@@amandajstar They don't like having to talk about their own emotions about John Bonham's death. It's too painful to have to reveal them in public. I saw an interview once where an American interviewer said to Plant, 'didn't you ever think of finding a replacement for John Bonham and carrying on?' Plant's expression was a mixture of anger and upset. He curtly said no they didn't think of that. They'd lost a good mate. He shut the subject down.
Ha Ha. Sure. But Jimmy’s red face also shows, as in some other interviews, playing just the one show, made him pretty upset. But everyone must realize that at the one show and later for the DVD release, Robert got run over with the auto tune thing. Imagine Jimmy playing a Les Paul which can cover his mistakes or bad notes. He does play a few guitars which correct out of tune-ness, but that’s the guitar.
Of course he's upset. It was in his house where it happend. He later sold that house because of it. It's probably still hard for him to talk about. Poor Pagey.
Jazzlover Well said. Jimmy's not an open book. If you read about the 1980-1982 timeframe, without it being said, Jimmy was devastated to his core. Pictures of him in this period are tragic. Pale, skeletal, unkempt and hiding. Probably the most difficult event in his life to come to terms with - and he still hasn't fully. He just lives with it. Plant lost his biological child, Jimmy lost a child too - Zeppelin.
Stephanie Sandlin It's nice to see him looking so well now, isn't it? The odd thing is, he's probably a lot healthier now at 71 than he was back with Zep.
BubbaZen10 I agree it's lovely seeing him probably the healthiest he's been since the early 70s. Sharp, lucid, sober. Just imagine if they (JPJ/Plant/JP) could've found a way to make it work following the 02. Not necessarily as Led Zeppelin, but as something with a different name. I think he is entirely capable of a Physical Graffiti style and quality of writing right now. He just needs that synthesis with other musicians to bring it out of him. The '77 - '85 heroin and malnutrition haze only allowed him to shine in brief moments. It's tragic too they never found a way (JP/JPJ/Plant). Zeppelin's later period and inconsistency (Presence/ITTOD) is directly tied to Page's drug use. Today, with him clean and proper drummer under a different name, the potential is there for for renewal in writing. I did see a piece about U2's tour manager, whom worked with Zep. In Plant's statement, he praised the Dennis Sheehan for being there when Karac died - a subtle note that he still feels Page and Jones weren't there. It got me thinking, Page and Plant deal with grief differently. Jimmy goes and sequesters himself away from nearly all contact. Robert mourns for a short period then tries to get on with it and attempts to recreate himself. This fundamental difference in response to trauma may be a core issue that drove a wedge between them in '77-'78. Robert felt he didn't get the support from he needed. JPJ and Page both preferred to give space and deal with loss personally. It wasn't they didn't care, it's reflective of how those guys respond to loss on their own individual levels.
Stephanie Sandlin I never really thought about that. That is a great point. It never dawned on me that Robert may still harbor feelings about that. Jimmy was in horrible shape at that time, and, while i don't know him, he doesn't strike me as the type that is gonna be real touchy feely when something tragic happens. Robert may have needed it from him, and he just wasn't able. Not how he deals with things. (especially being in the grips of that. his natural response was probably to medicate and make it go away) I'm really torn about the reunion thing. It's clear that they put a lot of work into it, and they sounded incredible. I get Page wanting to give it one last hurrah, and also cash in, but i really do get Robert's side of "Let's just leave this in the past. It was what it was. A beautiful thing, but time to move on." The only thing that pissed me off was when Robert got all coy about it, and suggested in some interviews he was open to it, and free, when it was VERY clear he wasn't, and didn't wanna do it. While i surely would have been there, paying an ungodly amount for the tickets, i am also fine "thinking how it used to be, ... remember(ing) times like (those).
The emotion on their faces still shows the pain even years later. Bonzo seemed to have not only been a band member, but a truly very dear friend. I seen Zeppelin in 1977 in Louisville, Ky. When they called it quits after Bonzo's death, at the time I was really upset. I adored the band. Listened to them constantly, wore a Zep. necklace, or pendant. I did not want the band to break up, or call it quits back then and was really disappointed. But, I soon realized the band had no other option. There was no way for Zeppelin to continue without John Bonham! Bonzo was Zeppelin, they all were Zeppelin, but none of them were Zeppelin without each other. The 4 of them together were Zeppelin, and that's how I remember them. RIP John Bonham. I knew you as a great musician, but your family and friends also as a great Dad, and friend.
Very nice! If you have ever listened to bootlegs of them recording their music, you can always hear the contribution Bonzo made, which he wasn't just the drummer, he was as much a part of the songwriting process as anyone else, there's even one where he's guiding Robert with some vocal stuff, and sadly it had to end. My favorite band of all time!
Led Zeppelin was my band. From 10 yrs old, when my aunt brought over LZ II And Whole Lotta Love, blasted through my parents stereo speakers. It changed my life, who I was, and who i became. I saw them 6 times in my youth. 75-77. , in Hollywood, my buddy and i drove in the Gremlin, to the midnight show of "the Song Remains the Same", Every Friday in the summer of 76. Crazy. When news of Bonzo's death, came to Southern California. it created a hole in my soul that has never been filled.
Amazing :) had a similar experience when I was 5 after my dad showed me how the way was won in the car (1st album I heard) and I just cried when my dad said 'the drummer died 40 years ago' and I just wanted to see them :'( man that stuff hits me as an 18 year old today... can never get enough led zep and looking at the world now even though there is amazing music there was something mystical about 70's groups... purple... zeppelin... Skynyrd... sabbath.. Hendrix.. cream you know..:)
Dr Elvis Valentino my 2nd concert was Page and Plant in 94. I was 14 years old and it was beyond incredible. I can't imagine seeing Led Zeppelin live in the 1970s. With Jones and Bonham. Greatest Rock Band ever !!!
I thought it looked more like he was going to lose his temper and just managed to bite it back when Plant took the answer and made the best he could of it, being the diplomat.
Jim Bryant Yes there was no question of the band carrying on once John Bonham had died. And for me it is Robert Plants closeness to him that has prevented the band from reforming on a more regular basis and quite rightly so.
It is SO DIFFICULT for the band to discuss John Bonham's death so many years later. You can see the feelings come heavily over each of them. I recall that when I was watching Robert Plant at the Kennedy Honors during the "Stairway to Heaven" tribute. RIP John Bonham.
