In your opinion, the last three Star Wars films might have sucked and I will admit that the "prequels" were not as great as the original three, however it is my belief that this is a "new" Star Wars for a new generation, one that I believe will dazzle and amaze fans and audiences the same way the first one dazzled and amazed me (and millions of others) when I was just a 6 year old kid back in 1977. The very same year that Led Zeppelin last toured the United States of America. It would not surprise me if all the members of Led Zeppelin took the time to go to the movie theater and see this movie when it was released. Led Zeppelin, America, Hollywood, Badgeholders... The ice planet of HOTH (Empire) inspired George Lucas to name this planet after Houses Of The Holy...I would say that George Lucas was and still is a Led Zeppelin fan and probably had seen Led Zeppelin live in concert in either 1969/1970/1971/1972/1973 and maybe even in 1975 when Linda Lovelace introduced (among other things) Led Zeppelin. Or was George introduced to the "Butter Queen" back in 1975? I will say one thing: as a person who used to do a lot acid when I was a teenager, George Lucas must have "tripped" on more good acid back when acid was way more potent then the lysergic that me and my friend used to do. How else can someone come up with the whole concept and premise that George Lucas brilliantly envisioned and made that vision in what it is to this very day. Thank You Mr. Lucas.

A co-worker of mine, his friend bought a bunch of tickets and he had one left that he needed to sell, so my co-worker (who knows that I am a big Star Wars fan) asked me if I wanted it. Of course I wanted it. $20. All I know at this moment is that is at some movie theater in Addison. I don't even know the name of the theater. All that matters is that I am going to see this fucking monster of a movie. If you want, I can get on this forum after the "Event" and tell you everything that I can remember about it. I can spoil it for you and all the others who visit this topic. Just kidding, I would not do that.

That is an awesome Star Wars/Led Zeppelin album cover.

You are right. I should clarify what I meant: I will be taking a flask of Captain Morgan with me, as I will do a couple of shots before going into the theater. Two or three quick shots will not get me intoxicated. Just a quick nice and easy warm feeling before seeing what may be the biggest movie of all-time.

I gots me a ticket for Star Wars: the Force Awakens to be shown on Thursday night in Addison, Texas. I am excited beyond belief. I know that it is around 2+ hours in length, but I am going to sneak in a flask of Captain Morgan.

Countdown to Star Wars: The Force Awakens. At this very moment in Plano, Texas, it is 1:40 am on Sunday, December 13, 2015. That means it is approximately 4 days and about 8 hours from being shown in movie theaters all across this great United States of America. Or something like that. Hell, all I know is that it is coming out nationwide on this Friday, December 18, 2015. MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU, ALWAYS!!!

Yes, John Paul Jones sings the verses on "Battle of Evermore" that were originally sung by Sandy Denny on the studio version. I remember reading somewhere that when it came time to play "Battle" in the acoustic set on the 1977 tour, John Paul Jones said something to the effect that the others said "We'll just get Jonesy to do it" and that's what happened. I do not know if you are familiar with this or not, but on John Paul Jones' second studio album, The Thunderthief, Jonesy sings on most of the tracks on that. (His first solo album, Zooma, is all-instrumental).

Anyone on here ever watch the HBO series the Wire? I have just finished the first season and I did like it enough to invest my time in continuing with the whole series. I ordered the complete series of the Wire for just $49.99 and should receive it in the next day or two. So far as the first season goes, a seemingly realistic portrayal of police versus drug dealers in the down and gritty environment of the city of Baltimore.

I just read about this too. Scott Weiland found dead in his sleep last night. Very sad news indeed. He was only 48 years old, just a mere 3 years older then Me. Granted he probably did more drugs in one or two years than I have done in 32 years but still to die before the age of 50 (or any age really) is very sad for such a talented singer.

Band or no Band. In chronological order: 1. Robert Johnson 2. Elvis Presley 3. the Beatles 4. Led Zeppelin 5. Nirvana... I must say that my list is more of a "most influential" list then a top 5 bands of all-time list even though I will have to say that the Beatles and Led Zeppelin are the top 2 Bands of All-Time. How anyone wants to categorize who is the best depends of personal choice and opinion. In My opinion, Led Zeppelin is the Best and Greatest Band of All-Time.

It has been raining non-stop in Plano, Texas for the past 48 hours. Really, constant rain and hard rain for 2 days straight and with the rain it has been cold and windy. I finally got to wear my $100 RUSH hoodie that I bought in Las Vegas way back at the end of July. I got a few compliments on that.

