Mark Tremonti Says Myles Kennedy Deserves Zeppelin Gig

In recent weeks, guitarist Mark Tremonti has found his band Alter Bridge in more headlines than he's seen in years. Only problem is, it's because the group's singer, Myles Kennedy, is strongly rumored to be Robert Plant's replacement for a Led Zeppelin tour next year.

Since Robert Plant made it clear he has no intention of hitting the road with Zeppelin, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham have apparently dug in their heels and decided to tour without him.

"We've had the odd singer come in and have a bash," Jones said during a recent interview. At the same time, speculation was rampant as to which "odd singer" Jones was referring to. Aerosmith's Steven Tyler? Chris Cornell? David Coverdale?

And then all eyes focused on the least known of the bunch, Alter Bridge's Myles Kennedy. Twisted Sister's Dee Snider, who shares management with Robert Plant, blew the lid off the story and said that Page, Jones and Bonham were set to tour with Kennedy should Plant refuse to reconsider.

Nevertheless, the rumor that Kennedy is the man for the job persists, and so MusicRadar checked in with Mark Tremonti to get the scoop. The guitarist was kicking back in a hotel room in Birmingham, England before an Alter Bridge show.

What is the status of Alter Bridge? Obviously, there's a lot of talk right now

"We're going to be touring through the holidays. Next year we'll spend a lot of time writing and hopefully be able to get into the studio in the fall. We don't have any songs written yet, but there's a lot of ideas floating around."

Right. But the one thing that could change those plans is if Myles is picked to replace Robert Plant in Led Zeppelin. He's the one guy whose name keeps popping up.

"Well, we all have to be real hush-hush about it. We hear the rumors; we know what everybody's saying; but as far as what's really happening...I don't really know. Nobody does. [laughs] The only thing I can say is that, no matter what happens next year, it'll be for the ultimate benefit of Alter Bridge. Alter Bridge is our number one priority. Nothing has changed that in anybody's mind."

So even if Myles does tour with Zeppelin, he's going to stay in Alter Bridge?

"Oh, absolutely. Without question."

The Zeppelin tour would be just a one-off for him? Would he make an album with them? Apparently, they're writing material...

"Oh, who knows? We don't know any details. But I have to say...there wouldn't be a better guy in the world to play that role than Myles. I think it'd be very exciting."

That's very diplomatic of you. Not everybody has Led Zeppelin trying to poach their singer.

[laughs] "I guess. No, look, we all support Myles 100 percent. He's one of the most talented, hardest-working musicians I've ever met. So if the Zeppelin thing happens, hey, he deserves it."

And you'd get to stand on the side of the stage every night and watch Jimmy Page.

"Absolutely, man! [laughs] I hope so."

You and I spoke a few years ago about the possibility of a Creed reunion with Scott Stapp and you said that it would take "millions and millions of dollars for that to happen" - and even then you'd probably still say no.

[laughs] "Yeah, I remember that."

Given the set of circumstances that could go down next year, is the chance of a Creed reunion still nil?

"Who knows what can happen next year? 2009 could be one of the craziest years ever for us. Again, all I can say is that Alter Bridge is still very much a band and we have every intention of carrying on."

Thanks for the report to MusicRadar.com.

Comments

[corey3815]

I think Tremonti enjoys playing solos too much to go back to Creed.

[Axl_Tyler]

I've seen Alter Bridge live and I love 'em, but I'll admit that the possibility of a Creed reunion has me salivating.

[badfish2829]

Mark Tremonti seems like a pretty down to earth guy. I have huge respect for him. Not so sure a Creed thing would be good for him. But who knows.

[Aziraphale]

Mark Trmonti in Alter Bridge: Gets hailed for his guitar skills, and is in a band with the guy who's, statistically speaking, perhaps THE most gifted vocalist in rock. Making awesome, fresh music and becoming huge at a fast rate.

Mark Tremonti in Creed: Playing chords behind an extremist lunatic Eddie Vedder-wannabe with an ego bigger than Yngwie's, making shit music.

Yeah tough call.

