The Story of Led Zeppelin 's 1988 Reunion - Episode 13

[@leokimvideo]

It's always amazing how much rare live footage you dig up. Especially because this was a time when taking a camcorder into a concert was tricky to pull off. Robert took so long to embrace his Zep roots. As for JPJ i've always seen him as the secret weapon in Zep. That quiet guy off to the side gluing it all together without any fuss or attention. The perfect balance for Jimmy's dynamic stage style. Yet when JPJ is in rehearsals he's showie and outgoing, all that is packed away when he's playing live. Extrovert rehearsing / Introvert playing live. Incredible to witness. The Led Zep rehearsals sounded like any garageband, again incredible find.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

JPJ is a shy man right? I see he knows he can deliver but his personality always takes second place with those guys, like a family they are! Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for Episode 14 premieres this Saturday February 4th!

[@joeherbert7555]

@leokimvideo - You know, I never thought about that, but you're spot on with that assessment of JPJ! He's hilarious when doing interviews.

[@jaykelley103]

The concert and rehearsal footage you collect for these documentaries are like an amazing peek into another world. I said it before and I'll say it again: top shelf content.

[@apollomemories7399]

It's all just clips taken from DVD's that have long ago already been compiled by fans for fans. He hasn't "collected" anything.

[@jaykelley103]

@@apollomemories7399 I dont think you understand the definition of "collect". I wasnt presuming that he scoured the earth for the original super 8 tapes. Cynicism doesnt suit you.

[@apollomemories7399]

@@jaykelley103 If that's the case, why are you so easily impressed? Are you completely unable to find such film footage for yourself? Or am I being cynical by suggesting that? Get a grip.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

So cool to read this Jay, means a lot! The 80s were really a special and strange time for rock and roll! Thank you for watching! Stay Tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 :)

[@jaykelley103]

@@apollomemories7399 I'm impressed because it was a good video.

[@waitaminute7257]

"Like divorced parents meeting at McDonald's over custody of the songs" 😅😅 I love that!!!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Haha sharing that BIG MAC and Happy Meal order. I just picture this guys afterwards like "nice to see you, look you can have Stairway for the next 19 years, i am gonna take Misty Mountain Hop ok? Stairway needs discipline! Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 coming up this Saturday February 4th!

[@TheChadTI]

Yeah that was great😅

[@toybarons]

I have been watching through these episodes. Your series is by far one of the very best ones I have watched documenting a band. The wealthy of info is amazing. If a fan was waiting for an anthology on Zep's body of work, I'm not even sure it would see the light of day. I doubt you would see as they say "Warts and all". Also this for me is when KZbin works best. Even with the hoops KZbin now has on creators such as copyrights. KZbin allows self produced efforts such as yours to live. I am thankfully both for that and for hard working people such as yourself putting in the time to do something as informative as this is. I am now going to continue my watching. Thank you.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

I very much appreciate your kind comments. This 80s series was quite the journey to put together so it's always rewarding to read the feedback for these productions. Hope you enjoy the 90s :)

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Guys sorry for a minor issue at 19:55, i left a cut there of about 3 seconds (black screen)! Hope you enjoy the ride!

[@viscash3606]

Another masterclass in documentary research and editing

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Glad you enjoyed this adventure into 1988! Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for Episode 14, premieres this Saturday February 4th!

[@davidpaterson3443]

👏👏👏JCM, take a bow for your excellent work... One thing I'd like to add is, I always found it very poignant at the Atlantic Birthday bash was watching Jason filling in for his father with a large poster of his father on the back wall, as if he was there in spirit watching over his son... He'd have been very proud of Jason for sure if he was....

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Hey David! YES, Bonzo was watching, i hate Jason gets crap for his drumming, it's disrespectful to his father and the Bonham legacy, Jason has stepped up many times! Thank you for watching! Stay Tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 :)

[@keithmccall5170]

This channel is a TREAT for and die hard Zep fans. Thank you for the awesome content!!!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thank you Keith! Appreciate your comment. Editing these is a Die Hard moment yes! Lots of Coffee! Welcome to JCM Studios!

[@64north20west]

Not only is this episode an incredible work, but the granular analysis of how Page's tone hurt him at MSG is exactly on the mark. It was cringeworthy to hear the Heartbreaker solo played at that show with the knowledge that he is infinitely better than that. Gracias, for another excellent episode!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

I appreciate your kind words! Jimmy's tone ughh, WHY i ask WHY hehe. Glad you thought the analysis was good, i took my time to write this script and edit! Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2:)

[@kfw1205]

Jimmy’s guitar sound was awful & JPJ could barely be heard, bad mix.

[@kfw1205]

I love these videos 👍 Great job JCM !!!

[@thesolarengineer]

Credibility wise in the industry, Jimmy definitely shot himself in the head, fell over a balcony and landed with his head in a bucket of sand.

[@miguelfrancolini2162]

Great stuff! Never saw those rehearsals videos before. This is very useful to shed light on the LZ reunion nobody talks about. Hop you can address the 90's too, especially the Page-Plant-Coverdale "love triangle".

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Wow i love the LOVE TRIANGLE phrase, may i coin it for future reference? hehe, it's great. Thank you for watching Miguel! Stay Tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 :)

[@miguelfrancolini2162]

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories sure! Also, love the Soda Stereo bit talking about Zeppelin. LZ has a huge influence on the early Argentine Rock. Looking forward for part two!

[@tiggerweg6082]

I was at the Hammersmith Odeon sow, amazed when Page appeared. Obviously a very memorable event

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

So cool you were at the show. The roar must have been deafning when Jimmy appeared right? Thank you so much for watching!

[@sistersarann3819]

Made me cry and laugh and be thankful for the music all at the same time. Thank you JCM :)

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Your comment made my day! Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2:)

[@mattgiovannucci3230]

DAMN! What an episode!!! Epic. I got a fever for more episodes! I love how you dial into all the details of the performances, like play by play in sports. Thanks Jose. Excellent work man. ❤

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Hey Matt, THANKS man! Really really appreciate it! 1988 had a lot to cover, so much that please stay tuned for 1988 Part Episode 14 coming up next week!

