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Dusthead · King of Rock and Roll

Led Zeppelin

Nope · Paul Kersey of usenet

Dusthead wrote:

Here's a what if? What if Led Zeppelin never were. And a new band came out playing all their songs in 2008. Would this new band reach the heights of the original one?

I would say no, because the younger concert goers and music consumers of today are so commercialized with the music taste and they draw influences from television more than from radio. I think they would gain popularity, but not in anywhere near the mass hypnosis they had in early seventies. They would beat Wolfmother and White Stripes in popularity contest and have a cult following. This kid said to me on the other day, "The only band I know from the seventies is Motley Crue." :0)

I have to keep some distance to that band because I'm overdosed with a few of their albums and songs. The ones I can listen to are 2nd and 3rd.

PippiLongstocking · Princess of Fairytopia

Funny you mentioned Wolfmother, cuz I see them as a "pop-metal contemporary" to Zeppelin.

Having grown up hearing my brother blare Zeppelin albums all the time, I can safely say that I'd be just fine if I never heard another Zeppelin song in my lifetime.

They are geniuses and all that, but enough is enough.

iBeaux · DIO's #1 Lady Bandit

PippiLongstocking wrote:

Funny you mentioned Wolfmother, cuz I see them as a "pop-metal contemporary" to Zeppelin.

Having grown up hearing my brother blare Zeppelin albums all the time, I can safely say that I'd be just fine if I never heard another Zeppelin song in my lifetime.

They are geniuses and all that, but enough is enough.

Exactly! We love them we're just sick of hearing them...LOL

-- Edited by iBeaux at 21:01, 2008-05-07

Dusthead · King of Rock and Roll

Nope wrote:

Dusthead wrote:

Here's a what if? What if Led Zeppelin never were. And a new band came out playing all their songs in 2008. Would this new band reach the heights of the original one?
I would say no, because the younger concert goers and music consumers of today are so commercialized with the music taste and they draw influences from television more than from radio. I think they would gain popularity, but not in anywhere near the mass hypnosis they had in early seventies. They would beat Wolfmother and White Stripes in popularity contest and have a cult following. This kid said to me on the other day, "The only band I know from the seventies is Motley Crue." :0)

I have to keep some distance to that band because I'm overdosed with a few of their albums and songs. The ones I can listen to are 2nd and 3rd.

Yup it was a no-good question. If Zep never were then dozens of top bands would not have been created. So the whole state of rock as we know it today would be different. A total Back to the future type endless scenario.

Nope · Paul Kersey of usenet

PippiLongstocking wrote:

Funny you mentioned Wolfmother, cuz I see them as a "pop-metal contemporary" to Zeppelin.

Having grown up hearing my brother blare Zeppelin albums all the time, I can safely say that I'd be just fine if I never heard another Zeppelin song in my lifetime.

They are geniuses and all that, but enough is enough.

There's a Swedish band called Witchcraft who have strong Black Sabbath influence in their sound. They've had some shows in New York and they might have toured with Wolfmother, which isn't surprising. Good band. Doesen't get any more vintage than that.

Nope · Paul Kersey of usenet

Dusthead wrote:

Nope wrote:

Dusthead wrote:

Here's a what if? What if Led Zeppelin never were. And a new band came out playing all their songs in 2008. Would this new band reach the heights of the original one?
I would say no, because the younger concert goers and music consumers of today are so commercialized with the music taste and they draw influences from television more than from radio. I think they would gain popularity, but not in anywhere near the mass hypnosis they had in early seventies. They would beat Wolfmother and White Stripes in popularity contest and have a cult following. This kid said to me on the other day, "The only band I know from the seventies is Motley Crue." :0)

I have to keep some distance to that band because I'm overdosed with a few of their albums and songs. The ones I can listen to are 2nd and 3rd.

Yup it was a no-good question. If Zep never were then dozens of top bands would not have been created. So the whole state of rock as we know it today would be different. A total Back to the future type endless scenario.

The band had megalomania status and following.

Robert Plant had an album come out recently, but I haven't heard it yet. The guy has lost his high register, but I still enjoy the dude's voice.

SMC Productions · Total Addicted GearSlutz!

Dusthead wrote:

Here's a what if? What if Led Zeppelin never were. And a new band came out playing all their songs in 2008. Would this new band reach the heights of the original one?

Zep SUCKS! yawn

Dusthead · King of Rock and Roll

SMC Productions wrote:

Dusthead wrote:

Here's a what if? What if Led Zeppelin never were. And a new band came out playing all their songs in 2008. Would this new band reach the heights of the original one?

Zep SUCKS!

Yea it is popular to say that. I remember a couple concerts back around 1980. Before the concert you threw toilet paper and beachballs while listening to the pre-concert music that came out of the house P.A. Usually it sucked but there were two songs that got a huge roar from the audience. One was "Behind Blue Eyes" by the Who and the other was "Misty Mountain Hop" by Zep.

Clearly they were worthy of the respect that brought the response.

Dusthead · King of Rock and Roll

Nope wrote:

Dusthead wrote:

Nope wrote:

Dusthead wrote:

Here's a what if? What if Led Zeppelin never were. And a new band came out playing all their songs in 2008. Would this new band reach the heights of the original one?
I would say no, because the younger concert goers and music consumers of today are so commercialized with the music taste and they draw influences from television more than from radio. I think they would gain popularity, but not in anywhere near the mass hypnosis they had in early seventies. They would beat Wolfmother and White Stripes in popularity contest and have a cult following. This kid said to me on the other day, "The only band I know from the seventies is Motley Crue." :0)

I have to keep some distance to that band because I'm overdosed with a few of their albums and songs. The ones I can listen to are 2nd and 3rd.

Yup it was a no-good question. If Zep never were then dozens of top bands would not have been created. So the whole state of rock as we know it today would be different. A total Back to the future type endless scenario.

The band had megalomania status and following.

Robert Plant had an album come out recently, but I haven't heard it yet. The guy has lost his high register, but I still enjoy the dude's voice.

Plant peaked on the Immigrant Song. Nothing has topped it since. "No Quarter" was made for Dio to cover btw. smile