suck whether it's the Who, Beyonce or Madonna, even Paul McCartney. But Goober doesn't like football at all, so why is he even watching, that was my point... :sundog:

 

I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say how thrilled we are that at least you had a point. ;)

 

Yes but you haven't addressed it. You claim to hate football and yet you watch it and then complain about crappy half-time shows. I think you must agree if you'd stick to baseball you'd be happier. Just trying to help Baldie that's all... :hi:

 

Just because I want to waste your time, find me the post where I said I HATE football - that'll be really constructive to the Led Zeppelin conversation.

So you're saying you like it now?

 

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t5qWJFCr4a8/UPVuHHKwFKI/AAAAAAAAKJY/s3P16vRUaFg/s1600/11wgas.jpg

 

Like I said just stick to baseball and you'll be better off...

 

thanks, i'll get right on that :eyeroll:

 

 

meanwhile, daring to go back on-topic, there are some groups who seem to be able to pull it off many years on and still deliver the goods to an acceptable standard.

 

geddy an david lee roth certainly can't sing like they used to, but it's often passable, and rush and van halen are still making really good new material. still, them singing live is borderline. in 10 years when they hit the ages roger daltrey, robert plant and roger waters age now, forget about it.

And you Gary you know you're getting up there in age yourself, I think it's about time for you to pick yourself out a nice rocking chair there... ;)

 

always an odd choice of an insult from someone older than me, but i guess that's all you have to contribute as you've yet to say anything on-topic.

Come Goobs you're not gonna start with that "hey I'm only 43 stuff!" you look and sound at least 70, maybe you just have bad genes though I don't know...

 

As for staying on topic, well your posts are keeping off topic...

 

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/35101675.jpg

 

When in doubt reach for something the kids all do, a random meme...

[rushgoober]

At first this sounded like a great idea. Zeppelin live?! HELL YES. Then I looked up youtube videos to see how plant performs live (see 2010 performance of Rock and Roll in the video below). I don't think this would be a good idea. Sure, they'd manage to pull off one huge tour but I think many people will be really disappointed when they hear Plant in his current state rather than Zeppelin. I mean, he can't even hide behind a backup singer to cover those vocals. I'd go see it regardless but I think it would ruin the rose tinted image of Zeppelin many people seem to have, regardless of whether or not they were alive when Zeppelin was still active.

 

http://youtu.be/UH8WvQ0W0yI

 

i followed you along completely until you said "I'd go see it regardless." Why? You know it's going to be a disappointment, but you'd still plunk down $100+ to see it? I can almost understand people going to see them not knowing what they're in for, but you already have your eyes open that it's no longer 1975.

[rushgoober]

I too was VERY skeptical when I saw who started the thread.

 

That said, I don't think this is a good idea, but doubtlessly I'll be in the minority (if you can imagine such a thing ;) ).

 

I really have no clue why people assume that reunions of classic rock bands are a great idea. People seem to relish the thought of seeing Pink Floyd or Led Zeppelin or The Who or any other bands that have been around forever. Far more often than not it's a losing proposition with bands being FAR past their prime, unable to make any new studio material (or if they do it being FAR inferior to their great works), and often performing at far below the way they did in their prime.

 

I truly understand people wanting to see their musical heroes that forever reason they missed the first time around (usually because people were too young or not even born then), but it doesn't mean seeing them now as old geezers unable to perform even close to how they used to could possibly recapture their former glory. That ship has sailed.

 

Many argue that they'd rather have the dregs than nothing at all, but you know what I think of now when I think of The Who? I think of that horrendous superbowl performance. Sometimes it's better to let the past stay in the past where it belongs. I'd rather be left with a memory or videos or audio recordings of a group in their prime then to see them way past their prime trying to relive past glories.

 

You should just stick to baseball it'd be easier.

Goobs on the mark here. Jimmy is going to be 70 in 2014. I know that I won't be contributing to their retirement fund.

