Jimmy Page's Manager Defends Decision To Tour Without Plant

According to Xfm, Peter Mensch, Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page's manager, has said that Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham are likely to record and tour with a new singer.

Mensch told the BBC 6 Music, "People don't really understand it. Jimmy Page has been playing guitar professionally since he was 16 years old. Jimmy Page likes being a musician. That's what he does! He doesn't want to be a race car driver or a solicitor.

"They decided that if they could find a singer that they thought would fit their bill — whatever their bill was at this stage in their career — that they'd make a record and go on tour… That's what Jimmy Page does."

Peter Mensch, whose QPrime stable also includes Red Hot Chili Peppers and Metallica, declined to speculate on a possible replacement for singer Robert Plant.

"I can't comment on any rumors right now," said the manager, "It's gonna be a long and difficult process. And we're not soliciting people! So don't call me about it!"

Thanks for the report to Blabbermouth.net.

Comments

[vilhelm_nielsen]

Here he says it a little different:

http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/led-zep pelin-are-over-says-jimmy-pages-manager-190946

[Shabalaba]

Yeah i heard on the radio this morning that they were officially done now with no plans for the future

[Fiberglass Gum]

UG writers are shit, what did you expect?

[liam2309]

it is a shame that plant's not coming back but still.....IT'S LED ZEP!!!!!

[Set-Abominae]

Zeppelin - Plant = Do not want.

But goddamn I love Zeppelin Q_Q

[Phe4rTheGod]

Zep = Do not or ever want

This band needs to hang it up...they never had it to begin with...IMO I suppose...

[bc_rich24]

Robert plant is freakin stupid for not going back to led zepplin.

[Gormanilius]

the other article says no more led zepp. well it says nothing about the 3 doing a band under a different name.
Theiur manager sounds like a prick

[theotherguy7145]

hmmmm, i hope that if they do tour, they change the name "Led Zeppelin".
It isn't really fair on Plant, whether he wants to tour or not. Led Zep was him too!

[jacobbirdy128]

They need to update this. The NME have news that Zepp will NOT be continuing.
This is the news page (http://www.nme.com/news/led-zeppelin/41974)

Update guys!

[uk.mace]

Fiberglass Gum wrote:

UG writers are shit, what did you expect?

Not true, just that the news normally comes up a day or 2 later than it happens.
It's a shame really, I'd love to see Zepp live

[Led-Zeppelin71]

happy birthday jimmy!!!!!
yep, its true sixtey sumtin

[Lohnanmilitia]

you never now, a full reunion can happen after plants stint with Krauss. Who knows. A new band would work though. That sounds better then Zep without plant

[Strat132]

i personally would love to see Zep with or without Plant, you still got Bonham and Page. I know I know you cant really have %100 zeppelin without plant but it still be kick a*s*s

[NightEmbers]

if and when they do find another singer, they should tour under a different name... whatever it might be the name will be huge enough to tour stadiums because its at least half of Zeppelin

[XtownTraffic]

any kind of zep coming to america would be wonderful just wish i can see them in this lifetime.

[Psycho Pigeon]

They won't call it Led Zeppelin if they tour without Plant.

Happy Birthday Page!!!

[Mr_Cheese113]

Jimmy Page is my favorite guitarist, and John Paul Jones is just plain awesome, but it isn't Led Zeppelin without Robert Plant! It at least has to be those three together, and I'm sure Jason Bonham will do fine in his daddy's place! Happy Birthday, Jimmy!!!

[insurgentsteve]

Think about this.....

Robert Plant is a legend.
His prime is most certainly gone.
He doesn't want that legendary status tarnished.
He has more than enough money.
What reason does he have for himself that would motivate him to tour? (rhetorical question)

[Gameovertom]

mah, they're just doing it to piss off plant so he'll come back on board.

[Zeppelin Addict]

let em do what they want.. jimmys incredible jp is so underrated its ridicilous jason inherited bonzos talents and is essentially the next best thing to good old dad... aslong as they dont go under the zeppelin name and come up with something else id listen to em

[Deacon Blues]

plant can't sing anymore....so who cares! i'd rather have a new kick ass album...they just shouldn't call it led zeppelin. as long as they don't call it led zeppelin its all good.

[FloyDZeD]

As long as they don't call it Led Zeppelin I'm okay with this.

[saberrocks]

NightEmbers wrote:

if and when they do find another singer, they should tour under a different name... whatever it might be the name will be huge enough to tour stadiums because its at least half of Zeppelin

Just like Sabbath and Heaven & Hell, the same band but touring under a different name because of different singers.

