What started out simply enough last fall, with a one-off show in London in honor of the late Atlantic Records maven Ahmet Ertegun, has dissolved into chaos. Led Zeppelin is talking full-fledged reunion, and it’s already become a right mess. Singer Robert Plant stated quite clearly that he doesn’t want to partake. But bassist John Paul Jones confirmed that he’s been rehearsing with guitarist Jimmy Page and drummer Jason Bonham, the son of Zep’s late drummer, John — and also mentioned that they’ve “had the odd singer come in and have a bash.”
And, as SPIN’s Steve Kandell points out in a fervent plea for Zeppelin to forego the madness, those singers are odd indeed. Namely, “the dude who replaced the dude from Creed,” aka Alter Bridge singer Myles Kennedy. Or Chris Cornell, who dropped coy quotes this week about his potential involvement.
As the rumor mill churns full-bore about a more prolonged Zeppelin reunion, we’re asking you the big question: Should the legendary rock group reunite at all? Would it be okay if Plant were involved? Voice your opinion in our comments box at the bottom of the page, and if you need a refresher, read our recent Zeppelin news and commentary via the links below.
The London Reunion Show
- The Initial Reaction, June 2007
Said superfan Jason, on MySpace: “I’m currently sporting the biggest chub ever over this news. The greatest band of all time.” More >> - SPIN Music Editor Charles Aaron Reviews the Reunion Show
“For one night, we were reminded of how it feels the other way around. How it feels to be engulfed by a volatile, outrageous presence. To be entranced by a masterfully twisted spell.” More >>
The Recent Reunion News
- August ’08: The First Signs of Life
“I’ve been working with Jimmy and John Paul and trying [out] some new material,” said drummer Jason Bonham. Read >> - Tour Plans Materialize
And Robert Plant is reportedly on board. “(Plant) realized he couldn’t face the thought of not being involved,” a source close to the band reveals. Read >> - Plant: It’s Not Gonna Happen
“It’s both frustrating and ridiculous for this story to continue to rear its head,” the singer says in a statement. Not a whole lotta love. Read >> - “Plant Doesn’t Want to Play Loud Music, But We Do!”
Bassist John Paul Jones says the hard rock titans may finally reunite without singer Robert Plant. Read >> - SPIN Editor Weighs In: Why Led Zeppelin Shouldn’t Reunite
“It just may be that a 60-year-old man who now more closely resembles the Cowardly Lion than a bare-chested golden god in too-tight jeans wants to preserve that bedroom-poster image, and his dignity.” Read >> - Chris Cornell Stokes the Fire
“I have not been approached so far to fill in for Robert Plant on the upcoming Zeppelin tour, but that isn’t to say I won’t be.” Read >>
