KellyGirl Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 How would those few Led Zeppelin reunions turn out if another member had been the one to pass away? They are all in a class by themselves when you're talking value in regards to their roles inLed Zeppelin. Nobody means more than the other. After John Bonham passed away the band parted ways and only reunited a handful of times. If that had been another member, would they have done any of those reunion shows? I know they would have broken up no matter who, but let's say Jimmy Page was gone in 1980. Would there be another guitarist playing his role at Live Aid, Atlantic 40th or the O2? I can not for the life of me insert any musician into his role. Who could be the singer, the bassist/keyboardist or the guitarist in that situation. *crickets chirping* I got nothing people. Jason sat in for John, but that's an extreme rare blessing. He is not just a drummer who was a fan of John, influenced as a musician and studied John Bonham's style. Yes he did and is that, but there's that little thing called father/son that no other drummer has on their side. The Jason/John thing is diffrent ball of wax compared to who plays who at a reunion with the other 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 It seems your asking if we assume there would have been one or more reunions who would we choose to replace a missing member or members. My preference would be established musicians who are unique in their own right (but not superstars) and yet versatile enough to serve as a replacement. Billy Squire / Huey Lewis / Bill Wyman & Chris Stainton / Jason Bonham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover 75 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Huey Lewis??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boleskinner Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Are you having a laugh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Here's my list of potential substitutes for the three surviving members:- Robert Plant - Snoop Dog John Paul Jones - JR out of Dallas Jimmy Page - Steven Seagal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigled Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Other bands have been able to carry on after the loss of a member. But really there was and still would not be anybody anywhere near good enough to be a sub for Jimmy, Robert or JPJ. As much as i wish they would have continued, They could not have done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyGirl Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 3 hours ago, Mook said: Here's my list of potential substitutes for the three surviving members:- Robert Plant - Snoop Dog John Paul Jones - JR out of Dallas Jimmy Page - Steven Seagal Haha omg love this! 42 minutes ago, craigled said: Other bands have been able to carry on after the loss of a member. But really there was and still would not be anybody anywhere near good enough to be a sub for Jimmy, Robert or JPJ. As much as i wish they would have continued, They could not have done. Yeah that's where I was at in regards to who would replace who. I think if it had been Robert, Jimmy or Jonesy it be more like The Beatles. Never again and no reunions. I know it's apples to oranges but I use The Beatles as my example, because Lennon died and they never tried to find a replacement for him in order to do a reunion show. There was never a Beatle reformation with Paul, George, Ringo and let's say Julian.********************************************************************************* Haha I have to laugh at the replies LMAO! I don't think people understood my question. I was basically asking If any other member had died in Led Zeppelin would they have done the reunion shows? My answer is no. I guess some of you believe otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundingRover Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 All 4 of them were equally irreplaceable. So if Jimmy or Jones passed, they could've gotten say Brian May or someone to fill in or Ray Manzarek, but it would not have been the same. Led Zeppelin was those 4 guys. Jason Bonham is the only acceptable substitute and let's be honest - that's because he was John's son. The only exception I make is if Robert, Jimmy, and John Paul had found an AMAZING drummer on par with Bonzo in the 90s. I think a 90s Zep reunion record with a different drummer *could* have worked. But then it'd still be a different band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the chase Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 4 hours ago, KellyGirl said: Haha omg love this! Yeah that's where I was at in regards to who would replace who. I think if it had been Robert, Jimmy or Jonesy it be more like The Beatles. Never again and no reunions. I know it's apples to oranges but I use The Beatles as my example, because Lennon died and they never tried to find a replacement for him in order to do a reunion show. There was never a Beatle reformation with Paul, George, Ringo and let's say Julian.********************************************************************************* Haha I have to laugh at the replies LMAO! I don't think people understood my question. I was basically asking If any other member had died in Led Zeppelin would they have done the reunion shows? My answer is no. I guess some of you believe otherwise. Well The Beatles did reunite ... in the studio with the late John Lennon ... and the results were really cool. Free As A Bird turned out great. Shame there weren't some isolated Bonham drum tracks out there that could have been finished up by PP and J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffLZ Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Regardless of who might of passed away - the band was done. Like Robert said recently....it really was over anyway. as far a a reunion and who could of filled in....I could see Joe Perry playing for Jimmy in a one off performance, someone said Brian May which is unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyGirl Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 Oh yeah that's right The Chase. I forgot about The Beatles doing that song. Even if there are [which nobody knows for sure] some leftover goodies courtesy of John Bonham; Nothing will/would ever come of it. Jimmy doesn't play guitar any longer and even if he did, Plant would be deader than dead against it. Now Jones is the easy going middle man. I could see him being curious and interested about the idea if he was approached, but he would know well enough not to get that keen on it because somebody would stomp on that idea fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover 75 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Not to hijack the thread, but The Who made the mistake of carrying on after Moon passed. Nothing against Kenny Jones, solid drummer, but it wasn't the right fit. Years later, the grumpy guitar player admitted that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyGirl Posted March 8, 2017 Author Share Posted March 8, 2017 ^^^^ Haha oh I don't mind at all. I'm guilty of doing that quite a bit on here. And how would things have worked out if Keith Moon had a Jason Bonham as his son. I think The Who would have gladly utilized that situation to continue on. I know when Moon died it was '78 so they probably would have needed to wait on that though.. Anybody know if Bonzo had a studio in his home? I know the others do, but I have never read anything about John Bonham working at home - other than seeing him with a drum kit. My reason for asking is because if he did would he have have had recorded something that could be used towards something Zep related years later? I'm going to guess no since Jason would have already brought it to the other 3's attention. Err did I just answer my own question??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morningson Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 No disrespect to Jason but he isn't even in the same universe as his father as a drummer. That's not to say Jason isn't good, because he is. It's just his father was the best rock drummer that has ever graced the skins. Phenomenal, precise, crisp, hard, funky, swinging. THRUTCH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 On 3/7/2017 at 11:10 PM, The Rover 75 said: Huey Lewis??? I originally suggested Huey Lewis for the Page, Jones, Jason lineup in 2008. Check him out. He could get it done in his own way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercurious Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 On 3/7/2017 at 3:59 PM, RoundingRover said: All 4 of them were equally irreplaceable. So if Jimmy or Jones passed, they could've gotten say Brian May or someone to fill in or Ray Manzarek, but it would not have been the same. Led Zeppelin was those 4 guys. Jason Bonham is the only acceptable substitute and let's be honest - that's because he was John's son. The only exception I make is if Robert, Jimmy, and John Paul had found an AMAZING drummer on par with Bonzo in the 90s. I think a 90s Zep reunion record with a different drummer *could* have worked. But then it'd still be a different band. You mean, like Michael Lee? That should have happened. Deep down, we all know it on some level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boleskinner Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Cozy Powell would have been my choice. If you listen to the tracks he played on Pictures at Eleven he captures Bonham's power and panoramic sound, but he puts his own slant on it. I never took to Lee, he had power but I don't think he had the swing or feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boleskinner Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Just now, Boleskinner said: Cozy Powell would have been my choice. If you listen to the tracks he played on Pictures at Eleven he captures Bonham's power and panoramic sound, but he puts his own slant on it. I never took to Lee, he had power but I don't think he had the swing or feel. I am of course, talking about a 90s reunion before he died in 1998. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IpMan Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 On 3/7/2017 at 7:10 AM, The Rover 75 said: Huey Lewis??? That's the Power of Love baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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