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| polytoxic |
N.B.(This started as a reply to a previous thread about XM radio but somehow became it's own thread - unintentional on my part - by the way this is not meant in any way to provoke more Zep b.s. -- seriously!!!!)
Probably cos the Zep tour is off and a Jackson 5 reunion awaits...
>By Sean Hamilton Showbiz Editor [email protected] 2/03/2008
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>Robert Plant has turned down an extra £100million fortune to take Led
>Zeppelin on a world tour.
>The rock legend wants to concentrate on his new partnership with US country
>singer Alison Krauss... spelling the likely end of the famous band.
>Led Zep fans had been longing for a tour announcement since last year - when
>the 1970s superstars reformed for a one-off show at London's O2 Arena.
>Surviving members Plant, Robert Page and John Paul Jones were offered a
>guaranteed £100m each for a tour of North America and Europe after a million
>fans applied for O2 tickets.
>But after extensive talks Led Zep - best known for the song Stairway To
>Heaven - decided against the moneymaking opportunity.
>Guitarist Jimmy Page, 64, was keen to do the tour this year and was backed
>by bass player John Paul, 62.
>But singer Plant, 59 - already worth an estimated £70million - wants to
>concentrate on his new success with US country singer Krauss. The pair's
>duet album Raising Sand went to No 2 in America and Britain and they are
>starting their own tour in April.
>A band source said: "Despite the enormous offer, the decision did not come
>down to money. They always said they would do the one-off show and then see
>how they felt.
>"Jimmy had enjoyed the concert in December enough to want to tour. He argued
>they still had something to offer. He likes the idea of another chapter in
>the band - the grown-up tour.
>"John sided with Jimmy. He loved making music with the others again.
>"But Robert wanted to leave last year's concert as their legacy. They had
>proved they could still do it and that was enough.
>"He has other commitments and is happier looking forward to those. Robert
>put the mockers on the tour."
[Edited by polytoxic] |
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| Dan |
Okay, who didn't see this coming? |
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| Joey |
quote:
Dan wrote:
Okay, who didn't see this coming?
Not a surprise .
A friend of mine here at the board was kind enough to send me a copy of the O2 LZ gig and I was ' bored to tears ' !!!
Pagey was great but Plant can no longer hit the High Notes and looked completely ' lost ' .
I immediately had to run and put on The Rolling Stones , Rio DVD and The Who , Omaha DVD before I fell into shock .
Word -- to all your sweet SWEET Bippys !
'kins , Est. 1999
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| LadyJane |
What is that laughing sound I hear?
Oh it's jb all the way from Boca!!!!!!!!!!
LJ. |
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| pdog |
quote:
Dan wrote:
Okay, who didn't see this coming?
Or, who didn't care if they saw it coming...? |
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| pdog |
quote:
Joey wrote:
Poi .................
Do you know what a ' beard ' stands for ?!
No Joey, why don't you tell me!!! |
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| gimmekeef |
Keith scared them off...lol..I wouldnt think in this case no means no forever..Page and Jones want that money!..Maybe thats why teh XM Zep channel ended this week end..and lmaooo..replaced by Jacko
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| Factory Girl |
I saw that Robert is touring with A. Krauss, but it didn't register as a death nail to LZ tour until now.
DAMN IT. I, for one, am EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED.
I respect Robert Plan saying "no Thanks" to all that $$$$$, most musicians couldn't have done it.
But, I side with Pagey & John Paul Jones. DAMN IT!
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| polytoxic |
quote:
gimmekeef wrote:
Keith scared them off...lol..I wouldnt think in this case no means no forever..Page and Jones want that money!..Maybe thats why teh XM Zep channel ended this week end..and lmaooo..replaced by Jacko
[Edited by gimmekeef]
You can have the money, pal! 
As I was going to reply in the other thread, I think that's a harbinger of the Jackson 5 reunion tour. |
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| CrissCrossMind |
Zepp sucked then ... and still do today ... Plant knows when the Mud Shark ... needs to give it a rest ... CCM |
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| mojoman |
since the van halen tour is off maybe they could get david lee roth to play plant. |
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| FotiniD |
quote:
Factory Girl wrote:
I saw that Robert is touring with A. Krauss, but it didn't register as a death nail to LZ tour until now.
DAMN IT. I, for one, am EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED.
I respect Robert Plan saying "no Thanks" to all that $$$$$, most musicians couldn't have done it.
But, I side with Pagey & John Paul Jones. DAMN IT!
FG, I share the emotion  Zep have always been a legend in my book and to actually see them live, well... I had great expectations about this |
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| Bitch |
OK I went out and bought the new CD with Robert Plant & Alison Krausse. It is the exact opposite of Led Zeppelin music ~ and together they sing as soft and sweet as little bird's voices. Seriously, its angelic, and it sounds effortless and simply magical. After one listen I bought a ticket to see them at the MSG theatre in June. Not usually my style of music, but its beautiful. |
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| mojoman |
hagar could play plant.
led sam?
sam zeppelin?
led hagar?
sam led?
houses of the hagar?
the sam remains the same?