[@luvbasses5487]

This was a blockbuster of a episode, Jose. Between the splicing, soundtrack scores, editing and narration - it was all excellently done. I watched this performance as it unfolded in ‘88…and all of us felt exactly like everyone did by the end. We wanted to be more fulfilled than we were but…at least they did it. Like you say at the end…Robert’s Rocky Balboa moment of Hey Ahmet, we did it. It was finally over. The subject of Jimmy’s guitar tone changing in ‘75 is a wide subject too. If you listen to anything ‘73 and prior you’ll clearly hear the difference. The echoplex/Marshall/LP Brown Sound was ever present in ‘73. Seattle 7-17 Center Coliseum recording showcases this perfectly. Jimmy’s got to be thankful that the bootleg bandits captured some of Zeppelin’s finest moments - that otherwise would be gone like a puff of smoke. Some soundboards from ‘75 his playing sounds like birds pecking at the guitar neck. This was the point of their descent in my opinion and only worse (health wise) by ‘77. His tone was better in ‘77 I think. Really dirty and gritty…and just HUGE. For instance listen to the descending riff starting on B to F# on Sick Again…especially from the final night of the LA ‘77 shows 6-27. Mike Millard captured magic this night - equally as much as his first nights’ work! His seat was (from what I’m hearing) definitely on Jimmy’s side of the stage again. Lastly, Jason gets a thumbs up from me for being “one of us” as far as a true Zeppelin fan and bootleg lover. His drumming really did make a difference that night in ‘88! Thank you Jose. I very much enjoyed this one.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Hey L.B! Thank you for this great comment, i agree with you the decline started in 75 tone wise, i have some theories on this as well. The 73 combo is a winner, that Seattle show yeah, it's insane, like many, that was probably my first 73 bootleg, it got me hooked on that tour. Now yeah, i know the part you mentioned on Sick Again, the descending arpeggio with the crunch in 1977 is killer, i believe something happened to Jimmy as soon as he became a more rhythm player and his soloing became expressionistic Picasso-ish. I'll be honest, this is why Physical Graffiti for me, is not his best work, i can HEAR someone falling the dark halls of excess and goddamn it Keith Richard's "do you have a minute to talk about heroin B.S" as he describes it in his Autobiography. Page was one of the greatest soloists ever, his guitar sound changed to an ongoing Lament it seems. 1993 Osaka with Coverdale had a nice beefy tone though. Stay Tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 :)

[@mikeserra9462]

I can hear the difference in the tone of Jimmy's guitar in 1975 "birds pecking at the guitar neck" is spot on. I do enjoy that tone because it is Jimmy's playing without all the added distortion....more of a pure guitar sound.....you can really hear the natural fretting and picking of the guitar strings. It is maybe less dynamic but I loved his solos in 1975. You can hear more mistakes in his playing but I like the rawness of the sound. I definitely agree that the overall quality of Jimmy's sound was the best in the 1973 shows and that was Jimmy playing at his best during his Zeppelin era in 1973. I think the drugs starting affecting his playing in '75 and definitely in '77. But Jimmy's balls out playing and the emotion he plays with has always made him one of my favorite of all time next to Hendrix.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Mike absolutely. The 1975 tone was great for thr Physical Graffiti stuff but he didnt do Ten Years Gone unfortunately or In The Light. It seems he wanted to transmit the studio vibe on stage. Imagine if he did Ramble On with the 1975 tone...those Dynamics!!! THANK YOU for watching! Episode 14 premieres tomorrow Saturday Feb 4th.

[@tektoniks_architects]

I remember when this show went down...I was living in Boston. My girlfriend worked in the hotel industry. Boston, MA had not yet been fully wired for cable television, but major hotels had cable. I called my girlfriend and asked her if the hotels had any vacant rooms, and she told me they did. I went to her hotel, she gave me a room key, and I went up to a vacant room to watch this live on cable. It was a much better performance than Live Aid (which I attended), with some moments that took you back to the old days....but still not completely hitting the mark, like they did at the O2 many years later. Still, it was an exciting time to see them together again. Looking forward to your next installment!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

That cable tv sound of this show was so strange right? You were lucky to see this live, can't imagine how that felt. Jason really played his heart out for this performance. The 02 yeah...it has some great moments, others well just maybe, in autopilot you would say?

[@tektoniks_architects]

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories The O2 was Jimmy's redemption....it wiped away all the "bad" reunions. And it was much better than anyone could have hoped. But I hope people don't take this the wrong way when I say: even though Jason was BRILLIANT and perhaps the star of this night.....Jason is not his dad. That is not a criticism of Jason.....that is more of a compliment of his dad. NO ONE was John Bonham. Go back and listen to In My Time Of Dying, 1975, Earls Court.....then go listen to IMTOD, at the O2. Listen to the drumming. Jason is fantastic.....but he doesn't drive the song like his dad did. So I think if there was anything that was "autopilot-feeling" about the O2, I think it was about : 1) age factor, and 2) John Bonham's absence. Bonham was so integral to the power of Zep, that John removed takes the band's power down a little, even when Jason is playing spectacularly well.

[@glandelectro]

@@tektoniks_architects When the Levee Breaks is frequently called Bonham's great achievement in the studio, but I've always thought IMTOD and Achilles studio versions are even more amazing

[@tektoniks_architects]

@@glandelectro I agree with you. I'd actually put IMTOD and Achilles over WTLB....they have a lot more drama. IMTOD is an earthquake.....a tornado of sound. No one hit the drums like Bonham.

[@fiksflix]

Wonderful job putting this together. I really enjoyed every moment of it. And quite informative. Thanks again, very well done.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

You made my day! Thank you for watching! Stay Tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 :)

[@pewsterbaby]

I dealt bootlegs in NYC for 15 years ('87-'02). That sunny Saturday afternoon in May, I was 21 years old. I was outside The Garden selling cassettes of sweet soundboards and demo outtakes of all the big names. Then somebody traded me a $250 face value ticket for 50 bucks worth of boots. I happily made the deal, went home to 92nd street to shower and drop off my tape rack and boom box. Then whizzed downtown on the 6 train and entered The Garden at 5 p.m. Ran into my best Zeppelin friend by chance inside and he took me to 17th row on Page's side to see the next 8 hours of great appearances in rapid fire. Oh man, 32 minutes and 5 songs. Know what? It was way louder inside than the HBO levels. Man, lemme tell ya, when we shuffled out of there after 2 in the morning, there was a communal feeling. Everyone was sorta quiet. We'd been satisfied, like we'd all gotten laid. We were quietly looking into our futures, for now we can proclaim - "That's right Junior. One fateful evening in 1988, I, no, WE saw Led Zeppelin in Madison Square Garden." It definitely felt communal afterwards. Zeppelin had kinda united everyone. That's a rare effect after a show.

[@MrLouisfine]

It is a great pleasure to see it for the premiere. Led Zeppelin shoul release a official documentary about the post band years inspired by your great work. Take care of yourself.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Hopefully the label or the people who run their works do! Led Zeppelin's story is so much more than what mainstream media chooses to do, Thank you for watching MrLouisfine! Stay tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2:)

[@edjuillard4054]

Awesome as always. Plant and Page KILLED IT in the most positive way post Zeppelin when they toured with Mike Lee on Drums. They were mind BLOWINGLY GREAT.

