FireOpal Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Good lawd, you guys who are disrespecting Keef need some schoolin'!! And you're taking his playful remarks waayyy too seriously. Jimmy and Keith have been friends for decades. If Pagey's apparently not bothered by Keith's lack of regard for Zeppelin's musical output, why should you be? Personally, I think the jibes are just gamesmanship: these guys are intensely competitive. Robert takes a swipe or two at the Stones, Keith gives him the back of his hand. All in good fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leddy Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 An average guitarist in an average band, thats done one or 10 to many tours now !!! He might of come up with a few good riffs but please, the guy is and always will be an arsehole to me !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deezer Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 You can say they're average all you want, but you can't deny their success or their influence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Action Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Good lawd, you guys who are disrespecting Keef need some schoolin'!! And you're taking his playful remarks waayyy too seriously. Jimmy and Keith have been friends for decades. If Pagey's apparently not bothered by Keith's lack of regard for Zeppelin's musical output, why should you be? Personally, I think the jibes are just gamesmanship: these guys are intensely competitive. Robert takes a swipe or two at the Stones, Keith gives him the back of his hand. All in good fun. BY FAR THE BEST POST ON THE ENTIRE, WORN OUT SUBJECT. THANK YOU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 It's usually best not to take what Keith Richards says too seriously; he's just honest and to the point when he speaks earnestly, but very often his sense of humor is at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tralf Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 "Thank God I'm awake"...rotfl Cheers- Tralf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leddy Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 He says he didn't know there was a renunion gig for the late Ahmet !! of which his band was signed to for some time !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deezer Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 (edited) I love all the hate on Keith Richards just for some comments. They make me lol. What makes it funnier is that he basically says he doesn't like Stairway, and how many Zeppelin fans have said that on this site? Shall we piss on them as well? Edited March 1, 2008 by Deezer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sears Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 what a fuckin loser, guy sniffed his dads ashes after he was cremated, if he cant respect his own father, how do you expect him to respect the greatest rock band of all time, listen to the reviews from SARS-STOCK about the stones performance, they sucked, ACDC stole the show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 (edited) You can always tell when Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones are not touring; first Robert Plant says something, then Keith Richards says something, and then the fans get started. I went to the Sars show; regardless of the reviews, the Stones were great! Edited March 1, 2008 by eternal light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deezer Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 what a fuckin loser, guy sniffed his dads ashes after he was cremated, if he cant respect his own father, how do you expect him to respect the greatest rock band of all time, listen to the reviews from SARS-STOCK about the stones performance, they sucked, ACDC stole the show Umm...the whole dad's ashes thing was a joke there brutha.....again these comments make me lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledded1 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 The did zep reunite comment I just take as him being sarcastic. He couldnt have failed to have been aware unless he was stuck up a palm tree on a deserted isalnd for 6 months last year. Even then some passing dolphins would have told him they were doing the 02 cos iknow for a fact that some dolphins did enter the ticket draw but were unlucky and didn't get any. Its no big deal really is it, so quite why we have had 3 simultaneous threads about this god only knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I think he may be jealous of Zeppelin.. Especially the O2 issue last year But then, like almost everybody said on this thread he's still great! But for me Zeppelin is still the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irg82 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Let go of it. So what if Keith Richards doesn't like Stairway to Heaven? I love the Rolling Stones and Zeppelin almost equally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 (edited) The did zep reunite comment I just take as him being sarcastic. He couldnt have failed to have been aware unless he was stuck up a palm tree on a deserted isalnd for 6 months last year. Even then some passing dolphins would have told him they were doing the 02 cos iknow for a fact that some dolphins did enter the ticket draw but were unlucky and didn't get any. Its no big deal really is it, so quite why we have had 3 simultaneous threads about this god only knows. It's just one of his usual flippant remarks, a remark that is not as important as people seem to think. He is honest and straightforward when he expresses his thoughts, but he also has an easygoing sense of humor. Let go of it. So what if Keith Richards doesn't like Stairway to Heaven? I love the Rolling Stones and Zeppelin almost equally. Even Robert Plant complains about Stairway to Heaven, although it's one of my favorite songs; I've always loved it. Edited March 2, 2008 by eternal light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy-Conway Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I love the Rolling Stones;and I fucking hate "Stairway to Heaven" So;sue me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Apples and oranges. In '75, the Stones were