Myles with Zeppelin would be awesome. Daniel Gildenlöw of Pain of Salvation did some Ledzep covers with Paul Gilbert, Mike Portnoy and Dave LaRue though, and sounded great too... both could be pretty cool.

[Sonny_sam]

Why the hell does creed have to be mentioned in every interview with mark tremonti or any other member of the band. People should just let creed die. They were a fairly good band, but they had their 15 minutes of fame. In my opinion, alter bridge is a much better band, and I think I would lose a lot of respect for them if did do a creed reunion, especially if it was for the money.

[guitarlad89]

God i hope not..... you can't "replace" robert plant. If plant is not to be with it, then it is NOT Led Zeppelin. You just cant replace plant. he's irreplaceable as with every other member. I have respect for jason because he's bonzo's SON. he KNOWS what his dad did exactly and he's the closest to Bonzo. Fuck myles.....he can get the high notes, but then he gets this ****ed up lisp. i'll ****in boycott if he gets it. NO ONE DESERVES IT. IT IS PLANT, PAGE, BONZO, AND JONESY. THATS IT, FOREVER, CASE CLOSED.

[ButThisGoesTo11]

maybe its just me but i think they should get the guy from virtual zeppelin....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZILswmvijs

[metalman8686]

Robert Plant can be replaced by no one. He is one of the most iconic singers of all time. Why would you want to go to a Led Zeppelin concert without Robert Plant being there. Totally frickin stupid

[soapalot]

If they replace Robert Plant they might as well replace Jimmy Page too. I really hope these are just silly rumours and they're not actually considering touring without Plant. Way to shit on the legacy

[This1GoesTo11]

Why did Zeppelin break up? Because Bonzo died and he couldn't be replaced. Now all of a sudden we're supposed to accept that not only is he replacable, but Plant is too? Am I the only one who fails to find the logic here?

[Tulkas]

Why was Steven Tyler even mentioned? To my knowledge that is the first rumor of him even jamming, much less touring next year, which would be impossible. He and Aerosmith are planning on releasing a new CD and tour themselves next year.

I'm thinking most writers for ultimate guitar just make up some crap and it get's published.

Seriously guys, if you need an editor, email me, we can workout a deal.

[#_of_the_beast]

Great guitar player, but please god no Zep tour without Plant

[flea878]

Thing is, as much as Plant is a musical icon and a huge part of led zeppelin, it would still be a great show with Myles Kennedy surely? I mean, Queen tour without that Freddy Mercury guy and the shows are still hugely respected, even with the dude from Bad Company. So thats something to think about (although I do realise there is a difference, Plant isn't dead.)
No skin off my cock though, i'm not a huge zeppelin fan. Or Queen. In fact, why am I even bothering to post????

[Powerpro]

Although for me Alter Bridge is the number one priority..it would be a hell of an opportunity for Myles to share the stage with Jimmy Page.

And , although I am not big on a Creed reunion, I think if they did get back together it would be under different terms. Mainly Stappp would not be in charge. Stapp needs the reuinion more than Tremonti does because his career is on lifesupport whereas Alter Bridge is a successful band. So , maybe Mark would go out there and rip guitar solos and Brian Marshall would have to be let back in the band too.

[chickrawker]

seriously? i dont think any zepplkin fans will go it'll just be his fans...

anyone hear about mmr's (well, jaxons) thing he was doing? hahaha

[Jimmy5790]

I agree with flea878 im getting really sick of the "It's not Zep without Plant", it's not that big of a deal.They never said it was going to be Zep did they? Their manager even said they probably wouldn't use the name, and face it there are plenty of singers who's voices are in way better shape than Roberts(Myles is one of them), Plant can't hit the notes anymore anyway anymore anyway.Bonzo wouldn't want Jimmy and Jones not to have a good time just because he's dead and Roberts a douche.

[papersun87]

I don't see why any musician of sound mind would want to work with Scott Stapp ever again.

But Myles + Led Zep would be AMAZING. Lord knows he has the voice for it.