[@tektoniks_architects]

Agreed....saw them in both 1995 and 1998. I think the 1998 show was the best rock concert I've ever seen, and I've been to about 200 shows.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

The Great Michael Lee, quite a powerhouse drummer! RIP! Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for Episode 14 premieres this Saturday February 4th!

[@mattchomo]

@Tektoniks Architects yeah they were on fire that 98 tour, that's why Page went out with the Crowes after Plant pulled the plug, he was playing the best he had in years, he knew it, and he didn't want to stop.

[@IvanLendl87]

This is a phenomenal episode. Cannot overstate how much I enjoy this series. First rate work 👍🏻

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

My pleasure man! Thank you for watching! Stay Tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 :)

[@efolson]

Thanks for another great video! I didn't know before that they had that reunion show in 1988.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

You bet! Thank you for watching Eric! Stay tuned for Episode 14, premieres this Saturday February 4th!

[@batheavy2834]

Brilliantly done again, u capture the sentiment really well and your assumptions I think are very good indeed about the background signals and the viiiiibe.👌

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thank you so much Bat Heavy, this series has really made me immerse myself in the moods. Glad it has translated into an honest storytelling narrative! Episode 15 Season Finale premieres this coming Saturday!

[@rokarolla]

I appreciate your narrative style. Thanks for having it.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thank you for watching Rokarolla! This one was a crazy EDIT run hehe. Stay tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2:)

[@kooskruger9912]

What an incredible peace of work JCM !!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thank you for watching Koos! Stay tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2:)

[@RocknRollAddicts92]

Love your content. Super informative for Zep nerds.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Glad you like them! Zepp nerds are the best crowd, the reason i don't get invited to parties hehe. Thank you very much for watching!

[@tektoniks_architects]

I saw Plant in 1988....enjoyed his show quite a bit. His relationship with Page took a huge hit when Karac Plant died, and Jimmy kept his distance while Robert and his family mourned. Jimmy felt that was the appropriate thing to do. Robert felt his "close friend" let him down. Bonzo was there for Robert emotionally during this dark time....Robert felt Jimmy and JPJ abandoned him emotionally when he needed their support. While they disagree about the right response at the time, Robert became more distant towards the band, and his angst was reflected in the lyrics of many Zep tracks, especially Carouselambra - which basically rips Page a new one, literally ("Where was your helping? Where was your bow?"). Robert wore his heart on his sleeve, while Jimmy was more introverted and reclusive. The perception that Jimmy was not as much of a "close friend" to Robert (more of a special business partner) was something that continues to this day ("take of the fruit, but guard the seed" - Carouselambra.....enjoy the successes....but keep your family as your priority).

[@dreadpirateroberts4052]

I think it’s all shite….the lyrics sound good and they rhymed and that’s it. Plant wouldn’t never distance himself from Page….he couldn’t afford to! Plant is just an over excited singer(a bad one at that)who realises that he is nothing without Jimmy Page.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Carouselambra says it all really, as i said on Episode 6 from the In Through The Out Door series, this mini prog rock suite sums up Plant's foot outside the door back then. Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2:)

[@tektoniks_architects]

@@dreadpirateroberts4052 No, the lyrics are clearly calling out Page, and its not the first time. Plant was angry at Page during the recording of Presence, when Robert was rehabbing from his near-fatal car accident, and Jimmy forced Robert to record the album when Robert wasn't fully healed. Robert recorded the lyrics for that album while sitting in a wheelchair - Robert wanted to wait. In the song: "Hots on for Nowhere," Robert wrote: "Now, I've got friends who will give me their shoulder...When I should happen to fall....The time and his bride growing older.....I've got friends who will give me fuck all." Later on, same song, Robert sings: "And if you ask my advice, take it slower...Then your story'd be your finest reward." Robert slams Jimmy in Carouselambra - the entire song is about the band rotting away from within, and pointing towards Jimmy specifically for growing rifts in the band. Once Karac died, Robert's priorities shifted away from the band, but not enough to break away entirely. Once his childhood friend Bonham died, Robert's emotional strings to the band were cut. He was loyal to Bonzo, and not Jimmy - he would never go back. After he established his independence with his solo work, there was NO CHANCE Robert would ever re-form Zep "the band" in any format. He agreed to play with Jimmy in Page/Plant, but Jones was not invited, because he did not want the "Zep" comparisons. He did a few one-off reunions, but has emphatically squashed any talks of Zep tours. Some of that is residual animosity, and not wanting to be under Jimmy's thumb anymore....because fans who understand the dynamics and the personalities of the members know that even though Zep was 4 musical equals, Led Zeppelin was Jimmy's band....period.

[@joelhague5515]

@@tektoniks_architects this is the likely correct take. I'm sure their relationship is cordial, but not super close. Everyone forgets that they were basically kids when they started out.

[@tektoniks_architects]

That's true. But also remember where they were coming from: Plant and Bonham were 20-year-old unknowns. Page and Jones were veteran session musicians, in their mid-20's, having played on hundreds of tracks. Page was a Rock Star already, having been a Yardbird - a role that already would have earned him a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame before Zeppelin ever existed. Plant and Bonham were outsiders, and friends from early teens. They had a bond that Jimmy and Robert didn't have. Jimmy was the leader of the band. Although they all contributed equally to the music, there was no question it was Jimmy's band.

[@guitarplayer30001]

im interested in hearing the longer version of in the evening

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thank you so much for watching, which version of the In The Evening do you mean, the one from Robert's 1988 Solo Tour?

[@guitarplayer30001]

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories cheers, your videos are interesting, sometimes i dont get certain parts but generally, interesting and informative. yea, i think that, where you said that song would go on endlessly and they later increased the pace

[@johnparsons1573]

Wow that was really awesome. I really enjoyed this video a lot. Thank you

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

This was quite a tricky episode to edit John, i am glad you enjoyed it!

[@zazzraollie1347]

This is a fantastic series! It's very interesting and most importantly accurate!! Furthermore, the aftermath of Zeppelin is not always researched and presented in such an entertaining and informative way!! Really enjoying all these episodes and the effort that must go into the making of them!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

I appreciate your kind words!!!! Editing this particular episode was challenging let me tell you so it makes my day reading your comment. Thank you for watching and Stay tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2:)

[@zazzraollie1347]

Hey man, thank you for these great mini doc's!!

[@MrJimmyn82]

Great episode-you work so hard on all of this! :)

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thank you so much! This one was a tricky one to edit, Stay Tuned for 1988 Part 2 premieres this Saturday February 4th!

