The Last Days of Page and Plant 1998 - Post Led Zeppelin 1990s - Episode 17

[@mattmarkus4868]

Thanks for focusing a little spotlight on the drums! Much appreciated

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Drums make or break a band right? You gotta love their place in rock and roll!

[@ElimGarakSpoonHead]

Saw them at the coliseum in Charlotte on this tour. Like others have said it was like seeing the Beatles or seeing Elvis. As a lifelong fan of Zepplin it was amazing. My dad was there with me. He’s gone now, but I still have the memories. Thanks dad and thanks Jose for the video.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

I am sorry about your father, i can only imagine how the music brings him close in your life. Glad you enjoyed the May 26, 1998 show at Charlotte Coliseum. You witnessed a moment in history, magnificent. Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for episode 18!

[@jer0051]

I got to see them on this tour in Washington DC and I remember that I was excited to see the whole thing stripped down, with the Zeppelin vibe. The only thing that ruined it was having to work the next day. Thanks for another great video.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Oh no, work next day is definitely Walking into Clarksdale hahaha. Glad you saw them on July 7th, 1998 at the MCI Center. Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for the last episodes of the 1990s series.

[@darylwilliams7642]

I was there as well. I remember just being blown away by seeing them do The Wanton Song and HMMT. It was an incredible experience.

[@robertchristian9361]

Saw them on this tour in Boston. I will never forget it. Ramble On tore the roof off!!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

The band had more confidence as a musical unit. I bet Ramble On was loud, so cool you saw them on July 13th, 1998 at the former Fleet Center now TD Garden! Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for the last episodes of the 1990s series.

[@kocinski8734]

Same in Manchester UK!

[@steevelecointe954]

I was lucky enough to see them in Lyon, France, both in 1995 and 1998; still got the tickets, program, t-shirts and a nice P&P fleece that I still wear after… wow has it been 25 years already?!? Great shows, amazing solos from Jimmy; he was more charismatic in ‘98 than in ‘95, where Robert stole the show. After all these years, they are both still in the top 10 best concerts I ever attended. Thank for the walk down memory lane! And keep them coming.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

My pleasure, memory lane is the best road to drive i believe! You was the mood at the Lyon show? A very cool and historic venue to check them out. Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for episode 18!

[@jppagetoo]

The fans did notice the stagnant setlist. Michael Lee was asked in Cleveland by a fan, while he out and about the town, if the band planned to change the set at all. He laughed and said he doubted it but that it wasn't up to him. There was a strange feeling to the tour, Jimmy and Robert were moving in different directions. They had talked about doing another Japan tour, but that's about as far as it got. After Paris it came to an end and Robert went back to make a solo albums and wander the UK as Priory of Brion. Jimmy eventually went to hire the Black Crowes to do another trip around the US. How Many More Times was the highlight for me in the 4 shows I saw. But it was over, the Unledded magic was gone. Good video.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

So fans did notice eh? Yeah i mean it's not a bad set list but pales in comparison to 1996 South America for example. We can't confirm this, but i think something was up with Jimmy's personal lifestyle choices, he didn't look well. The major overhaul he went thru in 2005-2007 speaks volumes of how he got his Health back on track. The whole 1998-2000 period, the man seems lost. Walking into Clarksdale's eerie vibes translated into a strange tour, the album cover is Disturbing as hell. Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for episode 18!

[@jppagetoo]

​@@JCM-LedZeppelin-StoriesThe 1996 Japan tour was great too, they did a lot of oddball songs there (as they did with Zeppelin). About the only thing in setlist that changed much in 1998 was which WiC song(s) they decided to play and what Robert improvised in the breakdown section of HMMT. It may not be obvious from the videos but Jimmy had something wrong. He drooled all the time on stage. Not just a little either, A LOT! You may be right about Jimmy's problems though nobody has ever said what he was doing behind the scenes. Those who ran into him when he was out and about said he seemed fine and not lost in substance abouse so I don't know what was going on. I'd love to see you cover the Priory of Brion year(s). I collected a number of tour recordings when it was happening. They are intesting and you can tell Robert was having fun not playing stadiums.

[@jeremycagle19]

Saw them in Kansas City on that tour. It was a great show. Jimmy was on fire during HMMT. You can tell though that Plant seemed to be just going through the motions. He seemed a lot more into the 1995 show I also saw at the Kemper with my bestie from college. The Clarksdale material sounded much better live. Thank you JCM for another great episode.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Glad we share similar thoughts on the this tour. How Many More Times was a constant killer live for 1998. It's still incredible to think they didn't do Since I've Been Loving You, it was a stripped down tour in MANY ways right? Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for the last episodes of the 1990s series.

[@zozepp8993]

I just want to say thank you. From one Zeppelin fan. To clearly another one, thank you for doing this, I really appreciate it.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thank you for your kind words. This project and channel is a commitment to art, passion and respect for the musicians who made such historic pieces!

[@tektoniks_architects]

Another typically great installment, Jose....thank you, and congratulations! I saw Page and Plant in 1998 in the Fleet Center in Boston, center floor seats, about 25' from the stage. Best concert I've ever seen. No frills like 1996 P/P....just raw, crisp rock from a 4 piece band comfortable with playing for several years. They killed it that night. Ernie

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Oh man you where at the Fleet Center show? SO COOL. It was a raw and crisp show like you mention. Michael Lee and Charlie Jones where now a BAND. Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for episode 18!

[@zozepp8993]

I was lucky enough to join that same show my brother greetings from lynn mass

[@tektoniks_architects]

@@zozepp8993 Greetings sir. Great times.

[@paulvickers7441]

Yet again another brilliant and very informative episode, with beautiful production ✊🏻🤟🏻

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thank you very much for watching Paul, i appreciate it, stay tuned for the last episodes of the 1990s series.

[@audiotomb]

Robert Plant didn’t care. He found revisiting Zeppelin to be boring. He agreed to do a tour - he wasn’t the bare chested 25 year old anymore. He wasn’t worried about a solo career. He did what he liked. Can’t wait for your Plant Krauss video

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

I think he was worried about a solo career, specially if we look at what he did from 2002 on, he managed to accept who he was. I believe this second part of his artistic paths to be quite rich in musicality and depth. The 1990s were a strange time for him as an entertainer. Thank you for watching this one!