[nick_richard10]

Alter Bridge is one of the most under-rated bands of this era. Myles is not only a fantastic vocalist, he's a pretty darn good guitar player in his own right. If Page, Bonham and Jones want to tour who is Robert Plant to stop them? I think Plant doesn't want to tour because he knows that he can't sing anymore. Best of luck Myles, you definitely deserve it.

[BurningEarth23]

[quote]ButThisGoesTo11 wrote:

maybe its just me but i think they should get the guy from virtual zeppelin....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZILswmvijs[/ quote]

i watched that video, and that guy is a damn good Plant impersonator. but i think it really depends on whether or not they decide to get someone who can sing like Plant or go in a different direction

[JesterShred]

i'm really getting tired of all of these ridiculous articles where everyone's going around asking everyone else "are you going to be Led Zeppelin's singer?" everyone they ask just says "uh... i dunno" obviously these "rumors" are exactly that, rumors by stupid fans who think that "chris cornell" or "Myles Kennedy" are so good they belong in Zeppelin. in a previous article John paul jones said we'd know when they chose someone, so lets shut up about it till they do...

[Cresspo]

Bonzo wouldn't want Jimmy and Jones not to have a good time just because he's dead and Roberts a douche

Who ordered Jimmy Jones?

Anyway: I think it couldn't do any harm...if you don't like it, don't go, but it's a great opportunity for people who want to see them play.

[Jondy]

corey3815 wrote:

I think Tremonti enjoys playing solos too much to go back to Creed.

hahahaha
indeed.

well good for myles, he's a damn good singer.

[DirkLance]

guitarlad89 wrote:

God i hope not..... you can't "replace" robert plant. If plant is not to be with it, then it is NOT Led Zeppelin. You just cant replace plant. he's irreplaceable as with every other member. I have respect for jason because he's bonzo's SON. he KNOWS what his dad did exactly and he's the closest to Bonzo. Fuck myles.....he can get the high notes, but then he gets this ****ed up lisp. i'll ****in boycott if he gets it. NO ONE DESERVES IT. IT IS PLANT, PAGE, BONZO, AND JONESY. THATS IT, FOREVER, CASE CLOSED.

Why don't you calm down. Nobody said it was going to be the same. It sounds like you can't let go. If you care that much about the band, since you apparently close enough with them to call them "BONZO" and "JONESY," then you'll respect their decision to move on.

Robert Plant has. He either feels like he doesn't want to play that kind of music, or in the back of my mind i feel like this could be a primadonna move on his part...everyone else wants it but they can't have it without him. Either way you look at it, the rest of the guys want to make music. So they're not intending to get rid of plant, but they want to play their old songs for their fans, so they can't just jam. They need a singer. It's as simple as that.

Myles Kennedy is great and I don't know what lisp you're talking about. Why don't you just go listen to some Alyson Krauss because the guys from Zep want to move on.

Checked

[Tenacious Z]

Why is this even being considered. Myles Kennedy is wrong for Zep.

[fiftysteps]

Ahh why didn't I ever think of Myles! His covers I've seen on youtube of Zep songs are just spot on! I would so love for this to happen to him, well deserved.

[Anjohl]

I am not a fan of Alter Bridge, but why would anyone want to listen to Christian rock with an Eddie Vedder Acolyte over AB?

[demonsheep]

Creed wasn't a christian band, i think that was confirmed before they split.

Anyhow

Alter Bridge are one of my favourite bands, and If Myles wants to go with Zep for a bit then sounds good to me, he's one of the most fantastic vocalists i've ever heard certainly.

[CmS]

You could look at it as "shitting on the legacy" or you could look at it as "a fun time for the guys". They just wanna jam man, nothings wrong with that.
In the long run, no ones really replacing anyone, its simply a matter of gettin out and havin some fun playin some shows. Hell, Jimi John and Myles could put togther a cool project album (so long as they dont consider it a "Zeppelin" album).

[SydBareass]

Gotta say, the idead of anyone replacing Plant even for a little while doesn't sit well with me. Although, to be honest, if they feel they absolutely must try a substitue, why not Cedric Bixler-Zavala of The Mars Volta? They're the closest thing our generation has to a Zepplin anyway I think.

[ctb]

Tenacious Z wrote:

Why is this even being considered. Myles Kennedy is wrong for Zep.

