Led Zeppelin: Jack White Rumor Squashed

The Pulse of Radio reports that a source has squashed rumors that White Stripes and Raconteurs frontman Jack White was approached to tour with Led Zeppelin members Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham. White had reportedly been mentioned as a fill-in for Robert Plant, who has no plans to tour with Zeppelin despite the band's massively successful reunion gig last December in London. However, the source told the U.K.'s Daily Star that White was not involved, adding, "I do not believe you can have a band called Led Zeppelin, singing Zeppelin songs, without Plant."

Meanwhile, reports continue to surface, particularly in the British tabloids, that Page, Jones and Bonham are rehearsing with Alter Bridge vocalist Myles Kennedy.

Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider, whose manager also works with Robert Plant, revealed the news in a recent interview, saying, "They're saying (to Plant), 'We're all rehearsed, we're ready to go, here's a gazillion dollars on the table. If you don't do it, we're going out with this kid."

Page's U.S. manager had no comment on the report when asked directly by The Pulse of Radio, while representatives for Alter Bridge have also had nothing to say.

Speculation was intense after last December's acclaimed gig that a Zeppelin reunion tour would take place. But Plant himself recently said, "It's both frustrating and ridiculous for this story to continue to rear its head."

There's no official word on whether Page, Jones and Bonham plan to record new music, or whether they'll even use the name Led Zeppelin.

Thanks for the info to Blabbermouth.net.

Comments

[LifesSweetDrug]

White isn't really the right style.

I personally think they should get Eddie Vedeer, failing that the dude that sung with Creed was better than Myles Kennedy.

If they carry one without Plant they should at least have the decency to change their name.

[LifesSweetDrug]

kmeister wrote:

First comment!! Led Zeppelin is not Led Zeppelin without Robert Plant. Period. End of story.

What is up with people being proud of being first?

[MeanMr.Mustard]

LifesSweetDrug wrote:

White isn't really the right style.

I personally think they should get Eddie Vedeer,

Jack White is totally the right style. No one can really match Robert Plant but there are times where Jack sounds a lot like Plant. And Eddie Vedder?! Thats just silly, you'd be better off with Tom Waits. In fact that would be amazing. I vote Tom Waits for Led Zeppelin!

[chipman5544]

If Chris Robinson wasn't on tour with The Crowes right now I'd like to see him as the frontman

[sam_brault]

:O, how about Andrew Stockdale?

[Clutch32192]

id really like 2 see jack white singing zeppelin, buy i don't think he has the rite scream for some songs

[kalamari]

To use the name Led Zeppelin with any singer other than Plant would be completely wrong, he embodies so much of what Zep were. I heard Myles Kennedy sing Rock and Roll with Alter Bridge and it sounded awful. And I doubt White would have the range or the timing to replicate Plant.

[PumpkinPieces]

It'd be an interesting combo with White and Zeppelin but whoever thought it'd actually happen is silly.

[Gretschkid]

sam_brault wrote:

:O, how about Andrew Stockdale?

definately not.

[eaglemike]

I dont know if hes still on tour w/whitesnake, but they should get david coverdale...

[b-rock34]

I can't understand why Plant won't just do a handful of US shows. Hell, he could donate his cut to charity if he felt so inclined.

I know what some of you are going to say. I know he's a human being, and it's his prerogative. But, I'm a human being, and it's my prerogative to feel that he's being stubborn and selfish. I sit amongst those who have continually spent my hard-earned money (and some of my parents), buying up almost 3 hundred million copies of their records, tapes, CD's, boxed sets, videos, DVD's, Plant/Page concert tickets, solo albums, and countless other items over the years. Helping to keep these guys cozy in their castles and mansions. Helping to pay for their five-star dinners and exotic vacations. Hell, I'm wearing a Led Zep t-shirt as I type this...have another helping of caviar, Plant...you're welcome. How does he show his appreciation...by acting annoyed every time he's pressed on the subject. What a burden Plant faces. He and his band are so revered that people desperately want him to come somewhere near their neighborhood and sing for a couple of hours. All the while, willing to shell out hundreds of dollars to listen. How awful...what torture!

Others of you defend him. Saying, "He's just protecting their legacy." Bollucks! If he wanted to protect their legacy, he wouldn't have done the O2 reunion. He should have known it would stir things up this way. If anything, their legacy is currently being tarnished over Plant's bullish refusal. My good friend, a lifetime Led Zeppelin fanatic, has recently said, "Plant is dead to me!" Though, I don't feel quite that strongly, if that's not a bruising blow to their image and legacy, I don't know what is!

