Led Zeppelin and that Listerine smile

Great story Georges, I'm pleased to hear that a guy as famous as Jimmy Page would take the time to chat with a stranger. I would also like to see them tour, the time is right.

Sadly, most people have lost sight of the fact that the heart of music is NOT about money. Robert, thankfully, has realized this and does things that are creative, and he continues to move forward and try new things. Reforming a band just because the members are getting older or the money is there is generally a recipe for disapointment. Were Zeppelin to reform, it would be a no win situation: the band would be vilified for not sounding and looking like they did in 1972, and the fans would be disapointed because it doesn't sound the same. After all, Zeppelin can never exist again as one of the major players is dead. I applaud Robert for taking his own path and creating some new and different things along the way. Maybe Jimmy should try that.
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Thanks to rpf for his incisive and on-the-money comments. First, I am pleased to hear about Jimmy's kindness to a fan. But second, disappointed that he wants to re-form Led Zeppelin without John Bonham; that would not be Led Zeppelin. I agree that Robert Plant has it correct. I believe that of all the former LZ members, Jimmy feels the need to do this most as Zeppelin was, and always will be his baby, more than the others. With the death of his friend Bonham, a part of him died as he knows that Zeppelin died. I feel for Jimmy. I just hope he remembers the official comment from the band and manager Peter Grant mere months after Bonham died that they "could not continue as they were" and therefore needed to dissolve the band. Out of respect for Bonzo, they must let it be!

Mr. Page did not say anything about the need for money or that "a part of him has died" without Led Zeppelin. How can two Zeppelin fans be so stupid as to think Jimmy Page needs more money or fame? Jimmy is clearly a kind man and would only like to give the fans that never were able to see the original Led Zeppelin one last chance of seeing the three original members play with their original drummers son on drums. What would be a better tribute to John Bonham and the Zeppelin fans than that? He is not being a selfish prick like David Gimour and turning his back on all of the fans that helped make him a very rich man and gave him the ability to release his crappy solo albums. Mr. Gilmour has even been quoted as saying he doesn't make music for the fans, but himself. There is nothing wrong with Robert Plant or David Gilmour moving on, just like there is nothing wrong with giving your loyal fans one last concert tour before it's too late...

If you think a band cannot go on without it's original members......go out and see The Who or maybe The Stones or how about Page/Plant..
Robert Plant talks of not regurgitating old Led Zepplin songs and then promptly goes on a solo tour with over half his set filled with Zep tunes????

The Beatles, Zeppelin and Floyd are my three favorite bands. I have been listening to these groups and playing these songs on guitar for 25 years. I will never get to see these bands as there where – but in the past 2 years I have seen Paul McCartney and Roger Waters, ( just bought tickets for his second time around ) and these shows where outstanding. Both have the most amazing musicians and although each totally different – just put fourth a superb live show. To hear those songs played and sung by each of them – it was truly a trill.
So- if Zep had the chance to form under any conditions – I would think it would be such a great opportunity for younger, newer and old fans to see this amazing band live.
Waters and McCartney proved to me that being 60 is just a number – I have seen 30 plus concerts – and these guys were almost double the age of the average bands I have seen – and they delivered such a powerful show. To even see Page and Plant together would be a trill – add JPJ and either Jason or anyone else on drums – a concert you’d never forget.

The chance to reform Zep has long gone. Now it would just be a money making tribute act like The Police and Genesis are now doing.
At least Planty and Jones are making new music of worthiness.Personally I'd rather Pagey stuck to making another solo album and doing another great job on more archive material like a few years back.Watching some more of that really reminds people how great the mighty Zep were and still remain.

Methinks they threw the baby out with the bathwater aka Robert decided he did not want to be in Jimmy's band without his old pal Bonzo so he ventured out on his own. Manic Nirvana was a Zeppeling sounding lp as was parts of Fate of Nations. Along comes Mr Coverdale and he and Jimmy sound great together and go out for a brief tour together. Robert can't stand this and decides to re-unite with Jimmy without Jones. Three years later they ditch the whole thing because Robert feels like they are just re-inventing Zeppelin eventhough it's Robert's band now. Robert has done some great solo work, but you can do both. Look at the Cream re-union, how brilliant was that. Then they go off on their own again. I would not expect them to sound the same again, just new in an old kind of way. Zepp re-union won't happen because of Mr Plant. Jimmy should get another singer and tour with Jonesy, that would be fun.

Just a clarifier, the 5 or 6 year old with Mr. Page was his son not his grandchild. He is a ROCK STAR

I just found your website, wonderful place. About the Jimmy Page article - I just adored it!!! I've been in love with Jimmy since I was a small girl. I think it would be smashing for a get-together! R. Plant should be ashamed of himself and remember who "found" him. NO ONE should EVER be mean to Jimmy! EVER!
Thanks for my say!

Thank you for the opportunity to "voice" my opinion. I have, as previously stated, always loved Jimmy Page and will support him whenever and wherever possible and/or necessary. He makes my heart smile!!!

No doubt,Donna. I also have admired Jimmy (in a different way, haha) since I was 15(45 now). You've got great taste. He IS the MAN and always will be. This guy lived my dream. I was thinking though; If I found myself sitting next to him, I would have likely not been able to speak. !!

Great story. I had something happen to me that was very similar. I was a Disney world with my pregnant wife six years ago and while walking out of a show at eight at night I walked past Jimmy page. I was in shock . He slowly walked by, smiled, and was getting into a vary small compact car. I approached him and asked for a photo. He was an absolute gentleman. Very kind and patient. I did not want to bother him with his family, they were in the car, so I said thank you and was on my way. The next day at the magic kingdom here comes Jimmy pushing a stroller with a baby. Again, I was in shock. His wife and nanny were up to something and he was just standing around. I approached him again and thanked him for the photo the other night, and thanked him for all the years of great music and shows. At this point he took over and asked were I had seen him. I am from Chicago and he knew every show, the weather condtions of the outdoor shows, and asked about the sound quality. He was obviously upset about one show where it rained and effected the acoustics. He asked if I had seen him wiht robert, the crows, and solo. He was very interested in my opinion about the shows and the quality. He would have talked to me for days but the wife gave him the signal and he had to leave. I have a great photo shaking his hand, and several of him pushing a baby stroller. Great stuff. Long story short, I shook the mans hand, no I can die......

i have seen jimmy page 3 times , twice in pittsburgh pa, 96,98 and with the crowes in 99 michigan, no dought he was the focal point and the energy behind the show and music. i have 2 heros in my life , jimmy page and clint eastwood, that is all