He has an amazing voice but he wouldn't fit in with LedZep I reckon.

[red_hot_chili18]

seeing alter bridge 2moro in portsmouth CANT F'ING WAIT!

[shadow__666]

Sure, Plant isn't easily replaceable, but come on. Led Zep made so many great songs, would you begrudge two and a half (Jason being the half, because he is Bonzo's son) members of the band wanting to make some money and play the old songs before they become too old before doing so? At least Plant's got other things right now, which the others don't.

And if they need a new lead singer, you could do a hella lot worse than Myles Kennedy.

[ButThisGoesTo11]

flea878 wrote:

Thing is, as much as Plant is a musical icon and a huge part of led zeppelin, it would still be a great show with Myles Kennedy surely? I mean, Queen tour without that Freddy Mercury guy and the shows are still hugely respected, even with the dude from Bad Company. So thats something to think about (although I do realise there is a difference, Plant isn't dead.)
No skin off my cock though, i'm not a huge zeppelin fan. Or Queen. In fact, why am I even bothering to post????

Umm....Freddy Mercury? He gone

[[Arran]]

In all honesty, I think Plant sucks. Lets face it, Myles could sing these songs much better than Plant ever could.

[The_String_Man]

Led Bridge!!!

[manson_6sic6]

Sonny_sam wrote:

Why the hell does creed have to be mentioned in every interview with mark tremonti or any other member of the band. People should just let creed die. They were a fairly good band, but they had their 15 minutes of fame. In my opinion, alter bridge is a much better band, and I think I would lose a lot of respect for them if did do a creed reunion, especially if it was for the money.

Alterbridge is a much better band, and I think that Myles should get the part.

[tommyt]

well if this does happen it'll really alter zep ...

[Black Hole Sun]

The title is such a stupid thing. It's essentially "Guitarist says his band's singer is good."

[fastlanestoner]

no creed more alter bridge.

[ShadesOfNight]

if Creed ever reunite, it should just be a few tours but not writing anything new, coz theyre a good band and all...but they are a bit outdated, and in the past now. Like Mark said, Alter Bridge is (and should be) the main focus of everyone.
They are a ridiculously good band

[nave890]

yea he'd be alright i guess

i like the idea of chris cornell better though

[mjones1992]

[quote]ButThisGoesTo11 wrote:

maybe its just me but i think they should get the guy from virtual zeppelin....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZILswmvijs[/ quote]

Amen that guy's incredible.

[Ibzman]

Myles is a tremendously gifted musician given his voice is so amazing. If he doesn't do the Zeppelin thing, I'd be glad to see David Coverdale fill in. I always thought his voice and Plant's were very similar. I'd pay a lot to see either of Coverdale or Kennedy with Zeppelin. If it does happen, please, COME TO MONTREAL.

[Bucketheadroolz]

i liked creed. but HE likes to play different music. and steven tyler should totally do it. joe perry and jimmy page are friends..

[WD Punk]

go 4 it myles

[lit1219]

I'd definitely go! I love Alter Bridge and Zep! Two of my favorite bands, who cares if Plant isn't going to tour Myles can handle the job and he does deserve it. Mark should also join them on stage and tear it up!

[jwax]

they should make a different name if they record.
Like Houses of the Holy or some shit like that.

[Divided_Eye]

myles kennedy has a great voice, though im not sure how hed sound doing zeppelin. id like to hear it though. tremonti is a guitar beast too, very underrated (probably because of his work in creed, which didnt show his potential much).

[Tyler Durden]

Zeppelin - Plant = NOT Led Zeppelin

if.....and ONLY if he gets to sing, they should NOT be touring as Led Zeppelin, end of story

[Mortsde]

Anyone else in the "wait and see what happens" column?

Tremonti should stay as far away from Stapp as possible...as should the rest of the world

[israels_son]

If Page and Plant can tour tour together and record more music then there is no reason why Page and
Paul-Jones can't.

