Led Zep audition for new singer

[Cosmicman]

LED ZEPPELIN frontman ROBERT PLANT is to be given an ultimatum by his bandmates – join us on tour or we’ll replace you.
Zep guitarist JIMMY PAGE, bassist JOHN PAUL JONES and drummer JASON BONHAM have been busy recently rehearsing in West London’s Ritz Studio and using stand-in vocalists.

And one American singer has been so impressive the other band members are confident they could hit the road next year WITHOUT their iconic frontman.

Brummie-born belter Plant has refused to take part in any practice sessions as he is currently committed to his side project with country singer ALISON KRAUSS.

A source said: “Jimmy, Jason and John are determined a tour will go ahead next year.

“They’ve been rehearsing frequently in London and the band is really gelling.

There’s an American guy who has been standing in for Robert regularly and doing a great job.

“Obviously they want the original frontman to join them on the road but he still won’t commit.

“They will be finalising plans for shows over the next couple of months and will tell Robert that if he doesn’t want to be involved they will go ahead without him.”

While fans would be disappointed if Plant was not involved, the shows would still fill arenas worldwide.


The band’s followers are among the most dedicated in rock and would jump at the chance to witness Page, Jones and original drummer JOHN BONHAM’s son Jason tearing through mighty rock classics such as Kashmir and Whole Lotta Love.


I understand Plant’s reluctance to revisit the past but the group’s one-off reunion show at London’s O2 in December was an incredible success.

The only shame was that more fans couldn’t witness it.

In that night’s post-gig euphoria Plant came round to his pals’ plan for more shows. But has since cooled on the idea.


If he does not take part it remains unclear whether the group will be allowed to use the name Led Zeppelin.

A version of classic American rockers THE DOORS, featuring guitarist ROBBY KRIEGER and keyboard player RAY MANZAREK, had to change their name in 2005 after the estate of late lead singer JIM MORRISON objected to them being called THE DOORS OF THE 21st CENTURY.

Just hope the Led Zeppelin rock titans don’t call their group Tin Zeppelin...

[Raydeen1]

All they need to do is get David Coverdale or dude from Kingdom Come and it's done.

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LED ZEPPELIN frontman ROBERT PLANT is to be given an ultimatum by his bandmates – join us on tour or we’ll replace you.
Zep guitarist JIMMY PAGE, bassist JOHN PAUL JONES and drummer JASON BONHAM have been busy recently rehearsing in West London’s Ritz Studio and using stand-in vocalists.

And one American singer has been so impressive the other band members are confident they could hit the road next year WITHOUT their iconic frontman.

Brummie-born belter Plant has refused to take part in any practice sessions as he is currently committed to his side project with country singer ALISON KRAUSS.

A source said: “Jimmy, Jason and John are determined a tour will go ahead next year.

“They’ve been rehearsing frequently in London and the band is really gelling.

There’s an American guy who has been standing in for Robert regularly and doing a great job.

“Obviously they want the original frontman to join them on the road but he still won’t commit.

“They will be finalising plans for shows over the next couple of months and will tell Robert that if he doesn’t want to be involved they will go ahead without him.”

While fans would be disappointed if Plant was not involved, the shows would still fill arenas worldwide.


The band’s followers are among the most dedicated in rock and would jump at the chance to witness Page, Jones and original drummer JOHN BONHAM’s son Jason tearing through mighty rock classics such as Kashmir and Whole Lotta Love.


I understand Plant’s reluctance to revisit the past but the group’s one-off reunion show at London’s O2 in December was an incredible success.

The only shame was that more fans couldn’t witness it.

In that night’s post-gig euphoria Plant came round to his pals’ plan for more shows. But has since cooled on the idea.


If he does not take part it remains unclear whether the group will be allowed to use the name Led Zeppelin.

A version of classic American rockers THE DOORS, featuring guitarist ROBBY KRIEGER and keyboard player RAY MANZAREK, had to change their name in 2005 after the estate of late lead singer JIM MORRISON objected to them being called THE DOORS OF THE 21st CENTURY.

Just hope the Led Zeppelin rock titans don’t call their group Tin Zeppelin...

[Zemo]

Huge Zep fan here, but I wouldn't be knockin down doors to see them without Plant.

[megoat]

Gee I dunno, maybe Plant is balking because he's actually in the middle of a project that is, um, somewhat CREATIVE and NEW and not just some let's-cash-in-and-charge-$100-a-head-lame-nostalgia-geezer-rock tour......

[4NDR01D]

Gee I dunno, maybe Plant is balking because he's actually in the middle of a project that is, um, somewhat CREATIVE and NEW and not just some let's-cash-in-and-charge-$100-a-head-lame-nostalgia-geezer-rock tour......

Perfectly put; although, I'd have to capitalize LAME!!

[4NDR01D]

All they need to do is get David Coverdale or dude from Kingdom Come and it's done.

Wow great, two guys who made their careers outta doing Robert Plant impersonations touring with 2/4 the original band.
And many years too late to boot. This is such a LAME idea.

[blastphemey]

Also being a HUGE Zeppelin fan( excuse my language) that is total and complete bull****. its not zeppelin with Robert Plant.
THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Vortigern99]

As long as they don't call it Led Zeppelin, I'm game. I'll stand in line and buy tickets as close to the stage as I can get. But it ain't Zep without Plant and that's that.

[toysrus]

Zep

I agree! You cant call it a Zep re-union without Plant. For the fans Plant really should do it! But without him i would like to hear some new music.

As long as they don't call it Led Zeppelin, I'm game. I'll stand in line and buy tickets as close to the stage as I can get. But it ain't Zep without Plant and that's that.

[RG]

I think Page will have a big blow to his ego ... if they go ahead without Plant.

[Mikey]

Zep without Plant is like the Stones without Mick.

Worthless, imo

[nvmbrsdoom5]

I'd love to go see Page, Jones and Bonham perform live, even without Plant. Calling it Led Zeppelin would be a bit ridiculous though, because they've got to know that almost noone out there would be accepting of it. But musically it'd be worth seeing. I saw Page and Bonham together in 1988, with a really good vocalist (whose name slips my mind at the moment) and they did some Zep tunes and I thought it sounded excellent. I'd be down with seeing that again.

I really wish Plant would just do the damn reunion. His stuff with Alison is pretty cool I admit, but it'd be nice for him to do this reunion just to finally put all the rumours and speculation to rest once and for all.

[MegoSteve]

It's too bad that Arnel Pineda is busy.

[EMCE Hammer]

If Pineda is busy, Steve Perry isn't:-)

For those calling for Coverdale.....that would make it a Coverdale/Page reunion wouldn't it?

[JPkempo]

This would be like what is currently passing as Queen. With out Freddie it's not Queen.
(Side note the current new single by sudo Queen sounds good, didn't want to like it but I do)