Saddened by virtually all of the comments I see below, talking such utter tripe about body language, guilt, analysing the way someone scratches their backside won't tell you anything about their personality. I met Jimmy Page in 2005 and he's one of the warmest, down to earth and extremely gifted musicians the world has ever seen. So what if he appears nervous in front of the camera! have any of you people below actually sat and held a public press conference? It's one thing putting on a rock concert, because the musician has a job to do, and has a 'prop' such as a guitar, drum kit etc, to channel their nervous energy through - that's not available to them here. These men have devoted their lives to giving great pleasure to their millions of fans the world over. Leave them be. Go and pick on Rupert Murdoch or David Cameron instead please.
I would pick at Pagey a bit even if I actually knew him. Page isn't really nervous as a result of some little interview I don't think. Probably just a fidgety personality. I'm sure glad he needed something to do with his hands when he came out with all those great tunes ... Poking a little fun every now and then at a friend is a show of fondness for me. I wouldn't do it where he would get embarrassed though, there's a time for kidding around..
I too have met Mr Page on a couple of occasions. My friend who introduced me to him knows him very well. Whilst I will concede that he is capable of being extremely charming (the charm of the devil?) when he wants to be, I would hesitate from describing him as being particularly warm and as for being "down to earth", I'm not quite sure how that can be so for somebody so utterly absorbed in the occult! The claim that he is one of the most "extremely gifted musicians the world has ever seen", is truly one of the funniest things I've read in a very long time. Thank you for making me laugh hysterically. I owe you one!
John Bonham was a man who simply couldn't handle being away from his family, therefore he turned to alcohol. It changed who he was whilst he was under the influence, but as a sober man John was nothing more than a man who loved his family and just wanted to be with them. He was no real "thug".
A documentary makes that "away from his family" claim, then goes on about John _choosing_ to leave his family while they were supposed to be on vacation together..to go drinking. Seems like any reason was reason enough.
The interviews of people who were close to John also state that he missed his family more than anything and got sick and tired of being on tour. He even collected dolls for his daughter when travelling and said "these are for Zoe, I don't get to see her enough." If you have watched any video's of people who were close to him you'd know he was a completely different man sober than drunk and that he just wanted to be with his family.
Im Yu He was an alcoholic and as many alcoholics will do, he chose to drink over family time on that particular vacation. He really did love his family and missed them terribly when he was on tour or rehearsing away from home. And also just like many alcoholics he became a different person when he drank and in his case he became mean. He was a mean drunk. Jimmy Page on the other hand was a happy drunk. Yes he too got fall down drunk and indulged in most of the drugs that were popular in the seventies especially pot and cocaine which when mixed with alcohol rendered some of the inebriated states we often saw Page in on stage back then. Robert Plant often got pissed at Jimmy for not holding off on his partying before performing and was at times disgusted with Page's inebriated condition during concerts because it affected his playing and timing although he was still a great guitarist even when he was drunk and loaded. All told the boys of Led Zep had demons just like all the rest of us do and like most of the rest of us at times struggled with them but still didn't let those afflictions affect who they really were. And what they were was 4 really cool guys that happened to form one of the greatest rock n roll bands of all time IMO. As far as I'm concerned LZ music was most of the fodder for the soundscape of my formative years between 72' and 80'. I know they have their detractors but as far as I'm concerned they can all go to hell. I'm not interested in why they don't like them or why they think I shouldn't like them. Their detractors and critics only wish they could ever attain half of the cool factor that the boys of Led Zep did. I graduated from HS in 75 and Led Zepplin tunes accompanied some of the most awesome times in my life. When I think back to those days there always seems to be some Led Zep playing in the background. The Rain Song in particular seems to invoke memories of long ago loves, parties, life events, fun times and turning points in my life. When I watch the video of them playing the Rain Song at Earl's Court in 75' I often wonder what I was doing, who I was with and where I was on that summer night. There's a pretty good chance that whatever it was that I was doing that at some point a LZ tune was being played on the 8-track.
Alex Jackson Exactly right. If you see the (short video) John Bonham documentary, there's a shot of Bonzo in the limo, and he had such a lost, miserable look on his face. Really sad to see, and it was well known that he hated to be away from his wife & family for long stretches, especially while on tour. Sure Bonzo liked to booze, but it was because of the mental anguish of being away from his family for so long, that it manifested into the Jekyll & Hyde personality when Bonzo went into his SERIOUS benders.
These guys have had incredible lives but have also conversely had to endure a lot of heartache and pain through losses. They are very resilient and always present themselves with optimism while I feel they carry deep sadness with them under the surface. They're gentleman, all of them, and wonderful musicians. RIP John Bonham.
I really think it comes with age. You don’t get to the age they are without enduring so much. I am speaking from experience too (I’m a little younger than they are i am 63)❤
As Robert talks just watch Jimmy it looks like he's about to cry and he has no words for the loss of John. Losses like that or Too Deep for words!!RIP JB✌😟😦
monokhem you are a fucking idiot I have seen you comment on multiple posts, literally pulling words straight out of that second asshole you call a mouth lmao
@monokhem fucking loser like you are a dime a dozen so go out and smile and think you're smarter than others you're a dick you can pretend you're smart but we're all laughing at you so keep it coming🖕🖕🖕💩💩💩
Why all this judgement on their appearance? We all age. So much anger here. These guys were a part of something incredible, it's great to just see them. Misery is a choice folks.
Yeah, shut up with the age thing. Also people get too fascinated with the occult stuff, touring madness, underage girls, the gangster elements. Zep provided so much joy, energy and artistic achievements with their music alone. And even the abysmal Live Aid performance shook the ( at the time)usually cynical Robert Plant to maybe reform Zep. The crowd response was so extreme, they so dearly missed the band. Remember the 70’s ; Rock was practically a religion then, and much of that gospel or magic came from Zep.
Just guessing it was a loss that none of them fully recovered from. In my very humble opinion, Bonham was the true soul of the band and his drumming was certainly unique. Certainly irreplaceable, but most importantly, he was never a show-off (no ridculous fills, half hour solos, etc) he never insulted the listener with his drumming. Likewise, their music (again, my opinion) always seemed respectful of the listener and always seemed to somehow raise your expectations of what music could be (and how to really enjoy the experience). I doubt they ever really envisioned what await them as they began to produce together in the late 60's, but lucky for us they did, and we have a songbook for the ages to always treasure. Truly unique, wonderful people who brought precision and joy to a great genre of art.
