Every great band in history had great musicians and composers in every slot. The sum however was always greater than the parts ( the Beatles being the prime example). That’s why it was so sad when these bands grew apart or broke up. Maybe the egos grew too big or the hunger died after making fortunes. (Obviously led Zep is a different situation in terms of why the band ended, but their combined talent made that end all the more sad.
THANK YOU Macleadg. I'm 74 and have read that trash sheet since DAY one. ONLY because I couldn't wait to see what they would say in their reviews because I KNEW I would disagree. I have ALWAYS disagreed with those A HOLES and was wondering if anyone else out there felt the same way. I hated those pricks my whole life.
Was lucky enough to meet him in the Shibuya streets the day following one of his concerts ( the pedal steel version of black dog was unreal..) here in Tokyo. He did not make any resistance talking to a fan and was even thankful....A real humble and kind gentleman. Great musician and high class person.
He is a respected musician and someone who respected his marriage vows. Got to love a man who keeps it together , like so many in this field could not.
I have always thought that Jones was the glue that kept the band together. He is a virtuoso and one of a kind! I saw Led Zeppelin in 1977 and they were amazing!
It takes an individual like JPJ to be such a successful contributor within Led Zeppelin & beyond. True Zep fans recognise his considerable part in Zeps output. JPJ is as much an awesome musician & hero to me as any of the other Zep' members.
Had the rest of the band embraced professionalism and remained mostly sober on and offstage as JPJ did throughout the mid to late 70's.......we would probably be fortunate enough to this day, by still having this band as a dominating force in new music and touring.
Exactly. I've been a Led Zeppelin fan for decades and I've yet to hear of an episode where JPJ said 'I hate my bandmates". If he was frustrated with not being invited to join Jimmy and Robert on their post-Zeppelin projects it was a feeling of him being left out of the picture. This is NOT to be interpreted as him "hating" Page and Plant. After John Bonham's death each member dealt with it differently. Robert Plant, having been a pal of Bonzo's prior to the formation of LZ was possibly the most distraught but it doesn't mean no one else in the band was affected by it.
JPJ was a great contributor to this band ! He was less flamboyant than the others, but his musical background and dedication to the sound of Zepplin was irreplaceable! I’ve seen them twice back in the 70’s, in Seattle ! One of my favorite bands! JPJ is a masterful musician, as you can hear in the Zepplin catalog! Best wishes John !
Hi Tom we were at those same SEATTLE ZEPPELIN CONCERTS. I saw them four times from the 'Stairway to Heaven' tour to the final show in the Kingdome in 1977. Along with CREAM my favorite band of all time cheers mate!
JPJ's gifts of not only playing but his abilities to write, arrange, and orchestrat original complex musical peaces that emotionally take you somewhere else without overwhelming the common ear influenced the musical industry like no other. He wasn't just 1 of 4 musicians contributing to the bands music. he was the "Paul McCartney" AND "George Martin" of the band. (in my opinion) Thank you, John, for all you have given us.
I realised at the one minute mark when they said "before we talk about shocking truths about his time with LZ lets explore his early journey towards joining the band"... click bait detector went to red and stopped right there
Led Zeppelin were four absolute top in their instruments. No other group had these qualities. And this is true about the man looked to be in back John Paul Jones contributed substantially to their songs and his keyboard should get more room in their music. What is the most important: They were the biggest rock group ever. Together.
That isn't exactly true. Deep Purple Mark ll had the greatest collection of Musicians to play together. That is why they could Improvise and we're different from show to show. Zeppelin didn't have that ability. Those guys were telepathic and just fed off each other. Although Zeppelin were at very talented studio band they couldn't keep up with Deep Purple Mark ll on stage.
@@kurtsherrick2066 I agree that Led Zeppelin were not so good on stage. But what they were possible to produce in studio was something nobody can repeat. I never have heard a song of Led Zeppelin to be possible to play in their quality by any other group. Led Zeppelin played some songs of other musicians, much-much better that original (you shook me, for instance). You cannot tell the same in a reverse way. And I am sure if they would take some song of Deep Purple, they would make another quality of it, too. I appreciate Deep Purple much, but only with Ian Gillan.
@@zenalibertanaDon't get me wrong I really love Zeppelin. Saw them in 77. I don't know if it was the Venue, Sound Crew but it just didn't seem like they had it together. But I did enjoy it because it was Zeppelin. Great Band no doubt Some of the songs were dubbed on the albums mixing in more than one guitar part. Hard to make it sound like the same song. Everyone was experimenting with Stero and Quad in the mid Seventies. Purple was off the charts live and made the Album Songs different than the Album's. You know that. The Machine Head Songs on Made In Japan were so much better than the Album's. I was lost for years listening to Zeppelin, Sabbath, Purple and Uriaheep. All 4 of those Bands were so awesome. Keep on Rocking my friend. It has kept us young. God bless!
@@zenalibertanaJust like mention in this video. The Management destroyed the Bands by touring and pressuring them for Album's. Jon Lord said after Machine Head they played 320 shows in a year. That just killed the continuity of the Bands. Way to much togetherness. The best money making Bands were pushed to much. It is amazing that they were as good as they were live constantly traveling and performing. I know Zeppelin had some shows that were fantastic. I can't remember if Page was still on Heroin in 77. Thankfully he survived. I still mourn two Rock Stars. Bonham and Bon Scott. Hendrix and Moon also.
I think the actual hear of any band is the drummer. Then, with a great bassist, you have the rhythm section which IMHO is the heart and soul of the band. I only say this because a weak or even mediocre drummer will never incubate a great band. Some drummers are maligned as being mediocre but I would suggest this is like saying a weak heart is in the body of Michael Jordan...I dont think its possible but its just my .02
Yeah, Jimmy, Robert, and Bonzo got the spotlight, and why not? But without JPJ, no Zeppelin. Period. He's the epitome of the unsung hero, and he's the musician's musician.
I always viewed Led Zeppelin as one of those rare bands that grew to be greater than the sum of it's parts. The synergy and talent of each of member ,made Led Zeppelin the unique juggernaut that it was. Often imitated but never duplicated, their impact and influence cannot be denied.
I only saw Led Zepplin once live during their 2nd album tour. He was by far the best musician in the band. The other three were soloists flashing technique independently. John Paul Jones somehow held the mess they were performing together. Super glue is what he was for the band.
Page had always had the want of attention. I love him as a guitarist and respect him deeply but he did sure draw out solo parts for no furthering of the sake of the song itself. I have been a musician for 45 years and , never ever want to stand out for more than a brief shot then fade back into the flow of the music.
