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LED ZEPPELIN's JOHN PAUL JONES Confirms Plans To Hit Road Without ROBERT PLANT
- Oct. 27, 2008
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According to eGigs.co.uk, LED ZEPPELIN bassist John Paul Jones has confirmed reports that that he, guitarist Jimmy Page and drummer Jason Bonham — following the band's one off appearance at O2 Arena, London last year — were itching to get out on the road. Singer Robert Plant has already announced that he has no plans to join them, as he was committed to his work with Alison Krauss, although they could be reunited with him in "a couple of years." In the meantime, the rest of the band is looking for a new frontman before hopefully taking to the road. Regarding their touring and recording plans, John Paul Jones said during an appearance at this past weekend's Mansons Guitar Show in Exeter, Devon, UK, "I'm afraid, there's no final answer yet. As you probably know, Jimmy, Jason and I are actually rehearsing and we've had the odd singer come in and have a bash. As soon as we know — which we don't — we will let you know. But we really hope that something is going to happen soon because we really want to do it and we're having a lot of fun, actually, just rehearsing. Jason is actually tremendous… he's really taking chances. He is a very brave man… Every other drummer in the world was watching him thinking [at the reunion show], 'That could have been me.' He's creative and really fun. We really want to do something and Robert doesn't want to do this sort of thing, at least for the moment. I don't really know what his plans are. He is touring with Alison, as you know. . . He really doesn't want to make loud music anymore. We do. I mean, I love acoustic music, but it doesn't stop me from turning something up . . . And what we've done so far sounds absolutely fantastic. When it does come, it will come, and you'll know about it." Video footage of the question-and-answer session at Mansons Guitar Show can be viewed below. Also available is footage of Jones' jam session at the event. Question-and-answer session: Jam:
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COMMENT |
posted by : sin_city
10/27/2008 7:36:18 AM
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Now that's just stupid
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COMMENT |
posted by : Meaney
10/27/2008 7:51:28 AM
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but it wont be a zeppelin show without plant itll just be some "supergroup"
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COMMENT | good call
posted by :
10/27/2008 7:55:20 AM
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Plant hasn't been able to hit those notes without sounding screechy for almost two decades. If Page gets replaced by somebody who doesn't play like a sloppy drunk, I might consider seeing this tour.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/27/2008 8:01:31 AM
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paging Ann Wilson......... Ann Wilson, you have a phone call.
If Ann is singing, I would go see this in a heartbeat. If John and Robert want to do some touring and Jason is in and they need a singer, I say go for it. If Robert wants to pursue other avenues, then so be it. Maybe down the road they can reunite.
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COMMENT | Hahahaha...
posted by : BlabberMagnetic
10/27/2008 8:02:30 AM
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Just get David Coverversion.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/27/2008 8:08:50 AM
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A couple of years?? Someone tell the sickel wielding skeleton in the cloak. He's in the corener loking at his watch.
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posted by : spirit76
10/27/2008 8:14:17 AM
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Gotta say, Ann Wilson WOULD be an interesting choice.:)
I have no problem with the three of them going out without Robert Plant, if Robert is really going to be that stubborn. But they shouldn't go as Led Zep without Plant's involvement. They should do something like Black Sabbath did when they went out with Dio and choose the name of a song or album.
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COMMENT | Steven Tyler will sing with Zep
posted by : Yambag
10/27/2008 8:35:35 AM
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well that is the latest rumor on classic rock
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COMMENT | So let me get this straight...
posted by :
10/27/2008 8:55:32 AM
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they refuse to do a reunion with the dead drummer's own flesh and blood because it would be in "bad taste," but going without the lead singer who is still alive and is the defining sound of the band is no problem!?!?!?!?
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COMMENT | How about....
posted by : Neurogrinder
10/27/2008 8:59:53 AM
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What about Lenny Wolf from Kingdom Come?
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COMMENT | Damn Robert
posted by : fatjimmorrison
10/27/2008 9:04:17 AM
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Has Allison Krauss not put out yet!
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COMMENT | Lenny Wolf of Kingdom come
posted by : Neurogrinder
10/27/2008 9:13:01 AM
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Kingdom Come Video
http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/KingdomCome/Loving-You--2160427;_ylt=AhqfF7v4mITgPSQfGBM9SgXesyUv
This dude would be perfect...and he still sounds good today!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/27/2008 9:15:55 AM
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"Robert doesn't want to do loud music anymore"
What it is, is that Robert doesn't want to deal with the pressure of singing high every night and falling short of fan expectations. As a singer, he knows he can't live up to the guy he was in the 70's.