I understand and agree completely with what you are posting. Possible: yes. Probable: possibly. I will admit that in My knowledge and Love for both Led Zeppelin and Richard Pryor, that it may be in the complete realm of my imagination that some of the members of Led Zeppelin and Richard Pryor (and maybe even Gene Wilder) did a Whole Lotta Blow together or, like you said, maybe went out to the local McDonalds and had a few Happy Meals together. Either way, it makes no difference to me. Just the fact that Robert Plant and Richard Pryor had any kind of conversation (Cocaine fueled or not) is good enough for my imagination. If I ever get the chance to meet Mr. Plant, this may be the first question that I would ask him. What do you remember about when you first met Richard Pryor?

Is it really a stretch to equate Led Zeppelin and other Hollywood celebrities with Cocaine? You don't think that it is possible that Robert Plant and Richard Pryor ever did Blow together? Led Zeppelin. Richard "Fucking" Pryor. Hollywood. Cocaine. 1977. What am I stretching at? Please elaborate.

An early "Whole Lotta Love" inside the "How Many More Times" medley:

My short and quick response is: Yes, I do believe that that line refers to smoking or freebasing cocaine. However, it is my opinion and belief that Robert is singing "Try it, Fry it". Try it = snort. Fry it = smoke. On a side note: I have read that Robert Plant met and hung out with Richard Pryor in Los Angeles during the 1977 tour. Of course most of us know that this was the LA series of concerts known as the "Badgeholders" concerts. Even though there is no known proof, I would bet a lot of money that there was some kind of "shenanigans" involving Robert, Richard, Jimmy and possibly even Bonzo himself involving the "try it, fry it" lyric/concept.

Wow!!! Add an awesome man to this list and I can't go wrong. You know what I mean (and not in that way). Thanks Panther, to me it really is refreshing to know that there are very kind and considerate people on this Forum that take the time to wish someone a Happy Birthday even though they have never met in person. That goes for about 99% of every member on this Forum. THANKS!!! Edited to add: I am now a 45 year old American. Not yet a milestone as that will happen in 2020 when I turn 50.

Thank You!!! I am loving the Birthday wishes from 3 of the most extraordinary women on this Great and Awesome Forum dedicated to the Great and Awesome "Mighty" Led Zeppelin!!! Thanks again, Stargroves, Deborah J and Slave.

Thank You Deborah J. I did have a great one.

Thank You very much Stargroves Tangie!!! I really appreciate it.

I think that this is pretty cool:

I am not asking anyone to delve into this because it probably is futile, but I have to and want to believe that their is at least one photo of Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones meeting (maybe for the first time) and shaking hands with Robert De Niro.

Good for you to get tickets to The Force Awakens on the day it comes out. I know that it is too late now, but I would love to see this movie on the first day of its release. I will probably wait about 2 or 3 weeks after it comes out to see this. By the way, I live about 3 miles from this Cinemark in Plano. Question: How many tickets did you purchase and was the total really $243.7(?)?

You know that I have to seriously disagree with you on this. It is of My opinion that "Breaking Bad" will one day (if not already) go down in American television history as one of the Greatest American Television Achievements of All-Time. The very fact that you believe that BrBa "will be lucky if it is remembered at all" is almost a ludicrous statement as saying that "Canada's SCTV was far more groundbreaking TV than Breaking Bad". Did Canada's SCTV win multiple Emmy's and have multiple Emmy nomination in their prime (or ever)? The Very Fact that "Breaking Bad" won such awards and dozens and dozens of accolades from almost every AMERICAN sources and resources, only tells Me that you are in the very minority and that you really do not know what you are talking about concerning "Breaking Bad". The moment Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul and Anna Gunn won Emmy's for their respective roles insured that "Breaking Bad" will NEVER be forgotten EVER. An American television series with 58 Emmy nominations will never be forgotten, ever. We Americans have a history of recording and documenting things of Historical value. Think Baseball, Football, Music, Movies and Television, etc... How can something be forgotten if it is accurately and historically documented for future generations to so easily access through print, video or internet? Walter White/Heisenberg... Jesse Pinkman... Tuco Salamanca... Gustavo Fring... Need I say more (because I can)?

It seems obvious that the director and the producers are purposely leaving Luke Skywalker out of the poster(s) and trailers and his role in this new rendition. They want people just like you to ask the same question that you asked. For them (and us) it generates a certain amount of buzz and media speculation. All the better for this film to be one of, if not the, highest grossing movie of all-time. By the way, aren't you one of the others (among many) to bad-mouth Me and disparage Me anytime you get a chance? That does not bother Me in the least, it just seems kinda strange that you would reply and respond to any topic I generated considering the fact that you like to say some very disparaging and negative things about Me personally (in the past).