I saw Zeppelin on Jan 29th 75 Physical Graffiti tour and on May 31rst 77 Presence tour John Bonham's birthday party and J.P.J. was the star * of both shows talented musician 😊.
Lucky you. I heard bad things and great things about their Chicago visits. I finally had tickets in 1980 but then the news of Bonham's death ended that. age died yesterday the 17th. But he was 80. Hell of a ride Jim.
Great tribute to a great MUSICIAN. I always thought his parts 'Made' some of the Zep tunes. the Bass on Ramble On is incredible. And the mandolin on Going to California and Battle of Evermore are essential to the atmosphere of the songs. Well done and well deserved.
Always admired and respected JPJ for his humility and amazing bass lines on Zepplin songs, but never new he was such a versatile and accomplished musician, songwriter, and arranger. What an incredibly talented and classy guy. Thank you for the great overview of his amazing life.
Fantastic short biography about JPJ. He was indeed a musical, compositional and arranging genius. Thank for this. Pure pleasure and fascinating to watch.
Always appreciated the fact that Zep split up after Bonhams death.... Most bands, especially with their money making ability would not stop but Zep did....Without John there is no Zep...
@@chasleask8533 U2 is a political business operation at best. They provide music that is low end horseshit for the people who believe they are a good band. Your comment proves your opinion to be horseshit as well.
I grew up listening in 1979 as a young infant. John Paul Jones is my favorite out of them musically. All of them were amazing and we were lucky enough to have Led Zeppelin and my 3 kids age 25 to 16 listen to Led Zeppelin daily. But my favorite player is John Paul Jones
I was a bass player in cover/bar bands in the 80's. It was a time when seemingly nobody really wanted to be a bass player, and true bass players were very rare. The bass player was usually a guitar player who played bass to get work in a band, while hoping to get a spot as a guitar player. Most of the people in the audience didn't understand or care about the role of the bass player. If your amp blew up, they would say, "did they turn something off?" I started playing drums, but fell in love with the bass. You could always tell a true bass player because they prefer to play the bridge area with their fingers, while guitar players preferred a pick. The reason I say all of this is because JPJ, who could play many different instruments already in the 60's, CHOSE to mainly play bass because he loved the bass and appreciated it's position as the "transition" between rhythm and melody and harmony (similar to position of keyboards). Of course, his mastery of the bass was evident early in his career. You couldn't be in a cover/bar band in the 80's without playing Zeppelin. Those are great memories for me. I just feel sorry for this generation that believes rap, hip-hop, and Taylor Swift is music. Don't send me replies about how great those "genres" are. The above is my opinion. You may have a different one.
100% accurate, though my cover bands were in the 90's we still played a ton of Zep, JPJ is my favorite bassist, I always felt Zep would not have been that great without him.
I agree 100%. But JPJ, Geddy Lee, Entwistle, Bruce, Geezer and others have inspired countless musicians to select the bass as their primary instrument. I’m one of them. Adore and am passionate about the bass. I never really understood why its role had to be explained…I guess usually to unaware and non musical people who lack the understanding of its critical role, and who can only listen to lead parts. Listen to Geddy as an example…how he turned bass into a lead instrument in countless performances.
I liked like McCartney, John Paul Jones, influenced by James Jamerson. I couldn't play like John Entwistle, or Geddy Lee who was after my start Bill Wyman was good
Really enjoyed this video ‼️ 🙌🏼to JPJ! Respect a man in his position that can stay married for 50 + years. Kudos to his wife for putting up with all the travel and late nights too‼️
After watching this I feel that somehow he did want more recognition. Shame really that he was dissed by his mates but his work and his excellence speaks for itself. He didn't need the fame and he has received the recognition from the legions who can see his monumental role in a truly monumental band. Truly a professional.
Have truly happy memories and affection for “Johnny Baldwin”, a lovely and gentle guy and our church organist in the late 1950's. Then, to our knowing amusement, he used to weave the pop music of the day into the “exit” music of church services. The older folk thought it was “Bach”, but us youngsters would recognise it for what it was, “our music” and brilliant improvisation. Even in his early teens his knowledge of all kinds of music was encyclopedic. I am fortunate that I once knew and rubbed shoulders with a musical titan and all-round good bloke.
A lifelong Zeppelin fan since 1969, I have always valued all of the band members equally. Jones inspired me to learn the bass. A true musician's musician! Greatest Rock Band Ever!
@@JohnPaulJones-u8s Very true. Their range of musical direction was phenomenal; far greater than most of the other popular bands of the day, like the Stones, Who, Floyd, etc. Think about it: what does the Bron-y-aur Stomp have to do with Achilles Last Stand?! Lol. Yet both are amazing, depending on your mood of the day.
@@JohnPaulJones-u8s Exactly, when you listen to Jonesy say who influenced him, he mentions Mingus and James Jamerson (as all bassists seem to/should). I was blown away to hear that it was The Dillards (the seminal bluegrass album "Back Porch Bluegrass", to be exact) who inspired Jonesy to pick up the mandolin! I love all kinds of music, and Led Zeppelin is my favorite rock band for sure. And The Dillards - the original lineup - were kinda the Led Zeppelin of bluegrass: all four musicians were supremely talented/irreplaceable. Doug Dillard was just a _ridiculous_ banjo player.
Rolling Stone? They don't have a musician among them that can stand on the same stage as Led Zeppelin! Hahahaha - I first heard the needle drop on Zeppelin One in April 1969! When I heard "Good Times Bad Times" my Heart raced furiously! I ran over to school record player and with Shaking Hands picked up the cover to this most Iconic Album. I got on my bike and pedaled as hard as I could to the Record Store and pulled out my $5!! I then immediately purchased a Concert Ticket for an August Concert in Albuquerque, NM. I was in awe of these most amazing musicians. Their music was exhilarating and wonderful and beautiful !! I have LOVED Led Zeppelin since the instant that I first heard them. Their first 4 albums are some of my very favorite of all time. Whether it's Celtic Folk, Hard Pressing Rock or anything in between - these guys were "The Greatest" - In My Very Humble Opinion
To be accepted into Led Zeppelin by Jimmy Page without any reservation speaks for itself about how talented JPJ was as a musician, arranger, song writer and what a contributor he turned out to be for that band. Even though JPJ was low-keyed and non-flashy, Jimmy made an excellent choice to accept JPJ into his new band. JPJ was great in his own right!
