eternal light Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 The one in that video, ...jeez I guess They didn't have a name really. It is nice to know that we can turn to wiki in times of need. He did have some personnel on hand to assist with a few minor musical details. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manic_Nirvana His basic band in those days consisted of Chris Blackwell - Guitar, Drums Doug Boyle - Guitar Phil Johnstone - Guitar, Keyboards Charlie Jones - Bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 That's the one. He played even longer at the show in SLC. Pretty sure he was wearing the Page tee, which I thought was hysterical. He didn't look odd at all. I miss that band he had. Bill Graham's Winterland Productions sold that t-shirt to coincide with The Led Zeppelin Box Set released on September 7th 1990. The Salt Lake City gig was 9/16 so it's quite possible it was worn every night of that leg of the tour (Sep-Nov) but I haven't confirmed that yet. He did wear it for several of the Nov '90 gigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glicine Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Bill Graham's Winterland Productions sold that t-shirt to coincide with The Led Zeppelin Box Set released on September 7th 1990. The Salt Lake City gig was 9/16 so it's quite possible it was worn every night of that leg of the tour (Sep-Nov) but I haven't confirmed that yet. He did wear it for several of the Nov '90 gigs. If I remember correctly, he wore a Page t-shirt on the 88 tour too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 If I remember correctly, he wore a Page t-shirt on the 88 tour too? Correct. Robert got that Jimmy Page t-shirt when he attended Jimmy's 10/29/88 Centrum gig in Worcester, MA. Robert played the same venue the next night and his tour ran into December. Same thing applies - it was worn on multiple nights but I can't say with certainty (yet) if it was worn at every show after 10/29. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glicine Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Correct. Robert got that Jimmy Page t-shirt when he attended Jimmy's 10/29/88 Centrum gig in Worcester, MA. Robert played the same venue the next night and his tour ran into December. Same thing applies - it was worn on multiple nights but I can't say with certainty (yet) if it was worn at every show after 10/29. That's exactly what I've heard. Here is a photo from that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Here is a photo from that night. Drummer Chris Blackwell is wearing a cast - he broke his wrist earlier in the month (horsing around backstage before the show at Lloyd Noble Arena in Norman, OK on Oct 7th 1988). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Drummer Chris Blackwell is wearing a cast - he broke his wrist earlier in the month (horsing around backstage before the show at Lloyd Noble Arena in Norman, OK on Oct 7th 1988). I thought he fell in the shower right before the show??? I saw Robert playing the guitar on Anniversary in 1990 but I've got a number of boots where he's playing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotplant Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 That's exactly what I've heard. Here is a photo from that night. Sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZPN Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Could it be this one? Good God I almost had one watching that. Don't know why it's such a big turn on for me,'cause his voice alone is enough to scorch you. And the smile. With that sleeveless t/playing guitar, it did show off those arms. He should play the guitar more often-it's not about how many notes you play, it's how you play them, and he knows how! Like my fave guitarist Sonny: sure, he can play fast licks, but it's the different sounds he gets out of the guitar, and the emotion, that I love, even on sustained notes/chords. I'm clueless about the technique (I tried slogging through an article about Sonny in a guitar magazine and understood a little, but it's mostly beyond me.): there are players and fans here who can talk more in technical terms. I just say that Sonny talks to me with his guitar, and that his playing reminds me of the dragon slaying metaphor-if I didn't know better I'd feel sorry for the guitar! But now that I've heard Robert play, I want MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE...Goddamn it Robert, when are you going to get Alison out of your system and go solo again? Hook up with Sonny, or else go it alone-sing/play/sing/play/sing/play. How's that for demanding? Next thing you know, I'll expect him to provide entertainment during intermission (juggling lemons or something-I've seen a photo of that:) Oh, by the way, I didn't understand what he said when he announced the song. What song was it? I wish I'd been a Plant fan years ago, because you guys are way ahead of me, and have seen him live. I've missed so much! THANKS FOR POSTING THAT!!! (Once again, in a thanks-for-torturing-me kind of way. Sigh.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Goddamn it Robert, when are you going to get Alison out of your system and go solo again? He's probably staying with Alison Krauss forever, if she'll let him lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZPN Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Perhaps I should change my name from ZeppyNetters to Ravenous for Robert... I think Robert predominantly grabs my senses, John Hiatt resonates with my emotions, and Peter Gabriel intrigues my mind & soul, or whatever you'd call curiosity about the mysterious (he's in a realm that I haven't touched yet myself-I think of him as almost a prophet-but I would love to know how to get there). Those 3 guys touch on all of those elements (senses, emotions, mind, soul), but they each affect me in different ways. Thank God for music-I'd be a complete wreck without it! It's like a lifeline. Afterthought: because Hiatt is the one I'd have to choose if I could have only one of them, I'm guessing it means that the most dominant part of me is the emotional part. I suppose there's something Jungian behind it all. Hell if I can remember what. The phrase "memory like a sieve" applies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZPN Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Nothing new about Robert playing guitar. He has played guitar many times during his solo career although there isn't much video around. 