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In a recent interview with Robert Plant he basically said, The reason for not wanting to do a Led Zeppelin Reunion tour is because the critics. He doesn't want people to compare the way he sounds now at 50 verses his 20's. To this I have 2 things to say. 1) Since when does "Led Zeppelin" care what the critics say? 2) Bull Shit excuse! Of course people are going to do that. Its stupid but that what stupid people do. Its not about having a 25 year old voice. Its about playing great music the you enjoy and your fans want to hear. But No! You slap us in the face with a "no, I'm afraid of what the critics will say?!"

So here is the big Slap. Not only is he saying no to Zeppelin. He and Krauss are doing another collaboration together. I know they won all kinds of awards and stuff for the first one. That's cool, but my opinion is it was just OK. No, I wasn't expecting anything like Zeppelin or even solo Plant stuff. It's just not my type of music. So the Real reason Plant doesn't want to do a Zeppelin tour? He's having too much fun with Krauss and hes scared of what people think.

My thoughts on Zeppelin as it stands now. I think Page, Jones and Jason Bonham should go on tour with out Plant. I think David Coverdale should take vocals. They should go on tour as "Cover Zeppelin". If Plant doesn't like it, that's just too damn bad.

Led Zeppelin Tour?

Anyone who knows me even a little bit knows that Led Zeppelin is my favorite band. So I tend to keep up with things going on with them. Led Zeppelin disbanded in 1980 after the untimely death of their drummer John Bonham. They recently got back together for a "one off" concert in London last year with John's son Jason on drums. The concert went over better than expected and the fans like myself are all wishing and hoping for a full world tour. Page, Jones and Jason are all for the the tour and Plant is working on a side project with Alison Krauss. Which brings me to this. I just read an article how they plan to tour with or without Plant next year. Now, I don't see how they could do this and call themselves Led Zeppelin. And if they do go on tour without Plant. I think they should call up David Coverdale and call the tour the "Cover Zeppelin" tour. You can read the article here.

Gas Stations...

Yep, here's another one. Seems gas stations and parking lots are the best places to find idiot drivers. I know they are everywhere and sometimes we ourselves blend in with them but come on people lets use some "Common Sense"! Why is it you feel you have to have the pump that I'm in line for.. by cutting in front of me to get it. Did you not see me waiting there? Maybe I was just sitting there with and empty tank for no reason? And excuse me lady who left her can at the pump to go inside to buy something... Why cant you pump your gas and pull into a parking spot so others can fill up their vehicles? Opps, yeah, sorry I didn't think anyone else needed any. I don't know if there is a web page with proper gas station etiquette but there should be. By the way, there is a law that says you cant leave your keys in the car at the pump. Did you know that, shopper lady? All I ask is that we all use a little common sense and think about others around you once in a while. A little politeness can go a long way.

On another note. Today was the 10th of December. Led Zeppelin history has been written without me once again. Tonight was the concert in London for which I did not win the chance to buy tickets. So instead I got out one of my Led Zeppelin DVD's and watched that. I was pretending to be part of the concert. I admit I was a little grumpy when I got home. Not because I wasn't at the show, but it didn't help. Fortunately, I guess its good I don't personally know anyone who got the chance to go either. I'd be very jealous, happy for them, but, yeah.. jealous. I guess tomorrow I will hear more about it. I wonder how many people are going to bitch about it. Yeah, they are much older now. But why is it that we like them in the first place? The music, right? So whats the problem with them being older now? You are older now too! For the fans like myself, The Song Always Remains the Same!

"Z"