Yeah, JP and JPJ were already consummate professional musicians, and you know JP felt pretty confident coming out swinging with JPJ on board. Between the two of them, they could afford to take a chance on an unruly but to them unknown monster like Bonzo, and well, we see how that gamble paid off. And also Robert Plant was there. lol
Jones would have, and has, done fine without Led Zeppelin, just like the others. Them being accomplished and talented professionals in their own right is what made their music so good. One might argue that Bonham may have had done even better without them, if one goes along with the video's speculation that the band's work load and lifestyle were significant contributors to his health problems (Page was a raging smackhead too by the end of the 1970s, perhaps it's a mere coincidence he did not go first... That's drummers for you they're either just a bit slow or just a bit fast).
JPJ wasn't "accepted" into the band like it was some exclusive gentlemen's club or something. It went more like this: when JPJ called to let Page know he was available, Page later described it in these exact words: "I jumped at the chance of getting him."
Great documental, I did not so many things about John Paul Jones, He is an extraordinary musician and he was the diamond behind of the scene. Thank you for sharing this good job. Best regards
A true legend in every sense of the word. LZ would not have been what it was without him. Never underestimate the 'quiet' ones. Harrison also emerged from the shadows of the his flamboyant bandmates to become a legend in his own right. That takes guts and perseverance. All my respect to JPJ, one of my greatest influences as a bass player.
I'm 60 yrs old on one of my teenage birthdays I was given a sassete player,just a basic tape player and a copy of 2 albums on seperate tapes.nMaster of Reality and Zeppelin 4. I was hooked on Zepp from that day on. At that young age I recognized instantly of Joneses skills and how Zeppelin wouldn't have been without him. Nor without any of them.And it was a delight when I first watched The Song Remains the Same. Bonham is my all time rock and roll hero and seeing how he and Jones got along during the concert was so awesome. The heavy bass and smashing drums is what in my eyes made the band so great. A true gift from God was the day they all met and jammed that first song they played.. Very few bands have been able to form and create their very own unique sound that's unmistaken anytime you hear it. Zepp,Sabbath,Doors,Joplin,Hendrix, Who,Skynard, Floyd,Metallica,Motorhead, Godsmack.....What a blessing to be alive in a time to experience them all. It's John Paul Jones who's allowed me to be open-minded and appreciative to the really talented musicians in any type of music.
Great review of JPJ. An absolutely grounded man who somehow balanced his professional music career with dedication to family life! Congratulations, JPJ.😊
Has anyone ever heard anyone say a bad thing about John Paul Jones Talents?........ NO Led Zeppelin "Had' to be those 4 and nobody has ever come close to what they did!.
Perhaps his marriage lasted because he was mostly travelling all over the World being a musician and not home so much, the grass is always greener somewhere else until you have to tend to it and it might be too much hard work for you to stomach, marriage is something "both" have to work at!?!
And interesting trait of John Paul Jones is his almost need to share and collaborate. He loved working with other musicians and had no ego to get in the way. Jon Anderson of Yes is very similar, working with young musicians, helping them to develop their craft, while showing them that enormous fame doesn't have to change you.
I saw Led Zeppelin twice in the seventies. They were amazing. ALL of them were equally great with their musical talents. I loved all their albums & still do all these years later.
If anybody doubts Jones's contribution, listen to the extended live performance of No Quarter. His keyboard improvisation will blow your mind and is as compelling as anything Page did on the guitar
For me, as a young bassist who grew up in the 70's JPJ was one of my primary influences. LZ was the soundtrack to my world. So he was and is a big part of my musical journey, and honestly i'm proud to say that. There are others.. Entwisltle, Jaco, Geddyy, Lemmy, Harris etc.. I could go on and on. Ironically, lol most of them aside from Geddy are English.. and more ironically i'm genetically English as well. as am iI.. . So i'm not surprised. In any case, those early LZ albums are for me the driver for my life as a young man (Teen) then 20 something later on. Seeing them Song Remains The Same, on a second release in limited Theaters in probably 1980 or 1981 or so solidified my allegiance to LZ and a life long connection that still intrigues me today...
It's simple, like with Bonham, no JPJ, no Led Zep. They were a one off phenomena and JPJ a musical genius. A rhythm section like Jones and Bonham will never be repeated.. RIP John Bonham and Led Zepplin..
Great amount of info here about John. He was known as the anchor of the band and his work on No Quarter showed his musical intellectual prowrss and that he was a true pioneer of sound. I admire the guy and have been a fan since i heard his bass track on Whole Lota Love. Thanks for this review of his career.
JPJ had the "Force". Led Zeppelin was a stunning band. Dazed and confused, Kasmir, Trampled under foot, legendary songs. John Paul Jones and Bonham were the true backbone so Jimmy and Plant could shine.
JPJ was the glue, Page was tha Dynamite, Plant sealed the bank Robbery, pardon the pun. Bonham took the great works from TNT to Nuclear. Nuclear in ever sense of the word: molecular, familial, thermonuclear! One of the best Rock bands ever!
I would say they were more friends than colleagues, when John Henry died, they couldn't go on without him... they even stated he was their friend, and the heart and soul of Zeppelin 😢
Music is like football. You can have a great Front Man and Guitarist. But if you don’t have a tight rhythm section well it’s like having a great QB RB/WR without a great offensive line. My fav bass players are JPJ, James Jamerson, and Phil Lynotte. On the other hand my playing is akin to Bill Wyman👍
JPJ had more to offer Led Zeppelin than most musicians do in theirs. Jones, not only an excellent bassist but possessing the ability to play keyboards, the lyre, the sitar and others simply gave Led Zeppelin a sound never heard before in rock.
Led Zeppelin was , essentially , a three piece (guitar , bass , drums) band and a singer . Sure , they added whole layers of depth with additional instruments they played , but the bare bones was a three piece set . All such bands usually have some killer bass (Think Black Sabbath etc.) .... they got to , cos it's a third of the music and half of the rhythm. Sometimes , one of the pieces will also sing , and you get a 3 man 3 piece band .... always with prominent bass as integral part of the music. (Think ZZ Top , Rush ) Well , killer bass parts require killer bassists , and arguably the most killer band in Rock and Roll History is/was the legendary Led Zeppelin . Was there any chance that the best heavy Rock band ever , a three piece + singer band , mind you , did not have one of , if not THE Best Bass players ever ? NAY ! , there is NO chance of that . And it wasn't the case , cos Zep had the mighty talent of the one and only John Paul Jones , a Salt of the Earth , multifaceted polymath , bass shredder , and a kind and good man by all accounts ! Rock on , John Paul ! P.s. Jimmy Page has always had my vote for Number 1 Guitarist , and Led Zeppelin for All-Around Best Band , and he always seems like a cool dude in interviews , and stuff . But , man , I am embarrassed and ashamed for Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (because in this case they seem incapable of these feelings) for how they treated their loyal and steadfast bandmate . I mean , shame on you guys ... this behavior towards your "brother" was unconscionable , and so beneath you that it beggars description ! Hopefully , just an aberration, because you guys had to be cool to write Led Zeppelin's tunes , but that was totally uncool and without any class ! You're both lucky your friend , John Paul Jones , forgave you like a true friend will forgive a foolish one who speaks without thinking , "Parking the car", my ass ! How lame !
