GetTheLedOut Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Source Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham have been working on original material together that could be destined for a new Led Zeppelin album. Drummer Jason Bonham told Detroit radio station 94.7 WCSX that writing new material had always been "on the cards" since the band's one-off reunion show in London last December. However, singer Robert Plant has not been involved in the sessions yet. "I've been working with Jimmy and John Paul and trying [out] some new material," he said. "I don't know what it will be, but it will be something. At the moment, all I know is I have the great pleasure to go and jam with the two guys and start work on some material. "When I get there [in the studio] I never ask any questions. If I get a phone call to go and play, I enjoy every moment of it. Whatever it ends up as, to ever get a chance to jam with two people like that, it is a phenomenal thing for me. It's my life. It's what I've dreamed about doing. "[The] possibility of doing something [like an album] is on the cards. I really felt it was on the cards from the moment we walked offstage at the O2 [Arena]. "Lots of politics [would need to] get ironed out [before an album could be made]." Discuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef free Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I just don't what to get my hopes up. No wait: I just don't want to admit my hopes for an album and a tour ARE up. I've had some hard luck seeing Zep live (canceled show in '75, crappy show in '77 and shut out in '07). But I can't deny, I still want it!!! I Can't Quit You Babe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingo Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 "They talk of days for which they sit and wait and all will be revealed" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nina's daddy Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 If this happens without Planty then it's not Zeppelin. It will no doubt be fantastic and I'll wait with baited breath, but it's not going to be Led Zeppelin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheZeppyWanderer Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 If this happens without Planty then it's not Zeppelin. It will no doubt be fantastic and I'll wait with baited breath, but it's not going to be Led Zeppelin! agreed. in fact, a lot of people would argue that without Bonzo, it is not technically Zeppelin to begin with. However - with or without original members (and however much I support Robert), I for one will happily take whatever we are given, and back it t the hilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimp Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 If this happens without Planty then it's not Zeppelin. It will no doubt be fantastic and I'll wait with baited breath, but it's not going to be Led Zeppelin! Plant will be involved when he's finished with Krauss, I imagine that the other three are getting a head start with the music and RP will come along with the lyrics, they'll probably be comunicating by the internet with ideas etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharmabum Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Maybe Jason was holding his cards close but I didn't get the impression that they were necessarily working on a new album, let alone a Zeppelin album. I mean it would be great if that's secretly in the works but it sounds more like a couple of songs for someone's solo project. Of course, if Plant gets on board, that changes everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wanton One Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Is there definate proof of this,anything printed, or said? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetTheLedOut Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 Is there definate proof of this,anything printed, or said? I believe that article included quotes from Jason Bonham, so I would say that's a very strong indication that there's something going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I believe that article included quotes from Jason Bonham, so I would say that's a very strong indication that there's something going on. Yes, I believe Jason Bonham made those quoted statements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No1ZeppelinFan Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 And here on the BBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trashbag Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 "Drummer Jason Bonham told Detroit radio station 94.7 WCSX..." Yep... I'd say this is quite real. I'm just praying that Plant gets involved. If not, I'll still happily buy the album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matkat Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I suggest listening to Jason's interview (link originally supplied by MissHoneydripper in another thread) and rereading the NME story. Then see what you think. IMO, there's a pretty strong spin in the NME story. They're wrapping some of Jason's quotes around preconceptions of their own, rather than reporting on what he actually said ... and didn't say. That's not to say I'm not crossing my fingers — hoping against hope? — for the possibility of some full-blown Zep activity down the road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarmy Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I suggest listening to Jason's interview (link originally supplied by MissHoneydripper in another thread) and rereading the NME story. Then see what you think. IMO, there's a pretty strong spin in the NME story. They're wrapping some of Jason's quotes around preconceptions of their own, rather than reporting on what he actually said ... and didn't say. That's not to say I'm not crossing my fingers — hoping against hope? — for the possibility of some full-blown Zep activity down the road Yeah I was skeptical at first. But they prod further and further into his reasons for leaving Foreigner and I think it holds up pretty well.' ... Gonna go see Foreigner on Thursday...He's still with them right!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 It was the writer, not Jason who mentioned "new Led Zeppelin record". Jason, Jimmy, and JPJ are working together. That's it. Robert Plant is not in the studio with them. It's not a new Zeppelin record. It's a Page, Jones, Bonham collaboration. The only question is who will actually sing. In all likelihood that's already been decided, just not formally announced. But it won't be Robert Plant. I imagine the announcement will be forthcoming shortly, as the cat's already out of the bag that they're working on stuff. They won't wait too long. I'm sure they'd prefer an exciting announcement (Like at an awards show perhaps) than a confirmation of leaked news to the press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 It was the writer, not Jason who mentioned "new Led Zeppelin record". Jason, Jimmy, and JPJ are working together. That's it. Robert Plant is not in the studio with them. It's not a new Zeppelin record. It's a Page, Jones, Bonham collaboration. The only question is who will actually sing. In all likelihood that's already been decided, just not formally announced. But it won't be Robert Plant. I imagine the announcement will be forthcoming shortly, as the cat's already out of the bag that they're working on stuff. They won't wait too long. I'm sure they'd prefer an exciting announcement (Like at an awards show perhaps) than a confirmation of leaked news to the press. Could be the MTV Video Music Awards Los Angeles (via satellite) in September or MTV Europe Music Awards Liverpool UK November 2008 perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine66 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 If Page, Jones and Bonham came to Australia and played i would go and see them. With or without Plant. I love Robert but i think people will go and see anything with Zeppelin members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed And Confused Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 It was the writer, not Jason who mentioned "new Led Zeppelin record". Jason, Jimmy, and JPJ are working together. That's it. Robert Plant is not in the studio with them. It's not a new Zeppelin record. It's a Page, Jones, Bonham collaboration. The only question is who will actually sing. In all likelihood that's already been decided, just not formally announced. But it won't be Robert Plant. I imagine the announcement will be forthcoming shortly, as the cat's already out of the bag that they're working on stuff. They won't wait too long. I'm sure they'd prefer an exciting announcement (Like at an awards show perhaps) than a confirmation of leaked news to the press. None of us know for sure. It's not out of the realm of possibility that Robert could be involved. Robert just may surprise us all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 None of us know for sure. It's not out of the realm of possibility that Robert could be involved. Robert just may surprise us all. A wise person once said "Watch this space". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I found this on another forum. http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/artic...20plant_1078498 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I found this on another forum. http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/artic...20plant_1078498 A similar article led me to my above conclusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Check out the nominees: Best Act Ever Headliner http://ema.mtv.co.uk/vote/ Vote now, vote often...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllisonAdler Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 ^ And I think just before that on Nov. 3 there's a Classic Rock Awards LZ nom. as well: vote LZ band of the year MTV awards here are Sept. 7, but I don't see any noms. for Zep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie_72 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 We'll just have to wait and see what happens in the next few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 ^ And I think just before that on Nov. 3 there's a Classic Rock Awards LZ nom. as well: vote LZ band of the year MTV awards here are Sept. 7, but I don't see any noms. for Zep. Hey AA, Is that the magazine? Yeah they are the Music VIDEO Awards, tricked me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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