Call me silly but I see moby dick as his too long solo but I still love it. My favorite part is when he's moving faster than the cameras have frames per second... It's impressive but long
On this day, Sept, 25, 1980. The world lost John Bonzo Bonham at the age of 32. So on behalf of the millions of fans, I thank you John with a heavy heart for all you have given to us all. R.I.P. You are and always will be a legend.
I think Jimmy is acting like that because usually when a person feels that his every move is being watched by a big amount of people, he tries to act normal but tries too hard and ends up looking jacked
So strange, seeing the guys here. Makes me realize how fleeting youth is - I mean, it's almost as if they were young rockstar and the next moment, older men. Gotta respect Plant for not just trying to eternally milk the LZ cash cow and singing overplayed versions of "Stairway" every night. He's made some great music apart from LZ, made some good and rather eclectic choices. Pagey must well realize that except for rehashing Led Zep songs, the music industry no longer lusts after new output of his genius, as the mass popularity of Rock has seen it's day. So he wants to tour, but Plant doesn't need all of the hoopla or the money. Plus he wants to make fresh music in other genres, not just on the road with the nostalgia circus.
Leave Zep alone you lot, they are head and shoulders above so called bands these days even now as the O2 show proved. I once threw a bloke over a hedge for hassling my son so I dont blame John for doing what he did. Leave the man alone he aint here to defend himself. I am a drummer and he was and still is a massive influence on me. Long live Bonzo and Led Zep
Growing up, there were a few talented acts of musicians who carried themselves with an air of responsibility to their audience (of mostly teenagers). I'm not old enough to speak on Zeppelin, but I'm glad to see that they are real people who care about others.
In a private conversation between myself and Jimmy Page (yes really) he was very complimentary about Jasons attitude and playing at the reunion gig and couldn’t praise him highly enough.It was bad enough having lost his Dad as a young kid but also having the pressure and comparisons of playing with the mighty Zeppelin could not be easy.Having said that Jason would drop everything in a heartbeat if they were to do anything again.
Some of the classiest guys in rock'n'roll. I don't have anything against bands which have replaced their deceased members. But it's still a very honourable thing to call it quite after one of the original lineup dies
I’m not a detective or a professional or anything but the way Jimmy acted here was weird. Just the way he was moving and the way he was acting, so fucking weird. I hope one of you get what im saying
How hard it must of been to talk about such a tragic loss as bandmates and friends. The memory for jimmy to have it happen at his home......no wonder he sold it.
Not knowing the exact history of how it all went down..etc It looks to me like Page was being courteous, looking to Robert about answering the question and was possibly expecting Robert to look back at him in return. Instead, Plant just went on with it.
Well said .The trouble is Not many have ears for a real one. Al the Drum boys after were mediocre . Nobuddy ,created or designed Like John .Including the Sib. Sorry..."Listen to Richie Hayward on Plants Solo's" .That's a real Drummer...
Jason, my mother lost her mother at 2 1/2 in an auto accident. She had a memory of her mother holding her, and the pattern of her dress. A memory of that same dress, on a clothes line, blowing in the wind. And a crib story when her sister ( 4) and her were in the crib, at the hospital. They were mad at the nurses, because they wouldn’t let them see their mom. So when, what turned out to be a News Paper photographer took their picture, they switched names. I saw their picture, and name/ age swap. Later to lose all in storage unit, when she died. Your father’s love for you, your sister, and mother is quite beautiful. Best to you, sorry for your loss.
I don’t know why people are struggling with Plant’s response. It’s pretty clear: A devastated Jason is chasing his father, trying to emulate him in order to get as close to him as possible, and Plant and Page, supportive and protective of Jason, let him sit in that chair and play with them-maybe to help him get closure.
You can tell it hits them hard....understandably May they all find peace on this Earth An all together as band mates and forever friends in the next world I have a feeling Jesus digs Led Zeppelin too What a concert that will be ...eh? I'll be there too
To take nothing away Robert Plant's generous response to the (tired) question, but isn't it interesting how - while he said nothing verbally - Jimmy Page is in many ways the focal point in the answer. The man was and is - a wizard.
Led Zepplin load of talent and family men did a wonderful way carrying on for Jon with his own brilliant son . Jon Bonham presented the world with his unforgettable touch. And he blessed us again with his very talented and inspired son. Its a hardest thing in the known world loosing a father.
Awesome concert. Jason bonham rock's just as badass as his dad was. His dad would be very very proud of him it's a shame they didn't get to do a whole tour Robert should given him a chance
I read that the day of rehearsals Bonham rode to rehearsals with Plant, and he was not as happy as he could have been, according to Plant. Plant said that Bonham was complaining that he was not a good drummer, and he had it with the drums, and told Plant when they got to rehearsals that he play the drums, and he would sing instead. That was the end of the story. Not sure if that really happened or what was going on with that, but Plant did say Bonham was not in that good of shape, and he thought Bonham might have had some personal problems in his life. Curious what that would have been about. If what he said is true, then his much harder drinking not only that night, but months earlier where he passed out in Nuremberg has to mean he was having some issues in life. Remember this though, Bonham was home after the Tour Over Europe, so why would he still continue to drink and be unhappy even though he was not on the road then? That has always come to my mind. This was not as big of an issue in 1977, but you could tell he was overweight, and not fit then, but yet he still could have some great nights behind the kit! There is a couple pictures of John a couple weeks before he died, one of him with him alone, and one with his son Jason. The one with Jason shows John with very skinny arms if you look real close, and he was wearing jean shorts with his legs not all that big around also, so I could tell John had lost a good amount of weight. I just wish I knew more. Not many pictures to find just before he died.
Lundger 1975 - Bonzo was an alcoholic. I know what that is, because I am one too (sober now), and, it almost killed me. Bonzo was one of the reasons I fought to get sober. I saw the writing on the wall.
