Morgan Rudolph Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 My husband joked that JP should do a collaboration with Bjork titled "We aren't Asian" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IpMan Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 My husband joked that JP should do a collaboration with Bjork titled "We aren't Asian" Holy shit, I love it. Actually, I think that would work musically. Bjork is REALLY out there and has done some amazing stuff, it could really pull Jimmy into a wonderful direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IpMan Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 An album of minor league shit? Why would he want to do that. Jimmy needs a hit song...rock and roll of course and he aint gonna write it. So what does Jimmy bring to the table? Certainly not virtuoso lead guitar technique at age 70. He won't draw big crowds unless the song(s) are of very high quality. And if he had that, LZ would be reforming right now. Oh yes, the people of the world are such musical connoisseurs. I have two words which disprove this: Taylor Swift. Now I understand there is a world of difference between the two but all Jimmy would have to do is collaborate with Lady Gaga or One Direction and Jimmy will be on top again. Of course on top of what is the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckjuana Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Of course on top of what is the question. On top of a heap of shit with his integrity sliding down the sides just beyond his grasp. If jimmy did a collaboration with Chris Cornell I have no doubt that it would be great. He could collaborate with a whole range of singers and musicians and come up with some truly great work, if he wanted to, or wasn't afraid to. Unfortunately the only collaborating he seems to be doing at the moment are with book stores, Ross halfin, dinners, that scarf bloke and with a range of airlines aquiring air miles on the promo tours. I'd love him to release some new material but until I have something in my hand I'm resigned to the fact that he's retired, and that's absolutely cool. He's earned it and has delivered some of the most timeless material ever. If he spends the rest of his time tweaking the zepp catalogue that's absolutel cool. If he wants to share some live remasters with us then that's absolutely cool too. It is unfortunate but if that's how it is then so be it. So now I just don't really trust any sources about collaborations or new material or playing live, particularly when they come from the man himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic_juice Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 That would be at distinct odds with their very recent public conversation and "agreement" to work together. It would be interesting to read if you have a source for your claim. I've previously read an interview with the drummer disparaging LZ back in the 90s. I think he may be talking about Kim Thayil from Soundgarden not Chris Cornell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IpMan Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 On top of a heap of shit with his integrity sliding down the sides just beyond his grasp. If jimmy did a collaboration with Chris Cornell I have no doubt that it would be great. He could collaborate with a whole range of singers and musicians and come up with some truly great work, if he wanted to, or wasn't afraid to. Unfortunately the only collaborating he seems to be doing at the moment are with book stores, Ross halfin, dinners, that scarf bloke and with a range of airlines aquiring air miles on the promo tours. I'd love him to release some new material but until I have something in my hand I'm resigned to the fact that he's retired, and that's absolutely cool. He's earned it and has delivered some of the most timeless material ever. If he spends the rest of his time tweaking the zepp catalogue that's absolutel cool. If he wants to share some live remasters with us then that's absolutely cool too. It is unfortunate but if that's how it is then so be it. So now I just don't really trust any sources about collaborations or new material or playing live, particularly when they come from the man himself. I am beginning to believe Ross Halfin may in fact be some infernal succubus which has attached himself to Jimmy and is slowly draining him of his life force & creative spirit. He sure looks like one. Ross is what, 4' tall with a face that looks like it has not cracked a smile is 200 years, and they eyes of Old Scratch himself. Blech, how Jimmy stands to be in the same room as that noxious dwarf is beyond me. Would not doubt if it was old Ross was behind his collaboration with Puff Daddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juxtiphi Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Would not doubt if it was old Ross was behind his collaboration with Puff Daddy. One of the worst bastardizations of a song ever done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Duck Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I am beginning to believe Ross Halfin may in fact be some infernal succubus which has attached himself to Jimmy and is slowly draining him of his life force & creative spirit. He sure looks like one. Ross is what, 4' tall with a face that looks like it has not cracked a smile is 200 years, and they eyes of Old Scratch himself. Blech, how Jimmy stands to be in the same room as that noxious dwarf is beyond me. Would not doubt if it was old Ross was behind his collaboration with Puff Daddy. What is it about Ross Halfin that gets so many Led Zeppelin fans in a snit? I don't much about the man other than that he is originally from Australia and works as a rock photographer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Rudolph Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Why do so many JP fans hate Ross? I think he's hilarious. I love his diary. He lives a glamorous life most people would kill for. I saw him in NYC 11/5. I wanted to go up to him and tell him I loved his photo of the tiger and shadow. He said he took it in his apartment on a rainy day. It makes me think of spirit in inanimate objects. Anyway when I went to walk towards him he was chatting it up with this hot Asian girl. I'm sure he would not have wanted to be interrupted. JP never seems to look like he's being held against his will with Ross. They are probably much more alike than JP fans would like to admit. I can just hear them now sitting down to a full English bitching about if the blueberries are fresh or frozen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Unfortunately the only collaborating he seems to be doing at the moment are with book stores, Ross halfin, dinners, that scarf bloke and with a range of airlines aquiring air miles on the promo tours. First of all, this was hilarious, especially the part about the "scarf bloke" and the air miles. Secondly, Ross, given his "glamourous life," whines like he's been forced to work in a sweat shop for below minimum wage. He also has the impression that he's incredibly witty (e.g., see his November 19 "diary" entry in which he apparently thinks writing out the broken English of others is hilarious -- no, I'm not offended, it's just stupid). But I'll admit it takes the right person for me to find