[@chrissimmons9969]

JCM…you killed it again. Another great episode in the series. I freaking love these.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thank you for watching Chris, did JASON BONHAM Killed it on drums or what? He was 21 years, i call that BRAVE! Stay Tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 :)

[@chrissimmons9969]

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories ..Jason absolutely did kill it especially for being basically a kid. And then to see his performance at the 2007 O2 where I don’t think there is a drummer alive that could legitimately bring Led Zeppelin back if not for just one night. It was almost as if Jason sat at the kit and his father took control and played through him.

[@dannybursace9151]

Another fantastic episode!! 👏👏👏

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thank you for watching Dany! Stay tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2:)

[@MustangRed1967]

Just able to get to this now. Tremendous content thank you.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

These 1988 runs were tricky to edit hehe, but so much information to revisit, hope you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 coming up this Saturday February 4th!

[@BoneCK15]

Brother I've been going through a ton. Not gonna burden you with a life story but I've had a ton of weight on my shoulders but I've been handling it well. Your words hit me like a ton of bricks. Almost teared up. Thank you man.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Wow, i sincerely hope your life gets better, weight on one's shoulders is never to be underestimated. I feel you as i've been thru that myself and finding a voice here on KZbin has been catharsis and therapy, as a storyteller who always felt out of place i am THANKFUL the content is positive energy for you! Much good vibes to you brother! Thank you for watching! Stay Tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 :)

[@BoneCK15]

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories like I've said in a previous comments I've had to comb books and documentaries to find out about this part of Zeppelins history. So great to see it in a well produced, well structured manner. Take care. I'll be watching.

[@randall9000]

This channel is really great. You have a lot of footage, pics, info etc I haven’t seen before. Thank you, cheers from Texas

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thank you very much! Glad you found it and i am very excited to use this as a platform to share my love for storytelling and music, something that had repelled exgirlfriends and coworkers in the past, has found the right place hehe. Stay tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 coming up this Saturday February 4th!

[@cincykid4life]

Great job putting all this together. Really well done. I remember the 1988 reunion quite well and all the anticipation. I had plenty of friends who were not into Zeppelin the way I was, and I was hoping they would finally get a glimpse of a live performance to understand what all the fuss was about. I can't imagine the pressure they all must have felt trying to live up to the legacy. Even in 1988, it would have been hard for them to match the energy they had back in the 70s. I believe they redeemed themselves with the 2007 concert -- and I don't blame Robert for wanting to move on. Thank God for recorded music so we can continue to enjoy them in their prime.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Yes, you are so right about recorded music, is really a treasure when we look what TIME does to the performers and how they are human after all. It's incredible to think the 1988 reunion was almost 10 years after Knebworth and they were in such different places....Jason Bonham was the hero that night! Episode 14 is out and Season Finale Episode 15 premieres this coming Saturday!

[@Nate_Higgins]

This is some great footage nicely edited with great storytelling chops. I've never known much about this period. I got to see Page and Plant once in 1995 at the Memphis Pyramid.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Awesome, that was a great year for P/P, bet it was an intense show Nathan? Favorite song from it? Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for Episode 14 premieres this Saturday February 4th!

[@Nate_Higgins]

@JCM it exceeded my expectations. Which was pretty hard to do. Kashmir comes to mind. They had an orchestra for that part of the show which was amazing. The middle eastern sounds under the pyramid was striking. Eventhough that building didn't have great acoustics. I can't remember which song it was on (it was a long time ago), but they had a guy playing the hurdy gurdy which was killer.

[@adamschronk3620]

I have so enjoyed these episodes. Keep it up! Your research and detail are much appreciated. Thanks!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thank you for watching Adam! I am glad the hours of research translate in an entertaining show, that makes my day! Stay Tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 :)

[@tomb8430]

Hey JCM, another awesome video my friend... I remember when GNR released Appetite for Destruction, as you say, it was a real game changer back in the day, and it had heavy radio time in my part of the woods. It was a long time that we hadn't heard such raw, catchy rock. Still have this album in my collection. On the 1988 reunion when it got into it, I got goosebumps seeing that Led Zep license plate Robert Townsend was holding, and that rendition of Kashmir, despite as you said needed a bit more dirt, sound damned awesome. Jason Bonham would have made his dad proud. Thanks again JCM. Another wonderful recollection of history!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Apetite is a killer album for sure, funny how GNR peaked on their first album so hard that the rest just, couldn't match that level of greatness. Getting into the Use Your Ilusion albums has always been tough for me. Goosebumps is the word to describe that 1988 moment YES, i agree with you Tom! Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for Episode 14, premieres this Saturday February 4th! Working against the clock hehe!

[@zeppearl]

Jose. great job on this one I enjoy when you also give the time table of what else was going on at the time. Your run down of the '88 Atlantic show was spot on. This was my second strike out trying to get tickets though I had better chances than '85. But I also had to watch this on HBO I do remembering being puzzled with Kashmir though being a great opener Plant lyric mess ups did confuse me at the time. Jason and Jones were locked in and ready to go but Page like you said was distracted with his guitar tones and yeah Plant really didn't want this or need it as he did a 3 song set earlier in the day. I still have my taped VHS copy of the day and for years later it would be something I would watch a lot despite its flaws as to me they really could do no wrong. Ready for the next episode :) cheers brother !!! -VK

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Hey Zeppearl! Thanks so much, i can tell you this one was quite tricky to edit hehe, lots of stuff going on! So cool you saw it via HBO, did they run the whole show? I mean all the previous artists full sets? Average White Band was SUPER TIGHT that night. Jason steals the show here really, the more i do my research my respect for him grows! Thank you for watching man! Stay tuned for Episode 14 premieres this Saturday February 4th!

[@bei1016]

Another Excellent Chapter in the Big Story.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thank YOU very much! I love the 1988 period for them!

[@jasoncampbell3955]

Phenomenal work, JCM! Man you dig deep on these documentaries! Kudos! I've watched them all and will continue to watch the future ones as well!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Working as fast as i can on the scripts hehe, means a lot reading your comment! Thank you for watching! Stay Tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 :)

[@rainerklama6365]

First Class Work thank you so much !!!!!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thank you for watching Rainer! Stay tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2:)

[@davidkyle2073]

Really well created. Thanks fir this! ❤

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thank you for watching David! Stay tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 coming up this Saturday February 4th!

[@Teo22athome]

I like what you did for Jason just before On with the Setlist. On the day of the show, myself and three friends flew into NY, rode into Manhattan listening to only the right music for that trip and enjoyed our great seats. With an ample résumé of LZ experience, I couldn’t help thinking how wonderful and fantastic it is for Jason Bonham as the show drew to it’s joyous close. Audience reaction was near deafening. 🎶

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

You know the 80s have really helped me revisit so many moments and understand the dynamics so much better. Jason was a hero that day, to all his critics i think they don't really get it how EMOTIONAL his early career was, from every angle. So cool that you guys went! You are VERY LUCKY! Episode 14 is out now! Thank you for watching! Stick around for Season Finale Episode 15 Premieres Saturday February 11th.

