Walter Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 How many of Robert's collaborations have lasted more than 3-4 years? He put up with Phil Johnstone for 6 years and I thought that was a miracle. If you think that's a miracle, how long did he keep Charlie Jones around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Erm . . that one needs a little more explanation, Walter. What's your (or anyone else's) problem with Charlie, then? Why in the world is Robert Plant still breathing in oxygen and breathing out carbon dioxide? Because he's a selfish bastard, that's why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Erm . . that one needs a little more explanation, Walter. What's your (or anyone else's) problem with Charlie, then? Calm down, it was a joke! Charlie, as I'm sure you know, is his son-in-law and it was posted as a "miracle" that Robert played with Phil Johnstone for 6 years, but he played with Charlie all the way through the P/P years...nevermind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swandown Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Blood is thicker than talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glicine Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I don't see it as a problem that Robert has changed his line-up a few times. When the chemistry changes and doesn't fit, you have to change. And now I'm thinking about it, how many of Jimmy's collaborations have lasted more than 3-4 years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Calm down, it was a joke! Charlie, as I'm sure you know, is his son-in-law and it was posted as a "miracle" that Robert played with Phil Johnstone for 6 years, but he played with Charlie all the way through the P/P years...nevermind. OK, I get it. Bit slow on the uptake yesterday. (Especially as I DO think Charlie is talented. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Obviously Page AND Plant did in order for them to take him on the road. It is very interesting how Robert has (and Jimmy but to a lesser degree, since he has played less frequently) changed musicians every couple of years. I guess it would get stale otherwise. Especially when you have worked with the greatest musicians in the world for 12 years, consecutively. Not a problem, just interesting. Whatever ole Robert is up to, I hope we get to hear something from him this year. Just saw a show w/ him playing with SS and they sounded GREAT together live. He didn't play the states with them very often. Anyone know why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Financial reasons, I gather--most of their album sales were in Europe, and it's expensive to mount a full-scale American tour, when they weren't pulling huge crowds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 Obviously Page AND Plant did in order for them to take him on the road. It is very interesting how Robert has (and Jimmy but to a lesser degree, since he has played less frequently) changed musicians every couple of years. I guess it would get stale otherwise. Especially when you have worked with the greatest musicians in the world for 12 years, consecutively. Not a problem, just interesting. Whatever ole Robert is up to, I hope we get to hear something from him this year. Just saw a show w/ him playing with SS and they sounded GREAT together live. He didn't play the states with them very often. Anyone know why? I think with Robert at least, he's always wanting to explore different musical directions and thus seeks out people that would compliment best what he's wanting to achieve. As far as Strange Sensation touring the US - they did two pretty extensive tours in 2002 and 2005. Saw a number of shows here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexKx Posted February 3, 2010 Author Share Posted February 3, 2010 I thought that there was a strong sense of urgency since Robert looks like he was ran over by a Mack truck many years ago? As long as he stays alive I suppose it's fine if not great I am just disapointed that his priorities are not elsewhere. With that said my understanding as to why the follow up to "Raising Sand" was POSTPONED not put to an end was because some guitarist guy had a heart attack but that everything would continue in the near future...apparently not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I was going to respond, but then I thought--why ruin a beautiful evening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longdistancewinner Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Oh, Robert, only you'd have fans that would question why'd you do a solo album. What ya like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I thought that there was a strong sense of urgency since Robert looks like he was ran over by a Mack truck many years ago? As long as he stays alive I suppose it's fine if not great I am just disapointed that his priorities are not elsewhere. With that said my understanding as to why the follow up to "Raising Sand" was POSTPONED not put to an end was because some guitarist guy had a heart attack but that everything would continue in the near future...apparently not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 My understanding as to why the follow up to "Raising Sand" was POSTPONED not put to an end was because some guitarist guy had a heart attack but that everything would continue in the near future...apparently not. Buddy Miller underwent a triple-bypass in February 2009, but that's not why they scapped everything that was recorded and parted with T-Bone. Alison is on tour now, which has led to further delay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I