In their last album "In Through the Out Door" there's a song "Carouselambra" whose lyrics are a DIRECT DISS to at least one band member, Jimmy Page, for not caring enough after Plant's son tragically passed away. I am not sure if JPJ was included in that sentiment, but we do know that the last album was heavily influenced by JPJ because JP was too strung out on heroin and John Bonham was fighting alcohol. It is my understanding that ONLY John Bonham consoled Robert Plant immediately after Plant's son's death and there was a BITTERNESS towards the other two members because of this. This would in part explain why Plant would not invite JPJ to the reunion "No Quarter". Perhaps Plant had reconciled his differences with Page by then but not with JPJ. These things happen I guess. Anyway they were and always be the greatest band for me personally.
@@PaulFormentos For nearly 40 years I didn't know the full lyrics of the song. Then after understanding what happened and having access to the lyrics it all made sense. Yes indeed ... "where was your bow" It's okay to forgive but I believe it's a DUTY to never forget. You learn about those in your life and about this world NOT when you are clinking champagne glasses, rather, when you are at the lowest point in your life. THEN ... THEN ... THENNNNNNNNNN you know who is with you in life. Not surprisingly it's a small fraction of people, if any at all, that will be there WITH and FOR you. The key is how you handle that reality and not let it change you as a person. DO NOT become what the majority of this world is. That's the test!
Those of us who KNOW AND LOVE Led Zeppelin,,,,know how important JPJ is to the band. 💥💥💥👍😎
FNA right brother
Many of their songs were built solely on his bass lines , the songs could not have even existed without him !
tout le monde était important dans le groupe , Peter Grant compris
@@gerdberg4188And a certain guitarist didn't give him anywhere near the credit he deserves
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John Paul Jones was the right man at the right time for Led Zeppelin. Period.
Amen! They'd be nothing without Jones
Second tier band, that's all.....
@@redscunthorpe5501 😂 you're goofy
@@redscunthorpe5501 No songs . All tight pants , and girly hair . Vurry poor .
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The quietest voices make the loudest impact. He is a quiet genius.
Every great band in history had great musicians and composers in every slot. The sum however was always greater than the parts ( the Beatles being the prime example). That’s why it was so sad when these bands grew apart or broke up. Maybe the egos grew too big or the hunger died after making fortunes. (Obviously led Zep is a different situation in terms of why the band ended, but their combined talent made that end all the more sad.
An incredible musician. Totally underrated I’m glad he’s finally getting recognition, much deserved!
Rolling Stone magazine is very reliable. Every band they hate turns out to be great.
Their politics are dead on as well in the same way.
THANK YOU Macleadg. I'm 74 and have read that trash sheet since DAY one. ONLY because I couldn't wait to see what they would say in their reviews because I KNEW I would disagree. I have ALWAYS disagreed with those A HOLES and was wondering if anyone else out there felt the same way. I hated those pricks my whole life.
@@tonys4396 They probably write crap on purpose so people will be outraged. “Rage Bait”, they call it.
@@macleadg Sounds very possible,
Absolutely! I have most of my issues from 69 to 74, when I STOPPED buying that trash rag. Creem, Crawdaddy even Circus were preferable.
Was lucky enough to meet him in the Shibuya streets the day following one of his concerts ( the pedal steel version of black dog was unreal..) here in Tokyo. He did not make any resistance talking to a fan and was even thankful....A real humble and kind gentleman. Great musician and high class person.
I appreciate your contributions John! It was about the music, and that music has your name all over it! Thanks for all the memories!
I have been a Led Zeppelin fan for decades. I always appreciated every member of the band including John Paul Jones.
Exactly, you cannot appreciate Led Zeppelin without understanding that all 4 were perfect for the incredible music they made.
He is a respected musician and someone who respected his marriage vows. Got to love a man who keeps it together , like so many in this field could not.
I have always thought that Jones was the glue that kept the band together. He is a virtuoso and one of a kind! I saw Led Zeppelin in 1977 and they were amazing!
He is an incredibly talented, dedicated man.... His priorities of family first make him a role model that the rest of us can only hope to become...
Literally, the moral compass of Led Zepplin... A great vid - TYVM
It's refreshing to know that JPJ lived life on his own terms and didn't follow the norm of many rock musicians. One of Rocks greatest musicians,
Rp and Jp rebels JpJ, his own person ❤
It takes an individual like JPJ to be such a successful contributor within Led Zeppelin & beyond. True Zep fans recognise his considerable part in Zeps output. JPJ is as much an awesome musician & hero to me as any of the other Zep' members.
Not a fre e m a $ 0 n
Reminds me of John Deacon of Queen regarding his lifestyle
Had the rest of the band embraced professionalism and remained mostly sober on and offstage as JPJ did throughout the mid to late 70's.......we would probably be fortunate enough to this day, by still having this band as a dominating force in new music and touring.
I'm a bass player and John Paul Jones is one of my heroes. I know since the beginning, he's the backbone of Led Zeppelin, no doubt about it.
Whatched it. He didn't say he hated anybody..what a mean title
Exactly. I've been a Led Zeppelin fan for decades and I've yet to hear of an episode where JPJ said 'I hate my bandmates". If he was frustrated with not being invited to join Jimmy and Robert on their post-Zeppelin projects it was a feeling of him being left out of the picture. This is NOT to be interpreted as him "hating" Page and Plant. After John Bonham's death each member dealt with it differently. Robert Plant, having been a pal of Bonzo's prior to the formation of LZ was possibly the most distraught but it doesn't mean no one else in the band was affected by it.
It's just hook to gets you watching. That said, whatever acrimony it was, it was with Page.
JPJ was a great contributor to this band ! He was less flamboyant than the others, but his musical background and dedication to the sound of Zepplin was irreplaceable! I’ve seen them twice back in the 70’s, in Seattle ! One of my favorite bands! JPJ is a masterful musician, as you can hear in the Zepplin catalog! Best wishes John !