[@stevedrums1675]

I was at this show and yes it was a long but exhilarating day. But aside from seeing them all together, both plant and Page stunk on this day. Thank goodness they got it together for the O2 show and put a final ribbon on their career.

[@garydavenport3321]

Best part of my wk!!! Thanks again my friend for putting your heart into this! Fantastic as always🔥❤️🔥🔥 much love

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thank you for watching Gary! ROCK AND ROLL! Stay Tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 :)

[@scottoz7891]

I love The way I feel. Totally overlooked tune IMO. ✌ ONCE again Great footage never seen before and another HOMERUN. You knocked it out the park ONCE again...AND I loved when the the page AND plant tour began they opened with in the evening a few times AND snuck in some parts from Caroulselambra. Merging the 2 together. BEST version of that was the Opening night in Florida sadly it was taken down..😎

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

I am playing the song right now, The Way I Feel, it's prime solo Plant indeed. Glad you also like it. This episode was very tricky to edit plus the TSRTS homage sequence before MSG. I appreciate you sharing your comment! Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2:)

[@chiswaah]

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories We actually did play 'The Way I Feel' a couple of times live, always my favourite Plant track with that loping groove. The vibe at MSG was amazing that day but after our set (Plant solo band) I sort of distanced myself from the build up to the Zep set. I do remember that when they eventually came on the sound wasn't particulaly good and there was certainly a lot of tension. Fabulous times though. CB

[@deanjonasson6776]

Detailed, heartfelt and beautiful analysis.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thank you so much Dean! Stay Tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 :) A lot to cover in these!

[@emac1652]

Great episode Jose. Also noticed 26:00 to about 26:17 is the lead in to "Rock and Roll" from the TSRTS soundtrack. Nice subtle touch, well done.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Hehe yessssss! You noticed, this bit took more editing time than i thought it would but i couldn't help myself lol. That movie is deeply ingrained in my hard drive i guess. Thank you, thank you, thank you for noticing!

[@erik2446]

"Despite his hatred for Stairway, Robert delivers a good version like a consummate professional. The look on his face is of someone trying to get along with toxic coworkers at the office -- keep a straight face, don't take it personal and remember laughter. Plant almost didn't throw the "does anyone remember laughter" line, but went for it. What a good team player Robert Plant was, showing good leadership potential and passion for winning. Corporate America would be proud. Everyone has Starway to Heaven 1988 moments in life. From family reunions to government policies. We have to do some things so we can do the things we want. We're not talking about suppressing emotions but flowing when life needs you to do so. This song is a metaphoric representation; a never-ending battle of the case of the Mondays and the quest for a Friday. Cheers to all of you who don't really want to sing your personal Stairway to Heaven but you do it anyway with grace and you bring yourself one step closer to your dream through sacrifice, gratitude and rock n' roll." Well said!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Hehe thank you Erik you quoted the script. I had enjoy writing for moments like these, to put in words what the music speaks to me. Cheers! Long Live Stairway to Heaven!

[@bkbcpa]

This whole series is so enjoyable, bravo for doing this!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

I appreciate you sharing this, it's been quite an editing odyssey hehe.

[@devindungan4081]

Great video!!!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for tuning in Devin! Stick around for Episode 14 coming up this SATURDAY February 4th!

[@terrencereardon6374]

One more album to add from 1987 with guitar solo pyrotechnics Pink Floyd's comeback A Momentary Lapse of Reason which David Gilmour used a Steinberger as his main axe for the album on The Dogs of War, On the Turning Away, Yet Another Movie (not counting the lap steel at the end) and Sorrow. The Strat is on Signs of Life, Learning to Fly and Terminal Frost. The Goldtop Les Paul on Round and Around and the rhythm on One Slip.

[@danhartwigPerch]

So Glad I found your channel,Excellent work,love how u style in the year it’s happening,reminds me of that OJ Doc,Enjoyed every one.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Wow and OJ Doc, i take the compliment, you know i grew up on the old version of E True Hollywood Story so i think storytelling was deeply ingrained as a kid haha. Thank you for watching! Stay Tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 :)

[@ExxylcrothEagle]

Fascinating. Amazing footage

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thank you for watching Matthew! Stay tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2:)

[@faunoram]

Cada vez estos videos son más profundos y relevantes ! Resonando a niveles personales para cada uno de nosotros como fanáticos de Zep y como fanáticos del rock en general !! Felicidades como siempre !!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Muchas gracias Ramiro, me hizo el día leer el comentario. Saber que tomarse el tiempo de crear el guión y sintetizar las ideas conecta del otro lado de la pantalla es genial. Espero que disfrutes el siguiente Episodio, número 14, aquí veremos 1988 parte 2, los famosos SOLO Tours! Salud a distancia! ROCK AND ROLL!

[@philipsanders9192]

Thank you.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

You're welcome Philip! Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for Episode 14 premieres this Saturday, February 4th.

[@abadmansorry]

Nice to see INXS’ Kick get a mention in this episode. And a cracking episode it was. Amazing work.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

That albums is so good, the band really had it going for them! Thank you for watching! Stay Tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 :)

[@roberts.2536]

I saw INXS @ MSG that summer of '88 with Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers as the openers.

[@bigdaddydaddy3203]

I remember at age 12 watching this and going insane to see them play together again they killed it on this night ♥️👍🏼at least once every two months I pull this up and it brings me right back to being 12 again

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Jason was just ON FIRE right? I admire his playing very much!

[@commonman317]

Sometimes it is difficult to be a Plant fan. To me, sometimes in interviews he is vague and hard to pin down to get any straight answers. Then he wanted to distance himself from Zep, then later plays Zep songs on tour. Also, he refused to sing Stairway, then changed his mind. He goes with the tide I guess, and you got to love him.

[@arnesaknussemm2427]

Robert was understandably devastated when he lost his son and it appears he felt abandoned by Jimmy in his hour of need. THAT is reason for his reluctance to totally embrace what followed.

[@dylanwatson1287]

Sounds like he is a hypocrite. He still does the same thing with Allison Krauss, Patty Griffin and guys in the half his age doing Zep songs like Ramble On, Battle of Evermore, Going to California, Babe I'm gonna leave you, Rock n Roll and Black dog in a low key modified way.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

He goes with the tide indeed Common Man, Tie Dye on the Highway as he sang in Manic Nirvana. Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2:)

[@apollomemories7399]

@@arnesaknussemm2427 Nonsense, you're exaggerating. His son's death halted Led Zep activities from July `77 until re-grouping for rehearsals in May `78. There then followed another two years of band activity until Bonham's death, which was during rehearsals for yet another US tour.