 

Yeah the half time shows at Super bowls do suck whether it's the Who, Beyonce or Madonna, even Paul McCartney. But Goober doesn't like football at all, so why is he even watching, that was my point... :sundog:

 

I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say how thrilled we are that at least you had a point. ;)

 

Yes but you haven't addressed it. You claim to hate football and yet you watch it and then complain about crappy half-time shows. I think you must agree if you'd stick to baseball you'd be happier. Just trying to help Baldie that's all... :hi:

 

Just because I want to waste your time, find me the post where I said I HATE football - that'll be really constructive to the Led Zeppelin conversation.

So you're saying you like it now?

 

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t5qWJFCr4a8/UPVuHHKwFKI/AAAAAAAAKJY/s3P16vRUaFg/s1600/11wgas.jpg

 

Like I said just stick to baseball and you'll be better off...

 

thanks, i'll get right on that :eyeroll:

 

 

meanwhile, daring to go back on-topic, there are some groups who seem to be able to pull it off many years on and still deliver the goods to an acceptable standard.

 

geddy an david lee roth certainly can't sing like they used to, but it's often passable, and rush and van halen are still making really good new material. still, them singing live is borderline. in 10 years when they hit the ages roger daltrey, robert plant and roger waters age now, forget about it.

And you Gary you know you're getting up there in age yourself, I think it's about time for you to pick yourself out a nice rocking chair there... ;)

 

always an odd choice of an insult from someone older than me, but i guess that's all you have to contribute as you've yet to say anything on-topic.

Come Goobs you're not gonna start with that "hey I'm only 43 stuff!" you look and sound at least 70, maybe you just have bad genes though I don't know...

 

As for staying on topic, well your posts are keeping off topic...

 

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/35101675.jpg

 

When in doubt reach for something the kids all do, a random meme...

 

oh, i wish it were random.

[treeduck]

I too was VERY skeptical when I saw who started the thread.

 

That said, I don't think this is a good idea, but doubtlessly I'll be in the minority (if you can imagine such a thing ;) ).

 

I really have no clue why people assume that reunions of classic rock bands are a great idea. People seem to relish the thought of seeing Pink Floyd or Led Zeppelin or The Who or any other bands that have been around forever. Far more often than not it's a losing proposition with bands being FAR past their prime, unable to make any new studio material (or if they do it being FAR inferior to their great works), and often performing at far below the way they did in their prime.

 

I truly understand people wanting to see their musical heroes that forever reason they missed the first time around (usually because people were too young or not even born then), but it doesn't mean seeing them now as old geezers unable to perform even close to how they used to could possibly recapture their former glory. That ship has sailed.

 

Many argue that they'd rather have the dregs than nothing at all, but you know what I think of now when I think of The Who? I think of that horrendous superbowl performance. Sometimes it's better to let the past stay in the past where it belongs. I'd rather be left with a memory or videos or audio recordings of a group in their prime then to see them way past their prime trying to relive past glories.

 

You should just stick to baseball it'd be easier.

Goobs on the mark here. Jimmy is going to be 70 in 2014. I know that I won't be contributing to their retirement fund.

 

Yeah the half time shows at Super bowls do suck whether it's the Who, Beyonce or Madonna, even Paul McCartney. But Goober doesn't like football at all, so why is he even watching, that was my point... :sundog:

 

I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say how thrilled we are that at least you had a point. ;)

 

Yes but you haven't addressed it. You claim to hate football and yet you watch it and then complain about crappy half-time shows. I think you must agree if you'd stick to baseball you'd be happier. Just trying to help Baldie that's all... :hi:

 

Just because I want to waste your time, find me the post where I said I HATE football - that'll be really constructive to the Led Zeppelin conversation.

So you're saying you like it now?

 

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t5qWJFCr4a8/UPVuHHKwFKI/AAAAAAAAKJY/s3P16vRUaFg/s1600/11wgas.jpg

 

Like I said just stick to baseball and you'll be better off...

 

thanks, i'll get right on that :eyeroll:

 

 

meanwhile, daring to go back on-topic, there are some groups who seem to be able to pull it off many years on and still deliver the goods to an acceptable standard.

 

geddy an david lee roth certainly can't sing like they used to, but it's often passable, and rush and van halen are still making really good new material. still, them singing live is borderline. in 10 years when they hit the ages roger daltrey, robert plant and roger waters age now, forget about it.

