mrledhed Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Read toward the end of the article. http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/robert-plant-interview-on-his-new-album-and-his-led-zeppelin-days-9683308.html “And maybe this new album is the end now for me,” adds Plant, bringing things back up to date and taking me by surprise. “Of this musical wanderlust and the wonderful carousel that I’ve been on. It’s like a kaleidoscope: you hold it up to the light, rotate it, and the pieces fall beautifully in different ways, but this record feels different. It’s a consummation of all those bits from Son House to Roni Size to the Gambia and it seems to have some sort of finality.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksgemini Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Thanks for the link I honestly have wondered why more rockers and actors don't just take some time for life in their later years. My nyc tix came today and I am even more grateful yto b there. Thanks for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Love the guy, but I think it's time for him to hang 'em up. I'm okay with his decision, but his insinuation probably means that he has 20 more albums planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksgemini Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Well I was hoping maybe for one or two more but hell he ought to be able to watch football and toss back a couple in peace if that is his decision. As I said it was worth selling 200 dollars worth of stuff to make it to Brooklyn now more than ever... Also we know there's at least one unreleased album on a shelf somewhere... One never knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matjaz1 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 If it does happen, let's hope it just means less albums and less tours, which is quite understandable, if you consider his years, although he still comes across as full of energy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Duck Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I'll be sad to see him retire but he's past the age at which most British men end their careers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the chase Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I'm sure there are many others, but the only musicians I can think of that have officially "retired" are Bill Bruford and Grace Slick. I can see Robert no longer recording. I can't see him ever retiring from performing live.. Even if it's low key, sitting in with a few locals.. It's in his blood. But either way, If this is it, I respect his decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksgemini Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I agree I can see him popping up in smaller places now and then .. I am glad he did not o some big retirement announcement about the tour I remember The Who's last concert ever.... In 1982!!!!!! Eventually I swear they will end up with one person as the Who. I could see Robert popping in with a few blues standards here and there for a while longer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clw Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 he will always have a place in music,popping up who knows where Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksgemini Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I'll be sad to see him retire but he's past the age at which most British men end their careers. Except for the other lead singers of 60's bands that don't know when to ease up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemea Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I am quite sure he will be singing and performing in some way for the rest of his life. He seems to be in good health, but he is still 66 years old so in some areas of his life he knows he must slow down, physically mostly. He is very curious and intelligent and I am positive his creativity will lighten us for years to come. I understand him very well for not wanting to tour with LZ, it would probaby be extremely exhausting in so many ways with huge amount of expectations, travel etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plantfan Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 NEW IDEAS FOR ROBERT PLANT: I'm not sure if I should start a new thread, as my post is related to the topic of this thread. Perhaps this belongs in a new, separate thread. RP did indicate that his career has run his course, and that he was out of ideas. I have several new ideas for RP albums of music, which, of course, RP will never see, unless someone here knows him personally: 1) First of all, finish, produce, and release the album you did with Buddy Miller in 2011. You don't have to tour behind it, just put it out there. 2) An album of duets with Olivia Newton-John would be amazing!!! Olivia has always been a WONDERFUL singer, and you could incorporate Australian music, including aboriginal music with the didgeridoo. 3) Do an album of Native American music, using Native instruments such as bells and drums. You could have a song called "Medicine Man," and maybe a new version of "Great Spirit." 4) Reconsider Alison Krauss' recent suggestion for a collaboration. It does not have to be Daft Punk, but the basic idea of doing a whole album of electronic trance music seems very interesting! 5) Get Robbie Blunt AND Doug Boyle in one band doing something. You've already proven repeatedly that two or more guitarists can work very well together! This would be awesome! 6) Put out all of your unreleased music going back to the 1980s, which might comprise several albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 ^^^^^ ONJ !!!!!! you have got to be joking...No thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bong-Man Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 2) An album of duets with Olivia Newton-John would be amazing!!! Olivia has always been a WONDERFUL singer, and you could incorporate Australian music, including aboriginal music with the didgeridoo. It's been a while since I snorted coffee out my nose, but that post did the trick ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth and beauty Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Read toward the end of the article. http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/robert-plant-interview-on-his-new-album-and-his-led-zeppelin-days-9683308.html “And maybe this new album is the end now for me,” adds Plant, bringing things back up to date and taking me by surprise. “Of this musical wanderlust and the wonderful carousel that I’ve been on. It’s like a kaleidoscope: you hold it up to the light, rotate it, and the pieces fall beautifully in different ways, but this record feels different. It’s a consummation of all those bits from Son House to Roni Size to the Gambia and it seems to have some sort of finality.” Robert appeared tonight on the One Show on BBC One and seemed to back away from this statement, saying he still loved creating music but the marketing phase required him to "become a hooker" and that his comments had perhaps been made on a bad day .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juxtiphi Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 There is no reason for Plant to 'stop' making music all together but he may foresee a problem with remaining in the public eye. He may just want to take it easy and enjoy it all without 20 press junkets a week and an 8 month tour to make album sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles J. White Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I actually liked his latest album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plantpothead Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 If it is to be his last album it rates up among his best in my opinion, I love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azad Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I could be wrong, I just got a feeling it won't be his last album. I think his moving back home will inspire him a hell of a lot and I reckon sooner or later that itch and that creative writing he's been mentioning will all come flooding back and he won't be able to ignore it. Hope I'm right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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