[@isaacshaver6218]

JCM-LEDZEPPELIN-STORIES still not as strange as the 80s' were for us....😂😅😂😮

[@rdorman71]

JCM, I'm going through a particularly brutal time in my life right now and I want you to know your videos are really helping me through Thank you X

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

I wish you better days arriving soon, hope you hang in there, life is not easy but music is a collective power! Glad my videos are helping, all done from the heart! Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for the last episodes of the 1990s series.

[@rdorman71]

@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories Cheers man. Appreciate it 🙏

[@bryanbahantka6969]

I love watching your weekly videos and drinking Busch light. Have been listening to some of Plant's solo music (Other Arms) during this time of strife

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Oh man, Other Arms, ROCKS! It's like his take on 80s Clapton but DONE WELL lol. Glad you enjoy these videos, man i never thought the 1990s would be 19 episodes long. We are two away from finishing the decade!

[@craigplanting8804]

I caught this tour in Minneapolis, and it was the best I've ever seen Page. It was cool to hear the deep cuts and the show rocked so hard it felt like a train that was about to derail, but somehow managed to stay on the tracks. The concert was at the Target Center which is our Timberwolves basketball arena. One of our University of Minnesota sports teams was in the play-offs and Plant noticed the game was on in one of the suites. He sounded seriously annoyed as he said: "There are people watching TV at my gig?" To me, he didn't sound disengaged, and his anger just added to his performance. Four inebriated guys were in the row in front of my wife and I and one guy passed out before the show began. He ended up on the cement floor around his friends' feet and didn't wake up until the lights were back on and everyone was shuffling out. I wonder if this guy ever bragged about seeing Page and Plant in concert. Either the day of this show, or the day before (?) Plant dropped into The Uptown Bar which was a legendary live music dive bar here in Minneapolis. Jeff Buckley, Nirvana, Soundgarden, The Replacements, Husker Du, Babes in Toyland and hundreds of other indie bands played the Uptown over the years. The cool thing about the afternoon Plant walked in was that the staff and the bar flies recognized him but didn't bother him. They let him enjoy his pint without asking for autographs.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Man, so many details in your recollection, love it. Poor guy passing out at the show, most likely he Brags all the time about this show lol. So you saw the gig on June 12, 1998 - Target Center, Minneapolis. Man the Timbervolves where a great team, specially the 1994 with Rider. Plant is famous for walking into bars i've heard, he even came to my country many times....allegedly he was a bar i couldn't possibly imagine how no one asked him for autographs. Glad you enjoyed a killer show that night. I saw they did "Shining in the Light", "Heart in Hand", "Walking into Clarksdale" and "Most High" from Clarksdale , SWEET. Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for episode 18!

[@DAGDRUM53]

I saw shows at the very beginning and end of that mammoth Page/Plant tour. Their 11th show in 1995 with the orchestra was great. When I saw them a second time in '98 they only had a few shows left before the long tour finally ended. By contrast I preferred P/P later on in '98 as a quartet. Unrestrained by an orchestra, they simply rocked harder. After their Unledded MTV special aired only once it went on sale as a dvd called No Quarter. An interviewer asked John Paul Jones at the time "What do you think of No Quarter?" and Jones said, "It's one of my best songs."

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Yes, they rocked harded in 1998. They didn't have all the orchestral distractions i guess? Jones' reply there is Savage, gotta love the man, a true musician haha! Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for the last episodes of the 1990s series.

[@DAGDRUM53]

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories 'Preciate the reply. To answer your question: the orchestra blended fine, laid out when appropriate, and Porl on second guitar added authenticity to Zep tunes because he played various guitar overdubs Page couldn't with just two hands. The band did Nobody's Fault But Mine in 1995 though not '98, no dealbreaker.

[@kennethhacker3014]

Thought I seen every footage known to man kind until I watched your work lol.. great presentation and thank you

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Haha nice! Thank you very much for watching Kenneth, stay tuned for the last episodes of the 1990s series.

[@64north20west]

Thanks for the video proof of how loud the audience was at MSG NYC. It felt like an actual Led Zeppelin show the way the crowd reacted. And the musicianship was excellent. Even the opening act with some lady tearing it up on an electric violin. Thanks for the memories!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Who was the opening act for them? I missed that part! I loved the vibes at MSG, definitely full circle on their 1973 days! Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for the last episodes of the 1990s series.

[@64north20west]

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories I had to google it. Her name is Lili Haydn. And the photo is proof that this is her because I remember how she looked this many years later. It also appears that she only played 2 concerts in her entire career, and the Page-Plant show at MSG was her last of the 2. I was wondering how they found her, and this makes it seem even more amazing that they did. She played with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at age 15! What a match; Page and Haydn were 2 child prodigies so maybe he was looking out for her.

[@Zoso_ro8wi]

Thanks Jose! A fitting wrap up of the Page/Plant reunion. The magic was fun while it lasted! Looking forward to the next episode and a deep dive into the JPJ Zooma project.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Glad you enjoyed it! I can't wait to share my thoughts on Zooma....you can guess what i think about it :) Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for episode 18!

[@MrJimmyn82]

What a nice episode, every time a new one comes out, I learn something new! so well put together! Jcm! :)

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Glad you feel this way Mr. Jimmy, this series has been a lot of stress, fun and learning lol. Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for the last episodes of the 1990s series.

[@PaulLoughrin]

Thank you from Jacksonville, FL USA, Mr. Jose. I really appreciate these documentaries, and you are a great guitar player!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thank YOU for tuning in regularly! I never thought the 1990's would be 19 episodes long haha!

[@PaulLoughrin]

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories You're welcome! Lol!