Now, what are we left with...a crappy bootleg copy of what Plant clearly hopes is Led Zeppelin's last show. Thanks a lot. Enjoy your next vacation, Robert!

Oh, and thanks to Mr. Page and Mr Jones for at least going to bat for us. I'll definitely be there for whatever show you bring to my town!

[Wiegraf]

Robert Plant wrote:

"It's both frustrating and ridiculous for this story to continue to rear its head."

Agreed.

[LedDaveZeppelin]

haha Page = Zeppelin

[Jimmy5790]

They didn't change the name for the gigs they played without Bonham, why would they change the name for an arrogant old bastard like Plant he can't sing their songs anymore anyway.I say hand it over to Myles and let Plant enjoy his sucess with bluegrass.People don't forget who started Zeppelin and should be able to do what he wants with the band, Page.

[joshgiesbrecht]

Gretschkid wrote:

sam_brault wrote:

:O, how about Andrew Stockdale?

But why not? I've been thinking about that recently. I think it might sound kinda cool. He does have the right pitches. Jack White sings high all the time. And he doesn't have the right intensity. I know Andrew Stockdale is pretty new to the industry, but he obviously likes Zeppelin alot. I think it might be kinda cool. But who knows. I'm a HUGE fan of Zep, but even I will now admit, this is getting overly rediculous. Find a guy, and don't make an article everyday talking about it. Make an article when you have NEWS!!!




definately not.

[Samothomas]

White's vocals would fit Led Zeppelin perfectly, but he's first and foremost a guitarist and they've got Jimmy Page for that so that would no doubt conflict.

[hellfire21]

TAYLOR HAWKINS

srsly, lol, hes pretty good, but, it still wouldnt be the same

[recliner33]

I like how people say that Andrew Stockdale sounds like Robert Plant even though he only sounds like him in one song (Woman), but Andrew sounds more like Jack White in the rest of wolfmothers songs and these same people are saying that Jack White doesn't sound like Robert Plant at all.
I know what I just typed sounds confusing, but what I'm trying to say is that people on here are either hypocrites or they need to get their ears checked.

LifesSweetDrug wrote:

White isn't really the right style.

I personally think they should get Eddie Vedeer, failing that the dude that sung with Creed was better than Myles Kennedy.

If they carry one without Plant they should at least have the decency to change their name.

What are you smoking? Don't get me wrong, Eddie Vedder is an amzing singer but his style is completely different. His voice is more low and deep while Robert Plant's vocals are more high pitched. Jack White would sing zeppelin songs a whole lot better then Vedder because he sings in a high pitched voice too most of the time.

[LedZoso4]

david coverdale or the dude from wolfmother would be a good plant replacement in my book

[webber86]

Myles Kennedy is horrible. Crap live singer.

[Ibanez2427]

MeanMr.Mustard wrote:

LifesSweetDrug wrote:

White isn't really the right style.

I personally think they should get Eddie Vedeer,


Jack White is totally the right style. No one can really match Robert Plant but there are times where Jack sounds a lot like Plant. And Eddie Vedder?! Thats just silly, you'd be better off with Tom Waits. In fact that would be amazing. I vote Tom Waits for Led Zeppelin!

I agree that Jack White is a close style. Just listen to Blue Veins by the Raconteurs.

checkles

[MrFetzer]

stupid teasing! i hate speculation. theres gonna be "Led Zep Reunion" headlines for the next year or until Page or Plant dies. it seems like Zeppelin's in the same boat as VR, suggesting every singer to ever touch a mic

[MrFetzer]

b-rock34 wrote:

I can't understand why Plant won't just do a handful of US shows. Hell, he could donate his cut to charity if he felt so inclined.

I know what some of you are going to say. I know he's a human being, and it's his prerogative. But, I'm a human being, and it's my prerogative to feel that he's being stubborn and selfish. I sit amongst those who have continually spent my hard-earned money (and some of my parents), buying up almost 3 hundred million copies of their records, tapes, CD's, boxed sets, videos, DVD's, Plant/Page concert tickets, solo albums, and countless other items over the years. Helping to keep these guys cozy in their castles and mansions. Helping to pay for their five-star dinners and exotic vacations. Hell, I'm wearing a Led Zep t-shirt as I type this...have another helping of caviar, Plant...you're welcome. How does he show his appreciation...by acting annoyed every time he's pressed on the subject. What a burden Plant faces. He and his band are so revered that people desperately want him to come somewhere near their neighborhood and sing for a couple of hours. All the while, willing to shell out hundreds of dollars to listen. How awful...what torture!