And you Gary you know you're getting up there in age yourself, I think it's about time for you to pick yourself out a nice rocking chair there... ;)

 

always an odd choice of an insult from someone older than me, but i guess that's all you have to contribute as you've yet to say anything on-topic.

Come Goobs you're not gonna start with that "hey I'm only 43 stuff!" you look and sound at least 70, maybe you just have bad genes though I don't know...

 

As for staying on topic, well your posts are keeping off topic...

 

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/35101675.jpg

 

When in doubt reach for something the kids all do, a random meme...

 

oh, i wish it were random.

 

The meme posts and silly picture posts do suit you best. So perhaps that's a way forward for you?

 

.

[USB Connector]

At first this sounded like a great idea. Zeppelin live?! HELL YES. Then I looked up youtube videos to see how plant performs live (see 2010 performance of Rock and Roll in the video below). I don't think this would be a good idea. Sure, they'd manage to pull off one huge tour but I think many people will be really disappointed when they hear Plant in his current state rather than Zeppelin. I mean, he can't even hide behind a backup singer to cover those vocals. I'd go see it regardless but I think it would ruin the rose tinted image of Zeppelin many people seem to have, regardless of whether or not they were alive when Zeppelin was still active.

 

http://youtu.be/UH8WvQ0W0yI

 

i followed you along completely until you said "I'd go see it regardless." Why? You know it's going to be a disappointment, but you'd still plunk down $100+ to see it? I can almost understand people going to see them not knowing what they're in for, but you already have your eyes open that it's no longer 1975.

 

I'd go see it anyway because it would be a great experience to hear these songs live. Oh yeah, they're going to sound horrible but unlike most of the other people in the audience I'd be prepared for it. So rather than going "Geez, Plant sounds like crap. This isn't Zeppelin!" I'd be enjoying the rest music I'm sure the rest of the band would sound fairly spot on and to me that would be enough to justify the price of a ticket (unless we're talking $200 for nosebleeds).

[rushgoober]

At first this sounded like a great idea. Zeppelin live?! HELL YES. Then I looked up youtube videos to see how plant performs live (see 2010 performance of Rock and Roll in the video below). I don't think this would be a good idea. Sure, they'd manage to pull off one huge tour but I think many people will be really disappointed when they hear Plant in his current state rather than Zeppelin. I mean, he can't even hide behind a backup singer to cover those vocals. I'd go see it regardless but I think it would ruin the rose tinted image of Zeppelin many people seem to have, regardless of whether or not they were alive when Zeppelin was still active.

 

http://youtu.be/UH8WvQ0W0yI

 

i followed you along completely until you said "I'd go see it regardless." Why? You know it's going to be a disappointment, but you'd still plunk down $100+ to see it? I can almost understand people going to see them not knowing what they're in for, but you already have your eyes open that it's no longer 1975.

 

I'd go see it anyway because it would be a great experience to hear these songs live. Oh yeah, they're going to sound horrible but unlike most of the other people in the audience I'd be prepared for it. So rather than going "Geez, Plant sounds like crap. This isn't Zeppelin!" I'd be enjoying the rest music I'm sure the rest of the band would sound fairly spot on and to me that would be enough to justify the price of a ticket (unless we're talking $200 for nosebleeds).

 

sorry man, still not getting why you'd see them knowing they're going to sound horrible. but if that makes you happy, enjoy! :P

[Tony R]

I too was VERY skeptical when I saw who started the thread.

 

That said, I don't think this is a good idea, but doubtlessly I'll be in the minority (if you can imagine such a thing ;) ).

 

I really have no clue why people assume that reunions of classic rock bands are a great idea. People seem to relish the thought of seeing Pink Floyd or Led Zeppelin or The Who or any other bands that have been around forever. Far more often than not it's a losing proposition with bands being FAR past their prime, unable to make any new studio material (or if they do it being FAR inferior to their great works), and often performing at far below the way they did in their prime.

 

I truly understand people wanting to see their musical heroes that forever reason they missed the first time around (usually because people were too young or not even born then), but it doesn't mean seeing them now as old geezers unable to perform even close to how they used to could possibly recapture their former glory. That ship has sailed.

