henrybonzo Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 how ironic that the one song plant avoids, ends up being the one that brings a tear to his eye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldilocks Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 how ironic that the one song plant avoids, ends up being the one that brings a tear to his eye! How true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc0275 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 The posts that mentioned Plant looking bored, way off the mark. In my 41 yrs. of following him as a fan, I have never seen him so emotional. You could see he was fighting it very hard. Very moving to see. Also, Stairway, which has had a complicated relationship with Plant and fans alike over the years was revived as the historic song it is with a very moving performance. Felt real, real good to be reminded of the emotional impact on the culture of that song through the years. Great job by all muscians in giving tribute to the boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksgemini Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I think another thing about Stairway for Robert was the multitude of Bonzo hats and seeing Jason up there...He immediately stood up when Jason came out so maybe it was more memories and feelings than just the song itself....Heart did a nice job though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gina62 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I think another thing about Stairway for Robert was the multitude of Bonzo hats and seeing Jason up there...He immediately stood up when Jason came out so maybe it was more memories and feelings than just the song itself....Heart did a nice job though.... WOW was awesome !!,Seeing Robert so emotional made me feel that way too I think it did bring it full circle the song STH just shows how america loved and still loves this song. Its strength and feel good and spiritual all in one !!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwismer Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Heart's Ann Wilson Kills Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway To Heaven' At Kennedy Center Honors - Forbeshttp://onforb.es/Ts3BTZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planted Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Love, love, lurve Heart anyway. Not surprised by their performance. That girl has some pipes! Heart is performing at Hanover Theatre in the big Woo on January 25th. Yup, goin'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth and beauty Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Have put off watching this for days .. I really thought it might be cheesy and awful, and it wasn't : a really great tribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezer Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 (edited) how ironic that the one song plant avoids, ends up being the one that brings a tear to his eye! Avoids? Zeppelin played Stairway at nearly every concert after the song's release in 1971. Edited December 31, 2012 by Geezer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percys_Plant Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 ^^ Methinks henrybonzo is referring to Robert's wariness to perform the song AFTER Zeppelin. And yes, though it was performed a few times even after that, he's made no secret that he'd rather not perform it live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 how ironic that the one song plant avoids, ends up being the one that brings a tear to his eye! Or, it was the memory of Robert's bandmate, John Bonham, that brought a tear to his eye. Yes, I think that's it, over Ann & Nancy Wilson moving the great Robert Plant to tears.... Really ??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUK Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Not to be a naysayer and piss on an evening honoring Zep...... I just found it kind of demeaning to have Jack Black do the intro. I get JB and what he's all about and I like that he's a fan, but it just goes to show you what the "establishment" really thinks of Zep. It's almost like they are a guilty pleasure to the high-brow. Zep, to me was/is a seriously game changing force in music. Compositionally, performing and recording as serious as any high brow Jazz or Blues maestro. What they did to and for rock music can never be underestimated. Zep is MORE than a "rock on dude" perpetual teenage phase. That they were so gracious, and could laugh at themselves and could enjoy the "common folk" nature of their fans is testament to their broad appeal, but in my opinion, they belong in a place of high honor equal to the most classic artists. What say y'all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezer Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 (edited) And couldn't really stand him declaring Led Zeppelin as the best band of all time. He said exactly the same on The Who a while ago hence his words have absolutely no value. Edited December 31, 2012 by Geezer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percys_Plant Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I heard that CBS edited more of what Jack Black had to say, so what we got to see on T.V. was not 'satisfactory' (and this even includes the documentary thingy). It's clear that Jack is a fan, and it's never easy having to stand in front of your idols and say all you really want to especially when there are political big whigs sitting in the audience and might not understand a damn thing he's talking about. I think he did a good job even with the little we saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUK Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I like and respect Jack Black. He's funny and VERY talented in a campy sort of way. I even dig that he "gets" Zep sincerely. Yet no-one would mistake him for a "serious" authority on music, or in any way serious about anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percys_Plant Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 So who did you want doing the introduction for them? They weren't a band that took themselves THAT seriously, so I really don't see why Jack's performance should be frowned upon because he's not 'authoritative' enough when it comes to music. Besides, the fellas looked like they enjoyed his presentation and that's all that matters. [We can just thank small mercies it wasn't Steven Tyler doing the honors] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 So who did you want doing the introduction for them? I actually was fine with Jack Black's intro, but since you asked... I thought it would have been interesting to have Pete Townshend do the honours. Pete is articulate and eloquent and a fellow Kennedy Center Honoree, to boot. My mind reels at what Pete would have said, hehe. Or perhaps Cameron Crowe could have done the honours and maybe done a better job than Jack Black of placing Led Zeppelin's importance in the musical firmament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUK Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 That's what I was talkin' 'bout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percys_Plant Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I actually was fine with Jack Black's intro, but since you asked... I thought it would have been interesting to have Pete Townshend do the honours. Pete is articulate and eloquent and a fellow Kennedy Center Honoree, to boot. My mind reels at what Pete would have said, hehe. Or perhaps Cameron Crowe could have done the honours and maybe done a better job than Jack Black of placing Led Zeppelin's importance in the musical firmament. Hmm...pretty good choices there. Can't argue with that one (well...Townshend though....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I don't know how good a public speaker Stevie Nicks is, but I would have enjoyed hearing that woman give the introduction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivingLovingHeartbreaker Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I just remembered that PBS usually re-airs the Kennedy Center Honors, I wonder if it will be shown in it's entirety since there won't be any commercials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percys_Plant Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 ^^^ Do you have any idea when that's going to be aired? Their website and its schedule format is confusing as hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireOpal Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 And couldn't really stand him declaring Led Zeppelin as the best band of all time. He said exactly the same on The Who a while ago hence his words have absolutely no value. Oh, I didn't know that. That does cheapen his remarks (which I loved). However, I'll always treasure the sight of JPJ, Robert & Pagey laughing heartily at Jack recounting the "sold their souls" rumor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc0275 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Jack Black did a ok job, but they really could have done better. He's second tier, b-list material. Possible other names, Brian May, Paul Rodgers, Phil Collins, Roger Daltry, all would have been better choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melcórë Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I enjoyed Jack Black - and so did they. The whole affair, culminating in the end of "Stairway," left me in tears - what a ponce I am! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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