[Froddy]

liam2309 wrote:

it is a shame that plant's not coming back but still.....IT'S LED ZEP!!!!!

No it isn't.

[Gh.]

Jimmy should do "Shaman-like" album and get over with that tour. Anyway, happy b-day Jimmy, you're a true god.

[jetsfan4ever80]

Fiberglass Gum wrote:

UG writers are shit, what did you expect?

This wasn't written by UG, it was written by Blabbermouth.net. Your reading sucks more than the UG writing...

[Thebridge]

If they toured without Plant under a different name, I would definitely see it.

There's actually nothing wrong with the tour as long it's not under the banner of "Led Zeppelin."

Phe4rTheGod wrote:

Zep = Do not or ever want

This band needs to hang it up...they never had it to begin with...IMO I suppose...

....That's just ignorant. Opinion is one thing, saying they never had "it" is just plain stupid.

[shanetrain1973]

I agree with them not doing a tour as Zep and Phe4rTheGod is hardcore on crack, but I think another project would be killer!

[jean_genie]

This would be like Paul McCartney touring with Ringo Starr and Sean Lennon, and calling themselves the Beatles. Sean sings and writes a lot like his dad - but he's not his dad. Unlike bands like The Cure or Megadeth, which are defined by the sound of 'the band', Led Zeppelin and the Beatles are defined by the personalities. McCartney knows this, which is why he hasn't tried to cash in on the Beatles' name.

I can only hope that Page changes the name, even if it's to 'Led Starship' or something stupid like that. I do know I'm buying the record though.

[SLASH.94]

Happy birthday Jimmy!65, hope you have a good one.And BTW, I think Jimmy's manager is a bit of a douche

[duzit89]

who gives a damn.. robert cant sing like he used to anyway.. i wud like to see something more fresh coming out from jimmy page and the band.. it will still have the elements of music like the previous zep records anyways

[Lead Zeppelin]

jimmy should do what he wants to do and if that includes touring without robert plant so be it

[therescue06]

Phe4rTheGod wrote:

Zep = Do not or ever want

This band needs to hang it up...they never had it to begin with...IMO I suppose...

can i get some of that bud youre smoking?

please?

[insomniac38]

Hey, if Black Sabbath could change their name to Heaven and Hell, Zep could change their name!

[rancidryan]

jean_genie wrote:

This would be like Paul McCartney touring with Ringo Starr and Sean Lennon, and calling themselves the Beatles. Sean sings and writes a lot like his dad - but he's not his dad. Unlike bands like The Cure or Megadeth, which are defined by the sound of 'the band', Led Zeppelin and the Beatles are defined by the personalities. McCartney knows this, which is why he hasn't tried to cash in on the Beatles' name.

I can only hope that Page changes the name, even if it's to 'Led Starship' or something stupid like that. I do know I'm buying the record though.

lol wtf sean lennon?

well if they get a better singer and tour agian, i hope the albums better then chinese democracy

[Dacons13]

Led-Zeppelin71 wrote:

happy birthday jimmy!!!!!
yep, its true sixtey sumtin

he will never see this, nor thank you.

[ZeppNTool]

Led-Zeppelin71 wrote:

happy birthday jimmy!!!!!
yep, its true sixtey sumtin

He's 65 today. Happy Birthday to the greatest. We love you Jimmy.

Checked

[huevos]

insurgentsteve wrote:

Think about this.....

Robert Plant is a legend.
His prime is most certainly gone.
He doesn't want that legendary status tarnished.
He has more than enough money.
What reason does he have for himself that would motivate him to tour? (rhetorical question)

Most likely. Or maybe he just felt that they would be doing Bonham Sr a disservice by touring and recording new material.
Possibly both.

Led Zeppelin had there time. It's time to leave their legacy in peace.

therescue06 wrote:

Phe4rTheGod wrote:

Zep = Do not or ever want

This band needs to hang it up...they never had it to begin with...IMO I suppose...

can i get some of that bud youre smoking?

please?

No amount of ganja would ever make you say something that foolish. Possibly a massive shot of liquid crack/meth/pcp straight to the brain...
You may not like them, and that's ok. But they were/are highly influential in the rock/metal world (and I'm certain they influenced other forms of music as well).

[Subcide]

Page just needs to make a new band, then ppl can stop whining. If they were going to record new material with a new singer then its not all about playing the old songs (which they could do as covers in a new band anyway).