[@isaacshaver6218]

No, I'm alot like that too...sometimes you just aint feeling it. Even though as a professional musician your expected to be a human juke box....Plant has gotten to the point he don't have to do anything he don't want to

[@OutOnTheTiles]

Thank you ! ✌️

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

You're welcome! Hope you are having a great week! Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 coming up this Saturday February 4th!

[@Briantichydrums]

Great episode!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thank You Brian! Stay tuned for Episode 14 as we look at 1988 Part 2 :)

[@roberts.2536]

Another great episode! So much great music that day and night at the Atlantic Records bash. The Genesis medley was excellent. Robert and his band followed Debbie Gibson, who also put on a good show. Where else would that be possible? So many we've lost like Ruth Brown, Laura Branigan, Ben E. King, Keith Emerson, David Crosby, Robin and Maurice Gibb, Chris Squire, Alan White, and others. Jose I'll bet you could make some excellent Yes documentaries.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Robert i actually like Yes very much. The thing is that i've seen some great docs on them, very good stuff. I have my favorite albums, if i do any i just want to find the right angle :) thank you so much for watching!

[@roberts.2536]

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories Good point. There is a lot of Yes content out there. I like how you included some of the "Going For The One" footage where Rick was playing in the church in one of your "In Through The Out Door" vids.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thanks! Yeah that footage of Rick is priceless. Let me personally recommend a channel by user RAEL NYC. He just did a vid on Relayer. Like other channels, he inspired me to do my vids on Zepp. He is GREAT!

[@roberts.2536]

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories His vids are great and I can see the influence on your Zepp material. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@AnasuyaC1220]

Great video! What is the music that plays at 25:12? It is beautiful!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Hello! Thanks for tuning in! That song is a piece i recorded on my guitar inspired on Zeppelin's own Bron-Yr-Aur in order to recreate the same NYC sequence from their 1976 movie.

[@paulkelso6690]

Thanks my friend, you've done it once again. Love your work on this. I know the feeling of sharing the stage and equipment with other guitarists tones, maybe this is what happened to Pagey? No stairway, that happens to me in the music stores (only joking) my take on Zep songs, is that they aren't meant to be played note for note live. They always played every song so differently. I think it's an injustice to force them to do it all like the record (in my opinion) anyway already looking forward to your next episode. ✌️😊

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

That's a very good point, oh yeah, sharing gear can be dangerous, i know from experience too lol You know, in Zepp tribute bands i always looked to doing Jimmy live, not the studio Jimmy, i believe recreating a studio setting takes the fun out of it sometimes, but yeah, i can't imagine the PRESSURE of doing a REUNION like this, insane levels of anxiety haha. Thank you for watching! Stay Tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 :)

[@paulkelso6690]

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories yeah, no pressure on Jason at all 🙄😂

[@curlessmania4708]

I love your videos JCM! Your analysis of the 1988 show is so detailed and completely spot on. It was better than 1985 but still not what we all knew they were capable of, especially Page. Another theory is that they went on so late they were a bit tired by the time they started playing? You can also see that Robert is torn about the reunion and it comes through in the performance. Top notch content

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

I think exhaustion did play a part, i mean, funny thing is this performance is usually considered to had happen on May 14th, the media always puts aside the fact this was on SUNDAY. Not being in their 20s anymore, playing at 1am takes a toll on you, no matter what. And well, let's assume they had dinner....still, anxiety, nerves and stress can eat away your batteries. Thank you for your comments and for watching! Stay Tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 :)

[@marions.120]

If it wasn’t for Page, Plant would still be singing Moby Grape songs….oh yeah, he is!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Hehe fair enough, yeah, i know exactly what you mean! Thank you for watching! Stay Tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 :)

[@wjhandy]

The Virginia LED ZEP licence plate was one I had seen before in Martinsville Va a few years before. The owner lived in some apartments at the end of the road my grandmother lived on.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

No way, you saw the actual license plate! That's quite historic! Thank you for watching! Season Finale Episode 15 is out now. Stay tuned for new stuff coming soon! Season 3 Here We Go!

[@babylemonade2868]

Another awesome video and I’ve subscribed. Don’t know why they didn’t play way I feel,possibly the best song on the album. I also thought celebration day was pretty good. I thought it being tuned down made it sound mean

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thank you for watching! I know you have been watching all of these, it's so cool really. Stay Tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 :)

[@AbleBodied]

I finally caught a premier. 😃

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Yeah A.B! Hope you liked the show, i think i left a black screen cut in there, so embarrased lol. Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2:)

[@ronarmitagejr8758]

Killer content man.

[@chevken1831]

During the Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary reunion, you can clearly see John Paul Jones looking at Jimmy Page during the mangled "Heartbreaker" solo as if to say, "What the hell?".

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Yeah, he was like oh boy....glad we're having a nice reception later hehe.

[@seandeal5927]

Percy I’d the consummate front man….

[@ryananthony4840]

I absolutely LOVE the version of Stairway from the 40th anniversary show

[@poitor5915]

hats of to jose again☝🏻always great to see jimmy and robert together harmoniously💪🏼

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Hehe, i dig your vibes man! Page and Plant are always a treat yeah, specially with JPJ there! Thank you for watching! Stay Tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 :)

[@tektoniks_architects]

FYI: The Whole Lotta Love riff from 1979 that was replayed in 1988 is actually the true, Whole Lotta Love riff from 1969, played backwards. Great installment to your wonderful series. After watching this show live, I couldn't believe they had sound problems AGAIN, especially after Live Aid.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

You are right! it is the riff backwards in a way hehe!

[@tektoniks_architects]

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories I read that somewhere in an interview of Jimmy Page, fyi.

[@Marine_Ret]

I’m watching a 1991 AC/DC Video “Jailbreak” live…Chris Slade is drumming…and I remembered that in 1977 when I was about 16 years old I saw Manfred Mann’s Earth Band (Chris Slade was the drummer) at a Community College in the Philadelphia suburbs (where I lived).

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

The great Chris Slade! Glad he end up with AC/DC right? He deserved it!

[@Marine_Ret]

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories yes, Chris ended with AC/DC and of course The Firm.

[@barneytorr1]

I was in the audience when Pagey joined Percy at the Hammersmith Odeon

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

No way!!! i bet the audience reaction was a ROARING SOUND! Thank you for watching! Episode 14 is out now! Stick around for Season Finale Episode 15 Premieres Saturday February 11th.