I just don't think they should call it Led Zeppelin. Im a huge fan and would go see this tour, but Jason is not John and this Kennedy guy (who I'm sure is very talented) is not Plant. It's just not right. I always admired the way the stopped after Bonzo sadly died and i don't think they should tarnish the name like this.

and please god don't let them record more music...

[thExcomunicated]

Tremonti is one of my favourite guitarists
Led Zeppelin will not be Led Zeppelin without Robert Plant! as much as I like Myles Kennedy (he has an awesome voice with a massive range)

I also hope there is a Creed reunion they were a sweet as band. but Scott Strapp is pretty good solo

[brendanb36]

get ****ing chris robinson from the black crowes, he nailed zep songs w/ page live at the greek.

[TremontiIsAGod]

^+10000

Tyler Durden wrote:

Zeppelin - Plant = NOT Led Zeppelin

if.....and ONLY if he gets to sing, they should NOT be touring as Led Zeppelin, end of story

So if Plant decided to tour, but Jimmy or John Paul stepped out, would it still not be Zeppelin?

[TremontiIsAGod]

+ 10000 went to Mortsde

I really don't understand how people can say that it's not zep without plant but it is without john bonham.

checked

[jakethesnakeLP]

good point man.....

I'd rather see a Robert Plant/ Allison Krauss gig than a half-assed zeppelin tour any day.....

I love zeppelin to death, but isn't going on tour with 50 percent of zep against wat theyve been saying all these years about "keeping the legend alive" ?

My opinion these greedy bastards shouldnt have done the reunion gig at all without john bonham.....

[jakethesnakeLP]

.....or they could reward a lifelong fan like dave grohl and let him drum for zep.... at least we get to see jimm page, john paul jones AND dave grohl

[David_Bowie=GOD]

corey3815 wrote:

I think Tremonti enjoys playing solos too much to go back to Creed.

I think he just enjoys playing good music too much to go back to Creed.

[BonezShaker]

Its all bout the money.....

reunion= big loads of cash flowing through your bank account

[miketallica]

Ok, so since when did we decide it would be a good idea to give a **** about what Mark Tremonti has to say?

You CANNOT, I repeat, CANNOT, have a Led Zeppelin tour without Robert Plant AND John Bonham. I mean, this is disgraceful that they would ever consider a singer replacement. Robert Plant is, was, and always will be the only voice of Led Zeppelin. Replacing Bonham proved to be hard enough because they decided to break up instead, but Plant too?!?!?!

Please, Mark Tremonti, shut the **** up and go back to being a mediocre guitarist in a who-gives-a-shit band.

[trent_slatter]

This is just a bluff to scare Plant into touring.

I really don't think he's buying it though so we'll just have to wait until he's ready to do the Zeppelin thing again.

[Viking_Swede666]

miketallica wrote:

Ok, so since when did we decide it would be a good idea to give a **** about what Mark Tremonti has to say?

You CANNOT, I repeat, CANNOT, have a Led Zeppelin tour without Robert Plant AND John Bonham. I mean, this is disgraceful that they would ever consider a singer replacement. Robert Plant is, was, and always will be the only voice of Led Zeppelin. Replacing Bonham proved to be hard enough because they decided to break up instead, but Plant too?!?!?!

Please, Mark Tremonti, shut the **** up and go back to being a mediocre guitarist in a who-gives-a-shit band.

props man

This guy knows what he's talking about

[Tenacious Z]

Who said they're even going to be playing Zeppelin music?

[harrisonmon]

Look you elitist ****bags...

They aren't talking about really "REPLACING" plant. They are talking about having someone MAYBE sing instead of plant on one tour because Plant is being too much of douchenozzle to do it himself(and his voice is prolly balls now, too), so that they can provide their music to newer generations of people who(like me) have never seen Zeppelin before. I'd MUCH rather see Zeppelin with Myles Davis than no Zeppelin at all.

Fuck you all.

[harrisonmon]

Oh, and a couple of things.

Mark Tremonti > All of you.

Mark Tremonti is bitchin' man! And he ain't a cockbag. None of you have a true appreciation for music at ALL.

