John Paul Jones Suggests Led Zeppelin Reunion Isn't Likely
- Posted on Oct 29th 2009 10:00AM by John D. Luerssen
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Although Robert Plant sparked speculation this week that a Led Zeppelin reunion could happen at 2010's Glastonbury Festival, the band's bassist, John Paul Jones, suggests a regrouping isn't likely. In a new interview with the BBC, Jones -- currently playing in the supergroup Them Crooked Vultures with Dave Grohl and Josh Homme -- says that after the legendary band failed to regroup in 2008 he isn't looking back.Speaking of Plant's disinterest in the previous reunion, Jones said, "Jimmy [Page] and I rehearsed a bit with Jason [Bonham]. We couldn't agree on a singer and it fell by the wayside."
"This came along and to be honest, I'm really happy," Jones said of his involvement in Them Crooked Vultures. "I immediately recognized [Grohl] was drummer that was, A, really good, B, groovy, and C, listened. All those nice things bass players like in drummers."
Now it looks like its Plant who may be out in the cold. In a separate interview with the BBC, the Zeppelin frontman says he was approached by festival organizer Michael Eavis to play the weekend event's 40th anniversary, declaring, "There's place for me there, but I have no idea who with."
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Tony Pieriat 10-29-2009
I think all these excellent big time bands should put their grudges behind them and give us loyal fans what we want . A regrouping that is sure to be a great event . I understand one upmanship when it comes to paybacks for suspected disrespecting , but come on guys! Give us fans some pleasure !! It would be an outrageous performance .
chimpchimpersonat 10-29-2009
Hm.... Those reunions are never quite the same, especially considering that a key member is dead. John Bonham's son is pretty damned good, but he just doesn't have the same soul and power as his dad did. If they were to get back together, they'd be better off getting someone else, lesser known but more talented, on drums. Heck...I used to play with an amazing drummer in my band about 10 years ago who could pull that off! He could do things on the drums that you'd never think possible. The last I heard, he's a mathematics professor at Cornell. Knowing him, playing with Zeppelin would be a dream come true, and he'd do it.
THEBOUDRIEAUSat 10-29-2009
the only reunion i thought was great was atlantic records 40th anniversary. naturally they saved the best for last. with jason on drums, they kicked ass. it was a big change from live aid where me personally, thought phil collins couldnt play worth shit. and jimmy page was drunk off his ass. i would like to see the last reunion on dvd soon. somebody has to put it out. would have been nice to fly over seas to have been there. maybe like the cream reunion shows, just play the 4 corners of the united states.
lesturgillat 10-29-2009
Led Who?
Michaelat 10-29-2009
I believe these classic bands such as Led Zeppelin, Styx or a while back when all the Beatles were alive...these guys need to realize who made them rich and famous....their fans...And while they may not see the reason or purpose for reuniting, they should do it because it is important to the fans that put them where they are.
cardiacbuzzat 10-29-2009
John Paul's got it right. Besides, John B.'s been gone for years and they've all aged without him. Let it rest, guys. Your music will always be legend.
Spirit of Earl's Courtat 11-05-2009
First, Plant didn't 'spark speculation' and he isn't 'out in the cold'. His remarks were merely read into by journalists who will twist anything any which way to get a Led Zep headline.
Second, 'disinterest' does not mean the same thing as 'uninterest'. Look it up!
Page, Plant, Jones and Bonham Jnr could still cut it and make some fine music - but it would have to come from the totality of where they are now, not what Led Zep was in the mid-70s.