[@saurondp]

I saw them at the Alamodome in San Antonio in September of that year. The tickets were a birthday present from my best friend (also a huge Led Zeppelin fan), and he came with me and the girl who would become my ex-wife. There isn't a whole lot that really stands out from the show to me other than the excitement of me finally getting the closest I would ever get to seeing Led Zeppelin play live. The one big thing that did stand out was that the Zeppelin songs always got a strong reaction from the audience whereas the Walking into Clarksdale songs were met either with ambivalence or confusion. Still, though, it was a great show, and I'd probably give my right arm in order to go back and experience it again. Anways, great episode as always, and looking forward to JPJ finally getting his due in the next episode!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

So cool you went to the Alamodome on September 28th, 1998. I can only imagine the reaction on the Walking into Clarksdale stuff, not an easy sell but hey, it sounded so much better than the studio recording. You are a very lucky fan to have witnessed this!

[@garydavenport3321]

You keep on teaching this seasoned Zeppelin fan new things in every episode!!! Thanks again for your dedication to research, detail and facts!!! Another great episode JCM!!! Much love!!🔥❤️

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

My pleasure Gary! I really liked editing this one, at first i was overwhelmed by so much footage but i trusted my gut feeling!

[@erik2446]

11:29 footage of Jimmy playing what appears and sounds to be a Paul Reed Smith McCarty Trem. JCM, you've uncovered something truly special here -- something that previously was the subject of whispered tales. Well done! Sending viewers your way...

[@maximetremblay4546]

Was not sure if this was a PRS custom 22 with tremolo bridge. Jimmy's use of trem bar is always impressive and shown to great effect here.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thank you very much Erik, glad this footage reveals new things. I believe Jimmy dug that PRS quite a lot, it suited his playing like the Dragon Telecaster did back in the day. He should've kept using this instrument, Gibson's kill your back lol.

[@erik2446]

The vintage tuners, body thickness and dot inlays are consistent with a McCarty Trem. With that fantastic PRS trem, Jimmy should have played "For Your Life" with it!@@maximetremblay4546

[@Youareme42o]

I saw them in the civic arena Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and I still listen to this album.😊

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Nice, you went to the July 1st, 1998 show! Gotta love the city of Pittsburgh, i went years ago and STILL remember it! Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for the last episodes of the 1990s series.

[@kellieelliott5198]

Saw the ‘98 tour in Las Vegas. I am grateful to have been in the same building as Jimmy at least once in my life.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Awesome K.E! You were lucky indeed!

[@jamescameron277]

How Many (more) Times have I said it?... thanks again, JCM! You've created a true masterpiece here. Provided an invaluable service, in my opinion. As I watched this episode, I felt a sense of sadness, for the realization that the Plant part of the Zeppelin legacy had pretty much reached its end. You mentioned you had more episodes to come, (Jones and Page with Foo Fighters being one), but to me, Plant is, has been, and always will be, so much the integral piece of the Zeppelin puzzle, (Page as well, of course. Bonham, and Jonesy, too); but without Robert, it's just not Led Zeppelin. I have to say, though, that between yours and Mark Zep's vast array of videos, I feel a sense of wholeness now. Like a great void has been filled. A sense that I've journeyed through the entire landscape of Led Zeppelin videos, sounds and footage, almost greater than any true fan of the band could ever hope to explore; and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for providing us, the KZbin viewer/world, with something I will take with me for the rest of my life. You're an inspiration to us all, JCM; for you set out with a vision, and damn if you didn't achieve it! So let me just say it this one last time, in a way that I know you can appreciate: "Baah bah baah bah baah baah, ... oh!.. I wanna Thank You." ("shredding guitar solo")

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

James i very much appreciate your kind words, always. It's never taken for granted. Every episode, editing these is Hard work and i take it personally to deliver. This is my business that i build everyday to support myself and family. It's a gamble but worth doing. As for Plant, i understand what you mean. Him out of the picture feels strange, like 1986-1987 when he didn't tour. Glad the void has been filled. The idea is to have the story now for the ages, both 1980s and 1990s covered. I will continue with the Zepp albums and other subjects i find, maybe by other bands! I am comitted to creating this library into 100 videos at least :) And also, this works as a living resume for a potential Job Offer into media creation and content management, we will see what happens! Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for the Season Finale Episode 19.

[@maximetremblay4546]

Thank you JCM, I didn't know that they ever revisited the Whole Lotta Love Knebworth riff 22:00 time stamp. I recently got the Led Zeppelin DVD box set and was blown away from that particular rendition on disc 2. Great work as always but looking forward to you coming back to the mighty Zeppelin from the 70s.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

M.T they did revisit the Knebworth riff again in 1995-1996. They added that in Whole Lotta Love but the 1998 jam was shorter than the Unledded tour. The Led Zeppelin DVD Box Set is a TREASURE, you are lucky to have it. Those 5 hours of footage are unbeatable. The Knebworth SOUND from that DVD is incredible. I will come back to Zepp, when i started this 1990s series didn't know what i was going into, trust me, i wanna end this soon lol Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for the last episodes of the 1990s series.

[@Cal-ge8vl]

Saw them at The Palace 98. They blazed. Lee was killer on the kit. Never got into Plants solo stuff. Zep was a time and a place

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

It was a time and place! Absolutely! So cool that you witnessed this tour! Thank you very much for watching!

[@paulhoughton5431]

Such a good episode JCM, your inclusion of the interviews nails the colour's to the mast. I saw the Reading show, Jimmy gave it his all, his black boot polish short hair et al. Planty, went through the motions a bit, I think he struggled to get there on certain numbers, The Wanton Song always gave him problems. Back in the day Led Zeppelin was an extravagant show, the music was only part of it. As the interviewer asked is this a promotion? Plant took it personally as a dig. Plant and Page was good but little more than a tribute to what had gone before. Bands like Iron Maiden, turned their legacy into a business developing it to continue. Page and Plant went into a Cul de Sac. Robert acknowledged that. Without him Jimmy had nowhere to go, which was a shame. At least it gave him time to remaster some more cut tracks. This series gets better and better. Bravo JCM

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Oh yeah Paul, the promotional gig part haha, Plant was like WHAT? I respect Robert the solo artist always and him leaving this project was the right thing really. You are right on The Wanton Song, Percy struggled..also they played it Uber fast lol like there was no tomorrow. Thank you so much for watching! Last 2 episodes coming up!