thought that there was a strong sense of urgency since Robert looks like he was ran over by a Mack truck many years ago? As long as he stays alive I suppose it's fine if not great I am just disapointed that his priorities are not elsewhere. With that said my understanding as to why the follow up to "Raising Sand" was POSTPONED not put to an end was because some guitarist guy had a heart attack but that everything would continue in the near future...apparently not. AlexKx, I mean this with the best intentions. Your statement is a rough one. A little bit of manners would be nice. We all age, just a part of life. Robert is entitled to do whatever he wants and I am sure HE knows HIS priorties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I think with Robert at least, he's always wanting to explore different musical directions and thus seeks out people that would compliment best what he's wanting to achieve. As far as Strange Sensation touring the US - they did two pretty extensive tours in 2002 and 2005. Saw a number of shows here. You know, I knew he did some U.S. dates with SS but they never(to my knowledge) came to Florida, nor with AK on their tour - pretty typical anymore. Like I said before, the video I watched of them together was rockin'! Looking forward to whatever he has coming out next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexKx Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 Manners? As long as my intellect isn't disrespected. As long as you think Robert looks the way he does naturally then you are certainly free to have your opinion. And I would agree with you if that were the case. People talk about how someone like Michael Jackson somehow self mutilated his face but never acknowledge the self abuse of all the other musicians and people in this world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Let me get this straight--YOU don't want to be disrespected, but it's fine for you to say that Robert looks like he's been run over by a truck. And, apparently, that this is not his natural look--presumably he paid big bucks to have the wrinkles added? (And presumably many of us are just hallucinating when we think he looks great. And when we think that in the greater scheme of things, his looks are pretty unimportant anyway.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glicine Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Let me get this straight--YOU don't want to be disrespected, but it's fine for you to say that Robert looks like he's been run over by a truck. And, apparently, that this is not his natural look--presumably he paid big bucks to have the wrinkles added? (And presumably many of us are just hallucinating when we think he looks great. And when we think that in the greater scheme of things, his looks are pretty unimportant anyway.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazedcat Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Maybe he'll do an album of Zeppelin tunes........just to piss everyone off....... Hey, just sayin'...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzepfvr Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 According to LedZeppelinNews.com, Led Zeppelin legend Robert Plant has set "It's Rude To Say No" as the tentative title of his new solo album, due later this year. The CD is reportedly being produced by Buddy Miller at a studio in Nashville and will feature a guest appearance by singer-songwriter Darrell Scott, "who played such instruments as mandolin and glockenspiel" on the album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brspled Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 According to LedZeppelinNews.com, Led Zeppelin legend Robert Plant has set "It's Rude To Say No" as the tentative title of his new solo album, due later this year. The CD is reportedly being produced by Buddy Miller at a studio in Nashville and will feature a guest appearance by singer-songwriter Darrell Scott, "who played such instruments as mandolin and glockenspiel" on the album. :o I truly hope he releases a new album soon! And the title.... :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpp1944q Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Why in the world is Robert Plant doing a new solo l.p. if the rumors are true?!! I'm all for it but it should be down the line after more music with Allison Krauss the Honeydrippers Volume II (if not III as well) and that old side group of his Zep. There is no way his next release won't be with Allison...HONESTLY folks do you really think that it would not be? Aren't the latest pictures also including Allison anyways? What I would really like to know and understand is why T-Bone Burnette is not involved anymore especially since "Raising Sand" was basically his project. And on top of that it was Robert Plant who said that he wanted T-Bone to do a solo l.p. for him...there must be some big story there. Perhaps T-Bone was asking for too much money, eh? I could be wrong,but I think since robert is a lead vocalist,not a journeyman or back vocalist,he may have pushed his agenda onto alison,and the project may be on eggshells.remember,plant is the mighty arranger!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 That's mighty rearranger, and Alison is a lead vocalist too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vega Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 That looks promising. I wish we could see or hear of him more often, but one can only hope in the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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