[@chickeastwater9883]

I went to this concert. & also went backstage afterwards Took , some of fave Photos of John Paul Jones & Robert Plant. Jimmy Page left immediately, from the Stage. Robert & John spoke of old times & the weirdness on Stage. GREAT MEMORY for me.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Wow, how was the mood backstage? That's incredible! Episode 14 is out. Thank you for watching! Stick around for Season Finale Episode 15 Premieres Saturday February 11th.

[@chickeastwater9883]

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories It was amazing ,, Robert Plant & John Paul Jones ,, were talking about ,, Old times. I did realize, years later, that I made them be together by wanting photos of just the 2 of them & asking only a few questions ( i was pretty in awe) & they both were remembering & sharing their thoughts on old times. They did mention, how rude Jimmy Page was , as he didn't even say Hello nor a Goodbye . He left the Building straight from the Stage.

[@chickeastwater9883]

@@MJEvermore853 Jimmy Page arrived right before L.Z. went on stage. I will say, Robert Plant was extodianarly nice .

[@tthoy7338]

Bottom line in all the Page Plant riff, raff drama is this: Plant, as much as I love him, owes his career to Jimmy Page for selecting him as frontman to the greatest rock band of all time. PERIOD !!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Fair Enough! Rock and roll is a strange place right? Plant's restless soul quest is neverending it seems. Thank you for watching! Stay Tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 :)

[@MrDevtun]

Works both ways. Though Page was by far the more accomplished musician at the time, he was so cosmically lucky Terry Reid turned him down & recommended an obscure singer Robert Plant (and by extension Robert's buddy John Bonham). I 've always wondered what would have happened in an alternate universe where Jimmy never met Robert.

[@drummer78]

Perhaps but it could also be that without Plant, LZ may have never been the force they were.

[@jrshield7793]

Plant all but acknowledges same at 19:50

[@ozcarzcccc]

There would be no Zeppelin without Robert Plant. He is the literal epitome of a 1970’s Rock & Roll Frontman. No.1 in my books!

[@johnnilsson1311]

Been busy but finally got to sit doen and watch this one. First 🙏🙏🙏 much respect for giving Steven Adler his do. Many don't get how strong his contributions to GnR were! Now to this, much of how you analyze this period and the Zeppelin performances is spot on! I have to say they got better when Page was involved. I always have felt Plant was always holding Jimmy at bay. Wanting total control, never wanting a Zeppelin reunion tour because he would have to play nice and as a unit. Always felt not having Jonsey involved was extremely disrespectful. Robert imo wanted the glory of of doing yhe Zeppelin stuff but didn't want to share the spotlight.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Hey John! Hope you are doing well! Yes, it feels Robert was holding Jimmy at bay 100%. The 90s rub me the wrong way because of Jones not being involved, disrespectul and let's be honest, he was left out of a lot of cash he has a right to...it's a never-ending puzzle right? And yeah, Steven Adler is a beast, you know not trashing Sorum but his drumming for me is never as explosive as Adler, Steve LIVED the songs he played, like an Artist! I think the crap he gets for addiction is just too much, at least he accepts it not like other rockers you and me know! Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for Episode 14 premieres this Saturday February 4th!

[@johnnilsson1311]

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories anxiously awaiting! Your right about Matt, not that he's not a good drummer but he was,what he was a hired hand. Same goes for the guy they have now. As far as addiction, hypocrites all of them but I think at this point Slash is only in it now to cash in. Axl seems to be his same old manic self as it is taking forever to release news music that's been coming for well over a year now. To your point about Jonesy, a total slap in the face! He was probably more important to Zeppelin as Robert! Robert for me as much as I love him is the poster boy for LSD (Lead singer disease). No disrespect intended but looking back it seems Robert was pushing for control or more control of Zeppelin. Imo that is his reason for saying he's had enough of Zeppelin. For me Jimmy was the genius of the band with Jonesy being his right hand. That's as far as orchestration and production and even some promotion. Even Peter Grant plays a bigger part in the bands success than dose Robert. Robert was the vocalist, love it, respect it but his contribution ends there because lyrically he was hit or miss. As mamouth as Stairway was for me it is the instrumental journey that stands out. So I agree with Robert it could had been deeper lyrically. For me the Rain Song is probably the most beautiful song they ever did! There are other like Achilles and Casrouselambra were far better compositions than Stairway but that's me. I still love it, it was my wedding march but far from my favorite Zeppelin song. Then again I don't have a favorite!

[@keitha.563]

Great episode AGAIN!! I wish Robert would of been different his attitude was absolutely TERRIBLE towards Jimmy and really still is . I think who ever tuned Jimmy's gear that night screwed him he knew how important it was that early morning I smell smoke . Jimmy Page is my favorite Zep member he has kept the band alive since it's end he is the ZEP master . I like Plant but to me his attitude and the Bullshittttt interviews he did throughout his solo work piss me off . I wish someone would remind him who put him where he was and the success he has to this day JIMMY PAGE the RIFF 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 master.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Yes the dicotomy of Robert Plant is a mystery. While i believe the events of 1977 definitely changed him forever, i think it further showed his mindset from PREVIOUS years. Looking into his family and childhood i have some theories on this, with utmost respect of course. Thank you for watching Keith! Stay tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2:)

[@keitha.563]

@@MJEvermore853 👍🏼

[@keitha.563]

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories Looking forward to it . Again Master class channel . ✌🏼

[@arnesaknussemm2427]

I seem to remember the tv feed lost the keyboards during their set?

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Yeah, Jones is barely present, quite a shame!

[@catandtheostrich]

That Bron-Y-Aur interlude is nice.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thanks Neil! I played this myself to add a variation at the end! Glad you spotted this! One of my personal fav zepp tracks! Thank you for watching and stay tuned for Episode 14 next week covering 1988 Part 2!

[@ryananthony4840]

I actually like the glossy production of the 80's.... I like the previous decades too, but I really do like the 80's music, I have bought several synths over the last couple years

[@glandelectro]

Your editorial comment about "our personal Stairways" was a brilliant cap to a brilliant series

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Wow, this means a lot, i got poetic there but it's just, the look on Plant's face, it resonated with some personal situations of recent years maybe. Thank you for saying this....i REALLY appreciate!

[@craignl]

I recognise the excerpt of the Robert Plant press conference as being from the CBC TV series 'Good Rockin' Tonight'! Where didya find that?!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

I found that in a "digital" dumpster, i couldn't believe my eyes, editing this particular episode was challenging, i had to map out the stuff hehe. Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2:)

[@alexnejako777]

Now and Zen and Manic Nirvana are solid albums. there's a lot of beautiful introspective songwriting on both.

