jabe Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I remember listening to the local rock station down in here Tampa taking calls from people who had just left the show and the DJ said the calls at that point were almost 50/50 as to which performance was better, Plant or Cheap Trick! I thought to myself "no way". Does anyone remember how well Cheap Trick played during their set at any of the shows they opened? I find it hard to believe they did "better" than Plant and his back up band under any circumstance. Thats not a knock on them btw. Checking the timeline, it looks like Rob played Tampa two days after I saw him. I've seen Cheap Trick a few times as warmup and headliner. Always have performed an entertaining and highly energetic set. Rest assured, even under my self-presribed consumption of domestic sinsemillian at the concert, Plant dominated the stage. The only thing Cheap Trick had over Plant on the July night I saw him, was Nielson's quintuple neck guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirchzep27 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I remember listening to the local rock station down in here Tampa taking calls from people who had just left the show and the DJ said the calls at that point were almost 50/50 as to which performance was better, Plant or Cheap Trick! I thought to myself "no way". Does anyone remember how well Cheap Trick played during their set at any of the shows they opened? I find it hard to believe they did "better" than Plant and his back up band under any circumstance. Thats not a knock on them btw. They opened the show i saw too in 88, as i remember cheap trick were very good, had a popular record out with that song, the flame, and a lot of people had their lighters in the air with that song, the old lighter/ballad tradition. Its kind of strange to think that they would be one of many bands to be nearly forgotten about in the 90s, when grunge rock was popular. Ya can't get much better of an opening band than cheap trick, everyone liked them. But they didn't upstage the plant show at all...just a very good opening band. I had a bootleg video where stevie ray vaughn opened the show, another great opening act for robert plant on that tour. I saw two shows on that tour, cheap trick opened the first show and maybe stevie ray opened the second show, or i'm remembering the bootleg video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I had a bootleg video where stevie ray vaughn opened the show, another great opening act for robert plant on that tour. I saw two shows on that tour, cheap trick opened the first show and maybe stevie ray opened the second show, or i'm remembering the bootleg video. 1988 Non-Stop-Go Tour opening acts in chronological order: UK It Bites North America Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble Mission U.K. The Georgia Satellites Cheap Trick Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZebedee Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 1988 Non-Stop-Go Tour opening acts in chronological order: UK It Bites North America Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble Mission U.K. The Georgia Satellites Cheap Trick Joan Jett & The Blackhearts He was a brave man letting It Bites be the support in the UK! They were at their peak in 88 and red-hot live! I guess he was so impressed he used Francis Dunnery on his 93 tour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 He was a brave man letting It Bites be the support in the UK! They were at their peak in 88 and red-hot live! I guess he was so impressed he used Francis Dunnery on his 93 tour? Yes, Francis must have come to the forefront of his thoughts when assembling a new band for what would become the Fate of Nations album and tour. His other guitarist for this project, Kevin Scott MacMichael, was recommended by producer Chris Hughes. I do believe there are some interviews on the net with Francis Dunnery that cover his association with Robert Plant in greater detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZebedee Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Yes, Francis must have come to the forefront of his thoughts when assembling a new band for what would become the Fate of Nations album and tour. His other guitarist for this project, Kevin Scott MacMichael, was recommended by producer Chris Hughes. I do believe there are some interviews on the net with Francis Dunnery that cover his association with Robert Plant in greater detail. I must admit to being surprised by his choice as Francis Dunnery's playing is very much in the prog-rock style and he must have had to rein in his urge to let rip sometimes! I highly recommend It Bites' All Around the World album - progressive pop-rock at it's best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knebby Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I must admit to being surprised by his choice as Francis Dunnery's playing is very much in the prog-rock style and he must have had to rein in his urge to let rip sometimes! I highly recommend It Bites' All Around the World album - progressive pop-rock at it's best! He didn't rein in very much at the time, but is quite accepting of that now that he is very much clean and sober. His house concerts are something special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Helena Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I saw Robert Plant in Shreveport, Louisiana on November 13, 1988, just a few days prior to the afore mentioned Norman, Oklahoma gig. There was no opening act as I recall. He mixed in a few Zeppelin tunes with his solo stuff, and the crowd loved every minute! I actually got to meet Plant during that afternoon before the show and he signed a Zeppelin album for me. He told me that his grandfather's name was also Allan, and that the spelling of our shared name is Welsh. He was cool to visit with! Here is a photo I got with him. How Neat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwizard03 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Cheap Trick opened in Hampton Va on that Tour great show He sang Crazy little Ship of Fools to Thousands of Sailors in the Audience !