Robert is I'm the front man he like me a talker and animated... Jimmy s has to be thankful he has a good front man...an Jimmy's probably doesn't get out talked because they are all together thinking too so Robert delivers the voice...most people are not keen on walking up to a microphone an talking just not having done that it's awkward...to speak is different then singing...cause there no music distraction..just ur speaking voice which I think most of would rather sing then give the news verbally...some people are blessed with a good speaking voice u know smooth flowing hypnotic voice...I was just commenting because plant is the speaking rep for the band and I was just commenting as they have gotten older to see if things changed....hey when u play music u give out all ur emotions on stage and if u did ur tired and not ready to talk u want to chill
0:22 Poor Planty that look ( oh no they are asking about Bonzo again, they want a different answer every time , now i have to deal with the millenials)
a part of jimmy died when bonzo died....they were in sync.....always......jimmy and john bonham were a team...that was torn at his death...it was hard hard times
They all loved "BONZO" dearly...Mr. Page is holding back his tears...so sad...my drummer "Big Brad" Pavao..passed away a few years ago also...you never recover from losing..your beloved "friend"=drummer...rest in peace in Jesus name.
Unless it's mentioned further down and I haven't spotted it, it is worth noting that one of the reasons Led Zep split after Bonzo's death is because Plant thought that Page's dabbling in the "dark side" caused it. There is obvious unease there, and Page looks like he wants to step in but Plant does the diplomatic thing and gives an inane answer. Also I think the video is edited so we didn't get to see if Page said anything.
In fact, it seems to me that Jimmy was bothered with that question. I don't know...that was a strange exchange of glances. I really like them, but it's obvious that something doesn't fit. Somehow Robert is trying to disguise some issue, a sensible attitude. There's no need to cause a bad mood.
Diane O Rubbish Plant does not hold Page responsible in anyway, theyve worked together many many times since Bonhams death. Bonham had a serious alcohol problem, and was a nasty violent man when on the booze. Also i think youll find Page put his guitars away for a long time after JB passed away.
Thanks for pointing out the obvious. Everybody knows they've worked together many times since Bonzo's death. The point is they didn't work together for a long time afterwards. I recall at the time that Plant DID blame Page, albeit for a short time.
Plant doesnt even believe in the occult, and never told me anything as such or Paul Martinez or anyone else from around here. The reason they didnt work together for a while is because Plant was busy doing his own thing in Monmouth and had been on the cards for a long time, Page was always down here from 1980 onwards visiting Plant i saw him several times and John Paul Jones.
Out of respect for John Bonham the band decided not to satisfy the demand of 20 million tickets that were requested for this reunion concert,they decided to put it on a live DVD and CDs for our enjoyment
u could tell that they’re still very uneasy when it comes to talking about Bonzo. I don’t think they like or appreciate questions regarding him. Especially Robert Plant. That was his boy
Dang, It never really sunk in to me til now, just how young Bonzo was when he passed away. I was 20 years old and had a press pass secured for their Chicago date of that upcoming tour. Didn't seem that long ago.
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Robert Plant gave a very heart felt, sensitive and articulate response. Bravo.
I thought it was rather strange -- evasive somehow, and disjointed.
@@amandajstar They don't like having to talk about their own emotions about John Bonham's death. It's too painful to have to reveal them in public. I saw an interview once where an American interviewer said to Plant, 'didn't you ever think of finding a replacement for John Bonham and carrying on?' Plant's expression was a mixture of anger and upset. He curtly said no they didn't think of that. They'd lost a good mate. He shut the subject down.
@@heliotropezzz333 Thanks, Helen.
I’ll never understand wtf he just said
But he was annoyed make no mistake. It's too sensitive and personal for him.
Jimmy looks like an old kung fu master.
He is!
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Ha Ha. Sure. But Jimmy’s red face also shows, as in some other interviews, playing just the one show, made him pretty upset. But everyone must realize that at the one show and later for the DVD release, Robert got run over with the auto tune thing. Imagine Jimmy playing a Les Paul which can cover his mistakes or bad notes. He does play a few guitars which correct out of tune-ness, but that’s the guitar.
He has the look of a stroke victim.
Kung Fu Master of guitars
@@welcome_2_the_jungle Looked on the mirror lately?
Of course he's upset. It was in his house where it happend. He later sold that house because of it. It's probably still hard for him to talk about. Poor Pagey.
Exactly.
Jazzlover Well said. Jimmy's not an open book. If you read about the 1980-1982 timeframe, without it being said, Jimmy was devastated to his core. Pictures of him in this period are tragic. Pale, skeletal, unkempt and hiding. Probably the most difficult event in his life to come to terms with - and he still hasn't fully. He just lives with it. Plant lost his biological child, Jimmy lost a child too - Zeppelin.
Stephanie Sandlin It's nice to see him looking so well now, isn't it? The odd thing is, he's probably a lot healthier now at 71 than he was back with Zep.
BubbaZen10 I agree it's lovely seeing him probably the healthiest he's been since the early 70s. Sharp, lucid, sober. Just imagine if they (JPJ/Plant/JP) could've found a way to make it work following the 02. Not necessarily as Led Zeppelin, but as something with a different name. I think he is entirely capable of a Physical Graffiti style and quality of writing right now. He just needs that synthesis with other musicians to bring it out of him. The '77 - '85 heroin and malnutrition haze only allowed him to shine in brief moments. It's tragic too they never found a way (JP/JPJ/Plant). Zeppelin's later period and inconsistency (Presence/ITTOD) is directly tied to Page's drug use. Today, with him clean and proper drummer under a different name, the potential is there for for renewal in writing.
I did see a piece about U2's tour manager, whom worked with Zep. In Plant's statement, he praised the Dennis Sheehan for being there when Karac died - a subtle note that he still feels Page and Jones weren't there. It got me thinking, Page and Plant deal with grief differently. Jimmy goes and sequesters himself away from nearly all contact. Robert mourns for a short period then tries to get on with it and attempts to recreate himself. This fundamental difference in response to trauma may be a core issue that drove a wedge between them in '77-'78. Robert felt he didn't get the support from he needed. JPJ and Page both preferred to give space and deal with loss personally. It wasn't they didn't care, it's reflective of how those guys respond to loss on their own individual levels.