whining funny. Finally, his photos of JP are awful given JP's tendency to excessively mug for Ross's camera and RH's liberal retouching of every photo. And I'm absolutely willing to believe JP and RH have many similarities, or maybe RH just tickles the sweet spot of JP's ego. I don't, however, think RH has had much of an impact on JP's "career" of the last 14 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb126 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 My husband joked that JP should do a collaboration with Bjork titled "We aren't Asian" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cofa Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Why do so many JP fans hate Ross? I think he's hilarious. I love his diary. He lives a glamorous life most people would kill for. I saw him in NYC 11/5. I wanted to go up to him and tell him I loved his photo of the tiger and shadow. He said he took it in his apartment on a rainy day. It makes me think of spirit in inanimate objects. Anyway when I went to walk towards him he was chatting it up with this hot Asian girl. I'm sure he would not have wanted to be interrupted. JP never seems to look like he's being held against his will with Ross. They are probably much more alike than JP fans would like to admit. I can just hear them now sitting down to a full English bitching about if the blueberries are fresh or frozen. Blueberries with a full English? Never in a million years in England! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Rudolph Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 (edited) Blueberries with a full English? Never in a million years in England! Haha! You are correct. I supposed I should have said "Sit down to tea". After a few weeks in the UK I was no longer grossed out by beans for breakfast. Edited November 26, 2014 by Morgan Rudolph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cofa Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Haha! You are correct. I supposed I should have said "Sit down to tea". After a few weeks in the UK I was no longer grossed out by beans for breakfast. Oh yes got to have baked beans with your full English. And black pudding. (blood sausage) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Historian Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I would love to see this happen. Now call John Paul Jones and Dave Grohl. Matt Cameron from Soundgarden was also listed (along with Ringo and a few others) as a guest at Jimmy's dinner party recently.... While it's all just speculation at this point, if he does collaborate with Cornell, Matt Cameron may be a candidate as well...who knows. He might do something with none of the above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nirvana Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Pearl Jam is the top of the heap when it comes to Grunge. Period. Neil Young influenced many early Grunge bands in the early 90's. Flannel shirts, ripped jeans, t-shirts, and a million watts of distorted Fenders.... Jimmy and Chris could be good, Jimmy and Jack White would be awesome, Jimmy and Gary Clark Jr will be phenomenal ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nirvana Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Jimmy's recent Quote from the Newsweek interview.... "But that's what the future holds! It holds all these surprises, endless, really. The only thing that's stopping those possibilities is your imagination.(??) Mind you, I've started racing against Time now. That's when it gets REALLY exciting.." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarletMacaw Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Jimmy should collaborate with Jay Buchanan, that's all I have to say. I liked Chris Cornell with Soundgarden. But I don't think he is a really great singer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffsofpage Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 While anything with Jimmy would be great, Chris Cornell would be my least preferred choice. The only singers I've liked since LZ are Chris Farlowe followed by Paul Rodgers. Did not like coverdale or black crow stuff. and for the record: Loved Nirvana Liked Pearl Jam Hated Soundgarden Saw Robert Fripp at the Great American Music Hall 1990? - no vocals BTW - and have only gone to small venue concerts since. Never looked back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Duck Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Saw Robert Fripp at the Great American Music Hall 1990? - no vocals BTW - and have only gone to small venue concerts since. Never looked back. Just speaking for myself, rock, as a music genre, doesn't lend itself to instrumental only concerts. The compositions aren't strong enough or complex enough to stand alone for a 90 minute set. It's one of the reasons I've never been able to warm up to Jeff Beck. I know he's a great guitarist; but much of his catalog leaves me cold. I can appreciate the excellence of his guitar playing but without the hook of good vocals; I start tuning out after a couple of songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffsofpage Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 I appreciate that. That is what it is all about - our own opinions:-) Love Jeff Beck, particularly his older stuff. Love contemporary jazz, classical etc. I agree, a full band with vocals and good lyrics adds another dimension - Led Zeppelin had that at all four corners - speaking to the choir here -lol The large stadium venues though, that puts me to sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Duck Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Given Jimmy Page's fondness for Brazil, I wonder if he's ever considered collaborating with one or more members of the Assad family. I'm referring to the Brazilian musical family, not the Syrian dictator's family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow121603 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Chris Cornell wouldn't be my first choice either, but as long as it would get Jimmy going again, I'd be all for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maaike Roeleveld Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Jimmy and Gary Clark Jr will be phenomenal ! That would indeed be a good musical pairing..... If for the fun of it, we are thinking out loud about who JImmy could work together with....., how about Joe Bonamassa.....? Maaike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcondo123 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 (edited) That would indeed be a good musical pairing..... If for the fun of it, we are thinking out loud about who JImmy could work together with....., how about Joe Bonamassa.....? Maaike That would be brilliant! Joe could really get some great blues out of Jimmy! ^ Imagine this with Jimmy... I think if I had to put together a three or four piece band for Jimmy, it would be: Jimmy on guitar (of course) Dave Grohl on drums John Paul Jones on bass, keyboards now here is where I'm stuck, if there would be another guitarist that sings lead it would either be Josh Homme, Jordan Cook (Reignwolf), or Jeff Martin, but if it was just a singer then I'd be happy with Chris Cornell Edited December 1, 2014 by lcondo123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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