[@peterbadgely]

Saw them at Great Woods in Mansfield, MA in 1998. Great show on the grass.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Nice, the amphitheater experience. Interesting how similar these are across the US, they provide consistency in sound and logistics for sure. Episode 18 is out now! Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for the Season Finale Episode 19.

[@isaacshaver6218]

​@@JCM-LedZeppelin-StoriesI live in Ohio & for $215 every spring before they announce the lineup,, my daughter & I buy lawn passes for Blossom Music Center near Cleveland. Its pretty much works out that there are at least 10 or more shows we want to go see each season. The atmosphere is always chill and the sound is amazing; makes for a great way to spend your summer.

[@audiotomb]

Jose Another great video - thanks for all your labor of love I saw the 98 Grand Rapids, Cleveland (saw the Dragon suit in the R&RHofF), Memphis and New Orleans shows. I missed Jimmy and Robert at the Blues Museum in Clarksdale, Mississippi by one day. Jimmy was playing much tighter than 95, bloated and hair dye. Uncontrollably sweating and drooling.Michael Lee (RIP) was explosive. Charlie Jones could no improvise. Wanton Song was a great opener. Plant looked and sounded fabulous. Those who complained that LZ should reunite had their chance to see this tour I liked 1998 much better than 1995 - it was mostly LZ numbers - should have not had an opening act

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Wow you saw three shows from this tour, that's great stuff. Jimmy's drooling is strange man, was it the heat? I think his drinking was maybe a bit out of hand or...he was facing other health issues. I agree Charlie Jones can't improvise his way out of a box. Michael Lee had a much better sound on the 1998 tour. But my favorite is still 1996 for some reason, can't beat The Song Remains the Same hehe. 1995 was much more fun, but 1998 was more serious business for sure!

[@jimbrewster6483]

I remember reading that Page did everything he could to keep this duo going, but Plant would have none of it. He definitely forgot where he came from.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

I think Plant had nothing left to prove. If you revisit my previous episodes on this partnership, you can tell it was all built on Plant's solo career foundations with Jimmy as guest. Pretty sure Robert losing his mom in 1997 made him reflect on life. I understand Page wanting to keep going but he also forgot who Plant was after 1980 i guess. Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for the last episodes of the 1990s series.

[@TOMM.E.COCKVOMIT666]

Plant knew he couldn't vocally cut the mustard singing certain LED ZEPP TUNES and would only worsen as the years fly by just anutha symptom of L.S.D LEAD SINGERS DISEASE

[@jimbrewster6483]

@@TOMM.E.COCKVOMIT666 Agreed. For most of this partnership, Plant sounds like he had a perpetual cold. He should have taken better care of his voice when he was younger.

[@Cal-ge8vl]

True, but I suspect some "marching powder" numbs the voice, and one cannot feel the damage and you sing and sing....ouch! @@jimbrewster6483

[@crimini8417]

I saw the. At the civic arena too! Loved it.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for episode 18!

[@arnesaknussemm2427]

Yet another informative and highly entertaining video Jose. Well done.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

You're very welcome, this was fun to edit for sure!

[@arnesaknussemm2427]

They did introduce great versions of Babe I’m Gonna Leave You and Night Flight to the set when they played Glasgow on the ‘98 tour.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Night Flight sounded powerful live, even though i am not a fan of the studio version, this live rendition Rocks!

[@poitor492]

i would of preferred to see this show ‘down under’ than the ‘unledded’ version TBH but at least we got one✅top work again jose 💪🏼

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Yes, the stripped down version of 1998 was a powerhouse itself. Unledded tended to get a bit carried away by so many guest musicians i guess? hehe. Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for episode 18!

[@kev-the-windsurfer.]

Band was tight, during this period I loved Jimmy's playing and his guitar sound textures, so creamy, three dimensional, nobody else had this sound..... Plant was solid, he doesn't mess about, his voice was on point even though at times he looked like he was going through the motions.....

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

KEV hey man, what's happening. Page had a powerful sound, during How Many More Times it shakes the ground for sure. Plant's was disconnected yes!

[@gregoryg3256]

🌠 Duuuude ! Always Good !! Liked the part about Meatloaf...!!! Joking...

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Hahahahah Thank you very much for watching Greg, stay tuned for the last episodes of the 1990s series.

[@OutOnTheTiles]

Jose have you read or listened to the Robert Plant doc “A Life” ? It’s incredible. I just finished listening to the audiobook found here on KZbin and it blew my mind. It’s 10 hrs long but we’ll worth checking out. You’ll learn so much more detail on Robert and Zeppelin. Can’t recommend it enough. Cheers,friend. ✌️❤️

[@Youareme42o]

That sounds very interesting thanks I'll check it out.

[@kfw1205]

I started listening to it, very interesting. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@saurondp]

That sounds interesting, I definitely need to check it out.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

I saw it once, it was long yes, started to listen but somehow i felt the narration was strange. Some things i much rather read a book i guess! I will give it another try! Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for the last episodes of the 1990s series.

[@davewestner]

Nice job as usual sir! I often use the closed captioning so I can keep the volume low and still understand what's going on. Noticed that the CC changed "Clarksdale" to "Clark Stale"

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Clark Stale is Clark Kent's cousin? Hehe. Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for the last episodes of the 1990s series.

[@blakewhittington4336]

I saw this tour in 98 in Chicago the day after the Bulls won the last championship game Dennis Rodman was there and had about 7 blondes with him and sat right under us and still in the clothes from the night before we got front row tickets while VIP Productions was handing out tickets to fill empty seats before the show started we were originally in nosebleed seats the seats were on the side of the stage over the tunnel where the Bulls ran out before games. It's something I'll never forget and the acoustic stuff was awesome it all was and they brought Dennis onstage for the encore and Jimmy came out in a Bulls Jersey

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Wow Blake this anecdote is incredible, definitely explains the backstage photo of Page and Plant with Rodman, now it makes sense! GO BULLS, i loved every minute of the 1998 finals as a kid back then. You saw this tour.....JUST WOW, tremendous honor of yours to witness the Masters! Thank you for watching!