It's easier for the instrumentalist to be anxious to do this.
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COMMENT | another Kingdom link
posted by : Neurogrinder
10/27/2008 9:16:54 AM
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http://new.music.yahoo.com/videos/KingdomCome/What-Love-Can-Be--2161687;_ylt=AvJyRJMee2eJyHYMEkMoBmzesyUv
Ok they were a hair band back in the day but they are still together. I thought this dude would always be a fit should something like this come up (Plant not wanting to join Zep again).
No one can replace Plant ..but this would be a great filler.
Just listen to this vocalist and you decide.
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COMMENT | steve_oz_49
posted by : Dutchguy
10/27/2008 9:25:48 AM
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"If Ann is singing, I would go see this in a heartbeat."
You and me both, sir!
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COMMENT | Who should do this- my short list
posted by :
10/27/2008 9:30:13 AM
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1. Chris Cornell- For the same reason I don't like him for VR. He can hit the notes, and since this will just be a tour, you don't have to count on him for long.
2. Ann & Nancy Wilson- You need both
3. Ronnie James Dio- The Heaven & Hell thing is about done, and since Ozzfest is back next year, Tony and Geezer are otherwise occupied.
4. David Coverdale- Obvious
5. David Lee Roth- For comedic value. Actually DLR should be picked because he's so egotistical that he would actually start insinuating that he IS Led Zep and that they should have made this move back in '77. This might piss off Robert Plant enough to come back!
But seriously folks, I am much more looking forward to hearing and seeing Chickenfoot next year. Better musicians (now), great singer, and the hope that the Chili Peppers may call it a day !!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/27/2008 9:48:55 AM
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They should just go out with no singer at all!
Zeppelin instrumentals would be something else!!!
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COMMENT | Well...
posted by :
10/27/2008 9:52:06 AM
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It would quite extrange to see them 3 touring without Robert, but if He don't want to go on this, is understandable they want to pick someone else for the job.
My choice would be Damian Wilson, he would be perfect.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/27/2008 10:15:17 AM
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They're just scrathing our balls to give us a little tingle and get the hairs up. Plant will jump in sooner or later and then it will be like BOOM!!! You've got a full-on Zeppelin boner!
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COMMENT | Coon
posted by :
10/27/2008 10:18:38 AM
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WTF is "extrange"?
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COMMENT |
posted by : Dr. J
10/27/2008 10:30:14 AM
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Two words:
Ripper Owens.
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COMMENT | Plant's the weak link, anyway
posted by :
10/27/2008 10:36:25 AM
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He's the reason I don't like Led Zeppelin.
Ann Wilson kicks his ass. I'll throw my vote for her in there, too.
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COMMENT |
posted by : rubthebuddha
10/27/2008 10:39:53 AM
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Not a big Lenny Wolf fan. Kevin Shirley has a rumor on his website that it will be a singer from a hard rock band in Florida.
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COMMENT | Hagar
posted by : Jack Bauer
10/27/2008 10:42:01 AM
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I think Sammy would be great here. He is in to the "supergroup" thing, and it about the same age and from the same original era. Hagar can still hit the high notes that he did with Van Halen.
I can't remember his name, and I know it will never happen, the the lead singer of Great White, I think it might be Jack Russell, would be excellent vocal wise. Great White did some Led Zepplin covers a few years back, and he sounded almost exactly like the Robert Plant of the 70's.
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COMMENT | No Plant?
posted by : gunnarcannibal
10/27/2008 11:02:41 AM
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That is fucking stupid! Fuck that shit. That is all.
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COMMENT | Andrew Stockdale
posted by :
10/27/2008 11:19:03 AM
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Now that Wolfmother are broken up, LZ needs to get their singer Andrew Stockdale. Wolfmother already sounded like a LZ cover band at times, the kid has got the voice for this.
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COMMENT | This dude Michael White should do it
posted by : JJJB
10/27/2008 11:20:16 AM
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http://www.thewhite.net/home.htm
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/27/2008 11:33:43 AM
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james maynard keenan.i think would do a really good job.tool did a cover of no quarter that was good.
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COMMENT | JPJ didn't say it would be...
posted by : Dedraeb Malc
10/27/2008 11:44:19 AM
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as Led Zeppelin. They could call it "Black Dog" and we'd all know that's Page, Jones and Bonham without Plant. Similar to "No Quarter: Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Unledded" without Jones.
These guys just want to make Zeppelin type of music again. I'm all for it, they can do whatever they want to do, it's their lives.
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COMMENT | Plant?
posted by : charlieg777
10/27/2008 11:46:42 AM
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Robert Plant is a idiot...