[harrisonmon]

Oh, and lawl, I said Myles davis... KENNEDY

But imagine... LED ZEPPELIN WITH MILES DAVIS? HOLY FUCKOMG

[ALeMmjon]

Ok, so since when did we decide it would be a good idea to give a **** about what Mark Tremonti has to say?

You CANNOT, I repeat, CANNOT, have a Led Zeppelin tour without Robert Plant AND John Bonham. I mean, this is disgraceful that they would ever consider a singer replacement. Robert Plant is, was, and always will be the only voice of Led Zeppelin. Replacing Bonham proved to be hard enough because they decided to break up instead, but Plant too?!?!?!

Please, Mark Tremonti, shut the **** up and go back to being a mediocre guitarist in a who-gives-a-shit band.

Alright I agree that Plant cannot be replaced. And I'm no alter bridge fan by any means. But give Tremonti props. The guy is a wicked guitarist. Watch some of his videos on you tube. Duder can shred.. but his band is bloody lame. For a second time..

[KantStopRoKnRol]

they should get the guy from Great White, they do great Zep covers.

[zAg1619]

[quote]ButThisGoesTo11 wrote:

maybe its just me but i think they should get the guy from virtual zeppelin....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZILswmvijs[/ quote]
You beat me to that one dude. That guy is amazing.. He sounds EXACTLY like Plant. It's unreal.

[MT_CFH]

Jondy wrote:

corey3815 wrote:

I think Tremonti enjoys playing solos too much to go back to Creed.
hahahaha
indeed.

well good for myles, he's a damn good singer.

agreed on both counts. Even if Plant OR Kennedy don't sing, i have two things to say:
1) We should be grateful that the greatest rock band of all time doesn't hate each other's guts after all they've been through, and
2) the fact that these guys are still making music 30 years later is not only a feat, but something that needs to be appreciated.

[LynchMobster]

I mean, if it comes down to it, i guess i can sing for them.

[T-Unit33]

So a bunch of people keep saying that this will be "the new Led Zeppelin". Maybe its not intended to be like that at all. Everyone knows that Zepp will never be Zepp unless it has Plant. Then again we all know that Queen wont ever be the same without Freddy, but they are doin pretty good as of right now. Maybe instead of it being "The New Led Zeppelin" it will be something like Queen featuring Paul Rogers. Instead it will be "Led Zeppelin featuring Myles Kennedy" (I Hope). It will tell everyone "Hey, this show has Led Zeppelin, and it has Myles Kennedy singing, but they are not the same band". Queen has said that Paul isnt Freddy's replacement, so I am sure that if Zepp is going for the same thing, Myles wont me Robert.

And on the subject of Myles singing for the band...I am all for it. There are few people in todays music that have "Epic Voices" as I like to call them. Plant, for instance, has an epic voice. So do the guys from Iron Maiden and Journey. I think Myles is one of the few modern rockers that has a voice "Epic" enough to sing for Zepp. Just youtube Alter Bridge doing Kashmir, you will understand why. I watched Alter Bridge do that cover live, and it was wonderful. I am all for seeing Zepp, I am even more for seeing them with Myles.

checked.

[electricwizard_]

guys i actually agree with the ones who say its not zeppelin without plant. because a lot of people recognize zeppelin by plant. just like to a lot of people metallica=james hetfield. you might as well see some other band cover zeppelin songs and say hey its the same music so who ****in cares??

[Maiden-Canada]

corey3815 wrote:

I think Tremonti enjoys playing solos too much to go back to Creed.

Aziraphale wrote:

Mark Trmonti in Alter Bridge: Gets hailed for his guitar skills, and is in a band with the guy who's, statistically speaking, perhaps THE most gifted vocalist in rock. Making awesome, fresh music and becoming huge at a fast rate.

Mark Tremonti in Creed: Playing chords behind an extremist lunatic Eddie Vedder-wannabe with an ego bigger than Yngwie's, making shit music.

Yeah tough call.

It's so true it HURTS.

[this&that]

I dont think anyone has seen myles kennedy live. The band sounds awesome, and tremonti sounds amazing all the time, but myles cannot sing for the life of his. Youtube any video if you dont believe me. I was so dissapointed when I saw him live and he was no where near as great as he sounds on his albums. He sounds like a little bitch.