 

Many argue that they'd rather have the dregs than nothing at all, but you know what I think of now when I think of The Who? I think of that horrendous superbowl performance. Sometimes it's better to let the past stay in the past where it belongs. I'd rather be left with a memory or videos or audio recordings of a group in their prime then to see them way past their prime trying to relive past glories.

 

You should just stick to baseball it'd be easier.

Goobs on the mark here. Jimmy is going to be 70 in 2014. I know that I won't be contributing to their retirement fund.

 

Yeah the half time shows at Super bowls do suck whether it's the Who, Beyonce or Madonna, even Paul McCartney. But Goober doesn't like football at all, so why is he even watching, that was my point... :sundog:

 

I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say how thrilled we are that at least you had a point. ;)

 

Yes but you haven't addressed it. You claim to hate football and yet you watch it and then complain about crappy half-time shows. I think you must agree if you'd stick to baseball you'd be happier. Just trying to help Baldie that's all... :hi:

 

Just because I want to waste your time, find me the post where I said I HATE football - that'll be really constructive to the Led Zeppelin conversation.

So you're saying you like it now?

 

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t5qWJFCr4a8/UPVuHHKwFKI/AAAAAAAAKJY/s3P16vRUaFg/s1600/11wgas.jpg

 

Like I said just stick to baseball and you'll be better off...

 

thanks, i'll get right on that :eyeroll:

 

 

meanwhile, daring to go back on-topic, there are some groups who seem to be able to pull it off many years on and still deliver the goods to an acceptable standard.

 

geddy an david lee roth certainly can't sing like they used to, but it's often passable, and rush and van halen are still making really good new material. still, them singing live is borderline. in 10 years when they hit the ages roger daltrey, robert plant and roger waters age now, forget about it.

And you Gary you know you're getting up there in age yourself, I think it's about time for you to pick yourself out a nice rocking chair there... ;)

 

always an odd choice of an insult from someone older than me, but i guess that's all you have to contribute as you've yet to say anything on-topic.

Come Goobs you're not gonna start with that "hey I'm only 43 stuff!" you look and sound at least 70, maybe you just have bad genes though I don't know...

 

As for staying on topic, well your posts are keeping off topic...

 

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/35101675.jpg

 

When in doubt reach for something the kids all do, a random meme...

 

oh, i wish it were random.

 

The meme posts and silly picture posts do suit you best. So perhaps that's a way forward for you?

 

.

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/reedlover/internet6.jpg

[treeduck]

I too was VERY skeptical when I saw who started the thread.

 

That said, I don't think this is a good idea, but doubtlessly I'll be in the minority (if you can imagine such a thing ;) ).

 

I really have no clue why people assume that reunions of classic rock bands are a great idea. People seem to relish the thought of seeing Pink Floyd or Led Zeppelin or The Who or any other bands that have been around forever. Far more often than not it's a losing proposition with bands being FAR past their prime, unable to make any new studio material (or if they do it being FAR inferior to their great works), and often performing at far below the way they did in their prime.

 

I truly understand people wanting to see their musical heroes that forever reason they missed the first time around (usually because people were too young or not even born then), but it doesn't mean seeing them now as old geezers unable to perform even close to how they used to could possibly recapture their former glory. That ship has sailed.

 

Many argue that they'd rather have the dregs than nothing at all, but you know what I think of now when I think of The Who? I think of that horrendous superbowl performance. Sometimes it's better to let the past stay in the past where it belongs. I'd rather be left with a memory or videos or audio recordings of a group in their prime then to see them way past their prime trying to relive past glories.

 

You should just stick to baseball it'd be easier.

Goobs on the mark here. Jimmy is going to be 70 in 2014. I know that I won't be contributing to their retirement fund.

 

Yeah the half time shows at Super bowls do suck whether it's the Who, Beyonce or Madonna, even Paul McCartney. But Goober doesn't like football at all, so why is he even watching, that was my point... :sundog:

 

I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say how thrilled we are that at least you had a point. ;)

 

Yes but you haven't addressed it. You claim to hate football and yet you watch it and then complain about crappy half-time shows. I think you must agree if you'd stick to baseball you'd be happier. Just trying to help Baldie that's all... :hi:

 

Just because I want to waste your time, find me the post where I said I HATE football - that'll be really constructive to the Led Zeppelin conversation.

