Athel Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 So the other day I was talking to a buddy who was asking me about who the best front man would be for a reunion tour besides Plant. He said Paul Rogers. I think that would suck personally, no disrespect to Paul Rogers but I just don't feel like he could fill those shoes. I'm thinking Justin King from Athel would probably be a much better fit. Who would be your pick? I was also thinking Andrew Stockdale from Wolfmother would be a sick fit as well. Respond and let me know A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 So the other day I was talking to a buddy who was asking me about who the best front man would be for a reunion tour besides Plant. He said Paul Rogers. I think that would suck personally, no disrespect to Paul Rogers but I just don't feel like he could fill those shoes. I'm thinking Justin King from Athel would probably be a much better fit. Who would be your pick? I was also thinking Andrew Stockdale from Wolfmother would be a sick fit as well. Respond and let me know A Rod Stewart, hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reswati Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Kaigal-ool Khovalyg of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccaneer Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Totally irreplaceable - the only remote possibility is dead - Mercury! So the other day I was talking to a buddy who was asking me about who the best front man would be for a reunion tour besides Plant. He said Paul Rogers. I think that would suck personally, no disrespect to Paul Rogers but I just don't feel like he could fill those shoes. I'm thinking Justin King from Athel would probably be a much better fit. Who would be your pick? I was also thinking Andrew Stockdale from Wolfmother would be a sick fit as well. Respond and let me know A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidersandsnakes Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Ian Astbury anyone??!!:_):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RolandDeschain Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 If this was to ever happen Andrew Stockdale would get my vote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athel Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 Touche! That is one I didn't think of and it seems like a really freakin good fit! Rod Stewart, hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athel Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 I'm thinking this is probably the best fit vocally but as a lead singer only I'm curious to see how Stockdale would do haha. If this was to ever happen Andrew Stockdale would get my vote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athel Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 Hmm, he did do a great job with the Doors re-union so I'm inclined to think it would be a great fit as well. The Cult had a mystique about them that definitely was reminiscent of Zep Ian Astbury anyone??!!:_):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyk Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 hi If it isn't Plant it isn't Zep. Paul Rogers is a great singer but not sure he has the right voice for Zep songs, certainly didn't rate his time with Queen very highly. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpense Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Won't work. The Firm didn't work either. Paul and Jimmy's styles don't mesh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the chase Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Paul Rodgers would be probably my last choice.. yes he's amazing singer, but I agree that he and Jimmy didn't mesh that well in The Firm. I'll never forget when I saw The Firm (Worcestor Mass 1st tour) Jimmy was going off in a improvised solo...... PR walked right over and nudged him with his mike stand ... like saying "cut the crap".... Killed it for me right there.... And I was a huge Bad Company fan... After that, he always reminded me of a hard rock version of Neil Diamond... must say I became a huge Chris Slade fan though...great Drummer I never liked the idea of PR in Queen either. Maybe JPJ could talk Diamanda Galas into doing it... I really can't think of anyone who could replace Robert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Masson Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I never liked the idea of PR in Queen either. I don't want to be overly pedantic, but that wasn't the idea, and they didn't call it Queen. I think they just enjoyed working together, so they basically did it for fun, but with names like these it's always going to be a big thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the chase Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I don't want to be overly pedantic, but that wasn't the idea, and they didn't call it Queen. I think they just enjoyed working together, so they basically did it for fun, but with names like these it's always going to be a big thing. Fair enough. They called it Queen and Paul Rodgers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Masson Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Yeah, they even included the d. