eternal light Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 People love spectacles unless they start to get boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I didn't hear the interview so I just commented on what was posted. I've known Robert long enough to not need decoding when speaks. No reason to get testy about it - you asked, I offered my thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 If you want to listen, here Funny little bit at the beginning. I noticed that Alison Krauss mentioned the Louisiana Hayride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 You are welcome. "spectacular" is a good word and can be used everywhere. And he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 No reason to get testy about it - you asked, I offered my thoughts. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I didn't intend to offend you or belittle your opinions Nine Lives. Sorry for any misunderstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Another spectacle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 No reason to get testy about it - you asked, I offered my thoughts. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I didn't intend to offend you or belittle your opinions Nine Lives. Sorry for any misunderstanding. No worries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZoSo Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 For the first time in ages Robert handled questions about Led Zeppelin reforming with a serious tone. He was respectful...made his point without insulting anyone, or making the question into a joke. It was a breath of fresh air IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Allison Krauss is having a good influence on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyLane Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I didn't want to start a new thread, so I just read the following on Manicnirvana.com/newswire website: The 20th Annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards were held January 30, 2009 in Los Angeles. Among the winners were Robert Plant and Alison Krauss for “Most Creative Tour Package”. Not sure if they attended since it does not mention this on Manicnirvana's website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glicine Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I didn't want to start a new thread, so I just read the following on Manicnirvana.com/newswire website: The 20th Annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards were held January 30, 2009 in Los Angeles. Among the winners were Robert Plant and Alison Krauss for “Most Creative Tour Package”. Not sure if they attended since it does not mention this on Manicnirvana's website. "Most Creative Tour Package", they surely deserve that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Not sure if they attended since it does not mention this on Manicnirvana's website. There are no announcements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUCK'EYE' DOC Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 For the first time in ages Robert handled questions about Led Zeppelin reforming with a serious tone. He was respectful...made his point without insulting anyone, or making the question into a joke. It was a breath of fresh air IMO. Did you notice that he did raise his voice and sound forceful when he began answering the question? Then he cooled down very quickly and answered very respectfully, not sounding ticked off but giving a very logical, well thought- out (he has given it much thought in the past) answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I did not notice that. I'll listen for it next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glicine Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Did you notice that he did raise his voice and sound forceful when he began answering the question? Then he cooled down very quickly and answered very respectfully, not sounding ticked off but giving a very logical, well thought- out (he has given it much thought in the past) answer. Maybe some diplomatic training will do him good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Maybe some diplomatic training will do him good. lol excuse me lol thank you, glicine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyLane Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I hope Robert realizes that he will only be remembered as "Led Zeppelin" and not his solo career. I don't understand why he doesn't embrace the facts. Just an opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 He has a few younger generations of fans who have never seen Led Zeppelin. He is a strong enough entertainer that he can engage an audience. And he is not easy to forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZoSo Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Did you notice that he did raise his voice and sound forceful when he began answering the question? Then he cooled down very quickly and answered very respectfully, not sounding ticked off but giving a very logical, well thought- out (he has given it much thought in the past) answer. I think his tone is a serious tell in this instance yes. He must have put some thought into the idea on some level. The 02 show had to have begged the question. IMO, while I'd love to see something new, or for the 3 members to work together again, I do not want to see a shell of it's former self. Just as Robert points out. I still think you will see Robert work with Jimmy again. He has said on more than one occasion he would like too. Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glicine Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 He has a few younger generations of fans who have never seen Led Zeppelin. He is a strong enough entertainer that he can engage an audience. And he is not easy to forget. I'm one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I think the wheel may well turn, and in a year or two his musical relationship with Jimmy may be different again--the wheel has constantly spun with those two. But I hope Robert realizes that he will only be remembered as "Led Zeppelin" and not his solo career. I don't understand why he doesn't embrace the facts. Just an opinion. while it's true he's usually identified as "Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant," and realizes that himself, I don't think that alters the fact that he feels the need to sing new and different music. I don't think he's performing with Alison just as a career move, to give himself a higher public profile or something. He's all about the music (which is what he was saying in that much-misunderstood comment about LZ not being about the fans). In other words, and also just my personal opinion, I think he does embrace the facts, and says So what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glicine Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I don't think he's performing with Alison just as a career move, to give himself a higher public profile or something. He's all about the music (which is what he was saying in that much-misunderstood comment about LZ not being about the fans). He said it himself that he doesn't have a career. It's just another great adventure among those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie_72 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I got the chance to hear the whole interview today on Absolute Radio. So happy for him, he is having the time of his life right now and still making great music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert's Plant Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 He has a few younger generations of fans who have never seen Led Zeppelin. He is a strong enough entertainer that he can engage an audience. And he is not easy to forget. He is not easy to forget.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I didn't want to start a new thread, so I just read the following on Manicnirvana.com/newswire website: The 20th Annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards were held January 30, 2009 in Los Angeles. Among the winners were Robert Plant and Alison Krauss for “Most Creative Tour Package”. Not sure if they attended since it does not mention this on Manicnirvana's website. Good on them Did you notice that he did raise his voice and sound forceful when he began answering the question? Then he cooled down very quickly and answered very respectfully, not sounding ticked off but giving a very logical, well thought- out (he has given it much thought in the past) answer. I didn't hear any change in tone personally (not to say it wasn't there!). I hope Robert realizes that he will only be remembered as "Led Zeppelin" and not his solo career. I don't understand why he doesn't embrace the facts. Just an opinion. Robert is very proud of his time with Zep but to him, that time ended when Bonzo passed. He has chosen to continue that spirit of Zep which is musical exploration, only he's doing it on his own. He likes to be challenged by new adventures and the idea of being put in positions of being uncomfortable. He seems to thrive on that and more power to him! He never set out to recreate or carry Zep on but to embark on a series of experiences which is why he answered that he really doesn't have a career. But his decision not to reform Zep has nothing to do with not embracing his past. I think he very much does IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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