[HalfMan:HalfGod]

As long as it is not called led zeppelin than it is fine. Guns N roses isnt guns n roses without slash and everyone same with robert plant

[pinkhaze29]

they should hook up with 50 cent....

[SabbathStoner]

A musician has got to do what a musician has got to do, cant blame him

[bmxsulli]

i dont get it i guess.
Why doesnt Plant want to tour. I guess i understand that he doesnt want a new album, possibly destroying the band's rep, like GnR did. But wheres the harm in touring.....

YOURE LED ZEPPELIN!!!!!

What else are you doing that is better than being led zeppelin?

[Captain Insano]

I hope they fail miserablely....

[themtalisgood]

If they get the right singer for the job then they will do ok, But if they choose the wrongone it can ruin the legacy of Zeppelin

[Josh Shiells]

uk.mace wrote:

Fiberglass Gum wrote:

UG writers are shit, what did you expect?

Not true, just that the news normally comes up a day or 2 later than it happens.
It's a shame really, I'd love to see Zepp live

It's still Led. Zep., I guess...

...I think UG is a bit behind on the news sometimes, but things like deaths and whatnot are always perfect.

[Shadow_Hawk]

Shabalaba wrote:

Yeah i heard on the radio this morning that they were officially done now with no plans for the future

Q1043? lol.

[Shadow_Hawk]

themtalisgood wrote:

If they get the right singer for the job then they will do ok, But if they choose the wrongone it can ruin the legacy of Zeppelin

Does no one else think billy squier would be a good replacement? The first few times I heard lonely is the night i swore it was a zep song.

[The Who #1]

I think no plant = no zepplin

[The Who #1]

Also squire is a good singer but he playes guitar too. It wouldn't make sense to have another guitaist with page. And they play two different styles of music.

[Ranting Thespia]

People don't seem to realize that Plant said no to Led Zeppelin for now because he has plans. He said he isn't going to do anything with Led Zeppelin for about 2 years. We could see an album or tour with Plant in a couple of years.

[FooCards]

Phe4rTheGod wrote:

Zep = Do not or ever want

This band needs to hang it up...they never had it to begin with...IMO I suppose...

Haha yeah well your opinion sucks more than the Chicago Cubs, and that sucks a lot

[ierostyle]

The Who #1 wrote:

Also squire is a good singer but he playes guitar too. It wouldn't make sense to have another guitaist with page. And they play two different styles of music.

Are bands not allowed 2 guitarists? amd why would he have to play as well, thats just silly!

Ranting Thespia wrote:

People don't seem to realize that Plant said no to Led Zeppelin for now because he has plans. He said he isn't going to do anything with Led Zeppelin for about 2 years. We could see an album or tour with Plant in a couple of years.

If thats true I expect it's the manager trying to put Zep in the public eye so that if they were to show up again one day there fan base would be desperately anticipating it, like all the bull GNR reunion leaks and stuff, honestly there's more chance of Kirk Hammet and Dave Mustaine having fun times together!

[Scott_Zeppelin]

There's too much hype around Zeppelin and a reunion. I'm sick of hearing the same old crap. Remember how exciting it was when all of a sudden we heard 'Zep reuniting for one show only' - such a thrill.

'Zep plan upcoming tour'
'Plant says no tour'
'Page says tour...soon'
'Plant says no tour for two years'
'Page says tour... but not Zep'
'Beck says no Zep without Plant'
'Plant says tour without him'

It just keeps going on and on and on...

[TheStruction]

I hope they bring in Sebastian Bach. That would be great.

[str84ever]

You really have two choices in this and the one which will happen is:

get a new singer, people will complain about how much they suck and complain how its not led zeppelin anymore even though it wouldn't have been anyway since Bonham is deceased.

Plant comes back, all the songs are downtuned cause Plants voice can't take them anymore. Everyone complains that the songs aren't the same and that it isn't led zeppelin anymore, which it wasn't anyway cause Bonham is deceased.

Choose your eventuality.. either way on this site it ends up with at least someone complaining.

[ZoSo21315]

Phe4rTheGod :
Zep = Do not or ever want

This band needs to hang it up...they never had it to begin with...IMO I suppose...

Hang it up? They have been "hung up". Moron. Also, they are one of the greatest bands of all time and that is not debatable. With that said I do not want to see them tour only because I dont want them to join the ranks of say the Stones or GNR who just keep coming back for more. Led Zeppelin left their mark on the music world and they risk tarnishing it. Almost like when a great movie comes out and then it is promptly ruined by a sequel.

