Posted on 09/19/2019 4:53:59 PM PDT by DoodleBob
Jimmy Page was interviewed for a cover story in the latest issue of Uncut, where he talks about the potential of a LED ZEPPELIN film, career regrets (or not), and carrying on the legacy of ZEPPELIN as the best band in the world.
Speaking to writer Michael Bonner about why he feels no other bands could come close to LED ZEPPELIN, Page said: "It's really hard to say something like that and not sound conceited, but over the years, a lot of other musicians have told me they thought we were the best. I'm not talking about record sales or concert attendance, although I think we can hold our own with anyone. What I mean is: when you talk about a band as a collaborative musical unit, we were the best. I am not talking about one or two genius songwriters, and everyone else tagging along. I am talking about a collection of musicians who are each at the top of their craft in their own right. In LED ZEPPELIN, we were exactly that."
Elaborating on why he previously told interviewer Charlie Rose in 2012 that LED ZEPPELIN was the best band in the world while Robert Plant demurred, Page said: "If you are a young musician and you want to hear how a band works well together, then we're a pretty good blueprint. John [Paul Jones] and me. Robert and me. John Paul Jones and John Bonham. Every combination of the quartet could bring something special. Robert probably said, 'Oh, well, there were a lot of great bands,' to that interviewer because that is the gentlemanly reply. And I agree with him...But when you are talking about rock 'n' roll alchemy, I had to say what I thought. We were the best."
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Geddy knew greatness. That debut album is absolutely amazing.
Bonham’s death was brutal. That man was unparalleled on drums. Saw Zep on their very last tour when I was all of 13. I was a drummer. Bonham was mesmerizing. So tragic and pointless a death.
Possibly best rock concert ever. Wow.
Agreed. The version of Echos on the Pompeii album/movie is just so beyond good. Losing Syd was the best thing ever to happen to Pink Floyd - it let them become Pink Floyd.
I thought Water's "Radio KAOS" album was his high point as a solo artist.
Touch Me, by the Doors is a rock song that actually showcases the singer’s ability to sing and be understood, without wailing at a high pitch. (Back when my wife listened to rock, she turned off the radio when a man singing in a high voice came on, such as Frankie Valli or Robert Plant. Elvis, they weren’t.)
I saw the grateful dead many times at shoreline, and Vegas, and a few other places across the US. I went mostly to take enough LSD to put a herd of elephants into an insane asylum. Never particularly cared for their music though
I saw Tull with the Passion Play tour. Excellent show. Steeleye Span (not Steely Dan) opened and they were almost better than Tull. They had an electric violinist who could really bring it.
The opening riff to Aqualung brought the roof down.
Keith Moon,,
The Animal!
Sorry. I heard Zep once, about 1977. I reviewed the concert for a PHX newspaper. I thought they were terrible. Plant sang everything an octave lower, and the bass and drums were just a roar, with nothing discernable coming out. Page was ok, but was so stoned the roadies literally had to CROSS HIS LEGS for him when he sat down to play acoustic.
I heard 10 better rock bands, including Hendrix, Vanilla Fudge, Mother’s Finest, any of Jeff Beck’s bands, the original Santana, etc.
The Who at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970 was the best rock band ever.
If you haven’t seen it yet, you have to see “Beware of Mr. Baker”.
Forget Keith Richards, how he’s still alive I’ll never know.
Lol. Yeah to some folks I lead a boring lifestyle. I can go days without listening to any music whatsoever.
What do I do for excitement? Well, tuesday evening I climbed 70’ up in the oak tree where I installed a cell phone booster antenna 2 1/2 years ago. (A rotten limb broke off, fell, and snapped the internal wire in the 100’ coax.)
Went up and down in about 20 minutes. No safety harness and 65 yrs old. It was kind of thrilling looking around while up there.
Most underrated Front Man ever, Steve Marriott.
On a different level, Bonzo's death probably secured Zeppelin's status in rock. By 1980 their live shows were pitiful, In Through the Out Door was their second weakest album behind III, and punk etc was taking over. Had they continued in their sorry state their legendary status may have been jeopardized. Again, I'm not happy Bohnam died, but that may have helped with their place in rock. To wit: Aerosmith *MAY* have fared better in the annals of rock had they quit before Night in the Ruts.
Inca Roads is my favorite FZ tune, just amazing live.
The Quadrophenia shows rekindled my interest in The Who. Saw them from the back of MSG in 96 and then from row 7 Pete side the following year. Looking forward to checking out their new album.
I agree that the Jeff Beck band during the Beckola era, with Rod Stewart on vocals was pretty awesome. Beck was every bit as good, if not better, than Page.
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