Stephanie Sandlin I never really thought about that. That is a great point. It never dawned on me that Robert may still harbor feelings about that. Jimmy was in horrible shape at that time, and, while i don't know him, he doesn't strike me as the type that is gonna be real touchy feely when something tragic happens. Robert may have needed it from him, and he just wasn't able. Not how he deals with things. (especially being in the grips of that. his natural response was probably to medicate and make it go away)
I'm really torn about the reunion thing. It's clear that they put a lot of work into it, and they sounded incredible. I get Page wanting to give it one last hurrah, and also cash in, but i really do get Robert's side of "Let's just leave this in the past. It was what it was. A beautiful thing, but time to move on." The only thing that pissed me off was when Robert got all coy about it, and suggested in some interviews he was open to it, and free, when it was VERY clear he wasn't, and didn't wanna do it.
While i surely would have been there, paying an ungodly amount for the tickets, i am also fine "thinking how it used to be, ... remember(ing) times like (those).
The emotion on their faces still shows the pain even years later. Bonzo seemed to have not only been a band member, but a truly very dear friend. I seen Zeppelin in 1977 in Louisville, Ky. When they called it quits after Bonzo's death, at the time I was really upset. I adored the band. Listened to them constantly, wore a Zep. necklace, or pendant. I did not want the band to break up, or call it quits back then and was really disappointed. But, I soon realized the band had no other option. There was no way for Zeppelin to continue without John Bonham! Bonzo was Zeppelin, they all were Zeppelin, but none of them were Zeppelin without each other. The 4 of them together were Zeppelin, and that's how I remember them. RIP John Bonham. I knew you as a great musician, but your family and friends also as a great Dad, and friend.
page did look totally shocked by the question and i did think he was going to get up and walk out
Very nice! If you have ever listened to bootlegs of them recording their music, you can always hear the contribution Bonzo made, which he wasn't just the drummer, he was as much a part of the songwriting process as anyone else, there's even one where he's guiding Robert with some vocal stuff, and sadly it had to end. My favorite band of all time!
Led Zeppelin was my band. From 10 yrs old, when my aunt brought over LZ II And Whole Lotta Love, blasted through my parents stereo speakers. It changed my life, who I was, and who i became. I saw them 6 times in my youth. 75-77. , in Hollywood, my buddy and i drove in the Gremlin, to the midnight show of "the Song Remains the Same", Every Friday in the summer of 76. Crazy. When news of Bonzo's death, came to Southern California. it created a hole in my soul that has never been filled.
Amazing :) had a similar experience when I was 5 after my dad showed me how the way was won in the car (1st album I heard) and I just cried when my dad said 'the drummer died 40 years ago' and I just wanted to see them :'( man that stuff hits me as an 18 year old today... can never get enough led zep and looking at the world now even though there is amazing music there was something mystical about 70's groups... purple... zeppelin... Skynyrd... sabbath.. Hendrix.. cream you know..:)
Dr Elvis Valentino my 2nd concert was Page and Plant in 94. I was 14 years old and it was beyond incredible. I can't imagine seeing Led Zeppelin live in the 1970s. With Jones and Bonham. Greatest Rock Band ever !!!
It looked like Page was going to cry. He sort of looked at Plant like "help".
I thought it looked more like he was going to lose his temper and just managed to bite it back when Plant took the answer and made the best he could of it, being the diplomat.
Jimmy Page is like 'Not that f***ing question again!'.
Yeah, i also think it still pains him to this day to talk about it.
Yes i agree.
He was very close to Plant and I think Jimmy would of broken up on this question.
Jim Bryant Yes there was no question of the band carrying on once John Bonham had died. And for me it is Robert Plants closeness to him that has prevented the band from reforming on a more regular basis and quite rightly so.
I've always thought that Jimmy, deep down, had blamed himself because it happened at his house.
These guys are so sincere and genuine it still blows me away. Completely egoless and humble. Its one of the big reasons they made such amazing music.
I agree completely
Jimmy Page looks like one of our founding fathers now.
Mariah Mmm he is
Well he is one of the founding fathers of rock music...
Mariah Mmm HAHAHAAA
Thank you so much for saying that, I appreciate your kind words z
Even more so now.
It is SO DIFFICULT for the band to discuss John Bonham's death so many years later. You can see the feelings come heavily over each of them. I recall that when I was watching Robert Plant at the Kennedy Honors during the "Stairway to Heaven" tribute. RIP John Bonham.
Saddened by virtually all of the comments I see below, talking such utter tripe about body language, guilt, analysing the way someone scratches their backside won't tell you anything about their personality. I met Jimmy Page in 2005 and he's one of the warmest, down to earth and extremely gifted musicians the world has ever seen. So what if he appears nervous in front of the camera! have any of you people below actually sat and held a public press conference? It's one thing putting on a rock concert, because the musician has a job to do, and has a 'prop' such as a guitar, drum kit etc, to channel their nervous energy through - that's not available to them here. These men have devoted their lives to giving great pleasure to their millions of fans the world over. Leave them be. Go and pick on Rupert Murdoch or David Cameron instead please.
I would pick at Pagey a bit even if I actually knew him. Page isn't really nervous as a result of some little interview I don't think. Probably just a fidgety personality. I'm sure glad he needed something to do with his hands when he came out with all those great tunes ... Poking a little fun every now and then at a friend is a show of fondness for me. I wouldn't do it where he would get embarrassed though, there's a time for kidding around..
U SAID IT ALL.
AMEN
Thank you Janneke :-)
I too have met Mr Page on a couple of occasions. My friend who introduced me to him knows him very well. Whilst I will concede that he is capable of being extremely charming (the charm of the devil?) when he wants to be, I would hesitate from describing him as being particularly warm and as for being "down to earth", I'm not quite sure how that can be so for somebody so utterly absorbed in the occult! The claim that he is one of the most "extremely gifted musicians the world has ever seen", is truly one of the funniest things I've read in a very long time. Thank you for making me laugh hysterically. I owe you one!
John Bonham was a man who simply couldn't handle being away from his family, therefore he turned to alcohol. It changed who he was whilst he was under the influence, but as a sober man John was nothing more than a man who loved his family and just wanted to be with them. He was no real "thug".
A documentary makes that "away from his family" claim, then goes on about John _choosing_ to leave his family while they were supposed to be on vacation together..to go drinking. Seems like any reason was reason enough.