So you're saying you like it now?

 

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t5qWJFCr4a8/UPVuHHKwFKI/AAAAAAAAKJY/s3P16vRUaFg/s1600/11wgas.jpg

 

Like I said just stick to baseball and you'll be better off...

 

thanks, i'll get right on that :eyeroll:

 

 

meanwhile, daring to go back on-topic, there are some groups who seem to be able to pull it off many years on and still deliver the goods to an acceptable standard.

 

geddy an david lee roth certainly can't sing like they used to, but it's often passable, and rush and van halen are still making really good new material. still, them singing live is borderline. in 10 years when they hit the ages roger daltrey, robert plant and roger waters age now, forget about it.

And you Gary you know you're getting up there in age yourself, I think it's about time for you to pick yourself out a nice rocking chair there... ;)

 

always an odd choice of an insult from someone older than me, but i guess that's all you have to contribute as you've yet to say anything on-topic.

Come Goobs you're not gonna start with that "hey I'm only 43 stuff!" you look and sound at least 70, maybe you just have bad genes though I don't know...

 

As for staying on topic, well your posts are keeping off topic...

 

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/35101675.jpg

 

When in doubt reach for something the kids all do, a random meme...

 

oh, i wish it were random.

 

The meme posts and silly picture posts do suit you best. So perhaps that's a way forward for you?

 

.

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/reedlover/internet6.jpg

I want to be like you Tony! :hi:

[USB Connector]

At first this sounded like a great idea. Zeppelin live?! HELL YES. Then I looked up youtube videos to see how plant performs live (see 2010 performance of Rock and Roll in the video below). I don't think this would be a good idea. Sure, they'd manage to pull off one huge tour but I think many people will be really disappointed when they hear Plant in his current state rather than Zeppelin. I mean, he can't even hide behind a backup singer to cover those vocals. I'd go see it regardless but I think it would ruin the rose tinted image of Zeppelin many people seem to have, regardless of whether or not they were alive when Zeppelin was still active.

 

http://youtu.be/UH8WvQ0W0yI

 

i followed you along completely until you said "I'd go see it regardless." Why? You know it's going to be a disappointment, but you'd still plunk down $100+ to see it? I can almost understand people going to see them not knowing what they're in for, but you already have your eyes open that it's no longer 1975.

 

I'd go see it anyway because it would be a great experience to hear these songs live. Oh yeah, they're going to sound horrible but unlike most of the other people in the audience I'd be prepared for it. So rather than going "Geez, Plant sounds like crap. This isn't Zeppelin!" I'd be enjoying the rest music I'm sure the rest of the band would sound fairly spot on and to me that would be enough to justify the price of a ticket (unless we're talking $200 for nosebleeds).

 

sorry man, still not getting why you'd see them knowing they're going to sound horrible. but if that makes you happy, enjoy! :P

 

1) Get to see Zeppelin, regardless of plant sound like a dying man.

 

2) Plant will likely be the only thing sounding bad

 

3) Have you ever done something you suspected would be a bad idea but you did it anyway on the odd chance it would turn out amazing?

[rushgoober]

At first this sounded like a great idea. Zeppelin live?! HELL YES. Then I looked up youtube videos to see how plant performs live (see 2010 performance of Rock and Roll in the video below). I don't think this would be a good idea. Sure, they'd manage to pull off one huge tour but I think many people will be really disappointed when they hear Plant in his current state rather than Zeppelin. I mean, he can't even hide behind a backup singer to cover those vocals. I'd go see it regardless but I think it would ruin the rose tinted image of Zeppelin many people seem to have, regardless of whether or not they were alive when Zeppelin was still active.

 

http://youtu.be/UH8WvQ0W0yI

 

i followed you along completely until you said "I'd go see it regardless." Why? You know it's going to be a disappointment, but you'd still plunk down $100+ to see it? I can almost understand people going to see them not knowing what they're in for, but you already have your eyes open that it's no longer 1975.

