barrios Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 great interview with r plant, good for him, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phhhl Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I just have to say, Steve Winwood would be an absolutely horrible pick. When he was "good" in the best days of his career, he still sounded like a eunuch. How about doing something good and fresh, and something that rocks? I am not high on Dave Grohl for this assignment, but how about Jack White, with he and Jimmy creating a wall of sound? Jack could lay down the vocals in his inimatable fashion for the anthems and sound like a man possessed. And, the new music he and Jimmy might produce is a tantalizing proposition. Jack White just might be the most talented young musician of our time. Regurgitating old, tired vocalists like Winwood would be an insult to the long shadow of Robert Plant, and would make the new Zep feel like new Coca Cola all over again. If this thing is going to take off right, it needs exceptional talent to lead it in a new direction. Jack White, or if you insist on the best vocalist in rock, Chris Cornell, would be a step in the right direction. Those are not two names I am married to, but it has to be in the spirit that guys like that would bring to the project. The writing for the new album must be exceptional, and the lineup must be able to perform 2.5 hours of music live that never lets off the throttle. That is a tall order if you are planning to pluck some geezer from the seventies out of Bingo at the retirement home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllisonAdler Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I just have to say, Steve Winwood would be an absolutely horrible pick. When he was "good" in the best days of his career, he still sounded like a eunuch. How about doing something good and fresh, and something that rocks? I am not high on Dave Grohl for this assignment, but how about Jack White, with he and Jimmy creating a wall of sound? Jack could lay down the vocals in his inimatable fashion for the anthems and sound like a man possessed. And, the new music he and Jimmy might produce is a tantalizing proposition. Jack White just might be the most talented young musician of our time. Regurgitating old, tired vocalists like Winwood would be an insult to the long shadow of Robert Plant, and would make the new Zep feel like new Coca Cola all over again. If this thing is going to take off right, it needs exceptional talent to lead it in a new direction. Jack White, or if you insist on the best vocalist in rock, Chris Cornell, would be a step in the right direction. Those are not two names I am married to, but it has to be in the spirit that guys like that would bring to the project. The writing for the new album must be exceptional, and the lineup must be able to perform 2.5 hours of music live that never lets off the throttle. That is a tall order if you are planning to pluck some geezer from the seventies out of Bingo at the retirement home. Wow! No-one has suggested Jack W or Chris C yet!!!!! Epiphany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phhhl Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Wow! No-one has suggested Jack W or Chris C yet!!!!! Epiphany. All I have to say to that is, there is probably good reason why they HAVE been mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I just have to say, Steve Winwood would be an absolutely horrible pick. When he was "good" in the best days of his career, he still sounded like a eunuch. How about doing something good and fresh, and something that rocks? I am not high on Dave Grohl for this assignment, but how about Jack White, with he and Jimmy creating a wall of sound? Jack could lay down the vocals in his inimatable fashion for the anthems and sound like a man possessed. And, the new music he and Jimmy might produce is a tantalizing proposition. Jack White just might be the most talented young musician of our time. Regurgitating old, tired vocalists like Winwood would be an insult to the long shadow of Robert Plant, and would make the new Zep feel like new Coca Cola all over again. If this thing is going to take off right, it needs exceptional talent to lead it in a new direction. Jack White, or if you insist on the best vocalist in rock, Chris Cornell, would be a step in the right direction. Those are not two names I am married to, but it has to be in the spirit that guys like that would bring to the project. The writing for the new album must be exceptional, and the lineup must be able to perform 2.5 hours of music live that never lets off the throttle. That is a tall order if you are planning to pluck some geezer from the seventies out of Bingo at the retirement home. I saw Winwood solo a few months ago. He played two hours straight and his voice was every bit of what it used to be and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledded1 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I will be seeing him in a couple of days so will let you know if his voice is as shit as someone thinks it is. I very much doubt it even before the event having listened to the very show you saw ninelives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I will be seeing him in a couple of days so will let you know if his voice is as shit as someone thinks it is. I very much doubt it even before the event having listened to the very show you saw ninelives I'll pretend not to be jealous Twas a great show I saw wasn't it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gegenschein Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I just have to say, Steve Winwood would be an absolutely horrible pick. When he was "good" in the best days of his career, he still sounded like a eunuch. Your "good" in quotation marks in regards to Steve's voice seems to indicate - correct me if I'm wrong - that you don't think he was ever really good. Of course the fact that Robert Plant himself called Winwood a "stellar vocalist" doesn't matter. Why should it? Your opinion on the subject is infinitely more important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmorek Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I would love to see Steve Winwood with Jimmy, Jonesy and Jason. His