[@theclassicrockjunkie7353]

Saw Mr. Plant on the Now And Zen tour and was hoping to see Led Zeppelin on TOUR after this show but "What Is And What Should Never Be" to see Led Zeppelin on tour for me.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Such a killer Zep tune, you are right they should have played it! Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for Episode 14 premieres this Saturday February 4th!

[@ericponce8740]

Personally, had LZ didn't break up, and the US Tour did take place, "In The Evening" would have been a great song to open up the shows.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Yes Eric, that song would have rocked American Arenas like crazy! Thank you for watching! Stay Tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 :)

[@JAMESGANG-f5u]

Some performances of it seem to drag on and on. Others are hot

[@stevetobin7495]

brilliant content - many many thanks

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Glad you enjoyed it Steve! This one was very tricky to edit hehe, ran out of coffee you can imagine. Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2:)

[@stevetobin7495]

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories i know its a little way off but i cant wait to hear your take on jimmy with coverdale snd his tour with the black crowes…two of his post zep highlights for me. I saw jimmy on his outrider tour back in 1988 which was incredible. Saw plant on the manic nirvana tour and right up there as one of my favourite gigs ever..whatever happened to doug boyle he was unbelievably talented?

[@christianzafiroglu6705]

One thing that also ruins Kashmir and Stairway is Jonesy’s keyboard isn’t fed through because the radio broadcast used his line instead. It causes the songs to be thin and weak. Odd for monoliths like Kashmir and Stairway. I will say that this a 50-60 percent effort overall. Plant seems detached and comes off as boorish instead of funny and cool. Page feels a pressure to carry the set as a result, causing him to freeze up. Jason and Jonesy (when you can hear him) are spot and enthusiastic. It’s a disappointing set no doubt but no train crash. More of a car wreck everyone walks away from. In any event, it’s overpowered by what happened in 2007 at the O2, a triumphant set which we will learn much more about, I’m sure.

[@mattchomo]

Yeah it was like the inverse of Live Aid in that regard, JB was much better on drums but P/P struggled even more.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Hey Christian! First off yes, Jones' keyboards were too low in the mix, unfortunately. It sounds like a guitar/drum version only of the band. Jason and Jones did manage to lock in for the performance, JPJ is like the cool uncle for him. The 2007 show was a redemption for sure, agree with you 100% Thank you for watching! Stay Tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 :)

[@alfioinsaudo4179]

Sono gli dei del rock e della musica hard rock inarrivabili tutti i componenti del super gruppo mitici e iconici i led Zeppelin hanno contribuito alla storia del rock insieme ai beatles

[@scottkurtini5867]

Such a great series JCM, have been looking forward to every episode. I hope you’ll continue this series into the 90’s and on. Plant really hit his stride with his solo work in the 2000’s. Plus I have a soft spot did the 95 Plant and Page Unledded period having seen them on that tour. Keep up the great work.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

That's the plan, on the series finale for this 80s Season i will let you guys know how i work on the 90s so it's sustainable :) Thank you for watching Scott! Stay Tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2 :) The solo tours were a great thing to research!

[@jamescameron277]

Well JCM, you're back in my good graces with this one. (Jk. You never left them.)... but THIS, this was another one for the angels! Keep up the good work, and again, thank you for giving an old retired Zep fan/(fart?) near reason, once more. (Gee, that almost sounded poetic.) You rock, dude; not as much as Led Zeppelin did, maybe, but darned close! (P.S. - Wait, 38 copies of "I.T.T.O.D."?! That's, ... just about right. (LoL) You neglect to tell us how many of each of the six different album covers, A-F, you have, tho!? Maybe you should stop at 42. Lucky seven of each? ;o)

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

You gave me a great idea there James on the ITTOD copies. You know, this will sound absurd but i ONLY have one B cover, and i am STILL looking for one. I even had one as used import thru my local music shop, we found out it had the owner's name written on the cover so we returned it so....B is getting hard to get which is ironic as it is the most common one or well, the one you find on most CDs hehe. Your comment made my day, i really appreciate what you mentioned and it makes the HOURS of reseach, editing, dayjob duties, etc worth the effort. Stay Tuned for Episode 14 on 1988 Part 2, there's a lot to cover there!

[@kellieelliott5198]

Ok weird pitch. I say let’s flood JCM’s mailbox with copies of ITTOD from all over. Who’s with me?

[@commonman317]

Great episode once again. So enjoyable to watch. Also, was wondering while watching if Page and Phil Collins spoke to each other about the Live Aid gig. That would have been an interesting conversation.

[@dylanwatson1287]

I'd like to think both did everything they could to avoided and kept their distance away from each other that night at MSG.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Page and Collins, that would have been an interesting talk imagine hehe.....

[@devanworkman8745]

Robert actually sang Kashmir like that quite often changing the verses around, with another example being Trampled Underfoot. Also if you find a copy of the AUD recording of the 88 reunion it comes across much better than the tv audio feed and a lot better than the Live Aid 1985 reunion, for some reason Plant's vocals and Page's guitar come across very dry and it's a shame considering Jimmy's playing and tone that year on the Outrider tour was pretty great.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Yeah Plant was fond of lyrics improv hehe. You are right! I will definitely look into an AUD recording for this gig, do you have a link by chance? Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for Episode 14 premieres this Saturday February 4th!

[@isaacshaver6218]

Hey can i ask why 38 copies of "in through the out door"? There are only 9 covers right?....now if you said Graffiti or Presence id understand. . . Sorry i havent got the chance to watch the ITTOD episodes yet....but your channel is becoming one of my favorites...your probably one of the only people on the planet that knows more bout Zep than me. You have reignited a fire in me & ive spent the last week watching your vids an working through the 30~32 zep tunes i know....im pass your channel on to my former drummer who's a zep fan too.....he will probably be here soon asking if I remember the Lemon Song or the Rover....lol.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Isaac i have 59 copies of the album at the time of this comment. The album has 6 album variants and i do have them many times over. I love the artwork and also the story behind the album represents hope of WHAT the 80s could have been. i love the compositions and style. For me it's their most innovative sounding recording since 1970. Glad you found this channel, hope the content makes your days better and enhances your ZEPPELIN listening activities!

[@grahamclews1571]

Jose, this is the first video of yours I have come across, as a long time Plant / Zep fan I salute your amazing research and the rare clips you have put together to make this.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Quite an honor to have a longtime Zep Fan say this, i very much appreciate it Graham. This series started back in August 2022 with 7 videos on In Through The Out Door and well, it grew from there. The response has been great and storytelling is now a revisited passion i used to have, now found its place. Hope you enjoy the content and subscribe, nothing better than sharing passion for music with the same crowd of "crazy" hehe. Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for Episode 14 premieres this Saturday February 4th!

[@youtoo2233]

Yeah I saw Plant on that now and zen tour and especially remember when he did in the light