Nathan Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Bong-Man, I'm sorry, but... If anyone milked the O2 it was Robert. Do you think Raising Sand would've gotten half the public attention it got without the O2? Oh, I'm sure it would've won awards and all that fun stuff, but would it have sold so well? Robert said nothing for almost 6 months. I'd venture to say he was using the O2 the propel sales and popularity for Raising Sand. What has Jimmy had to milk the O2 for? I'd say considering Plant's comments leading up to the O2 Reunion, it wasn't just Page, but all of us who were "lead on." "I never wanted to do it. Now I want to do nothing else." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 "I never wanted to do it. Now I want to do nothing else." That comment was made concerning his doing the one-off gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I'm getting a feeling that the new project is going down like a lead balloon...... or a deflating one at least Seems that way to me as well MHD. I really hope we're both wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunChild Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 That's interesting. I'm a hop and skip away from Geary St. I think it sucks lemons that people think that without Robert that it can't have the same kind of success. What if it does better? Blasphemer! We've seen how Plant does without the others; it can cut both ways. Still, I think .625% of Zeppelin performing together will do pretty well. That provides room to grow. Yeah. Granted Plant doesn't want a 'cavalcade of useless repetition' but do any of you think that if he heard new material, he MAY change his mind. I know that he has no interest, but it seems that he would want something fresh to play around with. Are Page and Jones sending him some demos to peak his interest or have they given up? Sigh. My goodness, that man has such a knack for an unfortunate turn of phrase. Mostly, this reveals is his own lack of imagination. Sounds like you're boxing in Jimmy Page. He seems to be the only top flight guitarist that's not entitled to play his own damn material. Fuck that. Hear, hear! What a bunch of ado about nothing. Here's a lifetime opportunity (for me anyway) to see Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones on the same stage. And all you hear is complaining, complaining. Hopefully Jimmy's closed his ears to all this 'enthusiasm'. I hope you are right... count me as someone waiting patiently and with great anticipation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarmy Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 If Myles Kennedy is the one selected for whatever this turns out to be, and gets a firm commitment from Page and Jones, why on earth would he want to remain a member of Alter Bridge as Mr. Tremonti has suggested. If the Alter Bridge members are close personal friends with each other I could see it a little bit, but otherwise why wouldn't Miles put everything he has into a potential new project with two musical geniuses of the rock era without looking back? If he doesn't think what Page, Jones and Bonham has to offer should warrant his full attention and commitment he should say no to them if a offer is indeed made. All this is pure speculation without ever Myles speaking for himself, however. And the fact that Steve Tyler from Aerosmith even tried out really makes me wonder about Aerosmith... And it makes me wonder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Nice post Slave. As a parent who just dropped off a daughter at college 3 months ago I can understand raising family is the first priority. Jimmy's admitted to being lacking as a parent during his Zeppelin heyday. Missing out on precious moments of seeing your child grow and living in the craziness that was Led Zeppelin. It appears he didn't want to repeat that pattern and seems to have been vitally involved in their upbringing. I commend him on his choice. Jimmy seems to be eager again to play and I'm behind his efforts. thanks chicago. yeah, i just think sometimes we forget that they are real people with real lives. i have been a fan since approx 1973 when i was just 11 and my older brother played a zep record. but, as john lennon said " life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." in other words, sometimes you have to concentrate on things other than yourself, and your desires. although zep were always in my heart, there were many years during the child bearing and raising years that they had to take a backseat. it happens to most of us at some stage in our lives, for many different reasons. i have returned to zep at what seems to be a great time. i just get the feeling that jimmy and jonesy are wanting to get out there and rock again. and ooooh i am so glad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Bong-Man, I'm sorry, but... If anyone milked the O2 it was Robert. Do you think Raising Sand would've gotten half the public attention it got without the O2? Oh, I'm sure it would've won awards and all that fun stuff, but would it have sold so well? Robert said nothing for almost 6 months. I'd venture to say he was using the O2 the propel sales and popularity for Raising Sand. What has Jimmy had to milk the O2 for? I'd say considering Plant's comments leading up to the O2 Reunion, it wasn't just Page, but all of us who were "lead on." "I never wanted to do it. Now I want to do nothing else." I disagree about the 02 being used to fuel Raising Sand. On the contrary much of the press relating to Robert had a lot to do with the 02 show and Raising Sand took a bit of a back seat initially. That album's success had to do with the fact it was a damn good album and would have had it regardless of the reunion show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glicine Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 And the fact that Steve Tyler from Aerosmith even tried out really makes me wonder about Aerosmith... And it makes me wonder... I've always thought/and still think Steven just did the jam for fun... nothing more. That's again a media-made spin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarmy Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I'm getting a feeling that the new project is going down like a lead balloon...... or a deflating one at least I think Robert is afraid to comment on the new project or he might end up naming the new