guitar and keyboard skills would allow for some amazing new sounds and fuller live versions of Zeppelin songs (especially those with overdubs — TSRTS, Black Dog, Ten Years Gone, In The Light, etc). The only problem I can see its that with his own great career I don't know if he'd be interested in playing old Zeppelin songs. Unlike Myles Kennedy and Ann Wilson, he isn't known for playing Zeppelin covers in concert. Whoever it is, I know Jimmy will be able to find the right person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPP65 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I think it might be Jack White. Jimmy and Jack have a really good relationship and Jimmy thinks Jack plays really well. Yes I know he would be singing, but he's a good singer also. Then it would be the 4 J's Jimmy, John, Jason and Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmotisko Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 To bad Ray Gillen was not around. He'd be the perfect fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misty mountain Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I think it might be Jack White. Jimmy and Jack have a really good relationship and Jimmy thinks Jack plays really well. Yes I know he would be singing, but he's a good singer also. Then it would be the 4 J's Jimmy, John, Jason and Jack. I think Jack could be a good choice .I do wonder if he would struggle if he was singing led zeppelin songs that really need those high(g's) to pull them off.Also what will jacks side kick drummer do if jack jumps ship."Meg" is ok but her style of drumming is just not quite the style the 3-4j's would need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knebby Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I would love to see Steve Winwood with Jimmy, Jonesy and Jason. His guitar and keyboard skills would allow for some amazing new sounds and fuller live versions of Zeppelin songs (especially those with overdubs — TSRTS, Black Dog, Ten Years Gone, In The Light, etc). The only problem I can see its that with his own great career I don't know if he'd be interested in playing old Zeppelin songs. Unlike Myles Kennedy and Ann Wilson, he isn't known for playing Zeppelin covers in concert. Whoever it is, I know Jimmy will be able to find the right person. I honestly wasn't suggesting he could be in the frame for this project. I don't believe there is even the slimmest chance of that. Just expressing a long-held dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPP65 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I think Jack could be a good choice .I do wonder if he would struggle if he was singing led zeppelin songs that really need those high(g's) to pull them off.Also what will jacks side kick drummer do if jack jumps ship."Meg" is ok but her style of drumming is just not quite the style the 3-4j's would need Jack would drop her in a heart beat to play with Jimmy. Jack has another band ans who know what Meg does when he tours with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reids Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I honestly wasn't suggesting he could be in the frame for this project. I don't believe there is even the slimmest chance of that. Just expressing a long-held dream. It'd be cool to have Winwood open for them and maybe do some encores/jams together, though. R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmorek Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 It'd be cool to have Winwood open for them and maybe do some encores/jams together, though. R Yeah. I love Traffic Jams! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Yeah. I love Traffic Jams! Except if you're on I-95 in the NYC and Connecticut corridor on a Friday evening during rush hour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggusDiggus Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 i don't think that jack is a good joice i think that paul rodgers would be better but he is on tour with brian may and roger tayler :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olipticle Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 yeah man, i second that i dont think jack's voice is powerful enough to front something page is doing at the moment, We need someone like a Paul Rodgers. But it is a tough call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluefalcon Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 How about that guy who used to sing for The Darkness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHD Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 How about that guy who used to sing for The Darkness? Justin Hawkins Can't quite see it somehow Bit of info: He's got a new band, Hot Leg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reids Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 didn't realize The Darkness were no more. I liked a few songs from their first one... and a few on their second album. The 2nd one was more like Spinal Tap to me, though. R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olipticle Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I never really liked them to much, I didnt think that had that much in terms of sustain i mean they were one of those here today gone tomorrow bands. I dunno some singles are ok while others just sucked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solar Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 yeah man, i second that i dont think jack's voice is powerful enough to front something page is doing at the moment I wholeheartedly disagree. As proof, I offer: Dead Leaves & The Dirty Ground: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh7UFi2b9xU Walking With A Ghost: Jolene: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zskw3mCQFL4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Don't think Paul Rodgers would be a good idea. With Bad Co. he was fine, but once he teamed up with Jimmy in The Firm, he made the music pretty bland. When JP does something the music and performance is usually much more creative, unique and exceiting than that. Unfortunately, that's what you got with The Firm. But they had their good moments as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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