[DimeLvR]

I dont get why people think that w/o john it wouldnt be right. John is dead, jason is the next best thing to replace him the Zep beats are woven into his DNA. Myles is a great singer watchin him while we were kids here in the spokane area blew me away then. if anyone can do it its myles. Look at all the bands that replaced singers or members megadeth, Metallica, Anthrax exc,exc all did well after lineup changes.

[chuckmehh]

I personally think Mark Melicia from the Parlor Mob would be great for the job... He sounds a lot like Plant..Saw them live with Black Stone Cherry and Theory of a Deadman in October...I didn't care for their music, but the dude definitely sounded like Robert Plant

[Whit_f-ing_ROX]

creed sucks. alter bridge sucks. this would be a mistake

[Jimmy5790]

You guys know what would be really cool for the remaining members of Led Zeppelin? If everyone shut the f*** up and let them do what they want and put up with it, especially the media.Jimmy Page and JPJ may not be Led Zeppelin without Robert Plant and John Bonham but they are damn good musicians and anyone who really considers themselves a fan of this band, should at least be happy any of them are doing anything at all together, and they still never said they were going to be Led Zeppelin they said they were rehearsing and recording with Jason Bonham and an American singer and if PLANT returned THEN they would do a Led Zeppelin tour, if not their manager said they will probably use a different name.Who knows without Plant, it could open whole new doors for their sound.If you don't get Led Zeppelin again who cares that's why we have recordings Im ready to hear what creative energy they have built up after not playing together for 30 years.You people are so f***** disrespectful, don't let Van Halen make you think every band that changes lead singers is gonna suck.

[mkh515]

Look, if Myles wants to join Page, Jones, and Bonham on this tour, that's great, but I don't think they should call themselves Led Zeppelin. Plant has been the frontman for Zeppelin since the beginning, and I think it would be disrepectful to his history with the band if they tour under the Led Zeppelin name.

And also, why does f***ing Creed have to be mentioned in every f***ing Tremonti interview? Creed is dead. They've been dead for five years...let it be. Alter Bridge is a much, MUCH better band anyway, and Kennedy is ten times the vocalist Stapp is.

Just my two cents.

[Kreuger]

I don't really care for Zeppelin, I just hope that Mark keeps his word on two things. 1: Alter Bridge remains their main focus and 2: they never go back to Creed like he said before. I'd rather Myles didn't sing for them but it would give Alter Bridge more popularity so whatever. Maybe they can tour together and Myles will do double duty? I'm just afraid this will dissolve one of the best bands to come out in the last few years.

[Nano556]

harrisonmon wrote:

Look you elitist ****bags...

They aren't talking about really "REPLACING" plant. They are talking about having someone MAYBE sing instead of plant on one tour because Plant is being too much of douchenozzle to do it himself(and his voice is prolly balls now, too), so that they can provide their music to newer generations of people who(like me) have never seen Zeppelin before. I'd MUCH rather see Zeppelin with Myles Davis than no Zeppelin at all.

Fuck you all.

I'd love to see Zep live, especially Stairway to heaven, plant or no plant it'd still be freaking amazing, Alter Bridge are great as well.

[Teen Spirit]

guitarlad89 wrote:

God i hope not..... you can't "replace" robert plant. If plant is not to be with it, then it is NOT Led Zeppelin. You just cant replace plant. he's irreplaceable as with every other member. I have respect for jason because he's bonzo's SON. he KNOWS what his dad did exactly and he's the closest to Bonzo. Fuck myles.....he can get the high notes, but then he gets this ****ed up lisp. i'll ****in boycott if he gets it. NO ONE DESERVES IT. IT IS PLANT, PAGE, BONZO, AND JONESY. THATS IT, FOREVER, CASE CLOSED.

Part of what you say is right, LZ ain't LZ without Plant, but come on, Myles is a fantastic singer and I doubt there is a need to criticize him like that.

[strikethree]

WOw. thats the first time he hasn't bashed a CReed reunion question! Who know's what will happen? If they put enough money on the table we'll be saying bye bye myles.