Cactus Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 It's just OJ. Jimmy was a whiskey drinker. And no, that's not based on pictures I've seen. The Neal Preston photo of Jimmy chugging JD is a classic. Partly because of this I am a big fan of JD in all it's guises - w/ Coke, on the rocks, straight. In fact Me and Jack are on a first name basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songbird Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 The Neal Preston photo of Jimmy chugging JD is a classic. Partly because of this I am a big fan of JD in all it's guises - w/ Coke, on the rocks, straight. In fact Me and Jack are on a first name basis. Same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I've become pretty close with John Daniels over the years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gina62 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 i use to drink jack too, back in the day it just went down smooth, and gave you a great buzz!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Wisty Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Remember how Jimmy was sweating during the concert? Do I ever! Ahem. I know they were all depraved alcoholic perverts and all, but I do tend to believe it was straight OJ as well. Should point out that my choice of wording above (i.e. depraved alcoholic perverts) was also meant facetiously, before someone jumps down my throat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmsofAtlas Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I could see it bein straight OJ. With the blow and reefer coursin through his veins, why would he need liquor? I would say the chances of there bein alcohol in it are better than 50/50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Reminds me of an argument I saw a little while back. Someone insisted Jimmy was too professional to drink when performing! What got me was that this person was a first class anorack on Zep photos. Dates, venues, what shirt Robert wore...Yet they seemed to selectively block out the cooler full of Heinekens Jimmy drew from constantly at every show! Naive? This was Led Zeppelin. This was the 70s. Duh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styrbjorn Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Reminds me of an argument I saw a little while back. Someone insisted Jimmy was too professional to drink when performing! What got me was that this person was a first class anorack on Zep photos. Dates, venues, what shirt Robert wore...Yet they seemed to selectively block out the cooler full of Heinekens Jimmy drew from constantly at every show! Naive? This was Led Zeppelin. This was the 70s. Duh! Absolutely. I seem to remember that on one of the Page and Plant shows he was completely shitfaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Reminds me of an argument I saw a little while back. Someone insisted Jimmy was too professional to drink when performing! Although the backstage footage isn't from MSG, I know that Jimmy said that his preparation for the 3 nights at MSG was to stay up for 5 days straight. You don't do that with coffee and cigarettes alone.... Absolutely. I seem to remember that on one of the Page and Plant shows he was completely shitfaced. I'm sure everyone has seen these videos? Arena Heavy Metal Some examples of Jimmy still attempting to be the stonedest person in the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Baroness Von Zeppelin Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Although the backstage footage isn't from MSG, I know that Jimmy said that his preparation for the 3 nights at MSG was to stay up for 5 days straight. You don't do that with coffee and cigarettes alone.... I'm sure everyone has seen these videos? Arena Heavy Metal Some examples of Jimmy still attempting to be the stonedest person in the room. That Arena clip is pure comedy gold. Close your eyes and you'd think it was Nigel Tufnel being interviewed. Am I going to hell for saying that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I've read some interesting threads since joining this forum. For the most part they have been entertaining and good fun. I really enjoy the observations: Some from legends in their own minds, others who have been into the band for five minutes and / or are self praising experts to a gibberer who said "Led Zeppelin should only tour North America and forget about the rest of the World", to which I replied, "Pack yourself another bong, mate" The thing is he probably didn't need it. Now everyone seems to be obsessed by what drink or drug JP is imbibing. Do you think (like a lot of other morons do), that it is cool to wipe yourself out and that you can't play good music unless you do. I have yet to see a performance by anyone "out of it" that was worthwhile and didnt feel cheated, I won't name names. And believe me I've been to a lot of concerts in 40 years, thankfully most of them were great. I have played in bands and still play guitar now and yes I used to indulge until I wised up. If you think drinking til you drop is cool just ask the band about Bonzo. He paid the ultimate price for excessive drinking and the world is a lesser place for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmsofAtlas Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Now everyone seems to be obsessed by what drink or drug JP is imbibing. Do you think (like a lot of other morons do), that it is cool to wipe yourself out and that you can't play good music unless you do. I have yet to see a performance by anyone "out of it" that was worthwhile and didnt feel cheated, I won't name names. And believe me I've been to a lot of concerts in 40 years, thankfully most of them were great. I have played in bands and still play guitar now and yes I used to indulge until I wised up. Nice rant buddy.. I don't think anybody is sayin it's cool, necessarily, but what skin is it off your back if Jimmy Page or anybody else wants to drink, smoke, snort, or whatever? I smoke a bit o reefer to loosen up before I play, and you obviously did to, so don't be a hypocrite. I have seen alotta amazing performances from people that were out of it. Admit it or not, but drugs have enhanced tons of musicians careers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie29 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I have seen alotta amazing performances from people that were out of it. Admit it or not, but drugs have enhanced tons of musicians careers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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