[@kevinkiso4579]

In the press deal, while Robert stuck his head out the window and yelled, "Help!" There were a few seconds where the camera was right close to his face, and I swear I could have mistaken him for John Lydon because of his whip fckn sharp wit and controlled sarcasm.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Haha a sudden Johnny Rotten moment! I loved that he yelled that at the press conference. The contrast of moods between him and Jimmy is always interesting to watch. Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for the last episodes of the 1990s series.

[@freedmarine]

My high school buddy Nick and I took our dads to the show. The roar from the audience was non-stop. When they played 🎶 Tangerine 🎶, Nick turned to me screaming so he could be heard over the audience, "This song sucks, but this is still awesome!"

[@stevemora7845]

I am impressed by Jimmy's playing on Carousel Ambra and in general in the late 90's. 🔥⚡

[@basher5107]

Jimmy wrote the music and lyrics for Tangerine

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Hahahahahh wow, did people looked at your friend when he said that?

[@freedmarine]

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories Honestly, you couldn't hear anything but the crowd and the band the whole show. The only reason I heard it was because I was right next to him.

[@freedmarine]

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories Plant had to take extented breaks to calm people down. It was the most insane show I've ever been too.

[@MrDirtybear]

I am looking forward to your take on 'How The West was Won', from 2003.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Good idea, so maybe it should be HTWWW one and the DVD another one? We'll see hehe. Let me just finish the 1990s hehe!

[@martinherts1967]

Hey, my good friend, thanks so much for another wonderful episode! ❤ your devotion and attention to detail are second to none. So here's a few interesting thoughts and memories, very keen to see what you think. Oh yes before I forget, the Come with me episode was super as well, which kinda leads me to one of my theories that contributed to the split in 98.......did Robert consider the use of Kashmir as the basis for Come with me to be very upsetting, especially with Jimmy openly endorsing it? We know that all of them consider Kashmir a significant milestone which it absolutely is; was it a step too far? Just a theory? Okay the other points, before I forget them! 1. I saw both Wembley arena gigs in 1998. The 2nd night was considerably better in terms of energy. The first night was great, don't get me wrong, but they were in safe mode.....I know you will understand this as a fellow guitarist; I would have nights when I was tired and not feeling great so I decided being adventurous would not be a good idea! 2. Jimmy's guitar tone was hugely better on this tour, much more than during Unledded. He was also consistently playing like a demon. Sounds like he was primarily using a Vox? 3. Most High was superb live. 4. I only found out recently that Michael Lee suffered with epilepsy and bearing in mind how fierce he was behind the kit, I wonder how on earth he managed to cope? A remarkable testament to his stamina and skill. 5. On the subject of his drumming I am so delighted you played the clip from the University College London gig because it captures the sound quality and energy perfectly, and the closing Rock and Roll has to be one of the best ever performances. Phew! I think I remembered everything! Thanks so much as always 😊 sending you peace and Love ❤

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Your Kashmir theory is possible but because tour rehearsals began in January really and Page recorded Come With Me in February i can think of the song not being chosen because the Unledded Egyptian Ensemble was gone. I don't picture Robert wanting to go back to the original....which don't get me wrong, i love, but the 1994 version elevated to a higher place. Now on your 5 points, you're right on "SAFE MODE", the fact they chose the same openers from Unledded was dissapointing. Jimmy used Fender Amps for this, now this model in particular has a good warming sound but he did use the VOX on Clarksdale which makes me believe a spare amp was added there. Poor Michael Lee, i think he was only happy on the stage. The University College gig in London rocks, they sound relaxed and took more chances at the sound itself i believe! Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for episode 18!

[@isaacshaver6218]

How crazy would it have been when MTV asked, if Robert had done unplugged by himself? A set where he did a few covers, with tracks from his solo albums, & a few Zep tunes mixed in? I really want to hear that version of "ship of fools"!

[@keitha.563]

Page wanted more Plant wanted out . Not really fair IMO. Plant screwed Page and so did The Black Crows .... Page was the best thing for the Crows imagine a pissed off Jimmy driving around trying to find them esp one of the brothers he was livid .Love Plant but Jimmy Page is my music hero .... He was all about Zeppelin from day one and still is . Rock on Jimmy !!

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Page was the sound indeed, i think he did HAVE other options but didn't care to use them you know? What really stopped Jimmy from putting a band of unknowns and play? Money. A shame he got the short end of the stick with Plant and the Crowes but that's what happens when you depend on other restless peeps to carry out YOUR dreams i guess? Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for the last episodes of the 1990s series.

[@keitha.563]

@@adamwatson6916 🤣🤣Jimmy is amazing regardless your comment . He created Zep , and was in the Yardbirds and played on so many awesome songs doing session work . The Firm , Coverdale/Page was by far his greatest post Zep project . I could name more. All his work on the Zep reissues. Jimmy is Zeppelin . Plant I like he is my favorite singer has turned himself into a country boy.

[@johngunne3327]

15:40: "Jimmy didn't buy it..." Neither did I 😂

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Haha his eye roll is priceless. He should have asked? Oh yeah? How does the song go?

[@johngunne3327]

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories oh absolutely. My favourite song off of 'Clarksdale is probably 'Burning Up'. Thanks again for another great episode JC. Your chronicling of the Zepp' history really is beyond impressive. (and I'm speaking as someone who's a long time mate of legendary Zeppelin biographer Dave Lewis). Keep up the good work brother 🤟 🫂

[@dansmithwave]

I was at that Paris Amnesty International show. Didn't realise it was the last Page & Plant performance. The people I went with were there for Radiohead, and were pretty much oblivious to Bruce Springsteen, Peter Gabriel, Shania Twain, and Page & Plant.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Oh yeah, i can imagine Radiohead being the fan favorite back them. I thought Springsteen was an odd choice, but i guess it's the Human Rights lineup of the Peter Gabriel thing. Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for episode 18!