Hi Tom we were at those same SEATTLE ZEPPELIN CONCERTS. I saw them four times from the 'Stairway to Heaven' tour to the final show in the Kingdome in 1977. Along with CREAM my favorite band of all time cheers mate!
John Paul jones is the man. Without him and his creativity there is no Led Zeppelin. Much respect to him
BEWARE: no "confession" or "truth" at all! Just clickbait!
Yes, he skipped Steve Marriott before Robert Plant, whom I like. As a teenager bassist, I loved JPJ . JPJ almost left Zeppelin mentioned late.
At least one third is BS.
Terrible, this way of telling
I hardly look at these false titles. You tube should stop that crap.
@josephdegen why would RUclips stop something that gets people to watch their vids?
An incredibly gifted musician.
Thank you, John Paul Jones.
Oh ya John was an equal part of Led Zeppelin No Doubt . And the way he played Keys and Mandolin really added to the depth of the band.
JPJ's gifts of not only playing but his abilities to write, arrange, and orchestrat original complex musical peaces that emotionally take you somewhere else without overwhelming the common ear influenced the musical industry like no other. He wasn't just 1 of 4 musicians contributing to the bands music. he was the "Paul McCartney" AND "George Martin" of the band. (in my opinion)
Thank you, John, for all you have given us.
John Paul Jones' contribution to Led Zeppelin was never underestimated in my mind. That was a band.
CLICK BAIT!!!!!! The " I hated him" graffic is BS. I'm done.
I realised at the one minute mark when they said "before we talk about shocking truths about his time with LZ lets explore his early journey towards joining the band"... click bait detector went to red and stopped right there
That is terrible!! You didn't get your drama alert negative information fix today!!
Does anybody know how to "do not recommend this channel" when in the actual video. that only seems to be available if it comes up in your home page.
Every article now is something negative it's disgusting
Me too, just B.S I figured that 😬
john Paul JOnes is not just the quiet genius of Led Zeppelin; he was the secret weapon that gave their music depth and soul.
Amen!!
Led Zeppelin were four absolute top in their instruments. No other group had these qualities. And this is true about the man looked to be in back John Paul Jones contributed substantially to their songs and his keyboard should get more room in their music.
What is the most important: They were the biggest rock group ever. Together.
Absolute top? Arguably except for Rush (Toronto CA) but that's for another time
That isn't exactly true. Deep Purple Mark ll had the greatest collection of Musicians to play together. That is why they could Improvise and we're different from show to show. Zeppelin didn't have that ability. Those guys were telepathic and just fed off each other. Although Zeppelin were at very talented studio band they couldn't keep up with Deep Purple Mark ll on stage.
@@kurtsherrick2066 I agree that Led Zeppelin were not so good on stage. But what they were possible to produce in studio was something nobody can repeat. I never have heard a song of Led Zeppelin to be possible to play in their quality by any other group. Led Zeppelin played some songs of other musicians, much-much better that original (you shook me, for instance). You cannot tell the same in a reverse way. And I am sure if they would take some song of Deep Purple, they would make another quality of it, too. I appreciate Deep Purple much, but only with Ian Gillan.
@@zenalibertanaDon't get me wrong I really love Zeppelin. Saw them in 77. I don't know if it was the Venue, Sound Crew but it just didn't seem like they had it together. But I did enjoy it because it was Zeppelin. Great Band no doubt Some of the songs were dubbed on the albums mixing in more than one guitar part. Hard to make it sound like the same song. Everyone was experimenting with Stero and Quad in the mid Seventies. Purple was off the charts live and made the Album Songs different than the Album's. You know that. The Machine Head Songs on Made In Japan were so much better than the Album's. I was lost for years listening to Zeppelin, Sabbath, Purple and Uriaheep. All 4 of those Bands were so awesome. Keep on Rocking my friend. It has kept us young. God bless!
@@zenalibertanaJust like mention in this video. The Management destroyed the Bands by touring and pressuring them for Album's. Jon Lord said after Machine Head they played 320 shows in a year. That just killed the continuity of the Bands. Way to much togetherness. The best money making Bands were pushed to much. It is amazing that they were as good as they were live constantly traveling and performing. I know Zeppelin had some shows that were fantastic. I can't remember if Page was still on Heroin in 77. Thankfully he survived. I still mourn two Rock Stars. Bonham and Bon Scott. Hendrix and Moon also.
In my opinion John was the Heart and Soul of Led Zeppelin 🎶🎵🎹🎸
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❤no doubt
Amazing musician.
I think the actual hear of any band is the drummer. Then, with a great bassist, you have the rhythm section which IMHO is the heart and soul of the band. I only say this because a weak or even mediocre drummer will never incubate a great band. Some drummers are maligned as being mediocre but I would suggest this is like saying a weak heart is in the body of Michael Jordan...I dont think its possible but its just my .02
Bohnam was imo, they would have fell apart without him..which is why they gave up after JB died.The drummer controls the song more than anybody lol
Yeah, Jimmy, Robert, and Bonzo got the spotlight, and why not? But without JPJ, no Zeppelin. Period. He's the epitome of the unsung hero, and he's the musician's musician.
I always viewed Led Zeppelin as one of those rare bands that grew to be greater than the sum of it's parts.
The synergy and talent of each of member ,made Led Zeppelin the unique juggernaut that it was.
Often imitated but never duplicated, their impact and influence cannot be denied.
I only saw Led Zepplin once live during their 2nd album tour. He was by far the best musician in the band. The other three were soloists flashing technique independently. John Paul Jones somehow held the mess they were performing together. Super glue is what he was for the band.
Page had always had the want of attention. I love him as a guitarist and respect him deeply but he did sure draw out solo parts for no furthering of the sake of the song itself. I have been a musician for 45 years and , never ever want to stand out for more than a brief shot then fade back into the flow of the music.
Agreed 😊
I saw Zeppelin on Jan 29th 75 Physical Graffiti tour and on May 31rst 77 Presence tour John Bonham's birthday party and J.P.J. was the star * of both shows talented musician 😊.
I always though the band never gelled . I agree. They sounded to me as if no one was listening to anyone else .
Lucky you. I heard bad things and great things about their Chicago visits. I finally had tickets in 1980 but then the news of Bonham's death ended that. age died yesterday the 17th. But he was 80. Hell of a ride Jim.
Great tribute to a great MUSICIAN. I always thought his parts 'Made' some of the Zep tunes. the Bass on Ramble On is incredible. And the mandolin on Going to California and Battle of Evermore are essential to the atmosphere of the songs. Well done and well deserved.
