Led Zep...without Robert Plant....DO NOT WANT!

[strykerdarksilence]

uk.news.yahoo.com/wenn/20080921/ten-new-frontman-for-led-zeppelin-c60bd6d.html

The line-up of reformed rock legends Led Zeppelin could be in doubt - they are reportedly looking to replace singer Robert Plant.

The rockers reunited for an historic gig last year - and rumours of a full world tour have dogged the band ever since.

Frontman Plant attempted to end the speculation by hitting the road with country star Alison Krauss.

But the rest of the group have reportedly been rehearsing with stand-in singers - and are now said to be considering replacing Plant altogether.

A source tells The Sun, "They've been rehearsing frequently in London and the band is really gelling. There's an American guy who has been standing in for Robert regularly and doing a great job.

"Obviously they want the original frontman to join them on the road but he still won't commit. They will be finalising plans for shows over the next couple of months and will tell Robert that if he doesn't want to be involved they will go ahead without him."

Led Zep without Robert Plant would be, oh so many types of wrong

[Jedi-El of Tomorrow]

Sept 21, 2008 6:15:23 GMT -5 @strykerdarksilence said:

uk.news.yahoo.com/wenn/20080921/ten-new-frontman-for-led-zeppelin-c60bd6d.html

The line-up of reformed rock legends Led Zeppelin could be in doubt - they are reportedly looking to replace singer Robert Plant.

The rockers reunited for an historic gig last year - and rumours of a full world tour have dogged the band ever since.

Frontman Plant attempted to end the speculation by hitting the road with country star Alison Krauss.

But the rest of the group have reportedly been rehearsing with stand-in singers - and are now said to be considering replacing Plant altogether.

A source tells The Sun, "They've been rehearsing frequently in London and the band is really gelling. There's an American guy who has been standing in for Robert regularly and doing a great job.

"Obviously they want the original frontman to join them on the road but he still won't commit. They will be finalising plans for shows over the next couple of months and will tell Robert that if he doesn't want to be involved they will go ahead without him."

Led Zep without Robert Plant would be, oh so many types of wrong

No Plant means that Zeppelin won't break the Stones' record. Okay, they probably still will. But with Plant, they shatter the record, easily.

[Loki]

I'm on the fence here...

Sure, LZ without Plant wouldn't quite be LZ, but on the other hand Plant's voice wasn't in such a great shape, IIRC.
So what's worse? A voiceless Plant squeaking his way through the classic setlist, or an adequate replacement singing competently, and possibly leading to a new studio album?

[willywonka666]

I don't buy the story. Page, Jones and Bonham have played together a little, but I don't see them doing anything without Plant. The media is gonna drag this out until the Plant/Krauss tour wraps up.

[Dynamite Kid]

That'd be like Queen without Freddie Mercury!

...oh wait...

[Bob Schlapowitz]

Zeppelin without Plant is NOT Zeppelin.

[Lord Rahl]

Sept 21, 2008 8:00:52 GMT -5 Dynamite Kid said:

That'd be like Queen without Freddie Mercury!

...oh wait...

At least that was a very valid excuse.

And I gurantee if they do get a differant singer, they still charge $400 for tickets.

[BK From WV]

I'm not even a Led Zeppelin fan and I'll say that would be wrong. I just can't picture them without Plant.

[BRAINFADE]

Man, that would just be WRONG.

[Chainsaw]

What the deuce?!

[aka Cthulhu]

If that happens, I riot, thatguywiththeglasses Batman and Robin style.

[Rocky Van Heineken]

I just hope that Sammy Hagar doesn't replace him.

[Hassan bin Sober]

Lame. May as well go see a tribute band IMO.

[Loki]

Sept 21, 2008 13:56:59 GMT -5 Hassan bin Sober said:

Lame. May as well go see a tribute band IMO.

That'd be the better choice even with Plant as the frontman...

Tribute band of classic acts are the closest thing to the real band that you can hear, as the aging real bands tend to drop in quality over time, especially the singers...

[Rocky Van Heineken]

Sept 21, 2008 14:36:44 GMT -5 Loki said:

Sept 21, 2008 13:56:59 GMT -5 Hassan bin Sober said:

Lame. May as well go see a tribute band IMO.

That'd be the better choice even with Plant as the frontman...

Tribute band of classic acts are the closest thing to the real band that you can hear, as the aging real bands tend to drop in quality over time, especially the singers...

Go listen to their reunion show from last year. For their age, it sounded great.

[justinqx]

Get Axl Rose, he sounds almost as squeaky.

[The Booty Disciple]

Sept 21, 2008 13:05:27 GMT -5 Rocky Van Heineken said:

I just hope that Sammy Hagar doesn't replace him.

Rocky, goddammit, I just about fell out of my chair laughing at that remark.

I doubt Sammy would be interested though, since he's just made himself much richer with the deal he brokered for his tequila, and he and Mike Anthony will be recording a new album soon.

So clearly, the obvious choice to replace Plant?












































David Coverdale.

[King Boo]

Sept 21, 2008 8:41:24 GMT -5 Bob Schlapowitz said:

Zeppelin without Plant is NOT Zeppelin.

Once again, Bob echoes my thoughts.

[The Booty Disciple]

Honestly, this strikes me as NEWZ!!!!11ELEVENshift

Zep on a headline garners view. Zep having rehearsed with some other guys = fantastical story. Therefore, Zep is going to tour without Plant.

Man, the crevice of logic that was leaped...