[@derekjackson1039]

96-98 playing was some of pages best post 75 playing

[@stevemora7845]

i never knew the Bulls gave Robert and Jimmy hats personally! 👍

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Yes! And check this out, they played the United Center the day AFTER the Bulls won in Utah. This is strange, almost as if management knew the series would be over like that. Check out the dates. June 15, 1998 - United Center, Chicago, IL June 16, 1998 - United Center, Chicago, IL

[@MustangRed1967]

I love that 79 Knebworth jam. This was ok but 79 .....Fantastic.

[@timhughes8851]

For me was a Great Record. Too bad it all stopped. Robert really is a person who will change direction and quickly. He is a tough sell. He never paired up with someone equal to Jimmy and no one talks about that. That is a huge piece of it.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

I think Robert's era with Robbie Blunt and that band was probably his best, but yes, it's tough to follow Led Zeppelin i guess? Robert's solo career overall has a lot of highlights! Thank you for watching!

[@derekjackson1039]

The unleaded tour would be like the 73 triumph and walking tour like the 75. Some amazing playing but a darker tour and strange energy

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Spot on comparison Derek. I spinned Walking into Clarksdale last night, there's a Graffiti energy in there.

[@derekjackson1039]

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories I think plant states regularly “if the intention is any less that Graffiti, then I’m not interested” graffiti is my fave LP

[@hazor777]

I caught the Atlanta show for this tour , and of course it was great - can’t really remember many details, but was very pleased to see them play No Quarter- which I don’t think was on the set list for the 95/96 tour (?) . But quick question for you Jose: Do you know or not if anyone from the Zeppeljn camp (members, family, business etc. ) have dialed into your videos, and/or mentioned anything about it ? Would be interesting to know, IMO.

[@christopherprim1973]

They gave some great interviews. Robert's such a wit.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Robert thinks FAST. A skill he really developed in the 80s exposure to the press. Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for episode 18!

[@kfw1205]

Page should’ve gotten back together with Coverdale, JPJ & Jason Bonham. Page/Coverdale material was excellent imo. Black Crowes tour was cool @ the time. I’m sure Page made lots of money 💰

[@arnesaknussemm2427]

I agree, the Page Coverdale album is extremely underrated . It is excellent.

[@TheRealShawnCrowe]

Yup 👍🏼 it would've pissed Percy off again but even more 😂 He had a hardon for Cover-Version 😂 and JPJ

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

That's quite a thought provoking idea Keith! Maybe call it Ledded? haha. Thank you very much for watching this one and thank you for your kind donation :) , stay tuned for the last episodes of the 1990s series.

[@kocinski8734]

Someone's got to say it, Jimmy's saliva flow during this era is quite unpleasant at times.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Haha....yup, the elephant in the room. I don't understand why, need to ask a physician. I have my theories. Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for episode 18!

[@BLU3SP00NZ]

I’ve got an idea of what you mean but not fully sure, could you clarify?

[@EasilyLead]

Before we heard that Plant had walked away from the project, there were plans for Page/Plant to tour Japan and release a live CD in Jan/Feb of the following year. I also remember an interview with Plant and he said the Amnesty concert was the final straw for him.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Hmm a live CD in January/February when Plant's heart was not in it anymore? Glad they didn't record such an album. The best Page and Plant show in my opinion is CHILE 1996 SAUSALITO I would have called it The Song Remains Sausalito hehe. Thank you very much for watching!

[@EasilyLead]

I'll check out the Chile show. Also, I wanted to mention that they played As Long as I have You during the Calling to You segment at E.Rutherford April 26 1995. Not sure if you caught that. Only time they played it.@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories

[@christiancazabonne]

06:36 No sabía que se presentaron en ésa época en la televisión de aquí de Francia, lo peor es que lo entendí todo! Y ése concierto de Anmistia fue 3 meses antes de que yo llegara a Paris con mi arco y mi flecha a iniciar una nueva vida! ☹

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Wow, que poderoso sentimiento Christian. Es un concierto muy extraño si lo analizas a fondo, las vibraciones que percibo de los videos de las 4 canciones, un sitio particular para escoger el final. De alguna manera, fue muy similar a Live Aid 1985, me habría encantado llamasen a Jason Bonham y John Paul Jones como invitados para este evento!

[@christiancazabonne]

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories Verdad que para un evento así mejor que se hubieran llamado Led Zeppelin y se hubieran presentado junto al verdadero Jones y con Jason. Si, ése diciembre 98 fue muy particular, Chávez había ganado por primera vez la presidencial y mi papá me había comprado el pasaje en avión para que en febrero del año siguiente huyera a Francia porque se sabía que la cosa se iba a poner buena. Y éso que yo no soy de creer en política pero el río sonaba mucho así que muchas piedras traía. Y aquí en Francia estaban felices ya que recién habían ganado su primer mundial de fútbol, allí se nota que la chica de la entrevista le estaba echando el ojo a Plant, me preguntó qué habrá pasado 🤣🤣

[@AssarKask-kp6uo]

I saw p&p in july-95 in Stockholm an outdoor concert with a crowd of about 10.000, sound was great very minimalistic lightrig but i remember Jimmy was the real star wearing a silk red shirt and very energetic.I was thinking whats he’s on? I think they played carouselambra and the Doors break on thru. People never wanted them to stop but Plant had to say..we really have to go now goodnight.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Yes they played Carouselambra in the middle of In The Evening and The Doors Break on Through during How Many More Times. So cool that you saw them on June 28th at Sjöhistoriska Muséet, Stockholm, Sweden . Here's a link to their set list that day. www.setlist.fm/setlist/jimmy-page-and-robert-plant/1995/sjohistoriska-museet-stockholm-sweden-bd0f502.html

[@ShawnConrad-tw8du]

Just put Jason on the drums and get (f)uckin(g) busy. I've seen Robert Plant twice solo. Saw That 98 tour in Indianapolis. Really good. Never saw the Firm or Coverdale-Page or Page with the Black Crows. Page will be 81 in February, I think. Plant 76, maybe? You don't have to do a 200 city world tour. Just do what you can stand physically. Every time they ask Plant, it's almost like he is embarrassed to have been in Zeppelin or something. I like his solo stuff and the Allison Krauss stuff, but it's nothing so great he can't put it aside and give people what they really want. A Zeppelin reunion. It made him rich beyond belief and yet he acts sometimes so weird about it.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Also remember Page and Plant 90s made many people rich...from techs to management, everybody got paid. What Plant changed after 2002 was this very nature of his entourage. He did evolve, i understand why he doesn't wanna do it, the 1990s version of him on the other hand, was running away from the past in ways that are quite Strange. The time for a proper reunion was lost, you wonder what if Ahmet Ertegun died sooner, had Robert Plant agree for a small tour like the last two Genesis runs. Jason Bonham HAS to be in a Zeppelin reunion, no question. Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for episode 18!