[ZoSo21315]

I also realize they would write new music not mostly play old songs but they are the members of Led Zeppelin and that is what they will be forever coincided with. Oh and Phe4rTheGod, everybody is prayin' for you man we all hope you get the help you need.

[corrie_911]

Thebridge wrote:

If they toured without Plant under a different name, I would definitely see it.

There's actually nothing wrong with the tour as long it's not under the banner of "Led Zeppelin."Phe4rTheGod wrote:

Zep = Do not or ever want

This band needs to hang it up...they never had it to begin with...IMO I suppose...

....That's just ignorant. Opinion is one thing, saying they never had "it" is just plain stupid.

how is that stupid at all? it's just an opinion and i for one agree with him.

[Gormanilius]

jean_genie wrote:

This would be like Paul McCartney touring with Ringo Starr and Sean Lennon, and calling themselves the Beatles. Sean sings and writes a lot like his dad - but he's not his dad. Unlike bands like The Cure or Megadeth, which are defined by the sound of 'the band', Led Zeppelin and the Beatles are defined by the personalities. McCartney knows this, which is why he hasn't tried to cash in on the Beatles' name.

I can only hope that Page changes the name, even if it's to 'Led Starship' or something stupid like that. I do know I'm buying the record though.

LEd Starship actually sounds pretty cool and like a step forward from zepplin, like future led zepp.

[DilBomb]

They should get the singer from that band Wolfmother. That'd be some pretty cool stuff.

[Gormanilius]

corrie_911 wrote:

Thebridge wrote:

If they toured without Plant under a different name, I would definitely see it.

There's actually nothing wrong with the tour as long it's not under the banner of "Led Zeppelin."Phe4rTheGod wrote:

Zep = Do not or ever want

This band needs to hang it up...they never had it to begin with...IMO I suppose...

....That's just ignorant. Opinion is one thing, saying they never had "it" is just plain stupid.

how is that stupid at all? it's just an opinion and i for one agree with him.

Its stupid because considering how many record sales they had, how many of the artists today cover their songs, It is just stupid to say they never "had it" to say you never liked them is something different and understandable for some poeple.

[bassmanjoe08]

This manager is too much of a flip-flopper. I don't know whats going on!

[zink10192]

i think led zeppelin with a new singer is much better than led zeppelin without a singer anyday, so whatever happens, happens, even though personally i hope plant does the right thing.

[corrie_911]

Gormanilius wrote:

corrie_911 wrote:

Thebridge wrote:

If they toured without Plant under a different name, I would definitely see it.

There's actually nothing wrong with the tour as long it's not under the banner of "Led Zeppelin."Phe4rTheGod wrote:

Zep = Do not or ever want

This band needs to hang it up...they never had it to begin with...IMO I suppose...

....That's just ignorant. Opinion is one thing, saying they never had "it" is just plain stupid.

how is that stupid at all? it's just an opinion and i for one agree with him.

Its stupid because considering how many record sales they had, how many of the artists today cover their songs, It is just stupid to say they never "had it" to say you never liked them is something different and understandable for some poeple.

gotcha

[aseme]

of course he would defend him, how else is he going to make money if they don't tour?

[chickrawker]

then make another band or something.. dont get another singer. anyone hear about jaxons petition on mmr? hah

[b_flo]

It goes to show why singers are the prima donnas...according to Plant, he doesn't want to do the reunion tour, because there's too much paper work involved. With today's live technology as far as mics and P.A. goes, it would be great to hear them live. Although I would stick w/an analog board...H3000 or XL4. If it's digital...Digidesign Venue w/analog outboard for the vocals (go through a Manley). Nexo Geo T, V-dosc or Adamson would be great.

[b_flo]

Btw, Taylor Hawkins did a great rendition of Rock 'n' Roll...featured on Foo Fighters Live In Wembley. But it seemed like he's not used to being a frontman.

[benman7]

Thats total madness! Theyre already missing their origional drummer, Why would they get rid of plant!? I mean sure he did release that kinda country album with some lady but...cmon, forgive and forget right? haha

[Robbertto]

If Plant doesn't want to tour, let him do what he wants. You can't crucify him for not wanting to trudge across the world singing night after night if he doesn't want to anymore. I mean he's 60 years old

Phe4rTheGod: ****ing ignorant. just because you don't like Led Zeppelin doesn't mean they didn't "have it". They were a very talented band in their time. I can understand if you don't like them, though. Not everyone can dig everything. I'm tired of Zeppelin fans getting torn down as hacks just into the band because of their former popularity, or just Zeppelin "fanboys".