I really enjoyed this story about John Paul Jones and I admire him for his life
Always admired and respected JPJ for his humility and amazing bass lines on Zepplin songs, but never new he was such a versatile and accomplished musician, songwriter, and arranger. What an incredibly talented and classy guy. Thank you for the great overview of his amazing life.
Fantastic short biography about JPJ. He was indeed a musical, compositional and arranging genius. Thank for this. Pure pleasure and fascinating to watch.
Zeppelin fan since 15yrs old now 70 yrs old and still love to listen to them. Fav albums 1 and 2
Always appreciated the fact that Zep split up after Bonhams death.... Most bands, especially with their money making ability would not stop but Zep did....Without John there is no Zep...
Nice document for one of the greatest musicians of our era.
John Paul is a rock vituoso ! Fabulous bassist and arranger.
When I saw them live in 1975, his bass playing was amazing! Superb musician!
A great man & musician!! Awesome video.......I'm honestly baffled that he goes unrecognized in England. They should put some respect on it haha
You can't be one of the best bands in rock history without all members being masters of their craft!
Unfortunately , as they proved , you can have four good players that result in a poor quality outcome .
I agree with every syllable!!!!!!
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That's U2
@@WVF112469 Bono is a w+nker . The band is OK . They have a load of good songs . Zep have not .
@@chasleask8533 U2 is a political business operation at best. They provide music that is low end horseshit for the people who believe they are a good band. Your comment proves your opinion to be horseshit as well.
True Zeppelin fans don’t need JPJ’s talents and contributions to the band pointed out. “Jonesy could play anything”!
Thanks for reading his Wikipedia page for us. Some truly groundbreaking journalism. 😀👍
John Paul Jones, World's TOP 10 Rock Bass . One of the greatest musicians of 20th Century.
Your heading is total BS, JPJ did not hate anyone on this video, or confess about anything
Yep . Desperately trying to make these turkeys interesting .
❤ thankyou for saving me the time of sitting thru this article.
08/18/2024
Thanks for the heads up. I'm very relieved that he didn't hate anybody.
Anyone interested in a class action lawsuit against these dumb/lying videos? Major waste of our time.
Good old clickbait.
I grew up listening in 1979 as a young infant.
John Paul Jones is my favorite out of them musically. All of them were amazing and we were lucky enough to have Led Zeppelin and my 3 kids age 25 to 16 listen to Led Zeppelin daily. But my favorite player is John Paul Jones
He never got the recognition that he absolutely deserved!
great bass and keynoard player!!! love him~~~!!!!
I was a bass player in cover/bar bands in the 80's. It was a time when seemingly nobody really wanted to be a bass player, and true bass players were very rare. The bass player was usually a guitar player who played bass to get work in a band, while hoping to get a spot as a guitar player. Most of the people in the audience didn't understand or care about the role of the bass player. If your amp blew up, they would say, "did they turn something off?" I started playing drums, but fell in love with the bass. You could always tell a true bass player because they prefer to play the bridge area with their fingers, while guitar players preferred a pick.
The reason I say all of this is because JPJ, who could play many different instruments already in the 60's, CHOSE to mainly play bass because he loved the bass and appreciated it's position as the "transition" between rhythm and melody and harmony (similar to position of keyboards). Of course, his mastery of the bass was evident early in his career.
You couldn't be in a cover/bar band in the 80's without playing Zeppelin. Those are great memories for me. I just feel sorry for this generation that believes rap, hip-hop, and Taylor Swift is music. Don't send me replies about how great those "genres" are. The above is my opinion. You may have a different one.
Wholeheartedly agree.
100% accurate, though my cover bands were in the 90's we still played a ton of Zep, JPJ is my favorite bassist, I always felt Zep would not have been that great without him.
I agree 100%. But JPJ, Geddy Lee, Entwistle, Bruce, Geezer and others have inspired countless musicians to select the bass as their primary instrument. I’m one of them. Adore and am passionate about the bass. I never really understood why its role had to be explained…I guess usually to unaware and non musical people who lack the understanding of its critical role, and who can only listen to lead parts. Listen to Geddy as an example…how he turned bass into a lead instrument in countless performances.
All I can say is FUCK ING AMEN!!
I liked like McCartney, John Paul Jones, influenced by James Jamerson. I couldn't play like John Entwistle, or Geddy Lee who was after my start Bill Wyman was good
Really enjoyed this video ‼️ 🙌🏼to JPJ! Respect a man in his position that can stay married for 50 + years. Kudos to his wife for putting up with all the travel and late nights too‼️
After watching this I feel that somehow he did want more recognition. Shame really that he was dissed by his mates but his work and his excellence speaks for itself. He didn't need the fame and he has received the recognition from the legions who can see his monumental role in a truly monumental band. Truly a professional.
JPJ and Bonham laid down the beautiful groove. It creates the perfect canvas for Paige and Plant.
Incorrect! JPJ so often created the canvas and Page and Plant played around over the top! @_@
Have truly happy memories and affection for “Johnny Baldwin”, a lovely and gentle guy and our church organist in the late 1950's. Then, to our knowing amusement, he used to weave the pop music of the day into the “exit” music of church services. The older folk thought it was “Bach”, but us youngsters would recognise it for what it was, “our music” and brilliant improvisation. Even in his early teens his knowledge of all kinds of music was encyclopedic. I am fortunate that I once knew and rubbed shoulders with a musical titan and all-round good bloke.
What a wonderful story!
@@Happyheretic2308 If truth be told, I think we eagerly waited for the end of the service to see what John would come up with. Happy memories.
Yes , He was the greatest. He inspired me to play bass.
A lifelong Zeppelin fan since 1969, I have always valued all of the band members equally. Jones inspired me to learn the bass. A true musician's musician! Greatest Rock Band Ever!
Not just rock, folk, blues and so forth.
@@JohnPaulJones-u8s Very true. Their range of musical direction was phenomenal; far greater than most of the other popular bands of the day, like the Stones, Who, Floyd, etc. Think about it: what does the Bron-y-aur Stomp have to do with Achilles Last Stand?! Lol. Yet both are amazing, depending on your mood of the day.
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Personally I think they are the most iconic band of all time, a real fab four.
There will never be a another Zep.
@@JohnPaulJones-u8s You are SO right!