[@TheSoundofForgetting]

Plants problem is where he forgot where he came from and EGO ..and most importantly “His Friends” I love Zeppelin and my favorite bands of all times and Page is reason I have been playing guitar for 4+ decades but Plant definitely lost his way sadly.

[@christianmangiullo390]

24:08 our beloved Mixo! (Italian dj)

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

That interview was odd lol. Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for the last episodes of the 1990s series.

[@tomojay28]

Can't remember if it was discussed it on a different episode, but what was your opinion of Robert Plant's take on "Shake My Tree" from the Coverdale/Page album?

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

I addressed this on the 1995 episode for sure. My take is that he had better phrasing but needed Coverdale's high range to make it work closer to the original. This song had one of Page's best guitar work since 1980.

[@audiotomb]

Robert is one heck of a flurt

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Haha yes

[@freedmarine]

This joint venture might have been a springboard for Jimmy to relaunch his solo career. If you look at SOME not all of the Concert T-Shirts from the tour with 🐦‍⬛ 🐦‍⬛, Jimmy and the tour dates are featured but no mention of the 🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛. The breakup of Page & Plant might have been known even before the making of Walking Into Clarksdale, and the album might have been released because of a contract commitment back in '93-'94.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

You're right, there where extra tour dates that never happened. It makes you wonder if there was previous stuff going down. Now, the contract itself, you mean with Atlantic? Could they possibly signed a 2 album deal? I would think they'd expect a 5 album deal at least, but it is a good theory!

[@freedmarine]

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories Before viewing your series, I thought Page & Plant were more 50/50. The 95-96 tour was Robert's thing, and '98 was Jimmy's turn. I would theorize a contract was made formally or informally between Jimmy and Robert. Like Jimmy said, "Okay, I'll do your Egyptian thing, but on the next tour we do it like the old days." But as you mentioned in your video, the Remasters' sales and the '95 tour expense probably dictated that decision.

[@freedmarine]

Around the mid-80s, I would assume the mainstream thought of Led Zeppelin was like that Record Store owner who quipped at you for buying ITTOD, "How does it feel to have bad taste?". Robert departed drastically from LZ's sound was a business decision to stay in fashion, but when trying to just keep up with the trend you wind up with Shaken 'N Stirred.

[@freedmarine]

I don't believe Jimmy would ever say this, but I believe he thinks Robert's 80s work is too trendy when Led Zep in the 70s set the trends. And when Shaken 'N Stirred bombed, it must have pumped up Jimmy to get back to work. Like Jimmy knew that people like that record store owner didn't know Jack about music and Robert is a moron for trying to please people like that.

[@freedmarine]

You can say about Jimmy's solo career kind of started and stopped with Outrider. Even though Phil Collins was a major influence and selling point for the first albums, Robert's solo career ends with Shaken N' Stirred. After that bombs his career turns into Led Zeppelin reunion teases with another bomb with Fate of Nations in the middle of that. Robert's solo career doesn't really recover until Priory Brion and the Strange Sensation. I would argue the truest sound of Robert Plant is "Fate of the Nations" and everything after "Dreamland" and without a doubt his best work Post-Zeppelin.

[@stevepringle2295]

I should’ve photographed theMountain View Pavilion show instead of the Concord Pavilion show. I walked out of that show during “Babe I’m Gonna Leave you”. The truth of the matter was I heard my favorite song performed; “Tangerine” . I was 36 years old.

[@arnesaknussemm2427]

I’m I right in thinking that that final Paris show also marked the day Robert quit smoking?

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Good theory, he had the motivation for it, the 90s really ended for him that day. He gained some weight thru 1999, i sense some sort of depression and grief over his mother's passing. People think these guys have no emotions over personal tragedy, they ARE human!

[@robertromero9488]

Pity they didn't ask JPJ to perform with them too

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Yes, it would have been a great finale for the project. I envision Jones at the Paris show. Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for episode 18!

[@joeyhuebner10]

Even though the performances were more consistent during this tour, I can tell Plant wasn't as interested. The way he sang the Wanton Song in 98 compared to 95/96, makes it very clear he got his fill of the rockstar bullshit. That's not to say the new material (Heart In Your Hand is to die for) wasn't amazing, or the new version of HMMT wasn't mindblowing, but... the vibe was off.

[@lanatrzczka]

22:24. I can see exactly what Robert is talking about when he calls himself a wedding singer. He's doing a great job of entertaining, but it's a routine. I don't blame him for not wanting to keep doing the "baby baby" routine. Imagine talking to your parents when they're 80 years old but you're trying to pretend you're still 15 and they're still in their 40s. Everybody's changed and moved on. But then someone pays you to act that way. So you give it a shot and ticket sales boom. You're now a wedding singer doing the routine. You're not that age anymore, but apparently few care who you are now. Just keep acting 15. That's the schtick. I'd also rather not act like I did as a teen or early 20's.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

You know when i see my musician buddies who play weddings and all that...i see the sub text of it. I still play rock shows here and then for the thrill of it, but imagining a career out of it, it must be tiring to ACT like a rebel on stage when your generation moved on. Yes they may go for nostalgia, but they have a life OUTSIDE music. Art is a Warm Gun indeed.

[@MustangRed1967]

Jimmy w Black Crowes.. Killer. Chris and Rich are A holes tho. Steve Gorman, very good.

