*I*LOVE*JIMMY!! Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Bonzo was undoubtedly the best drummer that ever lived. But NOBODY was as fun to watch as Michael Lee for me. His energy and enthusiasm still amazes me to this day. And he was damned excellent himself. Nearly 2 weeks later, it's still a difficult pill to swallow. I totally agree with you. Watching him play four sticks was thrilling for me, he gave me goose bumps. He had the drummers Mojo for sure. My heart aches for his family and close friends. He will be watched over and taken good care of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanhalen77 Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 I wish i wasnt crying so much!!!! Enjoy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-jCNySpWiM...feature=related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdh Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 What a waste of a great person and talent. God Bless, Amazing Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazz Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Surprised to see that Robert wasnt at the funeral..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Surprised to see that Robert wasnt at the funeral..... He might not have been around to attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazz Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Cars, trains, planes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glicine Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Cars, trains, planes? He had contacted the family and friends before the funeral and expressed his sadness via different way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirchzep27 Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Just a way out thought, but maybe -michael lee was a reason of why -page/plant got together in the 90s. he definately was a positive spark in the whole thing. it is sad and surreal being a music fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 (edited) Cars, trains, planes? Don't think we need to go there. As Glicine has said, he expressed his condolences to the family etc. Edited December 9, 2008 by ninelives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Action Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Just a way out thought, but maybe -michael lee was a reason of why -page/plant got together in the 90s. he definately was a positive spark in the whole thing. it is sad and surreal being a music fan. It's entirely possible that Jimmy caught Robert's live act and thought "the only thing missing here is ME." That band was the closest thing to Zep Robert had ever been with outside of the real thing, and Michael's drumming played a HUGE part. It was only natural for Jimmy to want to join in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Just a way out thought, but maybe -michael lee was a reason of why -page/plant got together in the 90s. he definately was a positive spark in the whole thing. it is sad and surreal being a music fan. My understanding is Robert was contacted by MTV to do an Unplugged show and he in turn contacted Page to join him and things took off from there. However I could be mistaken in this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Action Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 My understanding is Robert was contacted by MTV to do an Unplugged show and he in turn contacted Page to join him and things took off from there. However I could be mistaken in this. That was my understanding too. But who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazz Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 He had contacted the family and friends before the funeral and expressed his sadness via different way. But why not attend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 But why not attend? Perhaps he was unable to for any number of reasons. I think the point is he obviously expressed sympathy to Michael's family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireOpal Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 [whispers] Let it go, gazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Action Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 [whispers] Let it go, gazz Good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazz Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 [whispers] Let it go, gazz [whipers back] ok, i was just askin! But this is not the thread for that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 (edited) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjr-5wvrD-0 A tribute to Michael. (His birthday show.) (Just to get you to watch it--it's a red-hot version of Rock and Roll, after which they throw a custard pie at Michael, he goes on bashing the skins to smithereens, then Robert leads the crowd in singing Happy Birthday. ) Edited December 10, 2008 by Aquamarine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUCK'EYE' DOC Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjr-5wvrD-0 A tribute to Michael. (His birthday show.) (Just to get you to watch it--it's a red-hot version of Rock and Roll, after which they throw a custard pie at Michael, he goes on bashing the skins to smithereens, then Robert leads the crowd in singing Happy Birthday. ) Thank you for the post Aqua. I loved the video. Jimmy and Robert looked happy, and Robert looked like he enjoyed what he was doing. Michael was a fantastic drummer. He took the pie in the face very graciously. I liked the way he just kept on playing and sort of shook the pie off his face as he didn't miss a beat. Very funny. We will miss him. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorer714 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Well you got me to watch it and it was pretty blistering! Thanks Aqua! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rorer714 Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 (edited) Sorry for the double post.Gotta stop clicking it to get it moving. Edited December 10, 2008 by Rorer714 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 That was great Aqua! Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Thanks Aqua. Haven't seen that one. Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leding lady Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Awesome... a great honor of his spirit and his talent... and fun. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reids Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Onstage, Michael was arguably Jimmy's greatest musical foil in the post-Zeppelin era. I'll never forget Jimmy standing to the right of the kit and locking into a groove w/him. Now, such a sudden, tragic loss....the silence is deafening. Hopefully, this sad and unfortunate event will inspire JP, Jason and Jonesy to get their project underway more rapidly as life always has it's unexpected moments and we're not guaranteed tomorrow. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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