First of all, not much has happened on any news front. Robert got nominated for some more Grammys. Jimmy and Jonesy are still planning to put together a band, which leads me to my next point:
THE "ZEPPELIN" REUNION (that really isn't) IS NOT NEWS!!! They have been talking about this since October. There's film of John Paul Jones saying the exact same thing their manager said (see "THE RUMORS ARE TRUE " post with the video from about 3-4 months back). Apparently the manager is a more reliable source. All of my friends have been sending me links and asking me about it now that it's "official". Then again, I am a little bit of a freak and will keep up to date on my Zeppelin news. Oh well. I'm sure I'll get plenty more Facebook wall links and texts and such.
Anyway, I'm still interested to see how this semi-reunion will work. Will it be like Robert and Jimmy in 1998 and not quite sound right? Or will it be like Crosby, Stills, and Nash who can continue to have success without Neil Young. Fortunately they
both have the itch to write (Jimmy wanted a new album out two years ago and John Paul Jones has been working on new material for ages) and will be joined by a very experienced drummer who has some well known genes. Jones was always a grounding force in the band so he may be the most important member to their sound and the difference between sounding like the greatest band ever and just a very good.In the end this project should be a positive. Jimmy has been in seclusion from the music world for far too long and Jonesy finally has a chance to show his abilities now that he won't just be shoved off in the corner. It would be nice to see Robert back but I think the reunion train has left the station. He's on his own and very happy to follow his own vision and inspiration. Let's enjoy one last look at what could have been continued:
The show should be back within the next month so keep our eyes open for a new time. I hope to get the same slot but only time will tell. Talk to you later.
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