andrew r
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Like every other interview he does he only raises Zeppelin to highlight
some other project he is working on .On this occasion
it's the singles box set . His comments ref Stairway are no surprise and are there to guarantee
a headline or strap for the article in this case "Plant will never perform Stairway again because he can't relate to it"
This is his only interest in his part of the Zeppelin legacy sadly.
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Diary 10th dec 2007 " this is it, if this goes well tonight its a world tour
lasting a year .Now i have the old crew back together how could they refuse?
MSG here we come!
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He has led (that is no pun) a very interesting life and his orbit has included
most of the people one considers important in late 20th century culture.
The shame is, he is guarded on almost every subject, as if the air of mystery
that was purposely set up around Zeppelin at their height is still relevant today.
Ref the poetry quite interesting but would we even be discussing it if not for the JP
connection? Secondly, how much better would it have been with some drone ,feedback/electronics
by JP behind it. No problem selling it then.
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Much as i love Jimmy this is beyond sad
I can't explain how depressed it makes me feel to go from the 50th hype to
selling a recreation of a mythical amp/guitar set up ,and with no intention of playing it .I have lost count of how many photo's of
Page there are, just holding a guitar.
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10 hours ago, slp9b said:
Agreed - but it also needs to be remixed. Robert Plant’s vocals are way too dry on WiC, if you ask me. While it’s not the masterpiece everyone hoped for, there are some songs on it I really love, I’d love to see a re-release.
But what we really need from the Page/Plant era is an official live release from the two tours. I’d settle for a nice compilation from the ‘96 Japan shows.
Well it will be completely dependent on Jimmy being interested enough
and RP allowing it to happen .Frankly considering the current state of play in the Zeppelin camp
i would not hold my breath in expectation. The P&P project has been consigned to the history bin
as far as RP is concerned, along with anything not solo orientated. A pity as there is a good album
under Steve Albini's over Pixied production. (another plant choice the man has cloth ears production wise)
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33 minutes ago, JTM said:
Why, what would be the point. If you polish a turd it's still a turd, imho.
At the time was not considered a turd .I remember the excitement leading up to
the broadcast and the thought that JP AND RP were going to play together again.
its an honest document of that period and the first release from any combination of the surviving members
for over a decade. It also rehabilitated James P as a guitar player and led to the Clarksdale lp
Which could do with an overhaul more, frankly, as its good material let down by poor production.
So sorry no turd.
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19 hours ago, zeplz71 said:
A few of you sound like whiny little brats. Wah, I don't like the logo. Wah I hate having to flip through a 400 page book. Wah, worst ever design in the history of the planet earth. Just shuddup already.
your response, to quote Bonzo is "over the top" !
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On 12/23/2018 at 12:46 AM, hummingbird69 said:
IDK but, it's about as generic as you can get. I do graphic arts and I could have farted a better design than that. Make no mistake, the guy who put that together got paid good money for about 15 minutes of work and that includes starting the computer and opening whatever prog he uses
Terrible and just goes to show how important the surviving bandmembers
consider the anniversary to be.Same thing with the half hearted photo of them with the book.
While we are on the subject of the book the miserly amount of comment and the need to flick from rear to front
to access it has to be one of the worst pieces of design ever ? Or is it just me.
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The battle lines here sum up the sad state of Britain today.
A fat useless vulgarian called Robbie who earned way too much money
for crap, but who is a household name ,versus a genteel elderly ex fine arts student
and part time guitarist called Jimmy, who is increasingly not a household name .
Guess who wins in court ? In a previous time the value of the house as a national treasure
plus the cast iron planning regulations would have insured this didn't get past first base.
Today Williams could probably turn up in court stark bollock naked and not earn a reprimand
The phrase gone to the dogs comes to mind!!
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16 hours ago, woz70 said:
It's the kebab shop in Camden Town he went to straight after the O2, rather than going to the after party. It's a five minute walk from his house in Primrose Hill, and he's a regular customer. I believe (please correct me if i'm wrong) he referenced it quite recently as being the only place a reunion would happen - with tongue firmly in cheek.
Aha! he is reforming the band as him and the book .From now on he will only share
the stage with photo's of the other two.
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On 10/22/2018 at 11:19 AM, rm2551 said:
I am so happy to see someone use couldn't care less properly.