getting all the press while Zeppelin were breaking the bank on tour and outselling them night after night. It's not about merit or ability in this case. Both bands are huge and have impacted rock music hugely. These bands have always shared a friendly rivalry. It's not hateful. They're part of an elite circle who can take a piss at each other now and then. Some people are reading way too much into his remarks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gervox Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Apples and oranges. In '75, the Stones were getting all the press while Zeppelin were breaking the bank on tour and outselling them night after night. It's not about merit or ability in this case. Both bands are huge and have impacted rock music hugely. These bands have always shared a friendly rivalry. It's not hateful. They're part of an elite circle who can take a piss at each other now and then. Some people are reading way too much into his remarks. "Apples and Oranges" - a great turn of phrase and one I think is completely appropriate.Your entire post is, to me,precient. At the time the Stones were concidered the greatest Rock band of "all time".They had an image and a history in part created by the press and fans, that in 1975 was still bordering on fanatism. Led Zep had a very bad time with the press from thier earliest days.The amazing thing to me about Led Zeppelins music is that it stands the test of time better than their peers. This, I believe, is in part due to the mystery. An example: Ok, I've made a big deal and cheap, but utterly funny, shots in the past, about their triumph at the Bath festival in 1970.It was filmed (in a way) and then the footage promptly destroyed by an over protective manager, but the truth is that if we had that footage now, it just wouldnt seem so special!.One of the greatest things was that they never out-stayed there welcome, and remain mysterious.Perhaps for forever!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophile Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Umm...the whole dad's ashes thing was a joke there brutha.....again these comments make me lol. Somebody just got pwned. And I agree.....this shit is funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangani Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Generation after generation still buy Led Zeppelin albums and grow up wanting to be like them. That happens to a lesser extent with the Rolling Stones. Sure, lots of young kids like going to see the Stones in concert, but that's mostly a 'circus' thing and successive generations aren't as musically influenced by them. Keith knows that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I don't think that Stairway is Zeppelin's best song, in fact I sometimes find it cringeworthy, not because of what the band did to it, but how the media and small-time fans have latched onto it. Zeppelin has a range of different songs with many different styles and moods touched upon. I think it's a shame that so many people think that Zeppelin sounds like Stairway to Heaven, because they don't. In the same way that D'yer Maker has falsely led people to believe Zeppelin was a faux-reggae band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 (edited) "Apples and Oranges" - a great turn of phrase and one I think is completely appropriate.Your entire post is, to me,precient. At the time the Stones were concidered the greatest Rock band of "all time".They had an image and a history in part created by the press and fans, that in 1975 was still bordering on fanatism. Led Zep had a very bad time with the press from thier earliest days.The amazing thing to me about Led Zeppelins music is that it stands the test of time better than their peers. To put it plainly, Zeppelin ruled the high school parking lots in the 70's. Not the Stones. Don't get me wrong, the Stones were cool as hell, but Zeppelin were the gods. And personally, I could give a shit what the press or the critics had to say about their chosen darlings. It's about the fans. End of story. Just look at the readers' polls in Creem, Circus and Hit Parader from those times. Zeppelin ruled! The fans spoke. The press didn't listen. Screw 'em! The Stones are still "The world's greatest rock and roll band". Guess Zeppelin was something more than a rock and roll band, hence the disparity. Nuff said! And Michael Jackson is the "King of pop". Thing is, Zeppelin didn't take musical categories (pop, rock, jazz, etc.) They were "Best Band", "Best Guitarist", Best Drummer", Best Vocalist", Best Bassist", "Best Album", "Best Live Act". OVERALL. Over and over, year after year. Genres need not apply. Edited March 11, 2008 by Evster2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangani Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 The press didn't listen. Screw 'em! The Stones are still "The world's greatest rock and roll band". Guess Zeppelin was something more than a rock and roll band, hence the disparity. Nuff said! Over here, prior to the reunion there was a LOT written in the press about Led Zeppelin being the greatest band of all time or greatest rock band of all time or the epitome of a rock band, archetypal rock band etc etc. I was actually surprised (but I enjoyed it) at how much the British press, at least, were eulogizing Zeppelin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Over here, prior to the reunion there was a LOT written in the press about Led Zeppelin being the greatest band of all time or greatest rock band of all time or the epitome of a rock band, archetypal rock band etc etc. I was actually surprised (but I enjoyed it) at how much the British press, at least, were eulogizing Zeppelin. I was referring to the mid-70s, when Zeppelin was ignored while the Stones were riding inflatable penises and travelling with a horn section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangani Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I was referring to the mid-70s, when Zeppelin was ignored while the Stones were riding inflatable penises and travelling with a horn section. Oh yeah, that was true. Wouldn't disagree there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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