Some comments:A truly amazing concert. The band all performed with awesome energy for two and half hours, it blew everyone away. If these guys rock like this at 60 years old, I wonder how amazing they were in their prime! Anyway, it was worth every penny. This was the best concert I have ever seen! [Paul, London]
Quite simply the greatest gig I have ever had the pleasure of attending. 'Kashmir' and 'Dazed...' were the highlights of an outstanding set list. £83k a ticket? Worth every penny I'd say... [Mark Franklin, Witney, UK]Champs will always be champs but I wonder when it's time to hang up the plectrum? Watching dinosaurs like Nazareth, The Boss and Rod Stewart and self-parodies like the Stones today strutting around to the horror of the younger generations, should they say to the youngies: "Stuff you!" and just keep strutting or should they move into more mellow music, more befitting their years?
Straight from the groin, no messing about, and no playing safe. They did it without a net and proved they are THE best band ever. I just hope they don't do it again. [Bert Priest, Kidderminster, UK]
They were a great band, but now they're old men. Plant can't hit and hold the same notes, Page looks like old father time. Please don't play another gig. Don't ruin your legacy (like the Stones have). Wess, Notts
Don't get me wrong, there's the rager inside me which breaks out all the time and I think the little ladies like it in small doses as a break from the usual fare, so maybe Zep did it right - coming back for a one off, which I don't believe was just for the money.
Perhaps, in the end, the only criterion was whether people felt they had their money's worth and whether they came home afterwards feeling satisfied. To hell with the detractors.
or should they move into more mellow music, more befitting their years?
ReplyDeleteNever took you for an ageist, jimmy boy!
Who are you to judge?
Thats the trouble with you young'uns today, think you know it all, sigh!
Another punk who thinks he knows the score.
Just because some of the younger (and older)generation don't think these middle-aged super-bands should still be doing their thing,it doesn't mean to say that bands like Led Zep or the Stones should stay home with their slippers on.
ReplyDeleteLet's face it, kids have always been embarrassed by what their parents do, say, think etc., etc., so why would they think the previous generation have a right to carry on regardless of age. It's just the same as watching your Dad dance at a wedding, they think its cringe-worthy.
Frankly, I don't care how old they are as long as groups such as Led Zep and The Stones still produce good music. And they do.
I agree with James. I think that they become parodies when they reach a certain age and perform , regardless of genre.
ReplyDeleteWhat about a super model still walking that catwalk in a peekaboo bikini at 70? People would find that undignified.
If the supermodel needed the money and people were prepared to pay, why not. I am very cynical about these ageing musicians retreading their stuff for a buck, but if the public wants it, good luck to them.
ReplyDeleteIf you heard Zep in the 70s, they will electrify you today even if they play from the wheelchair.
ReplyDeleteBut if you hear them for the first time in the 90s... Naah!
Regards,
Algodar
Fair comments.
ReplyDeleteKeep strutting!
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