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| Left Shoe Shuffle |
Paging David Coverdale.
David Coverdale, white courtesy phone. |
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| mojoman |
page should turn plant into a newt......... |
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| Fiji Joe |
quote:
Joey wrote:
Come To Joey ...............
Good post! |
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| Dan |
quote:
Left Shoe Shuffle wrote:
Paging David Coverdale.
David Coverdale, white courtesy phone.
I am really disappointed this particular tour never happened (outside of Japan). |
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| Martha |
quote:
Factory Girl wrote:
I saw that Robert is touring with A. Krauss, but it didn't register as a death nail to LZ tour until now.
DAMN IT. I, for one, am EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED.
I respect Robert Plan saying "no Thanks" to all that $$$$$, most musicians couldn't have done it.
But, I side with Pagey & John Paul Jones. DAMN IT!
Hey FG! I feel the same way sister. Bummer.
And I didn't have any luck getting Plant/Krauss tickets when they went on GA sale this morning for their show at Red Rocks. Couldn't pull anything remotely close. Getting Row 40 when I am in at 10am sharp really sucks.
MM |
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| mrhipfl |
I was disappointed with what I saw from the O2 gig so I'm not taking it too hard. |
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| sammy davis jr. |
Gary Charone- then he could officially kill THREE bands. |
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| the good |
quote:
polytoxic wrote:
N.B.(This started as a reply to a previous thread about XM radio but somehow became it's own thread - unintentional on my part - by the way this is not meant in any way to provoke more Zep b.s. -- seriously!!!!)
Probably cos the Zep tour is off and a Jackson 5 reunion awaits...
>By Sean Hamilton Showbiz Editor [email protected] 2/03/2008
>
>
>Robert Plant has turned down an extra £100million fortune to take Led
>Zeppelin on a world tour.
>The rock legend wants to concentrate on his new partnership with US country
>singer Alison Krauss... spelling the likely end of the famous band.
>Led Zep fans had been longing for a tour announcement since last year - when
>the 1970s superstars reformed for a one-off show at London's O2 Arena.
>Surviving members Plant, Robert Page and John Paul Jones were offered a
>guaranteed £100m each for a tour of North America and Europe after a million
>fans applied for O2 tickets.
>But after extensive talks Led Zep - best known for the song Stairway To
>Heaven - decided against the moneymaking opportunity.
>Guitarist Jimmy Page, 64, was keen to do the tour this year and was backed
>by bass player John Paul, 62.
>But singer Plant, 59 - already worth an estimated £70million - wants to
>concentrate on his new success with US country singer Krauss. The pair's
>duet album Raising Sand went to No 2 in America and Britain and they are
>starting their own tour in April.
>A band source said: "Despite the enormous offer, the decision did not come
>down to money. They always said they would do the one-off show and then see
>how they felt.
>"Jimmy had enjoyed the concert in December enough to want to tour. He argued
>they still had something to offer. He likes the idea of another chapter in
>the band - the grown-up tour.
>"John sided with Jimmy. He loved making music with the others again.
>"But Robert wanted to leave last year's concert as their legacy. They had
>proved they could still do it and that was enough.
>"He has other commitments and is happier looking forward to those. Robert
>put the mockers on the tour."
[Edited by polytoxic]
HAHAHAHAHA! They proved they could still do it? Has anybody heard the show? |
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| Dan |
quote:
the good wrote:
HAHAHAHAHA! They proved they could still do it? Has anybody heard the show?
Well, they proved they could make millions piss their pants over just the thought of a show regardless of how it actually sounds. With his ego still boosted, Plant decided he would rather pursue what's he artistically interested in in the year 2008. |
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| CrissCrossMind |
Simply answer ... Plant can tour with a 36 sweet looking blonde ... or some grumpy old man with 'white' hair ... no one ever said Plant was stupid ... plus The Legend Remains The Same ... CCM |
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| mojoman |
quote:
CrissCrossMind wrote:
Simply answer ... Plant can tour with a 36 sweet looking blonde ... or some grumpy old man with 'white' hair ... no one ever said Plant was stupid ... plus The Legend Remains The Same ... CCM
ain't dat da truth...... |
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| Joey |
quote:
CrissCrossMind wrote:
Simply answer ... Plant can tour with a 36 sweet looking blonde ... or some grumpy old man with 'white' hair ... no one ever said Plant was stupid ... plus The Legend Remains The Same ... CCM
true Dat !!!!!! |
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| Factory Girl |
quote:
Martha wrote:
Hey FG! I feel the same way sister. Bummer.
And I didn't have any luck getting Plant/Krauss tickets when they went on GA sale this morning for their show at Red Rocks. Couldn't pull anything remotely close. Getting Row 40 when I am in at 10am sharp really sucks.
MM
I haven't heard the Plant/Krauss cd, but I suspect its not my cup of vodka. I've seen Page and Plant, and they are AWESOME!! I also saw Page with the Black Crowes, and it was great!!! I saw JP Jones and Plant solo.
I'm most concerned that Pagey stays musically active and tours. |
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| Gimme Shelter |
I still think it is going to happen someway. |