The interviews of people who were close to John also state that he missed his family more than anything and got sick and tired of being on tour. He even collected dolls for his daughter when travelling and said "these are for Zoe, I don't get to see her enough." If you have watched any video's of people who were close to him you'd know he was a completely different man sober than drunk and that he just wanted to be with his family.
just sayin guy had almost 2-1 alcohol blood ratio went out fuckin ROCKIN
Im Yu He was an alcoholic and as many alcoholics will do, he chose to drink over family time on that particular vacation. He really did love his family and missed them terribly when he was on tour or rehearsing away from home. And also just like many alcoholics he became a different person when he drank and in his case he became mean. He was a mean drunk. Jimmy Page on the other hand was a happy drunk. Yes he too got fall down drunk and indulged in most of the drugs that were popular in the seventies especially pot and cocaine which when mixed with alcohol rendered some of the inebriated states we often saw Page in on stage back then. Robert Plant often got pissed at Jimmy for not holding off on his partying before performing and was at times disgusted with Page's inebriated condition during concerts because it affected his playing and timing although he was still a great guitarist even when he was drunk and loaded. All told the boys of Led Zep had demons just like all the rest of us do and like most of the rest of us at times struggled with them but still didn't let those afflictions affect who they really were. And what they were was 4 really cool guys that happened to form one of the greatest rock n roll bands of all time IMO. As far as I'm concerned LZ music was most of the fodder for the soundscape of my formative years between 72' and 80'. I know they have their detractors but as far as I'm concerned they can all go to hell. I'm not interested in why they don't like them or why they think I shouldn't like them. Their detractors and critics only wish they could ever attain half of the cool factor that the boys of Led Zep did. I graduated from HS in 75 and Led Zepplin tunes accompanied some of the most awesome times in my life. When I think back to those days there always seems to be some Led Zep playing in the background. The Rain Song in particular seems to invoke memories of long ago loves, parties, life events, fun times and turning points in my life. When I watch the video of them playing the Rain Song at Earl's Court in 75' I often wonder what I was doing, who I was with and where I was on that summer night. There's a pretty good chance that whatever it was that I was doing that at some point a LZ tune was being played on the 8-track.
Alex Jackson Exactly right. If you see the (short video) John Bonham documentary, there's a shot of Bonzo in the limo, and he had such a lost, miserable look on his face. Really sad to see, and it was well known that he hated to be away from his wife & family for long stretches, especially while on tour.
Sure Bonzo liked to booze, but it was because of the mental anguish of being away from his family for so long, that it manifested into the Jekyll & Hyde personality when Bonzo went into his SERIOUS benders.
R.I.P. Bonzo. May God bless you, and we all miss you.
Martin B God......laughingmyassoff
@@CooManTunes some people believe in different things, let them be. That is very disrespectful.
God bless them man! You could just tell by Jimmy's smile at the end of that concert how proud he was of Jason. Dad would be proud too.
Well I still think he’s HOT!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥💥💥💥
These guys have had incredible lives but have also conversely had to endure a lot of heartache and pain through losses. They are very resilient and always present themselves with optimism while I feel they carry deep sadness with them under the surface. They're gentleman, all of them, and wonderful musicians. RIP John Bonham.
I really think it comes with age. You don’t get to the age they are without enduring so much. I am speaking from experience too (I’m a little younger than they are i am 63)❤
R.I.Peace John Henry Bonzo Bonham 😎
0:21 Jimmy's look becomes furious but he tries to stay calm
As Robert talks just watch Jimmy it looks like he's about to cry and he has no words for the loss of John. Losses like that or Too Deep for words!!RIP JB✌😟😦
Poor guy! He is crying.
@monokhem well I'm guessing you're wrong what a stupid comment to make
monokhem you are a fucking idiot I have seen you comment on multiple posts, literally pulling words straight out of that second asshole you call a mouth lmao
@@stephenpeterson6676 Bravo on that comment this guy is an absolute loser that's why he post shit like this just to get a response fucking loser🖕🖕😠💩
@monokhem fucking loser like you are a dime a dozen so go out and smile and think you're smarter than others you're a dick you can pretend you're smart but we're all laughing at you so keep it coming🖕🖕🖕💩💩💩
Why all this judgement on their appearance? We all age. So much anger here. These guys were a part of something incredible, it's great to just see them. Misery is a choice folks.
Yeah, shut up with the age thing. Also people get too fascinated with the occult stuff, touring madness, underage girls, the gangster elements. Zep provided so much joy, energy and artistic achievements with their music alone. And even the abysmal Live Aid performance shook the ( at the time)usually cynical Robert Plant to maybe reform Zep. The crowd response was so extreme, they so dearly missed the band. Remember the 70’s ; Rock was practically a religion then, and much of that gospel or magic came from Zep.
Robert Plant: Deff one of the top voices in rock and roll. Always will be.
Just guessing it was a loss that none of them fully recovered from. In my very humble opinion, Bonham was the true soul of the band and his drumming was certainly unique. Certainly irreplaceable, but most importantly, he was never a show-off (no ridculous fills, half hour solos, etc) he never insulted the listener with his drumming. Likewise, their music (again, my opinion) always seemed respectful of the listener and always seemed to somehow raise your expectations of what music could be (and how to really enjoy the experience). I doubt they ever really envisioned what await them as they began to produce together in the late 60's, but lucky for us they did, and we have a songbook for the ages to always treasure. Truly unique, wonderful people who brought precision and joy to a great genre of art.
Call me silly but I see moby dick as his too long solo but I still love it. My favorite part is when he's moving faster than the cameras have frames per second... It's impressive but long
On this day, Sept, 25, 1980. The world lost John Bonzo Bonham at the age of 32. So on behalf of the millions of fans, I thank you John with a heavy heart for all you have given to us all. R.I.P. You are and always will be a legend.
I think Jimmy is acting like that because usually when a person feels that his every move is being watched by a big amount of people, he tries to act normal but tries too hard and ends up looking jacked
Yeah was wondering what was up with that! It does make sense.
exactly
It’s weird for me that many people don’t understand it… Even in his early interviews you can see how uncomfortable he always was on camera
I was particularly touched and moved by the way Percey handled that question ,.. and how Page acquiesced on the side. It was unmatchable...
