A birdsong shatters the still...

First off, in 1993 he bailed on the band and THE FANS mid-tour. It was the band and the management which kept the rest of the tour and band's future alive for the ticket paying fans. And yes.. Also the story at 53:00 where he spent 4 days in jail for assault. (Maybe this was justified...maybe..?) He's nothing if not straightforward. I admire that. Gillan & Blackmore have an eternal beef. See previous video. Maybe the management didn't want Ian beat up in the back alley after the show. They needed him healthy for the tour! I'm a fan of both Blackmore & Gillan, but together they are oil & water. Forever at odds. And it was Blackmore who made the decision to leave.

Foreshadowing? It's still speculation. Still bullshit. Live Aid was 5 years after Bonzo died. I'm not going to try and guess what may of occurred if he was there. I consider that pointless and foolish. We know he was ready to leave in 1974. ITTOD is widely considered a Jones/Plant effort. And they were touring this material. Where is it documented that in 78/79/80 Jones was unhappy and eager to leave the band to pursue soundtrack work? Provide the link. That is your interpretation of what Plant has stated and projected in interviews with the press. What he states publicly and what he feels personally, I speculate, are 2 different things. Believe and speculate what you choose. But it ain't facts and shouldn't be presented as such. I'm going to choose not to speculate as to what this is trying to say..imply...whatever.... His muse had been gone since 1980. This has been covered. Next. Speculation. OMG. Google the definition and learn it already. And before you reply again. Speculate all you want, but DO NOT present this nonsense as some kind of acknowledged factoid, which other dullards will be inclined to believe, copy & paste. This is ignorant, irresponsible and reprehensible. Of course. Why would we expect anything else? I'm not against speculation. I engage from time to time. Often with Scarlett Johansson in mind. But if you wanna present yourself as some kinda LZ expert... bring some documented facts.

I'm a big fan of Ritchie Blackmore. He is a one-of-a-kind. And while, at the end of the day, i separate the artist from the art, his actions alone are why he is not currently in DP. He is an asshole and furthermore he doesn't want to play with the guys in DP. I don't give a shit who is playing guitar as long as i like the songs. And I don't get hung up on the personal politics of current and former band members. It's not my business. Being a fan and a listener is my business.

16 ? this is a top 5 show. Certainly more enjoyable than any of the LA shows. This deserves more love. A fine recording of a solid performance during a run which most regard as not worthy of their time. Probably THE live version of The Wanton Song. For anyone who mis-remembers, revisit this. Then judge.

They adjusted their sound fine. Most fans just choose to complain about it, probably based on existing soundboards. Quality audience recordings reveal better example of their 1980 sound. But hey, they're fucking Led Zeppelin. they don't adjust to the world. The world adjusts to them. fuck, many fans haven't been able to come to grips with ITTOD yet. Fuck 'em. Speculation. I wouldn't expect Plant to make public his feelings regarding his son's death and the end of this band. Why would you. He still dances and shakes his locks and references the material. What is it exactly that he despises? Maybe.Do you have a link to credible documentation which confirms this? Or is this speculation. Based on a multitude of copied and pasted comments on the internet. U ave listened to Robert's solo material and hear Bonzo playing along? And Jimmy Page? Ok.

Speculation. The band broke up specifically 'cause Bonzo died. Here, you're referencing events which happened after Bonzo died. This doesn't work.

Of course, there is a classic period and there is still a focus on that. They cater to what their audience expects. I've seen the band twice since 2017 and I would be happy with hearing more more Morse era material, 'cause i dig it. There are a lot of great songs there. Probably most who attend shows expect to hear the classic material, and that's why they play it. As a huge Bolin fan, I would love to hear Morse interpret Bolin songs, but i don't expect it. It is what it is and they play what concertgoers expect. But they still release albums with great material. As long a version of DP with is touring, i'll support them. And i'll investigate new DP music as long as they produce it.

Since somewhere around the time original members Nick Simper and Rod Evans (remember them?) left, Deep Purple has officially been a musician's collective. 14 members in total (so far), who have maintained the spirit of this band from the beginning to the present day. Lord and Blackmore are distinct voices forever associated with DP. But the band has had no problem carrying on without RB for 17 years (Morse is a legend in his own right) and hard rock veteran Don Airey has been a perfect fit. Very few bands have maintained the same lineup from the beginning to the end and continued to produce significant, enduring output. LZ, ZZ Top... Even the almighty Beatles replaced Pete Best.

Of course, it was Led Zeppelin! Addiction issues are well documented and anyone who focuses on that is just copying & pasting ad nauseum. Thank you, it's been covered. We know. For anyone who has a true interest in knowing what led zeppelin was about, just listen to the tapes without caveats. Every recording is essential listening. A lot of people only want to listen to the band "at their best". If one want's a true 3 dimensional view of the band, listen to everything, the good, the bad & the ugly, including and especially 1980. This unique tour is their last chapter, and crucial to the story of this band.

Fortunate to have grown up with music like this in the background. Took it for granted.

~ Radio Tuned To Rock & Roll ~

Ha. With all the sports shut down, are you bettin' on the Doppler weather forecasts yet? Bettin' on which neighbor gets Covid 19 first? I admire your unwavering support in your team. I am guilty of this every year, despite the odds. GO TEAM! But betting against Belichick... a proven winner.. Under Belichick, the Patriots have a regular-season record of 225–79–0 over 19 seasons.[120] Belichick is far and away the winningest coach in Patriots history; his 225 wins with the franchise are more than quadruple those of runner-up Mike Holovak. Belichick also has compiled a 30–10 record in the playoffs with New England, and 6–3 in Super Bowls. He has led the Patriots to 16 division titles, including five consecutive titles from 2003 to 2007 and eleven consecutive titles from 2009 to 2019. .. ...maybe the Bills will have a shot when he retires.

Easy. Your grip is starting to slip again, LP Man.

Heavy duty stuff.