Robert Plant rips up $300 million contract to play 35 date tour

[NJHalo]

Led Zepp fans are left wondering what if?

Richard Branson was to pay $900 million for a 35 date reunion tour.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/robert-plant-turned-down-dollar800-million-for-led-zeppelin-reunion/ar-AA7p4iQ

[red321]

It must be nice to be so loaded you can just say...**** it...I don't need the 300 million.

[NJHalo]

His current net worth is supposed to be around $170million.

 

If he does not need the money, then all he would be doing is tarnishing his legacy. He can't hit the high notes anymore.

[arch stanton]

Yeah it's probably been 20 years since he could sing those songs. Zeppelin just isn't a band that would have aged well.

[gotbeer]

That's a lot of mexican hookers and blow that he could buy to feel better about touring those 35 dates.

[red321]

I've always wondered why bands like the Rolling Stones still tour. They don't need the money...is the fame and adoration that much of a drug?

[Lou]

i never understood the fascination that some people have in paying an outrageous amount of money on tickets to see some band that hasn't played together for 20 years perform the same old songs again. 

[Tank]

i think for some people it's a bucket list kind of thing. i never got to see elton john in his prime, but i've seen him a couple of times since (in the 90s), and it was worth going. same with billy joel back in '99. they couldn't hit the high notes like in their younger days, but it was special to see them live.

 

i saw that neil diamond is touring again, and am not going. wife and i saw him around 1990 and he was already old then. now? scary as all get out.

 

i agree with the comment about the stones. i don't want to see 75 year old rock stars. i would only make an exception for paul mccartney.

[arch stanton]

The Song Remains The Same is one of my favorite background videos for when I'm cooking or goofing around the house. I could probably recite it word for word. I also saw them live in '77 even though I was a bit young to appreciate the whole experience. I think seeing them try to re-enact the old days would make me wish for Stallone and company to hop off the set of Expendables XXII  and put them all out of my misery.

[mrwicked]

London...

Berlin..

...

New Jersey?

[arch stanton]

London...

Berlin..

...

New Jersey?

Met Life Stadium?

[NJHalo]

London...

Berlin..

...

New Jersey?

Pays to know people. You guys should start being nice to me now, just in case Plant changes his mind.

[Redondo]

I was fortunate to see them live at the Long Beach Arena in 1975. Kashmir just came out, great show.

 

Not sure I would go see them now.

 

 

http://www.ledzeppelin.com/timeline/1975?page=1

[Jay]

I've always wondered why bands like the Rolling Stones still tour. They don't need the money...is the fame and adoration that much of a drug?

 

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/robert-plant-slams-idea-of-zeppelin-tour-im-not-part-of-a-jukebox-20140508

 

Plant stands up to leave, but turns on his heel. "Do you know why the Eagles said they’d reunite when 'hell freezes over,' but they did it anyway and keep touring?” he asks. "It’s not because they were paid a fortune. It’s not about the money. It’s because they’re bored. I’m not bored."

[Lou]

it's never about the money

[mulwin444]

Saw Page and Plant in '98 in support of "Walking into Clarksdale"...got my Zeppelin fix...here's the setlist

 

1. The Wanton Song 
   (Led Zeppelin cover)
2. Celebration Day 
   (Led Zeppelin cover)
3. Heartbreaker 
   (Led Zeppelin cover)
4. What Is and What Should Never Be 
   (Led Zeppelin cover)
5. Walking Into Clarksdale 
    
6. No Quarter 
   (Led Zeppelin cover)
7. When the World Was Young 
    
8. Going to California 
   (Led Zeppelin cover)
9. Tangerine 
   (Led Zeppelin cover)
10. Gallows Pole 
    (Led Zeppelin cover)
11. Heart in Your Hand 
     
12. Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You 
    (Joan Baez cover)
13. How Many More Times 
    (Led Zeppelin cover)
14. Down by the Riverside 
    ([traditional] cover)
15. Most High 
     
16. Whole Lotta Love 
    (Led Zeppelin cover)
17. Encore:
18. Thank You 
    (Led Zeppelin cover)
19. Rock and Roll

[vlad27]

As a gigging musician myself I get why these guys keep playing - I cant imagine ever stopping - even if I were rich - I'd play for the thrill of playing music it's kind of a healthy addiction - as for Zep - to me there is no Zep without John Bonham

[Richard]

London...

Berlin..

...

New Jersey?

 

Bakersfield or Fresno.

[Ray McKigney]

How are all of the Stones (other than Brian Jones, died 1969) still alive, while so many of the members of all the other bands are dead? Doesn't make sense. Is doing drugs good for life longevity?

[mrwicked]

As a gigging musician myself I get why these guys keep playing - I cant imagine ever stopping - even if I were rich - I'd play for the thrill of playing music it's kind of a healthy addiction - as for Zep - to me there is no Zep without John Bonham

 

Agreed. Playing live is such a blast - it would be hard to give up after doing it your entire life.

Money is a huge part, but it's also all they know.

 

Like for myself, I've been a successful male model/stripper/POG champion for so long I just don't know how I would handle the retirement life.

[Tank]

you could always turn to a life of baking scones while wearing your apron, wicked.

 

just your apron.