@@JohnPaulJones-u8s Exactly, when you listen to Jonesy say who influenced him, he mentions Mingus and James Jamerson (as all bassists seem to/should). I was blown away to hear that it was The Dillards (the seminal bluegrass album "Back Porch Bluegrass", to be exact) who inspired Jonesy to pick up the mandolin! I love all kinds of music, and Led Zeppelin is my favorite rock band for sure. And The Dillards - the original lineup - were kinda the Led Zeppelin of bluegrass: all four musicians were supremely talented/irreplaceable. Doug Dillard was just a _ridiculous_ banjo player.
Rolling Stone? They don't have a musician among them that can stand on the same stage as Led Zeppelin! Hahahaha - I first heard the needle drop on Zeppelin One in April 1969! When I heard "Good Times Bad Times" my Heart raced furiously! I ran over to school record player and with Shaking Hands picked up the cover to this most Iconic Album. I got on my bike and pedaled as hard as I could to the Record Store and pulled out my $5!! I then immediately purchased a Concert Ticket for an August Concert in Albuquerque, NM. I was in awe of these most amazing musicians. Their music was exhilarating and wonderful and beautiful !! I have LOVED Led Zeppelin since the instant that I first heard them. Their first 4 albums are some of my very favorite of all time. Whether it's Celtic Folk, Hard Pressing Rock or anything in between - these guys were "The Greatest" - In My Very Humble Opinion
To be accepted into Led Zeppelin by Jimmy Page without any reservation speaks for itself about how talented JPJ was as a musician, arranger, song writer and what a contributor he turned out to be for that band. Even though JPJ was low-keyed and non-flashy, Jimmy made an excellent choice to accept JPJ into his new band. JPJ was great in his own right!
Yeah, JP and JPJ were already consummate professional musicians, and you know JP felt pretty confident coming out swinging with JPJ on board. Between the two of them, they could afford to take a chance on an unruly but to them unknown monster like Bonzo, and well, we see how that gamble paid off. And also Robert Plant was there. lol
@@rrawlins5003, What do you mean Jimmy could have made an album and od?
Jones would have, and has, done fine without Led Zeppelin, just like the others. Them being accomplished and talented professionals in their own right is what made their music so good. One might argue that Bonham may have had done even better without them, if one goes along with the video's speculation that the band's work load and lifestyle were significant contributors to his health problems (Page was a raging smackhead too by the end of the 1970s, perhaps it's a mere coincidence he did not go first... That's drummers for you they're either just a bit slow or just a bit fast).
Any good band leader would welcome such a versatile player. Keyboards, synth, mandolin, AND bass!!!! Golden!
JPJ wasn't "accepted" into the band like it was some exclusive gentlemen's club or something. It went more like this: when JPJ called to let Page know he was available, Page later described it in these exact words: "I jumped at the chance of getting him."
Great documental, I did not so many things about John Paul Jones, He is an extraordinary musician and he was the diamond behind of the scene. Thank you for sharing this good job. Best regards
Quiet genius. His share in their greatness grows over time.
I truly believe that he was the most important member of the band, and seeing from this video, he is also most respectful as a man...
A true legend in every sense of the word. LZ would not have been what it was without him. Never underestimate the 'quiet' ones. Harrison also emerged from the shadows of the his flamboyant bandmates to become a legend in his own right. That takes guts and perseverance. All my respect to JPJ, one of my greatest influences as a bass player.
I'm 60 yrs old on one of my teenage birthdays I was given a sassete player,just a basic tape player and a copy of 2 albums on seperate tapes.nMaster of Reality and Zeppelin 4. I was hooked on Zepp from that day on. At that young age I recognized instantly of Joneses skills and how Zeppelin wouldn't have been without him. Nor without any of them.And it was a delight when I first watched The Song Remains the Same. Bonham is my all time rock and roll hero and seeing how he and Jones got along during the concert was so awesome. The heavy bass and smashing drums is what in my eyes made the band so great. A true gift from God was the day they all met and jammed that first song they played.. Very few bands have been able to form and create their very own unique sound that's unmistaken anytime you hear it. Zepp,Sabbath,Doors,Joplin,Hendrix, Who,Skynard, Floyd,Metallica,Motorhead, Godsmack.....What a blessing to be alive in a time to experience them all. It's John Paul Jones who's allowed me to be open-minded and appreciative to the really talented musicians in any type of music.
John Paul Jones...the rock that made Zeppelin roll.
Greatest Rock bass guitarist alive.
He's dead.
@@winstonsmith8240 He is very much alive.
Only because Entwistle isn’t.
Agreed!
You are correct sir
Thank you,John has always been one of my favourite led Zep members,
It.Thank you for all the research after🙏
A regular guy who just happens to be a famous and incredibly skilled and talented musician.
Great review of JPJ. An absolutely grounded man who somehow balanced his professional music career with dedication to family life! Congratulations, JPJ.😊
Has anyone ever heard anyone say a bad thing about John Paul Jones Talents?........ NO Led Zeppelin "Had' to be those 4 and nobody has ever come close to what they did!.
They were definitely THE GOAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Led Zeppelin would not have been who they were without him. He is a genius. I wish I could meet him.
What a guy. Stayed married to the same woman and had a loving family. Wouldn't mind finding a guy like that even now
Am 67 Got married at 20 to an 18 Year old Lady still together 47 Years later! JPJ was the unheralded Backbone of Zep ,Seen them in 77 !
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He's a Unicorn lol ! The stories are legendary the debauchery the other got into lol!
We're out there. Maybe try harder.
Perhaps his marriage lasted because he was mostly travelling all over the World being a musician and not home so much, the grass is always greener somewhere else until you have to tend to it and it might be too much hard work for you to stomach, marriage is something "both" have to work at!?!
He taught me how to Play Bass,, and I always tuned to him. It's always worked😊
He truly was their unsung Hero, that's for sure. Great Musician !!
Always the favorite.
Absolute legend. I heard rumors and was hoping for a follow up album to his work with Them Crooked Vultures. Great album.
And interesting trait of John Paul Jones is his almost need to share and collaborate. He loved working with other musicians and had no ego to get in the way. Jon Anderson of Yes is very similar, working with young musicians, helping them to develop their craft, while showing them that enormous fame doesn't have to change you.
Jonesy is one of my favorite bassist, ever. Hes awesome. His work outside Zeppelin is also amazing. Great talent.
A awesome individual! Very generous contribution to rock and roll.
I saw Led Zeppelin twice in the seventies. They were amazing. ALL of them were equally great with their musical talents. I loved all their albums & still do all these years later.
Their art is unbelievable.
I've been impressed with John's ability to play the variety of instruments he does.