 

I'd go see it anyway because it would be a great experience to hear these songs live. Oh yeah, they're going to sound horrible but unlike most of the other people in the audience I'd be prepared for it. So rather than going "Geez, Plant sounds like crap. This isn't Zeppelin!" I'd be enjoying the rest music I'm sure the rest of the band would sound fairly spot on and to me that would be enough to justify the price of a ticket (unless we're talking $200 for nosebleeds).

 

sorry man, still not getting why you'd see them knowing they're going to sound horrible. but if that makes you happy, enjoy! :P

 

1) Get to see Zeppelin, regardless of plant sound like a dying man.

 

2) Plant will likely be the only thing sounding bad

 

3) Have you ever done something you suspected would be a bad idea but you did it anyway on the odd chance it would turn out amazing?

 

1. That's cool - not a choice I'd make, but just to say you've done it makes sense I guess.

 

2. True. For me, however, it's a pretty glaring deficiency to overcome.

 

3. I guess so! :P

[Tony R]

I too was VERY skeptical when I saw who started the thread.

 

That said, I don't think this is a good idea, but doubtlessly I'll be in the minority (if you can imagine such a thing ;) ).

 

I really have no clue why people assume that reunions of classic rock bands are a great idea. People seem to relish the thought of seeing Pink Floyd or Led Zeppelin or The Who or any other bands that have been around forever. Far more often than not it's a losing proposition with bands being FAR past their prime, unable to make any new studio material (or if they do it being FAR inferior to their great works), and often performing at far below the way they did in their prime.

 

I truly understand people wanting to see their musical heroes that forever reason they missed the first time around (usually because people were too young or not even born then), but it doesn't mean seeing them now as old geezers unable to perform even close to how they used to could possibly recapture their former glory. That ship has sailed.

 

Many argue that they'd rather have the dregs than nothing at all, but you know what I think of now when I think of The Who? I think of that horrendous superbowl performance. Sometimes it's better to let the past stay in the past where it belongs. I'd rather be left with a memory or videos or audio recordings of a group in their prime then to see them way past their prime trying to relive past glories.

 

You should just stick to baseball it'd be easier.

Goobs on the mark here. Jimmy is going to be 70 in 2014. I know that I won't be contributing to their retirement fund.

 

Yeah the half time shows at Super bowls do suck whether it's the Who, Beyonce or Madonna, even Paul McCartney. But Goober doesn't like football at all, so why is he even watching, that was my point... :sundog:

 

I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say how thrilled we are that at least you had a point. ;)

 

Yes but you haven't addressed it. You claim to hate football and yet you watch it and then complain about crappy half-time shows. I think you must agree if you'd stick to baseball you'd be happier. Just trying to help Baldie that's all... :hi:

 

Just because I want to waste your time, find me the post where I said I HATE football - that'll be really constructive to the Led Zeppelin conversation.

So you're saying you like it now?

 

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t5qWJFCr4a8/UPVuHHKwFKI/AAAAAAAAKJY/s3P16vRUaFg/s1600/11wgas.jpg

 

Like I said just stick to baseball and you'll be better off...

 

thanks, i'll get right on that :eyeroll:

 

 

meanwhile, daring to go back on-topic, there are some groups who seem to be able to pull it off many years on and still deliver the goods to an acceptable standard.

 

geddy an david lee roth certainly can't sing like they used to, but it's often passable, and rush and van halen are still making really good new material. still, them singing live is borderline. in 10 years when they hit the ages roger daltrey, robert plant and roger waters age now, forget about it.

And you Gary you know you're getting up there in age yourself, I think it's about time for you to pick yourself out a nice rocking chair there... ;)

 

always an odd choice of an insult from someone older than me, but i guess that's all you have to contribute as you've yet to say anything on-topic.

Come Goobs you're not gonna start with that "hey I'm only 43 stuff!" you look and sound at least 70, maybe you just have bad genes though I don't know...

 

As for staying on topic, well your posts are keeping off topic...

 

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When in doubt reach for something the kids all do, a random meme...