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I remember listening to the local rock station down in here Tampa taking calls from people who had just left the show and the DJ said the calls at that point were almost 50/50 as to which performance was better, Plant or Cheap Trick! I thought to myself "no way". Does anyone remember how well Cheap Trick played during their set at any of the shows they opened? I find it hard to believe they did "better" than Plant and his back up band under any circumstance. Thats not a knock on them btw. I was at the Tampa show and actually taped both sets. I have seen Cheap Trick many times, but that performance was by far the best I ever saw them give. 50/50, not by a long shot! The crowd was very much into CT, as 'The Flame' had just hit #1 on the charts and they played all of their hits - which makes for a great 45 min. set. But Robert blew the roof off the old Tampa Fairgrounds auditorium. Plus Phil Johnstone came up to the front of the stage to play 'Black Country Woman' on acoustic guitar with Robert and looked a bit like Jimmy, so the crowd really went wild when they mistakenly thought it was Pagey. I saw RP/CT a couple of weeks later at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in NY and it was a good show too, but nowhere near the energy of the Tampa show. Great tour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgio Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 That was a good tour. Saw RP in Michigan. In fine form. The Mission UK were the opening act and they were really uninspiring. I recall the singer Wayne Hussey kind of moaning or murmuring through his vocals. Robert was great in comparison. Did Misty Mountain Hop, Black Country Woman, and I can't recall what else from the Zep catalogue...he needs to have fun again in his solo career and cut loose a bit. I still have a teeshirt from the tour...still sitting in my cupboard and wondering if anyone would want it on Ebay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f2walsh Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I caught Robert in 1988 in Lubbock, TX. The show was fantastic! Joan Jett was the opener. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Robert Plant Tour Rehearsals & Interviews Filmed By MTV (MTV BULK REELS) Starplex Ampitheater Dallas, TX October 3, 1988 http://youtu.be/9QamZ7ICheQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanelectroGod Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Thanks for posting that luvlz2. I wonder how much of the material they mentioned is tucked away. Love to hear it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyOnMyBack Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I don't know if I saw the best show of that tour, but I DEFINITEY saw it in the best location of that tour. 4th of July, in Red Rocks Ampitheater in Denver, CO. I was in the summer preceding my senior year of college, we had 7th row seats, and it was one of those nights when every single one of my tight circle of friends from high school and college reconnected for one last night together before we soon scattered across the country. Such a great night.. and such a great memory. In the distance, you could see the fireworks shows across the Denver metro area as Robert and company gave an amazing show. For the record, Joan Jett was the opening act, and didn't get the best reception. People were at that show for one reason... and all she represented was an obstacle to the prize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I don't know if I saw the best show of that tour, but I DEFINITEY saw it in the best location of that tour. 4th of July, in Red Rocks Ampitheater in Denver, CO. I was in the summer preceding my senior year of college, we had 7th row seats, and it was one of those nights when every single one of my tight circle of friends from high school and college reconnected for one last night together before we soon scattered across the country. Such a great night.. and such a great memory. In the distance, you could see the fireworks shows across the Denver metro area as Robert and company gave an amazing show. For the record, Joan Jett was the opening act, and didn't get the best reception. People were at that show for one reason... and all she represented was an obstacle to the prize. Nice story MOMB! Plus welcome to the forum, my fellow Central Floridian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyOnMyBack Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Nice story MOMB! Plus welcome to the forum, my fellow Central Floridian! Awesome thanks, always looking to meet other local Zep fans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I know Strider posted a video from this same - WNEW-FM 102.7 about Robert talking about Stairway To Heaven. Here are a couple of more from the archives:-) Radio.com Minimation: Robert Plant Talks Jimmy Page Robert Plant on ‘The Pomposity of the Corporate Rock Pet’ (Radio.com Minimation) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Thanks to Mark Zep for the video. Robert Plant 1988 unedited interview New Grooves (NCTV) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledded1 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I took my then 7year old son Robert to one of the NSG shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Hi ledded!That is so great to have as a memory of a time with your son. Our kids do grow up so fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledded1 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Hi ledded!That is so great to have as a memory of a time with your son. Our kids do grow up so fast Indeed DeborahJ. He's 35 now. He has been to see Robert with me a few times since then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) Very sly answers from Robert. Edited November 30, 2015 by Chicago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Robert Plant 1988 unedited interview New Grooves (NCTV) Notice Plant's use of the term "subtle blend" at 15:40 characterizing Jimmy Page. That phrase is attributed to Benji Lefevre in reference to Page's mixing of coke and heroin. Robert must have thought no one would get what that meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Very sly answers from Robert.Hi Chicago!He always does:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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