And to Page: I'm going to be ticked if he tours without Plant as Zeppelin. The band made a wise choice breaking up in 1980 after Bonzo died. In their OWN words after John Bonham died, "there is no Led Zeppelin without Bonzo", and now without Plant as well? That is not Led Zeppelin. While I still respect Page and Jones (as they are phenomenal) if they want to tour, form a new band. The only reason I can see for Page wanting to tour *under Zeppelin* is for the money, and that's just not cool.

Apologies for the rant.

[DouglasDisaster]

Peter Mensch needs to get his story straight, or time his press releases better. I'm just glad they didn't put the job on TV like INXS did. What happened to that? Happy Birthday Jimmy Page!

[TMVolta19]

No where in the article did they say Led Zeppelin is getting back together. Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones are playing in a band together is not synonymous with Led Zeppelin. They'll prolly make new music and tour with a new name since its a new band. The closest they would be to Led Zeppelin would be covering a song or two at a concert like most bands do already.

[highandmighty93]

Led Zepplin was and always will be a great band. Regardless of what they will do, they'll know it's the right thing because, hey, they've been doing it for like 30+. If you don't like what they're doing, then don't get your panties in a bunch. It's not like they're going to stop because Phe4rTheGod said they should. So just back off.

[Deacon Blues]

CHRIS CORNELL please please please

[Shadow_Hawk]

DilBomb wrote:

They should get the singer from that band Wolfmother. That'd be some pretty cool stuff.

wolfmother is a generic rip off of led zep, so it would defientely work lol. I like them though.

[SlashHendrix]

as far as im concerned, its not led zeppelin without plant, even if their new singer is any good its theyre never gonna be as good as they used to be whithout plant

[Lil Macker]

Heh, I hope they get Paul Rodgers, I mean, he's too good for Queen.

Who cares if he's already worked with Page, Rodgers is awesome.

[dustyoffski]

Ive never been in the same hall with Page or Jones, and would really like to see them play. Id pay to see whatever incarnation they chose. I would hope they would change the name a bit. Zeppelin imitators never get it right, they take grace and talent, and it becomes an exaggeration. take for example on the two disc set Led Zeppelin dvds, the first disc "tour en scene 1969" that footage is a more acurate of what being at an early led zeppelin concert would have been like minus that audience. Just those two songs, its clear Plant blew away all rock or metal singers in the first year of its existance, before or since then. i hope they tour, that would be interesting.

[matthippie88]

i'm glad that robert has stuck by his guns and is not going to reunite led zeppelin cause he knows it would be a waste of time...zeppelin were the greatest band in the world in their prime but if they got together with jason is would just be trying to relive old glory...i really dig what robert has done since zepp disbanded...but if jimmy does get something together it shouldn't have anything to do with zeppelin, some zepp songs in the set would be cool but i'd like to hear some new music from jimmy..

[RockInPeaceDime]

Phe4rTheGod wrote:

Zep = Do not or ever want

This band needs to hang it up...they never had it to begin with...IMO I suppose...

You do know that (likely) just about every band/musician you listen to today is influenced in some way by Zeppelin?

[Escalier]

The way i see it

Jimmy Page=Amazing ability to pull greatness right out of his own butt

Time and time again he has shown that if he does something, he does it to the extreme, and it usually turns out great. besides, like he said, he's a musician, he needs his live playing fix! I wouldn't count him as one to sit in his yard playing croquet or something...

[Wingate]

How the **** are you gonna replace Robert Plant? Thats impossible!

[ObsceneGestures]

Phe4rTheGod wrote:

Zep = Do not or ever want

This band needs to hang it up...they never had it to begin with...IMO I suppose...

You clearly have no taste, or a very poor sense of humor. Either way, no.

[b_flo]

My buddy worked for Wolfmother...and there's a good reason why the only one remaining in the band is the singer. From what my buddy told me is that the other two never got along w/him (singer)...plus, he's an a**hole.

[b_flo]

Andrew Stockdale...that's the singer's name.

[guitarlad89]

Set-Abominae wrote:

Zeppelin - Plant = Do not want.

But goddamn I love Zeppelin Q_Q

THANK YOU!!!!! It would NOT be the same

[bombs551]

I really don't think that Zeppelin should tour again. Just leave it as a job well done at the O2 arena. Plus with out Robert Plant, it isn't Led Zeppelin, and I'm not interested.

As much as I love Led Zeppelin and would like to see them live, I have to say it.