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COMMENT | Tortelvis of Dread Zeppelin
posted by :
10/27/2008 11:51:01 AM
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With Lisa Marie signing backing vocals.....
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COMMENT | Ann Wilson
posted by : RiotAct666
10/27/2008 11:58:09 AM
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She would be a good choice.
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COMMENT | Hello?
posted by : NYD
10/27/2008 11:58:32 AM
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Vince Neil, that would be awesome.
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. Bwhahahaha, NOT
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COMMENT | Or....
posted by : RiotAct666
10/27/2008 11:58:52 AM
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Sebastian Bach?
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COMMENT | my vote
posted by :
10/27/2008 12:04:27 PM
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Chris Robinson did a wonderful job on the Jimmy Page and the Black Crowes "Live at the Greek". Use him.
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COMMENT | i hate to think of it..
posted by :
10/27/2008 12:11:57 PM
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..because this would mean his own band would be dead - MYLES KENNEDY!! on other hand, great choice. alter bridge - without a doubt the best rock band around today!
although cornell or thornley would be great, too!
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COMMENT | heh
posted by : spaztekmofo
10/27/2008 12:30:15 PM
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Chris Cornell would be fucking great for this tour.
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COMMENT | Robert will step up
posted by :
10/27/2008 12:48:40 PM
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I agree that Robert Plant will end up doing this. I know he and A.K. have a good thing, but come on....she ain't gonna sell out arenas, even with him, where Led Zep WILL sell out arenas worldwide.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/27/2008 12:55:16 PM
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Why is this such a big deal... The guitar sound defined zeppelin as much if not more then Plants vocals. And if page feels like touring as zeppelin yet plant doesn't... still doesn't after all these years... When exactly is he going to change his mind? And if he ever does by then they might not be able to put on a good show on anymore.. which right now they can. p
People here are full of shit because they still can circa now, the reunion shows where amazing, And not just because of the nostalgic trip.
So All the power to them.
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COMMENT |
posted by : cyrus ghahremani
10/27/2008 12:59:18 PM
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chris cornell is the *only* rock singer that could pull this off, vocally and charismatically. i saw him do a ripping version of "whole lotta love", and generally, his voice is similar to and greater than plant's best performances (dazed and confused, for instance, sounds like early 90s cornell). saw him again last night, and i have to say, off camera and in the moment he is the best singer i have ever seen.
i would, without a doubt, pay more for that than i would for a plant-fronted tour.
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COMMENT | It's a no-brainer
posted by :
10/27/2008 1:05:34 PM
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They should get Axl Rose and tour as Guns 'n' Roses.
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COMMENT | Chris Cornell can't even sing...
posted by : Dedraeb Malc
10/27/2008 1:17:07 PM
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his own stuff anymore. I've heard Cornell's voice blow up a lot more recently than Plant's did at the 02 show.
Axl Rose's voice sounds like Ethel Merman. Let's not a say we did.
Page and Plant have both said they're impressed with Michael White.
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COMMENT | David "Coverman" Coverdale
posted by :
10/27/2008 1:17:38 PM
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Imy opinion would be that Coverdale would be the best replacement. Obviously in no way stating that Coverdale is better than Plant.
But Coverdale has worked with Page before and signs the songs well and has very good stage presence.
Going with Coverdale would be your best shot
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COMMENT | .
posted by :
10/27/2008 1:20:17 PM
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"I know he and A.K. have a good thing, but come on....she ain't gonna sell out arenas, even with him, where Led Zep WILL sell out arenas worldwide."
Do you know if Robert Plant cares about selling out arenas? Been there, done that. He doesn't want to destroy the legacy. His voice is not there anymore for a full LED ZEPPELIN tour. A tour with HUGE expectation. We should respect him for that.
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COMMENT | Pretty balsy move by them
posted by : blackendistheend
10/27/2008 1:28:31 PM
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to go on without Plant. I would think they would need to get someone that the older fans know. Kinda what Queen did with Paul Rogers. I'd personally be really curious to see Myles Kennedy give it a try. That dude can sing.
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COMMENT | Led Zepplica
posted by :
10/27/2008 1:31:05 PM
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Get the singer from Led Zepplica, he can do the job, he sing exactly like Robert Plant used to.
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COMMENT | ..
posted by :
10/27/2008 1:52:37 PM
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"Ronnie James Dio- The Heaven & Hell thing is about done, and since Ozzfest is back next year, Tony and Geezer are otherwise occupied."
???
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/27/2008 2:03:55 PM
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saw david Coverdale at Arrow Rock festial, and man his voice was SHOCKING!!!