2000 Priory Of Brion in Wolverhampton - Season Of The Witch, good luck finding it on YouTube. I reckon he would've picked up a thing or two from Jimmy over the years. You can't tell me that even with Zeppelin he wouldn't've at least strummed a guitar while creating those lyrics and melodies you mentioned. Why shouldn't he play, with Jimmy or not? IMO, Robert not playing acoustic guitar on say GTC live was an opportunity lost. Duh-maybe I don't know this because I'm not a texter, but what does IMO mean? I've seen it before, but didn't know what it meant. As long as I'm asking, what is GTC (George Takei Central?). Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Duh-maybe I don't know this because I'm not a texter, but what does IMO mean? I've seen it before, but didn't know what it meant. As long as I'm asking, what is GTC (George Takei Central?). Thanks. I don't text much either but type a fair bit on the keyboard so abbreviations come in handy now and then. They are Acronyms and SKA (sometimes known as) Mnemonics, used for highlighting or remembering key words. They have been around longer than texting has. An example is the KISS principle: Keep It Simple Stupid. IMO = In My Opinion. GTC = Going To California. You've been watching way too much Star Trek! FYI, this may help you. http://www.acronymslist.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZPN Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I don't text much either but type a fair bit on the keyboard so abbreviations come in handy now and then. They are Acronyms and SKA (sometimes known as) Mnemonics, used for highlighting or remembering key words. They have been around longer than texting has. An example is the KISS principle: Keep It Simple Stupid. IMO = In My Opinion. GTC = Going To California. You've been watching way too much Star Trek! FYI, this may help you. http://www.acronymslist.com/ HA! Actually I don't watch much of the original Trek (was a big fan of The Next Generation-I just saw Nemesis for the first time, and I didn't know THEY KILLED DATA! Nooooooooooooo!), but for some reason when I saw GT, that's the first thing that popped into my head. Maybe because I listen to Stephanie Miller & he's been an occasional guest. Also Steph's Emmy Award Winning Voice Deity, Jim "Louise" Ward, impersonates George. Thanks for the link to the list of acronyms. I sometimes abbreviate things-the other night when I was on here, I abbreviated The Last Temptation of Christ as LToC (after I'd previously typed it in full). Sometimes I just don't figure out other peoples'. I've also seen EMO a lot-maybe it's on that list-I'll check because I don't know that one either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Perhaps I should change my name from ZeppyNetters to Ravenous for Robert... I think Robert predominantly grabs my senses, John Hiatt resonates with my emotions, and Peter Gabriel intrigues my mind & soul, or whatever you'd call curiosity about the mysterious (he's in a realm that I haven't touched yet myself-I think of him as almost a prophet-but I would love to know how to get there). Those 3 guys touch on all of those elements (senses, emotions, mind, soul), but they each affect me in different ways. Thank God for music-I'd be a complete wreck without it! It's like a lifeline. Afterthought: because Hiatt is the one I'd have to choose if I could have only one of them, I'm guessing it means that the most dominant part of me is the emotional part. I suppose there's something Jungian behind it all. Hell if I can remember what. The phrase "memory like a sieve" applies. Unfortunately I don't know any better and I would probably choose Robert Plant against my better judgement if those circumstances applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 He's probably staying with Alison Krauss forever, if she'll let him lol. I don't think so. He's about exploration and I'd venture his curiosity will drive him in another direction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I don't think so. He's about exploration and I'd venture his curiosity will drive him in another direction j/k I was kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 j/k I was kidding. Ooops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGDAN Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 "Oh, DAN-dy, your honesty is MAN-tastic!" "Prince Charming, Prince Charming, Ridicule is nothing to be scared of" That Steve, is exactly how i meant it, you are an old Clairvoyant arent you. Regards, Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glicine Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Just noticed this, in the picture above the forum Robert is holding a guitar and Jimmy not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom kid Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Could it be this one? His playing in that vid kind of reminds me of some of Jimmy's playing during No Quarter, specifically in '77. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whyalla Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Just noticed this, in the picture above the forum Robert is holding a guitar and Jimmy not. Lets not forget that Robert actually did play guitar on some Zeppelin tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Lets not forget that Robert actually did play guitar on some Zeppelin tracks. :yesnod: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brspled Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Just noticed this, in the picture above the forum Robert is holding a guitar and Jimmy not. Jimmy is also holding a guitar in that pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glicine Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Jimmy is also holding a guitar in that pic. Oops，now I see it, hidden largely behind Jonesy's bass. Thank you brspled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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