[tcangusyoung123]

Phe4rTheGod wrote:

Zep = Do not or ever want

This band needs to hang it up...they never had it to begin with...IMO I suppose...

What a comedian

[Bananapatata]

bc_rich24 wrote:

Robert plant is freakin stupid for not going back to led zepplin.

why?

[Mikewazousky]

I heard on the radio today that Page had given up and that there would be no more reunions ever. Hope that damn radio host was wrong!! SOME Zeppelin is better than none!

[Sublime Stylee]

Strat132 wrote:

i personally would love to see Zep with or without Plant, you still got Bonham and Page. I know I know you cant really have %100 zeppelin without plant but it still be kick a*s*s

bonham is dead... it's his son who plays now, so technically its only 50%

[Led-Zeppelin71]

I would pay top money just to see page play!!!!!
let's think about if we were a fat person ( hang in here with me,k?) a big huge gorgeous cake(led Zeppelin) wants to be eaten but one slice has gone bad and the other has less choclate!!!(plant and bonham)
you still want a slice don't you?? Even if it is just one!!!!

That was by far the most ridicoulouse thing I ever said but **** it anyway!!!! JUST FUCKING TOUR!!!!!

[LnyBrd]

Deacon Blues wrote:

plant can't sing anymore....so who cares! i'd rather have a new kick ass album...

This is true, Ive heard him recently and his pipes are gone. I read somewhere else that Miles Kennedy was going to sing on either a new recording or a tour...I think that would be a sweet setup. The Led Zeppelin name goes with whoever holds the rights to it, thats a legal issue so If Page or jones or both own it they can tour under the name as long under any lineup they want. Jimmy Page was the reason I started to play guitar, I hope he does whatever makes him happy and if he's still got chops peeps will still pay to see him.

[tomisamonkeyman]

looks like a couple of the members of zep are low on cash? this whole thing is all for the money, its a shame they would get a new singer now

[MtLMkR]

eh, who could blame page, i'd love plant to be in the line-up, but if he's gonna be a little btch and decide not to get back with 'em, well, zeppelin shouldn't be put on hold just for plant... i'm sorry, but he's been blowin off LZ for long enough, so i say to just drop plant from the equation all together

[Lethal Dosage]

First he says that they ARE going on tour then I hear on the radio that he says the ARENT and that everything he said before was untrue so I have this for paige's manager MAKE UP YOUR FUCKING MIND DUDE

Checked?

[Sdooper_Man]

Phe4rTheGod wrote:

Zep = Do not or ever want

This band needs to hang it up...they never had it to begin with...IMO I suppose...

you most likely listen to brittany spears/ maroon 5 and I bet you are... or know Chris Crocker

[new_age_reject]

Are we forgetting that plant is not the only person missing from a full Zeppelin reunion?
It is for this reason that I do not want a reunion.

[CommBreakDown]

I think Jimmy Page believe his music still means soemthing and still obviously wants to be heard. If i was an old rocker Id want to got out in life knowing that i played til my bones grew old.

[Jables098]

http://ihatekaty.com/?id=298705#6dzz5z54fsdq7ez78z8d

[napalm890]

insurgentsteve wrote:

Think about this.....

Robert Plant is a legend.
His prime is most certainly gone.
He doesn't want that legendary status tarnished.
He has more than enough money.
What reason does he have for himself that would motivate him to tour? (rhetorical question)

well obviously if he did tour again he wouldn't do it for selfish reasons, he would do it for the millions of fans that love his music.

[Distortion360]

It would be awesome if they tour under a new name with David Coverdale on vocals. I would go! The Coverdale/Page album was cool.

[moodyblues92]

guys, just leave it, what people do in their own world is up to them, clearly Plant doesnt want to go back to Zep, and page n the guys dont want him back, hello!? waake up! they each want their own thing, they worked real ****ing hard to get where they are, so let them make the decisions as what they do with their carreers, it their lives. why do you guys never stop and think "what does it have to do with me" or "what am i saying, their producing entertainment for us as fans"? you really should leave all this stuff up to them, its a bad thing to get involved where your not invited to.

[_jokerman_]

instrumental? symphony orchestra, perhaps?

[TegCampbell]

It still dosent make sense! David Gilmour and Rick Wright toured together but they didnt call it Pink Floyd!!

[TheSilverBeatle]

uk.mace wrote:

Fiberglass Gum wrote:

UG writers are shit, what did you expect?
Not true, just that the news normally comes up a day or 2 later than it happens.
It's a shame really, I'd love to see Zepp live

Which really defeats the purpose of having "news"