band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorer714 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I disagree about the 02 being used to fuel Raising Sand. On the contrary much of the press relating to Robert had a lot to do with the 02 show and Raising Sand took a bit of a back seat initially. That album's success had to do with the fact it was a damn good album and would have had it regardless of the reunion show. Agreed! Robert has his own fanbase and it certainly didn't require any type of solicitation from the O2 show!...Your age is showing Nathan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstork Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I think Robert is afraid to comment on the new project or he might end up naming the new band How's "Cavalcade of Endless Repetition" for a band name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 How's "Cavalcade of Endless Repetition" for a band name? Or better still, a forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunChild Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Or better still, a forum. Touché... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leddy Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I don't care what they call the band, I just am looking forward to see the 3 J's strut their stuff with the ir new material and a few odd Zep tunes thrown in....bring it on !! To an earlier post about Robert milking or using the o2 as a way of promoting Raising sands etc is in my mind just a load of B*ll*cks..the guy needs to do no such thing..Long live RP and his solo career, thanks for at least doing the Zep gig last year...Long live the the 3 J's, just get on with recording some new stuff please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZoSo Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 For those who think Robert did not in any way give any intention of reuniting Led Zeppelin for a future project AFTER the o2 gig, I only have this to offer you... The truth will come out. Eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorer714 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 For those who think Robert did not in any way give any intention of reuniting Led Zeppelin for a future project AFTER the o2 gig, I only have this to offer you... The truth will come out. Eventually.What are you? 12? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Two thoughts--one is that everyone who commented on Bong-Man's post ought to look more closely at what he actually said. The second is that I am losing interest in this upcoming project by the second. If they do finally go out and play, I'll rush to get in line for tickets, but I've pretty much had it with speculation about singers, name of the band, the legacy, etc. All I really care about is the music and there isn't any--call me when there is. Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZoSo Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 What are you? 12? Why? Would it take me being 12 for you to understand my post? If so then, yeah I am 12. Feel better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorer714 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Why? Would it take me being 12 for you to understand my post? If so then, yeah I am 12. Feel better? I'm saying that your post was immature and irrelevant to this thread. The show must go on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Although I'd prefer to see them together, I think it's pretty safe to say that unless they are, we'll be looking at smaller venues. Neither of them on their own have sold out a major arena in donkey's years. However, Robert was awsome in 93 at the Orpheum. I'd love to see Jimmy and the boy's at that same venue. Time to call in a few favours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmorek Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 For those who think Robert did not in any way give any intention of reuniting Led Zeppelin for a future project AFTER the o2 gig, I only have this to offer you... The truth will come out. Eventually. Did you just edit my Matrix Jimmy picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzyGT Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Haha that's great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Two thoughts--one is that everyone who commented on Bong-Man's post ought to look more closely at what he actually said. The second is that I am losing interest in this upcoming project by the second. If they do finally go out and play, I'll rush to get in line for tickets, but I've pretty much had it with speculation about singers, name of the band, the legacy, etc. All I really care about is the music and there isn't any--call me when there is. Please. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I understand fully what was said and commented accordingly. What's boring are the posters that supposedly love Jimmy and slag him for not doing things fast enough and not with right singer and the right attitude and the right blood chemistry and the right set list and God- forbid making money at his craft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZoSo Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Did you just edit my Matrix Jimmy picture? Yes I did. If it bugs you I will remove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZoSo Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 I'm saying that your post was immature and irrelevant to this thread. The show must go on! This clarifies things. Ok, so let me explain the posts reverence like i would to a 12 year old. It has been said that Jimmy should move along, and forget Robert in this thread, and he really has had no other plan other than Robert joining. Well, from conception that was the plan. Jimmy had reason to believe/conformation, Robert had interest in doing a future Led Zeppelin project. At some point in between Jimmy's press conference in Japan and shortly there after Robert changed his mind. Therefore to a degree plans had to be changed. A bit of a waiting game possibly was taking place, and emotions of this unspoken tension was evident in public appearances. Now I have no evidence of this, it is second hand info, so if someone with greater knowledge would like to counter this info, (or add to it) it be most welcome. Hopefully this would clear things up a bit for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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