LedZep1969 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I know that some bands dont like zeppelin but a lot do. Oh and does AC/DC like Zep? Likes: Tool, Heart, Guns N Roses, Alice Cooper who else? Dislikes: ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonmaid Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I know that some bands dont like zeppelin but a lot do. Oh and does AC/DC like Zep? Likes: Tool, Heart, Guns N Roses, Alice Cooper who else? Dislikes: ????? I would assume that the band Mindless Self Indulgence, who have a song called "I Hate Jimmy Page," aren't big fans. I think The Clash were quite vocal in their dislike. Didn't the whole "punk" scene refer to them as "dinosaurs?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanadu Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I know that some bands dont like zeppelin but a lot do. Oh and does AC/DC like Zep? Likes: Tool, Heart, Guns N Roses, Alice Cooper who else? Dislikes: ????? I guess AC/DC have referred to the Zeps in some songs, like Whole Lotta Rosie and Nervous Shakedown, but I don't know what point they tried to get across there . Maybe it was their way of tributing them, friendly rivalry, and/or joking about LZ being for girls and AC/DC for guys??? Nirvana on the other hand basically liked LZ and were influenced by the band, but also pointed out the generation gap between them. Grohl (and the Foos) at least seems to be a fan, and Kurt said that he valued Led Zeppelin's music but criticized them for having written too much lyrics about their own "lemons" and having sex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oswaldo Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 A LOT of bands have been influenced by Led Zeppelin. Some even don't necessarily like them, but have used their style for some of their songs... and that had to happen whether they wanted or not. U2 just acknowledged Led Zep as a main influence in their new album. There's so many of them, that I'm sure naming them would be...pointless? Also, some legendary bands, for the sake of diplomacy, say they admire and like Led Zeppelin; and even though they have countless accolades achieved..I know deep down inside they're burning with jealousy and envy. [cough]thewhocreamtherollingstonesblacksabbathtonameafew[/cough] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Oswaldo, what a terrible thing to say! (OK, another terrible thing: I love "I Hate Jimmy Page," even though I love Jimmy Page. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMcLov1n Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 The Clash openly hate Zeppelin, other than that I can't think of any other big artists who dislike them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knebby Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 The Clash openly hate Zeppelin, other than that I can't think of any other big artists who dislike them. Not really - Paul Simonon made one stupid comment (album covers/throw up) once in a time when he knew it would grab headlines. He probably didn't mean a word. The rest of the band were quite happy to admit at later stages that they actually liked the band, and a mate of mine spent a happy evening listening to Zeppelin albums with Joe Strummer. The whole "Punk against Zeppelin" thing was mainly aimed at making the whole punk thing seem fresh and new - it was bollocks for the most part. John Lydon (Johnny Rotten) ended up phoning Robert in the 90s to ask him for the lyrics for "Kashmir" as he wanted to record it, Rat Scabies of the Damned was originaly lined up to be drummer for "The Firm" - that's how silly it all was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo1026 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Nirvana on the other hand basically liked LZ and were influenced by the band, but also pointed out the generation gap between them. Grohl (and the Foos) at least seems to be a fan, and Kurt said that he valued Led Zeppelin's music but criticized them for having written too much lyrics about their own "lemons" and having sex. And grohl also called them fossils when Nirvana hit big so let's not all start pulling at his belt with mouths wide open just yet. I love when grohl is mentioned cuz I always get to say my favorite line on this forum................wait for it..............Fuck dave grohl! He's a kiss ass that says Zep was the greatest band of all time when he's around them, then when The Who is honored, he says THEY were the greatest band of all time. Same with Ozzy/Sabbath. grohl(and the Foos) sold a hell of alot more DVDs having JP and JPJ on it than they would've without. He's opportunistic twat. Well now that ABBA's drummer has passed, I guess he'll be kissing their asses to drum for them next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glicine Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 He's a kiss ass that says Zep was the greatest band of all time when he's around them, then when The Who is honored, he says THEY were the greatest band of all time. Same with Ozzy/Sabbath. Don't forget what he has said about Queen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo1026 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Don't forget what he has said about Queen. Don't remember off the top of my head but I'll venture a guess...............greatest band of all time? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanadu Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 And grohl also called them fossils when Nirvana hit big so let's not all start pulling at his belt with mouths wide open just yet. I love when grohl is mentioned cuz I always get to say my favorite line on this forum................wait for it..............Fuck dave grohl! He's a kiss ass that says Zep was the greatest band of all time when he's around them, then when The Who is honored, he says THEY were the greatest band of all time. Same with Ozzy/Sabbath. grohl(and the Foos) sold a hell of alot more DVDs having JP and JPJ on it than they would've without. He's opportunistic twat. Well now that ABBA's drummer has passed, I guess he'll be kissing their asses to drum for them next. Hmm... I believe Kurt was genuinely ambivalent about the Zeps, which is fine by me, but yeah... I must say I've wondered about Grohl myself too. I don't remember hearing him call the Zeps fossils, but certainly he didn't dare oppose Kurt in public when Cobain called them dinosaurs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glicine Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Don't remember off the top of my head but I'll venture a guess...............greatest band of all time? LOL Congratulations! You got it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo1026 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Congratulations! You got it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie_72 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 There are too many that like them and I bet some who wouldn't dare say they don't out loud! LOL. Anyways, I have heard Nikki Sixx say he is not a big fan only because he thought they were "stuck in the blues musically and didn't go much further" something like that he told Rolling Stone a couple of years back. Also, years ago I was watching TV and on VH1 they had a show called "The List" when people were picking their favorite bands and Johnny Rzeznick of the Goo Goo Dolls was hosting and he said he hated Zeppelin growing up but he preferred Page, Jones and Bonham only but that "Robert Plant's gotta go". Sounded more like he had issues with Robert's singing, instead of the bands music. I do think it is cool when Jack White said "I don't trust anyone who DOESN'T like Zep" and also Dave Mustaine said that "It is odd NOT to like Zep". Just shows how powerful their influence is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo1026 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Jon Anderson and Chris Squire of Yes seem to be big Zep fans as well from what I've heard over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachman Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 pete townshend hates zeppelin i know that and dave grohl has bonzos tattoo on his arm and loves zeppelin.. used to study bonzos every move as a kid.. and as stated jack white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 In the interviews R.E.M. recently did for their latest album Accelerate guitarist Peter Buck cited Page as an influence. They also had John Paul Jones produce and do some of the string arrangements for Automatic For the People. Back in the day it also wasn't uncommon for R.E.M. to cover Whole Lotta Love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danelectro Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I know Elliot Easton of The Cars is big into Page, I've actually chatted with him about it. Not in person, he is a member of a forum and was asking about Tone Bender clones a while back. He is big into Page's early Tele tone, specifically something he heard on some Yardbirds boot. I wasn't at all surprised by Elliot's Page interest, I've always heard a lot of Page in his playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punksandwich Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Jack Bruce of Cream has been quoted lately as being a HUGE FAN of Led Zeppelin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigzepfan Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I remember the "dinosaur" thing being Billy Idol. Maybe it was more than one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo1026 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 pete townshend hates zeppelin i know that and dave grohl has bonzos tattoo on his arm and loves zeppelin.. used to study bonzos every move as a kid.. and as stated jack white I have Bonzo's symbol on my arm as well and studied his every move. Difference is I love Zep as well but grohl loves whoever he can play with. (See earlier posts in this thread). Judging from grohl's performance of Rock and Roll when joined by Page and Jones at the Foo Fighters show, his study skills could use improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo1026 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I remember the "dinosaur" thing being Billy Idol. Maybe it was more than one! That's also true. When Billy was up and coming Punk bitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phhhl Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 The idiot singer from the Goo Goo Dolls opened an episode of an old VH1 music show with a celebrity panel by declaring that he hated Robert Plant. And, for some reason, before the show was over he said it again. I can vaguely remember anything about that show aside from that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortuna Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Elvis Costello doesn't like Led Zeppelin. See the second quote in the link. http://www.luckygoon.com/HTML/Quotes/ElvisOnMusicians.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie_72 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 The idiot singer from the Goo Goo Dolls opened an episode of an old VH1 music show with a celebrity panel by declaring that he hated Robert Plant. And, for some reason, before the show was over he said it again. I can vaguely remember anything about that show aside from that. I bought that up in post#14. It was a show called "The List" that used to come on VH1 from 1999-2000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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