[@jameslanclos568]

As far as Jimmy's fashion choices are concerned, I find that when you get older, you need to tone it down a bit, otherwise you will radiate pathetic vibes. I've always wanted a Flying V guitar but at my age, I feel it's a bit too flashy.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

I understand dressing accordingly with age, but look at Page's peers, they dressed far better on stage at the time. His outfit choice for 1998 just seems like an afterthought. He at least could have used something like the 1990 guest spot attire. I think this was a reflection of many things outside of the music. afterthought. Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for episode 18!

[@jameslanclos568]

I agree, he could have took it up a notch! I saw a recent video of Robbie Kreiger of the Doors and he reminded me of the way old men dressed when I was a young man, horrible.@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories

[@jorgesuarez7073]

Led Zeppelin ended in 1973 with Houses of the Holy. Everything they did after that as a group or solo was of far inferior quality. Those first five albums were the greatest albums in rock history.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Jorge i know this is an unpopular opinion but trust me, i understand what you mean. Although i don't consider their last studio album inferior, as a BUSINESS they lost the plot after 1975, the dimension became to big to handle, as a case study, your comment is spot on! Thank you very much for watching!

[@bws1971]

I've said it here previously, and I'll say it again: in '98, Jimmy was the best he's EVER been. Better than in '69. Better than in '70, '71 and '72. BETTER THAN IN '73, when he cemented his unassailable legacy as high priest of rock guitar. Better than in '75 and certainly than in '77 and '80. Jimmy Page peaked in '98. Think about that

[@jimbrewster6483]

I honestly haven't heard one live performance from this era that matches 1973. That doesn't mean I'm not interested to hear one, but I haven't found one yet.

[@bws1971]

@@jimbrewster6483 I respect your take. There's no sloppiness in '98. Additionally, it's tough to separate him from the overall effect of Zeppelin backing him up. As an individual entity, however, it's my opinion that he peaked in '98. Given that '73 is so phenomenal, it's saying something. But listen to any bootleg from '73 (not the official TSRTS). Even in '73, he's inconsistent -- with moments of brilliance, yes. But '98 is just tight

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

I definitely get why you say this, Jimmy was on fire but i have to say he was back at 1973 levels as far rhythm and quick leads but not improvisation. No Quarter 1998 was quite fluid but never back to 73. We could argue he was back at 1972 because 1973 was just a freak of nature year lol. I think it's safe to say 1975 is an infamous year because of the guitar tone and crunch he chose, which affected the overall impression of his chops. Jimmy Page 1995 was in better physical shape though. 1998 was different, something was going on with his health.

[@TheresaSmall-sl6kb]

❤❤ for God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son whosoever believe in him should not perish In. His sin Jesus Christ loves us all and asked that wicked man repent and except Jesus Christ for his Lord and personal Savior and realize he is a sinner Jesus Christ said the sinner will not see his life until he comes to except Jesus Jesus Christ saves though his blood we can be forgiven

[@sweetpain67]

Yes, thank you for detailing the overall weirdness of Page in this era. And yes, for at least a decade he somehow, unbelievably lost his cool, only to reclaim it later in life. It was more than the weight gain and muted colors. In virtually every interview/spot he seemed…more like a ADHD mute autistic child than a virtuosic, heroic, historically significant adult. Bizarre. It wasn’t C or H…but maybe something else. Whatever it was, glad he found his way back to love.

[@sweetpain67]

Oh yeah, one more thing: despite his strange behavior, his playing and sound…was better than I have heard. Ever. Almost…suspiciously good.

[@sweetpain67]

Ok, just remembered why…this was troubling me. About the time of the Diddy stuff, he said something in an interview about “I’m too old to play the solos now.” Think, current Eagles model. It disturbed me then, it’s disturbing me now. Was he outsourcing his playing to someone else or…pre-recorded tracks? 😱

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Your comments are thought provoking on some theories i have that of course i will save for myself. BUT...as far as his live playing, do you think he used backing tracks or a rhythm player behind the stage? I don't because in 1977 he had a VERY tight rhythm guitar work but his lead playing was messy so...i think it's just nerves or the aftermath of H. We do know Come With Me had Tom Morello doing most of the guitar and bass stuff. His 1998 - 2000 playing was coming back to greatness but i did hear some of the Black Crowes stuff to have some weird Leads compared to the always precise Page Plant...so maybe you are onto something :)

[@basher5107]

As soon as it became Page/ Plant without Jones and Jason I had no interest and it did sound very much like zep karaoke. I’m a huge Zeppelin fan and over the years it seems to me that Plant see’s zeppelin as Jimmy’s more than anyone else’s and I’m thinking that denying him a reunion gives his ego a boost. The timing of the O2 show propped up Plants profile before his duet with Alison Krause.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

You are right about the timing on the O2 Arena being strikingly close to the Krauss duet project. Weird how life is right? Digging through the whole 90s decade, it's just obvious that Led Zeppelin WAS the sound these guys were born to play. On their own is not the same, at all. Maybe Plant knows this deep down inside and tried to make Jimmy understand this. But yeah, there is an ego thing involved to certain degree! Thank you very much for watching, stay tuned for the last episodes of the 1990s series.

[@AssarKask-kp6uo]

Jimmy definately looked better on the unledded tour. In 98 fat and shorthaired.

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Now the best phase, musically speaking, was the Latin American Tour of 1996.

[@Solidballofrock]

I really hope that Page does one more album with Coverdale. DC is the true voice for Jimmy’s music. Robert Plant is an overrated blowhard and always the weakest link in LZ

[@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories]

Well Coverdale said, he wants to do one last Whitesnake album with former bandmates, maybe...just maybe he will call Jimmy and pay him more than the others so he agrees! LOL.

[@Solidballofrock]

@@JCM-LedZeppelin-Stories DC also said that he wants to rre-release Coverdale page as a boxset! It is a shame that their collaboration couldn’t go further. When you listen to those live recordings, it’s like a breath of fresh air to finally hear Led Zeppelin songs being sung an actual singer with soul in his voice!