ZoSoRose Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 My annoyance with him for refusing to do more Zeppelin shows aside, I think his post- O2 Arena (which I think he killed it at) solo career output has been stellar. I can't fault the guy for always pursuing the music he wants to, and trying new genres and styles. I think its led to some of the most dynamic and interesting music from one of the old classic rock standbys. The dude is superb live, too. I have seen him live three times, once with Alison Krauss, and twice on the "Lullaby... and Ceaseless Roar" Tour. I love his spin on Zeppelin tunes and how he incorporates African and Middle Eastern music in his set. I think of all the 70s guys, his voice aged the best. It isn't the same or as powerful, but it changed in really good way. I actually prefer his current voice a lot of the time compared to his 75-80 Zeppelin voice (depends on the show and song, sometime). I guess as I get older I am more interested in the music he has put out lately as opposed to him trying to do a forced solo rock record. Anyways, I would love to see him again and hope he refreshes the Zeppelin songs in the set next time he does a big album tour. He always chooses good ones, but has had a lot of the same ones in the set for years. I would love to hear his current band do Kashmir, and I cannot figure out how that hasn't been a staple for him considering all of the world instruments in the group. They could knock that out of the park. Reworked versions of No Quarter, In The Light, Since I've Been Loving You, Stairway to Heaven (yeah right), and Out on the Tiles are some of my top choices that I think would really fit with his current band and voice. Anyone else see him live? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 I'm not a fan of Zeppelin musically but I actually really admire Percy for repudiating the ''hits for cash'' thing and doing quirky solo stuff instead. One of the few guys left with any integrity. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 I was late to the game with Plant's back catalogue, but I enjoy a lot of his solo stuff, probably more so than Zeppelin just due to the wide range he's covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lame ass security Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 1 hour ago, DieselDaisy said: I'm not a fan of Zeppelin musically but I actually really admire Percy for repudiating the ''hits for cash'' thing and doing quirky solo stuff instead. One of the few guys left with any integrity. Yup, along with Axl and Gene Simmons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
action Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 tragic figure, he lost his son. from then on, the party was over. no wonder he quit led zeppelin. what a blow that must have been 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 I like his post 02 stuff as well! When he first started this era he did a lot of covers, he said it was because he thought he was spent, creatively (!). And hes since started writing more originals. His cover of Morning Dew is spectacular. Never got to see him, but I would love too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiff Competition Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 I’ve seen him a few times live since 2014 and very up close, fortunately enough. It is always a blast. He puts on an amazing show and the newer material blends in perfectly with the newer interpretations of zeppelin tunes his band does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dissident Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 I saw Plant in 2018 with my dad, he was absolutely amazing, super funny and performed a stellar set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucketfoot Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Percy is quality. Everything he does is absolutely top-notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted November 1, 2020 Author Share Posted November 1, 2020 (edited) Just saw he recently (2017) did "In The Light", and it is awesome! Totally reworked and has violins and some bluesy guitars. Dude is brilliant Edited November 1, 2020 by ZoSoRose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daile1bm Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 On 11/1/2020 at 3:20 PM, ZoSoRose said: Just saw he recently (2017) did "In The Light", and it is awesome! Totally reworked and has violins and some bluesy guitars. Dude is brilliant Got a link by chance? That's probably a top 5 Zeppelin song for me. Such a strange/eerie composition, but has tons of balls and all the light and shade Jones and Page were famous for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 48 minutes ago, daile1bm said: Got a link by chance? That's probably a top 5 Zeppelin song for me. Such a strange/eerie composition, but has tons of balls and all the light and shade Jones and Page were famous for. PMed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daile1bm Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 7 minutes ago, ZoSoRose said: PMed Just listened and really dig it. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderfinger Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 (edited) On 10/20/2020 at 8:50 AM, DieselDaisy said: I'm not a fan of Zeppelin musically but I actually really admire Percy for repudiating the ''hits for cash'' thing and doing quirky solo stuff instead. One of the few guys left with any integrity. What is it about them musically you don’t like? (I fucking despise them, just wondering what your reasons are) I also respect Plant for walking his own path, his voice is more to my liking now than it was with Zeppelin. Definitely has integrity re his artistry. Edited November 29, 2020 by Powderfinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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