So strange, seeing the guys here. Makes me realize how fleeting youth is - I mean, it's almost as if they were young rockstar and the next moment, older men. Gotta respect Plant for not just trying to eternally milk the LZ cash cow and singing overplayed versions of "Stairway" every night. He's made some great music apart from LZ, made some good and rather eclectic choices. Pagey must well realize that except for rehashing Led Zep songs, the music industry no longer lusts after new output of his genius, as the mass popularity of Rock has seen it's day. So he wants to tour, but Plant doesn't need all of the hoopla or the money. Plus he wants to make fresh music in other genres, not just on the road with the nostalgia circus.
Leave Zep alone you lot, they are head and shoulders above so called bands these days even now as the O2 show proved. I once threw a bloke over a hedge for hassling my son so I dont blame John for doing what he did. Leave the man alone he aint here to defend himself. I am a drummer and he was and still is a massive influence on me. Long live Bonzo and Led Zep
Growing up, there were a few talented acts of musicians who carried themselves with an air of responsibility to their audience (of mostly teenagers). I'm not old enough to speak on Zeppelin, but I'm glad to see that they are real people who care about others.
In a private conversation between myself and Jimmy Page (yes really) he was very complimentary about Jasons attitude and playing at the reunion gig and couldn’t praise him highly enough.It was bad enough having lost his Dad as a young kid but also having the pressure and comparisons of playing with the mighty Zeppelin could not be easy.Having said that Jason would drop everything in a heartbeat if they were to do anything again.
Wer anders hätte auch nur den Hauch von Anrecht mit den dreien, Led Zeppelin Songs zu spielen...
Some of the classiest guys in rock'n'roll. I don't have anything against bands which have replaced their deceased members. But it's still a very honourable thing to call it quite after one of the original lineup dies
Such gentlemen in the musical arts Gotta love 'em for their fraternity as a group for their years together.
I''m so glad that Robert, Jimmy, and Jonesy are doing so well even today in 2016.
I just wish that I could have been there with them.
The pain is ever present in the hearts. They lost their brother.❤️
I’m not a detective or a professional or anything but the way Jimmy acted here was weird. Just the way he was moving and the way he was acting, so fucking weird. I hope one of you get what im saying
How hard it must of been to talk about such a tragic loss as bandmates and friends. The memory for jimmy to have it happen at his home......no wonder he sold it.
Led Zeppelin freakin' rules!!
Bonham's drumming was not only powerful but unorthodox at times which makes him the best.
00:21 Jimmy about to shit himself...Robert is so wise and well spoken
Plain and simply put:
CELEBRATION DAY, JASON DID HIS DAD PROUD!
Thank you all for an amazing concert performance.
Bonham, the drummer I wanted to be, but it was never going to happen. RIP the best ever X
Respect to Robert plant , conducted his answer brilliantly. RIP Bonzo
Not knowing the exact history of how it all went down..etc It looks to me like Page was being courteous, looking to Robert about answering the question and was possibly expecting Robert to look back at him in return. Instead, Plant just went on with it.
As all drummers know John Bonham is irreplaceable but if it was going to happen then Jason Bonham was the only man for the job
The pain of Bonzo's death still shows in their faces. Bonzo was the heartbeat, Long live Bonham.
He talked for 2 minutes and I still don't know what he said
Plant looks like Gandalf here
xD
jockejocke1 Hammer of the gods???
Haven't you heard our song "Ramble On"? Robert simply walked into Mordor. AND got laid.
Jimmy looks to be teary eyed and uneasy discussing this. Sad
Moving to see the raw emotion from Page when Plant mentioned Bonham's mother. He started to jab the reading glasses to keep the tears at bay.
Death of a parent(s) is something you never get used to;you just learn to live without!
No drummer could ever match bonham’s drumming
His son jason is very dam close
Well said .The trouble is Not many have ears for a real one. Al the Drum boys after were mediocre . Nobuddy ,created or designed Like John .Including the Sib. Sorry..."Listen to Richie Hayward on Plants Solo's" .That's a real Drummer...
Jason, my mother lost her mother at 2 1/2 in an auto accident. She had a memory of her mother holding her, and the pattern of her dress. A memory of that same dress, on a clothes line, blowing in the wind. And a crib story when her sister ( 4) and her were in the crib, at the hospital. They were mad at the nurses, because they wouldn’t let them see their mom. So when, what turned out to be a News Paper photographer took their picture, they switched names. I saw their picture, and name/ age swap. Later to lose all in storage unit, when she died.
Your father’s love for you, your sister, and mother is quite beautiful. Best to you, sorry for your loss.
OMG i hated the fact that we lost the Greatest drum 🥁 player
I'am greatful for led zepplin records,truely a gift for the people.
First I just read "Death of John..." and for a moment I thought John Paul Jones had died and almost crapped my pants.
I don’t know why people are struggling with Plant’s response. It’s pretty clear: A devastated Jason is chasing his father, trying to emulate him in order to get as close to him as possible, and Plant and Page, supportive and protective of Jason, let him sit in that chair and play with them-maybe to help him get closure.
I see so much pain in this short clip of reactions after so many years... Mr. John Bonham was, by this short clip very loved by very many.
Page looks so slick, very suave man
One of the best drummer
His Dad will be so proud of his son.
You can tell it hits them hard....understandably
May they all find peace on this Earth
An all together as band mates and forever friends in the next world
I have a feeling Jesus digs Led Zeppelin too
What a concert that will be ...eh?
I'll be there too
saw the LZ april 1970..3 hours of just them ..still remember seeing my heroes
To take nothing away Robert Plant's generous response to the (tired) question, but isn't it interesting how - while he said nothing verbally - Jimmy Page is in many ways the focal point in the answer. The man was and is - a wizard.
A Magus!!!
He's playing Drums for his UNCLE'S.
Jimmy turns towards Robert almost to ask for help and protection, hoping that he will spare him the answer😢😢😢😢🥺🥺🥺
Jimmy Page looks nervous , very uncomfortable there!
Robert Plant is such a well spoken man ❤
Led Zepplin load of talent and family men did a wonderful way carrying on for Jon with his own brilliant son . Jon Bonham presented the world with his unforgettable touch. And he blessed us again with his very talented and inspired son. Its a hardest thing in the known world loosing a father.
I can still see uneasyness on their faces when they talk about bonzo.such deep pain there still i think.
I particularly enjoyed Jimmy’s input on this, very well articulated.
Robert's insights are remarkable! So is Jason Bonham. 🌈 Zeppelin 4 ever
A class act on Jimmy's part to let RP speak (or speak first), as RP and Bonzo were best friends.