Others of you defend him. Saying, "He's just protecting their legacy." Bollucks! If he wanted to protect their legacy, he wouldn't have done the O2 reunion. He should have known it would stir things up this way. If anything, their legacy is currently being tarnished over Plant's bullish refusal. My good friend, a lifetime Led Zeppelin fanatic, has recently said, "Plant is dead to me!" Though, I don't feel quite that strongly, if that's not a bruising blow to their image and legacy, I don't know what is!

Now, what are we left with...a crappy bootleg copy of what Plant clearly hopes is Led Zeppelin's last show. Thanks a lot. Enjoy your next vacation, Robert!

Oh, and thanks to Mr. Page and Mr Jones for at least going to bat for us. I'll definitely be there for whatever show you bring to my town!

sorry about the double but AMEN to this

[Matt Doreen]

I love White. And I love Zeppelin. It would be, as I see it, 2 of the best guitarists up on stage together. I think White's style would mesh alright with there's. I wouldn't be too concerned about the vocals, as long as they're there.

[That-Funny-Guy]

LifesSweetDrug wrote:

White isn't really the right style.

I personally think they should get Eddie Vedeer, failing that the dude that sung with Creed was better than Myles Kennedy.

If they carry one without Plant they should at least have the decency to change their name.

the bolded portions are utterly incorrect.

[garf69]

who is this led zeppelin

[j.pagejr.]

Mr. Plant will never stand for anyone to take his thunder especially for a full blown tour.

[Bunyip]

garf69 wrote:

who is this led zeppelin

Welcome to our planet space creature

[lemmon182]

maybe cove reber? or anthony green?
i could get into that..

[Caribousunking]

I'm not one for reunions and this whole possible reunion tour stains Led Zeppelins legacy for me. Clearly the members wanting a reunion tour are keen on the idea for money reasons only. (No shit Sherlock!) When a band is only interested in playing for money and not the music, theres a problem. Some things should be left to rest and a Zeppelin reunion is one of them.

A source claiming Jack White is to replace Plant is lazy journalism, nothing more.

[Stampede]

Clutch32192 wrote:

id really like 2 see jack white singing zeppelin, buy i don't think he has the rite scream for some songs

eh. Don't get me wrong I love Jack White, the White Stripes, and The Raconteurs, but I just couldn't imagine him singing Zeppelin. I don't think it'd be good. But this article is probably bullshit anyways so I guess it really doesn't matter

[musicguyUK]

has anyone actually seen this?..It is brilliant. Plant should be there but Myles definitely can handle it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPNnBisii1M

[Lead Zeppelin]

Jack White is good
But he is no Robert Plant...

[b-rock34]

Caribousunking wrote:

I'm not one for reunions and this whole possible reunion tour stains Led Zeppelins legacy for me. Clearly the members wanting a reunion tour are keen on the idea for money reasons only. (No shit Sherlock!) When a band is only interested in playing for money and not the music, theres a problem. Some things should be left to rest and a Zeppelin reunion is one of them.

A source claiming Jack White is to replace Plant is lazy journalism, nothing more.

carib... I hope you take this conversationaly, but I don't understand why you think they would do it "for money reasons only". Or...how you can state that like it's a fact. Seriously, you don't know that. You're not in their heads. Besides, these guys are rich...very rich. It seems absurd that it would only be for money. Of course it would be appealing (for anyone), but only for the money...I don't think so.

Why do a reunion tour? I'll tell you why. Because millions of fans, who absolutely love them, are too young to have seen them live(myself included). To see Led Zeppelin live (only with Jason Bonham, btw), would be one of the highlights of my life! I have a feeling I'm not the only one!

[pinkfloydfish]

Jack White and the Zep... that's just weird in so many ways. It would be very interesting to see. It's hilarious that people thought it'd really happen though.

[Tulkas]

WTF is Plant's problem?

[lopezmetalmunky]

Maybe Plant's just not ready. Maybe he has other commitments to finish. Money DOES talk, and the guys from Zep do have a LOT of money, but for now, it seems like the guys (Bonham, Jones, Page) will have to find a cure for the itch.

[sprightx]

I think Andrew Stockdale from wolfmother would fit the bill much better than anyone else that's been proposed up untill now.
Listen to him and decide for yourself: http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=sKPPnGsdh0A

[leftinflinflon]

I admire Plant for being a man of conviction, his loyalty and his dedication to his craft. I laugh at Jones and Page for their greed, their opportunism and short sightedness. Led Zeppelin indeed. Ten years from now history will look back on this 'charade" and vindicate Plant for doing the right thing. And Page and Jones, well, pathetic is the word that comes to mind. For what is the sound of one hand clapping, an LZ tour without Plant. LZ changed music for me when I was 15, I am 54 now. How about a little respect for the original concept.