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athel Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 I don't disagree. As I said, Paul Rogers is a horrible choice for a Zep front man and I personally think it would suck. Queen and Paul was a bit of a nightmare. Paul has his place in rock and rock and it's not with Queen, or any other soprano singing gods like Plant or the like. And I do agree it's not Zeppelin without Plant but lets get real, would you rather never see Jimmy and John Paul on stage again or would you rather see them together with Jason and a new front man? I tend to side with the latter on this one. I really think Myles Kennedy from Alter Bridge would do great as well. Who would you choose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzzoso Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I am going to agree with many and say that it is not, could not be Led Zeppelin without the late and great Mr. John Henry Bonham. Although Jason Bonham is the obvious "heir apparent", so I could acquiesce on that matter. With that being said, it definately would not be Led Zeppelin without Robert Plant. Of course I have my own opinions. I would pay dearly and love to see Mr. Page, Mr. Jones and Mr. Jason Bonham on stage together playing Led Zeppelin music, even without Mr. Plant. Would I consider it to be "Led Zeppelin", NO, because we all know that it is not Led Zeppelin. Would I love to hear them play Led Zeppelin songs with another singer? YES. Why not? I have seen Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and the Black Crowes, Jason Bonham all Live in concert and I loved it every time one of them played a Led Zeppelin song. So did everyone else. The reason is because everyone at all these concerts LOVE LED ZEPPELIN. Finally, I realize that this will never happen, but if I HAD to choose a singer that I thik could make the Music of Page/Jones/Bonham(Jason) very enjoyable together, I think I would have to pick Chris Robinson (from the Black Crowes). I have seen him sing Led Zeppelin songs live in concert with Jimmy Page and I also own 3 different Jimmy Page and the Black Crowes concerts on Dvd. Obviuosly He does not have Robert Plant's unique voice but He seems to know all of Robert Plants words and lyrics. Again, I realize many will not and do not agree with me but that is why I mentioned that I have my own Opinions. So does everyone who reads this post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 From an interview with Chris Robinson from the NY Rock website: How did your collaboration with Jimmy Page in 2000 come about? We knew Jimmy; he sat in with us in Paris many years ago when a benefit came up and we played four or five songs together. It went really well and they were like, let's do some more dates. It just kind of happened like that. People started to say, "we can sell this." So they did. It was all right. It must have been unbelievable playing with Page. It was probably more fun for the other people. I didn't really have that much fun doing it. I mean it was all right and Jimmy's a phenomenal guitarist, but to me it was just a job. I'm not a big fan of Robert Plant's lyrics or his singing, so that part of it was a little boring for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryder1978 Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I didn't care for the Paul Rodgers/Queen collaboration. I think The Cult is one of the most under-rated rock bands of all time, but Ian is NOT a fit with the rest of Zep. If ANY name rock/blues singer is to front the rest of the band, my vote would be Glenn Hughes.....although personaly, I'd rather see a "no name" singer and pray they don't call it "Zep" in any form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidersandsnakes Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 I didn't like PR with Queen much either........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zafreth Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Well maybe could be Sammy Hagar, he hits th high notes on Rock And Roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpense Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 I never liked the idea of PR in Queen either. I thought that Paul Roger's work with Brian May and Roger Taylor did work. (I never expected it to work) I liked their studio cd and also the fact that they had no extra musicians on the record. The band was only the three of them. (Shared duties on bass and keyboards) Surprisingly, I thought their styles worked pretty well together. (I'm probably in the minority on this view) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the chase Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 I thought that Paul Roger's work with Brian May and Roger Taylor did work. (I never expected it to work) I liked their studio cd and also the fact that they had no extra musicians on the record. The band was only the three of them. (Shared duties on bass and keyboards) Surprisingly, I thought their styles worked pretty well together. (I'm probably in the minority on this view) There's no doubt that those 3 guys working together would sound very good, I liked what I heard of it too. but, I'd much rather have seen it called Rodgers Taylor May or Taylor May Rodgers or May Rodgers Taylor..... etc The name Queen should be put to rest. Freddie Mercury was by all accounts too major a part of the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzepfilm Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 The singer in Jason's LZ experiance project. (James) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpense Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 There's no doubt that those 3 guys working together would sound very good, I liked what I heard of it too. but, I'd much rather have seen it called Rodgers Taylor May or Taylor May Rodgers or May Rodgers Taylor..... etc The name Queen should be put to rest. Freddie Mercury was by all accounts too major a part of the band. Totally agree. In fact they could have called themselves Smile + Paul Rogers. (A three piece prior to Queen with Tim Staffell, Brian and Roger) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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