If anybody doubts Jones's contribution, listen to the extended live performance of No Quarter. His keyboard improvisation will blow your mind and is as compelling as anything Page did on the guitar
Awesome video John Paul Jones was The Rock
Not only the bestest to ever hold a bass but the guy can literally play any instrument going JPJ is deffo a maestro of music 🤘🤘
Happy he was part of the band, glad to have watched his story.
For me, as a young bassist who grew up in the 70's JPJ was one of my primary influences. LZ was the soundtrack to my world. So he was and is a big part of my musical journey, and honestly i'm proud to say that. There are others.. Entwisltle, Jaco, Geddyy, Lemmy, Harris etc.. I could go on and on. Ironically, lol most of them aside from Geddy are English.. and more ironically i'm genetically English as well. as am iI.. . So i'm not surprised. In any case, those early LZ albums are for me the driver for my life as a young man (Teen) then 20 something later on. Seeing them Song Remains The Same, on a second release in limited Theaters in probably 1980 or 1981 or so solidified my allegiance to LZ and a life long connection that still intrigues me today...
He Bro so may great bassist! JPJ is my man! James Jamerson and Phil Lynott could hold their own with anybody. Sad story's about JJ and Phil
It's simple, like with Bonham, no JPJ, no Led Zep. They were a one off phenomena and JPJ a musical genius. A rhythm section like Jones and Bonham will never be repeated.. RIP John Bonham and Led Zepplin..
A man worthy of a pedestal.
Agree but he wouldn't want it or accept it.
Great amount of info here about John. He was known as the anchor of the band and his work on No Quarter showed his musical intellectual prowrss and that he was a true pioneer of sound. I admire the guy and have been a fan since i heard his bass track on Whole Lota Love. Thanks for this review of his career.
JPJ had the "Force". Led Zeppelin was a stunning band. Dazed and confused, Kasmir, Trampled under foot, legendary songs. John Paul Jones and Bonham were the true backbone so Jimmy and Plant could shine.
And Jimmy did shine!
They all shined because they all wrote and all played lead...IMO.
@@moniqueleroux2198 Yes, they are all legends.
Great bassist and songwriter. A good man as well.
JPJ was the glue, Page was tha Dynamite, Plant sealed the bank Robbery, pardon the pun. Bonham took the great works from TNT to Nuclear. Nuclear in ever sense of the word: molecular, familial, thermonuclear! One of the best Rock bands ever!
I would say they were more friends than colleagues, when John Henry died, they couldn't go on without him... they even stated he was their friend, and the heart and soul of Zeppelin 😢
The glue that kept Zep together. The bottom is just as Important as the lead. Consistently brilliant!
Music is like football. You can have a great Front Man and Guitarist. But if you don’t have a tight rhythm section well it’s like having a great QB RB/WR without a great offensive line.
My fav bass players are JPJ, James Jamerson, and Phil Lynotte. On the other hand my playing is akin to Bill Wyman👍
John Paul Jones a musical genius ,wonderful family man and the glue of the greatest rock band of all time. Simply ,the best
The back bone of the great led Zeppelin the kings .
underrated, musical genius period
Paul John Jones 's a typical musician's musician. Great man altogether. Good old wine. Love the craftsman.
His keyboard solo on All of my love is brilliant.
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JPJ had more to offer Led Zeppelin than most musicians do in theirs. Jones, not only an excellent bassist but possessing the ability to play keyboards, the lyre, the sitar and others simply gave Led Zeppelin a sound never heard before in rock.
Led Zeppelin was , essentially , a three piece (guitar , bass , drums) band and a singer . Sure , they added whole layers of depth with additional instruments they played , but the bare bones was a three piece set . All such bands usually have some killer bass (Think Black Sabbath etc.) .... they got to , cos it's a third of the music and half of the rhythm. Sometimes , one of the pieces will also sing , and you get a 3 man 3 piece band .... always with prominent bass as integral part of the music. (Think ZZ Top , Rush )
Well , killer bass parts require killer bassists , and arguably the most killer band in Rock and Roll History is/was the legendary Led Zeppelin . Was there any chance that the best heavy Rock band ever , a three piece + singer band , mind you , did not have one of , if not THE Best Bass players ever ?
NAY ! , there is NO chance of that . And it wasn't the case , cos Zep had the mighty talent of the one and only John Paul Jones , a Salt of the Earth , multifaceted polymath , bass shredder , and a kind and good man by all accounts !
Rock on , John Paul !
P.s. Jimmy Page has always had my vote for Number 1 Guitarist , and Led Zeppelin for All-Around Best Band , and he always seems like a cool dude in interviews , and stuff .
But , man , I am embarrassed and ashamed for Jimmy Page and Robert Plant (because in this case they seem incapable of these feelings) for how they treated their loyal and steadfast bandmate . I mean , shame on you guys ... this behavior towards your "brother" was unconscionable , and so beneath you that it beggars description !
Hopefully , just an aberration, because you guys had to be cool to write Led Zeppelin's tunes , but that was totally uncool and without any class ! You're both lucky your friend , John Paul Jones , forgave you like a true friend will forgive a foolish one who speaks without thinking ,
"Parking the car", my ass ! How lame !
In their last album "In Through the Out Door" there's a song "Carouselambra" whose lyrics are a DIRECT DISS to at least one band member, Jimmy Page, for not caring enough after Plant's son tragically passed away. I am not sure if JPJ was included in that sentiment, but we do know that the last album was heavily influenced by JPJ because JP was too strung out on heroin and John Bonham was fighting alcohol.
It is my understanding that ONLY John Bonham consoled Robert Plant immediately after Plant's son's death and there was a BITTERNESS towards the other two members because of this.
This would in part explain why Plant would not invite JPJ to the reunion "No Quarter". Perhaps Plant had reconciled his differences with Page by then but not with JPJ. These things happen I guess.
Anyway they were and always be the greatest band for me personally.
@@JayCail Where was your bow
@@PaulFormentos For nearly 40 years I didn't know the full lyrics of the song. Then after understanding what happened and having access to the lyrics it all made sense.
Yes indeed ... "where was your bow"
It's okay to forgive but I believe it's a DUTY to never forget. You learn about those in your life and about this world NOT when you are clinking champagne glasses, rather, when you are at the lowest point in your life.
THEN ... THEN ... THENNNNNNNNNN you know who is with you in life. Not surprisingly it's a small fraction of people, if any at all, that will be there WITH and FOR you.
The key is how you handle that reality and not let it change you as a person. DO NOT become what the majority of this world is.
That's the test!
ABSOLUTELY!!! THERE NEVER WOULD HAVE BEEN LED ZEPPELIN AS WE KNOW THEM WITHOUT JOHN PAUL JONES!!!