Bruce Dickinson would becool. maiden are doing bugger all for a couple of years. so he'd be free.
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COMMENT | Raising Cane
posted by :
10/27/2008 2:09:08 PM
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They should get Allison Krauss. Ooh ya!
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COMMENT | God Dammit!
posted by : J-House
10/27/2008 2:38:09 PM
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This is just friggin' absurd! If they are itching to record and tour so god damned badly, but Plant isn't and won't be ready for a little while...uh...here's an idea guys...WHY DON'T YOU START WRITING A NEW RECORD!!! I mean, what a bunch of wankers! Do they really need to go on tour so badly with some hack like "the guy from Alter Bridge"? If they plan on material anyway, why don't they work on that until Plant is ready.
Just ridiculous!
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COMMENT | no zeppelin
posted by :
10/27/2008 2:46:39 PM
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That would be a good name for this project. Plant runs from Zeppelin every chance he gets. He did Page Plant but, He avoids doing anything connected to Zeppelin. What a stick in the mud.
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COMMENT | black dog
posted by :
10/27/2008 2:48:51 PM
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Count me in for recruiting The Wilson sisters and calling the project Black Dog.
www.radioactivemetal.net
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COMMENT |
posted by : rubthebuddha
10/27/2008 3:13:18 PM
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Interesting discussion above of Myles Kennedy. He's from a "Florida Band" that fits Kevin Shirley's comment, then again so is that douche Scott Stapp.
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COMMENT |
posted by : corvettethunder
10/27/2008 3:34:48 PM
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Jack Russell will sound most like Plant. Period.
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COMMENT | ...
posted by : The Maggotface
10/27/2008 3:41:18 PM
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Killer!
It doesn't have to be Zeppelin, but this will make for great, great music. I hope they record.
HGFL!
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COMMENT | Steven Tyler Wants the Job
posted by :
10/27/2008 3:57:01 PM
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Heard that Steven Tyler has been rehursing with them for a few days......
BUT......Not only would that cause problems for Aerosmith.....
But....Whatta Freaky SOUND..and What would they Call it....
Zeppla-Smith or Aero-Plin
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COMMENT | Ann
posted by :
10/27/2008 4:02:06 PM
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Ann is the choice. Somebody said you need to have Nancy, too. WTF for? She's not the one with an 8 octave vocal range.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
10/27/2008 4:06:27 PM
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It isn't Zeppelin without Plant OR Bonham. I'd be more tolerant of Jason than I would be of a replacement singer though.
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COMMENT |
posted by : ozzman67
10/27/2008 6:02:50 PM
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Ian Ashbury? probabaly be a good fit
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COMMENT | They need...
posted by :
10/27/2008 6:48:12 PM
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CHRIS ROBINSON!! Dude, you ever heard The Black Crowes with Jimmy Page at the Greek? PERFECT.
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COMMENT | Would anybody know how to audition for them?
posted by :
10/27/2008 7:48:31 PM
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I'd love to give it a shot
http://www.myspace.com/davidreedwatsonmusic
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COMMENT | steve_oz_49
posted by : OfSinsAndShred
10/27/2008 9:27:58 PM
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Shit yeah, if Ann Wilson sang, I'd be there in a second. That would be the best choice.
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COMMENT | My list of singers
posted by :
10/27/2008 11:18:20 PM
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Probably not all great fits for the band, but would be awesome to see.
Ronnie James Dio - I can't believe no one said DIO, he can hit high notes well still
Rob Halford - same argument as DIO, and would add more power to the band
Maynard James Keenan - Would never happen, really weird to see, but I see it as a success for some reason
and a lot of the singers mentioned above would fit as well.
NO to Stephen Tyler though, that would be bad
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COMMENT | Seriously...no, I'm not kidding either
posted by : kissed
10/28/2008 3:15:50 AM
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Glenn *frickin* Hughes...the man's pipes are still lethal & he's got a range from hell. That old man can still belt it out like a 20yr old & he's got SOUL. Something missing from alot of the candidates I hear people throwing around in here.
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COMMENT | Desperate
posted by :
10/28/2008 10:04:20 AM
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You really have to be to want to see Led Zeppelin without Robert Plant. Ann Wilson is a brilliant suggestion and would do a good job but it will just not satisfy. Forget the rest.
Due to demand the shows will be dragged around the football stadium circuit with all the echo discomfort and lack of atmosphere you could ask for. Jimmy hasn't played particularily well for decades and has frequently played shockingly badly. JPJ and Jason will just not be able to make up for it. Without Robert it will be a cold blooded business.
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