 

oh, i wish it were random.

 

The meme posts and silly picture posts do suit you best. So perhaps that's a way forward for you?

 

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I want to be like you Tony! :hi:

 

Ok, is that how it is going to be?

 

Go take your meds.

[metaldad]

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[Tombstone Mountain]

This is a great idea. I for one really think they can make some magic happen. Plant has made some great music since Zepplin....his resume after Zepplin is full of great material. As for the age thing...its just a number.

 

Oh, it sounds like you guys need another Blade Grinder..

[MMCXII]

Why do you all think Plant wants a reunion??? He didn't say he wants to, he's just saying he's open to it.. The reporter asked him why he doesn't want a reunion and Plant's basically saying "it's not me" .. That's it

[treeduck]

Go take your meds Tony? Where did you get that from, basic-net.insults of yesteryear.com?

[Tombstone Mountain]

Whaaat? I thought this was a Yukon Blade article. Sooo.. blaming it onJonesy and Pagey eh?

yeahhhh....never the singer's fault. It's always the Capricorns.

[Lerxster]

Why do you all think Plant wants a reunion??? He didn't say he wants to, he's just saying he's open to it.. The reporter asked him why he doesn't want a reunion and Plant's basically saying "it's not me" .. That's it

"I'm not the bad guy . . . You need to see the Capricorns – I've got nothing to do in 2014." Robert opened the door. Says he's free next year. That's what makes it news.

 

I'd love love to see this, finances permitting. I saw Plant & Page in 94. I was suitably face melt blown away. Ended up seeing back to back Plant & Strange Sensation nights at the Tower in Philadelphia in 05 I think it was. Fantastic. They sounded great at the O2 in 07. They brought it. I've never seen Zeppelin, man, and if they come so will I. I have no reason to believe they wouldn't bring it in 14. Led Zep has been a top 3 band for me for the last forever. I don't think Robert would open the door like this if he thought he sounded like shit or his heart wouldn't be in it. He does have integrity, I think.

[Tony R]

Go take your meds Tony? Where did you get that from, basic-net.insults of yesteryear.com?

Nah, I just thought you were being unusually belligerent and exercising your Internet muscles, s'all.

 

[treeduck]

Go take your meds Tony? Where did you get that from, basic-net.insults of yesteryear.com?

Nah, I just thought you were being unusually belligerent and exercising your Internet muscles, s'all.

It's only rushgoober, and he loves it anyway!

[MMCXII]

Why do you all think Plant wants a reunion??? He didn't say he wants to, he's just saying he's open to it.. The reporter asked him why he doesn't want a reunion and Plant's basically saying "it's not me" .. That's it

"I'm not the bad guy . . . You need to see the Capricorns – I've got nothing to do in 2014." Robert opened the door. Says he's free next year. That's what makes it news.

 

I'd love love to see this, finances permitting. I saw Plant & Page in 94. I was suitably face melt blown away. Ended up seeing back to back Plant & Strange Sensation nights at the Tower in Philadelphia in 05 I think it was. Fantastic. They sounded great at the O2 in 07. They brought it. I've never seen Zeppelin, man, and if they come so will I. I have no reason to believe they wouldn't bring it in 14. Led Zep has been a top 3 band for me for the last forever. I don't think Robert would open the door like this if he thought he sounded like shit or his heart wouldn't be in it. He does have integrity, I think.

 

I understand why it's newsworthy but Plant is just saying he's open to it.. the interviewer opened the door by bringing it up.. I can't fault him for being open to it.. If he burned his bridge in the past though I'm sure he realizes it.. I doubt he's aching to get back with them.. He's just entertaining the idea that's all.. Don't read so much into it.. It's rolling stone after all..

[Tony R]

Go take your meds Tony? Where did you get that from, basic-net.insults of yesteryear.com?

Nah, I just thought you were being unusually belligerent and exercising your Internet muscles, s'all.

It's only rushgoober, and he loves it anyway!

 

:P

[default236]

I think it's all for the money. This tour will bring in so much cash, they'll tour again, same with the Rolling Stones and Rush. They're alive, might as well get as much as they can now.