And that little pearl may actually work in favour of releases. Less dissent as no fucks given.
Did anyone else catch Plant's "the only reunion will be in a chip shop" comment
followed by "we get on allright but you know...."
So i really don't think he is at all bothered or interested in the 50th
and judging by the silence neither is JPJ.
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1 hour ago, Mook said:
Ha ha, aye - looks like you are.
Have a great weekend anyway.
Thanks same to you . World peace breaks out, all conflict ceases, this punter wanders off humming
" if your going to san fran..." Till next time.. 😉
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56 minutes ago, Mook said:
I think it's just the melodramatic way you post at times that attracts it, Led Zeppelin is pretty important to everyone on here I would guess.
Collins english dictionary -melodramatic meaning-- theatrical, actorly, extravagant, histrionic, sensational
it follows then that i am the physical embodiment of Zeppelin 😂
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Book available from JP.com for £49.50 includes poster
and a cool leather bookmark with the Zoso emblem embossed
Quite nice .
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1 hour ago, SteveAJones said:
Precisely!
Love the way that some members take the high moral stance on what
they consider important .For me on this board its Zep. It's important to me ,in this setting at this time
If you want to debate world poverty and the morality of food banks in a supposedly
first world country (U.K.) we need to meet on a different board maybe . Ok?
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1 hour ago, reids said:
Better than nothing for a group that broke up in 1980. Anything they have done (one-offs, promotional appearances) or released (re-masters, books, etc) since has been a bonus.
R😎
just saying, thanks for the heads up but you would think 50 years
might create a show of solidarity?
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1 hour ago, reids said:
FYI: Jimmy Page (pre-taped interview) to appear on CBS this morning next Monday, October 8 sometime between 7-9am to discuss new book, etc.
R😎🎸👍
So zeppelin is effectively just Jimmy Page to all intents and purposes.
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14 minutes ago, LordStanley said:
The poster is cool as a collectible but it has been folded up for shipping. I guess it would depend on how badly you'd like to frame it and how handy you might be at pressing out the creases.
Thanks for the response and the scan .Nice poster, pity about the folds
i get what you mean... don't think those folds are going to budge
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Can anyone give me some advice? Ref the book
i have the choice of poster or no poster
independent bookseller with or amazon without
difference in price £11 .Is the poster worth it for the extra cash?
Thanks
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1 hour ago, chillumpuffer said:
No shock Plant wasn't there. He couldn't give a shit - never has, until of course he plays rubbish versions of Zeppelin songs in his shows or until those royalty checks roll in.
John Paul Jones? Very surprised there. Maybe he was "busy"
Couldn't find the "car park"!
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17 minutes ago, Mook said:
I'm only messing, I don't to take these things as seriously as you do.
There are people starving to death in the World, some millionaire rock star not turning up to a book launch isn't particularly high on my list of things that are 'beyond sad'.
Oh please "people starving" sell your car join a monastic order don't play that card
and if Zep isn't important then why contribute to a board that deals solely with the activities of a defunct band
I repeat air must be thin on top of the mountain where you view the rest of us mere mortals
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2 hours ago, Mook said:
It is, I've had three failed suicide attempts since. I mean the carpet clearly cares more about the book launch than John Paul Jones.
How does he sleep at night?
Bit heavy really .The carpet comment refers to the obvious thought gone into the launch
for only 1/3 of Zep to turn up
Air thin up there is it ?
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Did anyone notice that Page was the only surviving member
at the book launch of Zeppelin by Zeppelin on the 27th Sept . Zeppelin back drop photos and even a zeppelin embroidered
carpet and only one member to stand on it. Beyond sad frankly
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As with all these "improvements" i have to say (and not just with zeppelin releases)
i buy them with the expectation of being blown away and find after a few plays i go back to a good
quality original copy. In that spirit a mint original TSRTS is winging it's way to me from a 2nd hand record dealer
at a signifcantly cheaper price to boot!
What should have happened after Earls Court............
in Led Zeppelin Live
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I always find successful musicians that go on about the road and the work beyond laughable.
You soundcheck or you create music or you soak up the admiration of thousands of fans in exchange for some time
away from your family. There are many ordinary people that get paid very little and make equal sacrifices just to keep body and soul together and a roof over their heads
they may do that for their working lives. Silently .