Hello , Yeah I don't think during their run he had issues with JPJ as mentioned those 2 ended up doing a lot of writing the last couple years as Page and Bonzo had their demons. I would of alluded to the Karac funeral ( Plant did say in regards to Page and JPJ not attending that "maybe we aren't as close as I thought " ) . This starts with not inviting him on Page Plant tour ( I know they say they didn't want it to come across as Zep reunion ) , naming tour " No quarter " subtle jab at JPJ , and in most interviews over the years with the 3 of them together, just got vibe he didn't have the strong connection with JPJ. Maybe just my imagination. The obvious answer to my question and general consensus was that non of them could be replaced as they were a unit. But still doesn't address the " do you think if situation was different , Bonzo would of had the influence on Plant to continue eventually ? Just an interesting thought :

Well said I still always felt like there were underlying issues between JPJ and Plant. The worked more towards tail end of Zep bc of the issues Bonzo and Jimmy were having including a lot of writing but still, every interview, Plant doesn't really make eye contact with him or subtle jabs like " JPJ never complimented Plant " . Im 56 and never got to see them live . Being from Boston with older siblings ( sister saw them at Boston Tea Party and brother saw them 71-73 in Boston ) . I am border line obsessed with their music so as I stated , no disrespect meant towards Jones and I'm sure strong case that he never could be replaced much like the others. I Just think if Bonzo wanted to eventually continue , he may of had strong enough influence on Plant that ...... Hoping to post some questions and thought here to intrigue and also give me some insight into the greatest band ever t

Hello Zep fans, Im going to propose a " what If " question that I always wondered about. What if it was JPJ who passed away in 1980 and not Bonzo, do you think they would of continued or eventually continued ? Im not trying to downplay Jones contributions to the band and not trying to be insulting towards him. I only ask this bc it was Bonzo who convince Plant to rejoin the band after Roberts son passing away . Bonzo was closest to Plant and had great influence over him. If Bonzo wanted to continue , I think he would of convinced Plant and maybe not immediately but Page would of reunited maybe not immediately like I said but after a couple years I think they would of continued. Whether another bassist could of replicated JPJ is debatable , Ive also seen over the years where Plant said in 79 , they knew Zeps time was up . New generation of music was being ushered in so who knows. I don't mean to downplay Jones at all . Its just something I always wondered about . Your thought s?

Listening to SIBLY live in Vancouver .... His voice from 68-72 will never be surpassed .