Led Zeppelin News: More of The Same

Little has changed with Led Zeppelin over the last few months. Uncut Magazine is featuring the surviving members of the group and they are not sounding any closer to announcing any further shows or tours.

Lead singer Robert Plant still appears to be the one holding things back, with bassist John Paul Jones saying that he would like to go on tour. Guitarist Jimmy Page and drummer Jason Bonham are also reported to be in favor of a tour.

While there has been some talk of a new Led Zeppelin album recently, John Paul Jones reveals that there are no particular plans at the moment, but says he would like to play with Jimmy Page again.

There have also been some rumors about the release of a DVD or CD from the O2 show from December, but Jimmy Page says there are no plans for that right now either. He says it may come about at some “distant point,” and that it would be a “massive job to embark on.”

Although the boys from Led Zeppelin have been featured in various interviews and feature stories in recent months, the message seems pretty consistent. It is not a message that is providing any comfort for anxious Led Zeppelin fans, but at least they have not yet closed the door completely on the possibility of a tour and until they do, hope is likely to remain alive in the hearts and minds of dedicated fans.

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Led Zeppelin Meeting May Decide Groups Future

It has been revealed to Rolling Stone magazine that Led Zeppelin has made plans for a band meeting this month. Bassist John Paul Jones said regarding the meeting, that it “it could be fun to do more stuff.”

One wonders if this is a meeting that will include just the original members or whether Jason Bonham, son of the groups original drummer, is also invited to attend.

Bonham was certainly not far from Jones’ thoughts however since he was mentioned during his conversation with Rolling Stone, adding that Bonham’s playing was “as fearless as his dad” with regard to trying out his own musical ideas.

This praise for Bonham seems like it may cast some doubt on the  recent rumors about Foo Fighters drummer Dave Grohl taking over as Led Zeppelin drummer for a reunion tour.

I’m guessing having Bonham “blood” as part of the formula means a lot to the original members. Especially in light of comments that have been made in the past about the group’s reluctance to perform as Led Zeppelin again without their original drummer.

We are undoubtedly closer to a decision about the much anticipated Led Zeppelin reunion world tour, and perhaps the results of this meeting will provide the news so many fans have been waiting for.

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