- James Patrick Page
- Robert Anthony Plant
- John Richard Baldwie
- John "Bonzo" Henry Bonham r.i.p 🎵🎼🎶🙏👊
I couldn't love Jimmy more! I love Zeppelin...always will! Robert and Jimmy are still gorgeous...JPJ is a multi-talented genius as is Jimmy.
Awesome concert. Jason bonham rock's just as badass as his dad was. His dad would be very very proud of him it's a shame they didn't get to do a whole tour Robert should given him a chance
You want to see awkward? Just look up the first post Moon landing interview in 1969.
I read that the day of rehearsals Bonham rode to rehearsals with Plant, and he was not as happy as he could have been, according to Plant. Plant said that Bonham was complaining that he was not a good drummer, and he had it with the drums, and told Plant when they got to rehearsals that he play the drums, and he would sing instead. That was the end of the story. Not sure if that really happened or what was going on with that, but Plant did say Bonham was not in that good of shape, and he thought Bonham might have had some personal problems in his life. Curious what that would have been about. If what he said is true, then his much harder drinking not only that night, but months earlier where he passed out in Nuremberg has to mean he was having some issues in life. Remember this though, Bonham was home after the Tour Over Europe, so why would he still continue to drink and be unhappy even though he was not on the road then? That has always come to my mind. This was not as big of an issue in 1977, but you could tell he was overweight, and not fit then, but yet he still could have some great nights behind the kit! There is a couple pictures of John a couple weeks before he died, one of him with him alone, and one with his son Jason. The one with Jason shows John with very skinny arms if you look real close, and he was wearing jean shorts with his legs not all that big around also, so I could tell John had lost a good amount of weight. I just wish I knew more. Not many pictures to find just before he died.
Lundger 1975 - Bonzo was an alcoholic. I know what that is, because I am one too (sober now), and, it almost killed me. Bonzo was one of the reasons I fought to get sober. I saw the writing on the wall.
Robert Plant's head is huge!
More Brain's I guess
Nah, it's just Jimmy Pages head is small lol
He's a really tall dude: 187cm/ 6'2
Jimmy is visibly struggling with this,poor guy,he’s hurting ❤️
Robert is I'm the front man he like me a talker and animated... Jimmy s has to be thankful he has a good front man...an Jimmy's probably doesn't get out talked because they are all together thinking too so Robert delivers the voice...most people are not keen on walking up to a microphone an talking just not having done that it's awkward...to speak is different then singing...cause there no music distraction..just ur speaking voice which I think most of would rather sing then give the news verbally...some people are blessed with a good speaking voice u know smooth flowing hypnotic voice...I was just commenting because plant is the speaking rep for the band and I was just commenting as they have gotten older to see if things changed....hey when u play music u give out all ur emotions on stage and if u did ur tired and not ready to talk u want to chill
They all went through alot losing john. And the music world lost out so much on what could of been Zeppelins next era
0:22 Poor Planty that look ( oh no they are asking about Bonzo again, they want a different answer every time , now i have to deal with the millenials)
love these guys
After this Plant was like NO MORE LED ZEPPLIN QUESTIONS!
Jason lives right by me here in South Florida 😎🤘
Jimmy is still greatly grieving. Understandable for sure.....
a part of jimmy died when bonzo died....they were in sync.....always......jimmy and john bonham were a team...that was torn at his death...it was hard hard times
Robert Plant, the Golden God and for all his fame and riches, seems like a very down to earth man.
Bless there hearts still effects them no matter how long.💔😥😥
Who amongst us cannot STILL hear those drums??
Not gonna lie for such a sensitive question to the people who directly lost John, that question was worded perfectly
They all loved "BONZO" dearly...Mr. Page is holding back his tears...so sad...my drummer "Big Brad" Pavao..passed away a few years ago also...you never recover from losing..your beloved "friend"=drummer...rest in peace in Jesus name.
Best drummer of all time....ofcourse there was also ginger baker.....loved them both
Unless it's mentioned further down and I haven't spotted it, it is worth noting that one of the reasons Led Zep split after Bonzo's death is because Plant thought that Page's dabbling in the "dark side" caused it. There is obvious unease there, and Page looks like he wants to step in but Plant does the diplomatic thing and gives an inane answer. Also I think the video is edited so we didn't get to see if Page said anything.
In fact, it seems to me that Jimmy was bothered with that question. I don't know...that was a strange exchange of glances. I really like them, but it's obvious that something doesn't fit. Somehow Robert is trying to disguise some issue, a sensible attitude. There's no need to cause a bad mood.
Diane O Rubbish Plant does not hold Page responsible in anyway, theyve worked together many many times since Bonhams death. Bonham had a serious alcohol problem, and was a nasty violent man when on the booze.
Also i think youll find Page put his guitars away for a long time after JB passed away.
Thanks for pointing out the obvious. Everybody knows they've worked together many times since Bonzo's death. The point is they didn't work together for a long time afterwards. I recall at the time that
Plant DID blame Page, albeit for a short time.
Plant doesnt even believe in the occult, and never told me anything as such or Paul Martinez or anyone else from around here. The reason they didnt work together for a while is because Plant was busy doing his own thing in Monmouth and had been on the cards for a long time, Page was always down here from 1980 onwards visiting Plant i saw him several times and John Paul Jones.
mojopin 70 and you are?
Page has never been comfortable with the press to begin with. That's why he lets plant do most of the talking
Out of respect for John Bonham the band decided not to satisfy the demand of 20 million tickets that were requested for this reunion concert,they decided to put it on a live DVD and CDs for our enjoyment
Plus Jason is one of the best rock drummers on the planet. A monster.
u could tell that they’re still very uneasy when it comes to talking about Bonzo. I don’t think they like or appreciate questions regarding him. Especially Robert Plant. That was his boy
One of the founding fathers if rock 'n' roll. Amen!
Good input, Jimmy
0:22 Well, Page's reaction last about 10 seconds!
And also at 1:03 it's like he's ignoring Plant...
I'm a bit afraid of Robert Plant's big head.
Hahahaha
Dang, It never really sunk in to me til now, just how young Bonzo was when he passed away. I was 20 years old and had a press pass secured for their Chicago date of that upcoming tour. Didn't seem that long ago.