Led Zeppelin: 'American Singer To Replace Robert Plant'

A tabloid report claims...

by Scott Colothan
Monday, September 22, 2008
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Led Zeppelin: 'American Singer To Replace Robert Plant'

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A dubious story has been published in a tabloid newspaper this weekend, claiming that the other members of Led Zeppelin are ready to replace Robert Plant with an American frontman.

The story claims that Jimmy Page, John-Paul Jones and Jason Bonham have been practising in London without Plant who is still touring with country star Alison Krauss.

It says that in Plant's absence, an American singer has been standing in for him – and that stand-in singer could become more permanent.

A 'source' tells The Sun: "They've been rehearsing frequently in London and the band is really gelling. There's an American guy who has been standing in for Robert regularly and doing a great job.

"Obviously they want the original frontman to join them on the road but he still won't commit. They will be finalising plans for shows over the next couple of months and will tell Robert that if he doesn't want to be involved they will go ahead without him."

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I think they should get in Chad Kroeger of Nickelback fame.
~ by Murphy 9/22/2008
- Murphy you are an imbecile of unthinkable proportions.
  ~ by Vancity 9/22/2008
- Chad Kroeger, give me a break!!!
  ~ by dean 9/26/2008
- C'mon, give Chad a break!
  ~ by Andy 10/1/2008
- chad kroeger.......wot a joke!!
  ~ by dru 10/21/2008
It just wouldn’t be Zeppelin! It has to be Plant.
~ by Fan for 30 years 9/22/2008
FINGERS crossed for mc hammmer
~ by neil_hill_1 9/22/2008
I reckon Dave Grohl would go for it.
~ by Foo Fighter 9/22/2008
No Plant no Zeppelin! Period! End of story.
~ by a.j. 9/22/2008
chad kroeger my foot. and if dave did anything it would be drummin. they need someone that can hit the high notes n that. like myles kennedy off of alter bridge.
~ by blop 9/22/2008
As much as I love the original line up, my fingers are crossed for Rodger Daltrey or David Lee Roth.
~ by Sarah 9/22/2008
david gilmour of cource
~ by miki 9/22/2008
No Plant No Zeppelin ?? Maybe not, but if he is going to be a horses arse and not join up with the others, then I would be more than happy to see Page and Jones without him.
~ by plantisaweed 9/22/2008
They are rehearsing with Plant’s kid, J from Mean Venus. Just til Plant is done with the Krauss thing then they will tour mid-2009 with Plant’’s sons band opening for them. You heard it hear first.
~ by Larry 9/22/2008
The guy on Youtube from Virtual Zeppelin sounds weirdly like Plant. Whoever it is though no one will be happy... apart from me coz i would be happy just to see Page.
~ by Dee 9/22/2008
Terry Reid Super Lungs - the original first choice for Zep singer... was wanted by Page himself... introduced Page to Plant in 1968...
~ by thunderbolt 9/22/2008
I think its great.....Plant is a pre madonna. It will we one of 3, Paul Rodgers, Chris Robinson....Or even better howaboat Ann and Nancy Wilson from heart. Now that would be a concert...Have you heard her sing?
~ by dave 9/22/2008
A younger singer with stronger vocals could easily take Robert’s place. After all, Plant’’s voice - while still great - just isn’’t what it once was. Maybe that’’s one reason why he’’s not jumping to the call. A peek into the world of operatic singers and I’’m sure Mr. Page could find the kind of vocal power he needs to get the Zeppelin off the ground. Surely, a once-in-a-lifetime ex
~ by keith 9/22/2008
I hear Curtis Stigers is at a loose end... and I wonder why we hold on with tears in our eyes... ooh, it makes me wonder.
~ by Jetglo 9/22/2008
How can history Plant a new Page in the chronicles of Led Zeppelin without Robert?
~ by seminarianphil 9/22/2008
Are you people advocating a replacement frontman insane? Led Zeppelin is not Zep without Plant. Light and shade, though Jimmy’s idea, could not have been realized without him.
~ by ledzeppnkflyd 9/22/2008
anybody that isnt robert plant is not worthy of singing with led zeppelin, especially chad kroeger
~ by ledzepfan 9/22/2008
Typical media garbage. Why do u think it’s taken until now!? Plant’’s free from his Krauss commitments.
~ by royal rumpus 9/22/2008
Jack White !!
~ by drewbie 9/22/2008
Plant is Zeppelin! No Plant no Zep, this story is Bogus!
~ by Jeff 9/22/2008
I WILL NOT GO SEE LED ZEPPELIN WITHOUT ROBERT PLANT! Al it would be is a waste of money.
~ by Dude 9/22/2008
Chris Robinson from The Black Crowes does really well with Led Zep songs, still not Robert though!
~ by LedZepChick 9/22/2008
its probably j from mean venus
~ by makana 9/22/2008
its probably j from mean venus
~ by makana 9/22/2008
Elvis Costello or Iggy Pop can open and Edie Brickell can close - how stupid of a rumor is this by the way?
~ by Dellie 9/23/2008
As Ren once said to Stimpy, Don’t even bother! Love to see Page and Jones, but no Plant, it’’s not Led Zeppelin.
~ by Blandy 9/23/2008
Yikes! Nickelback? If not Robert Plant, then Jack White or no one. Ooh, yes I just saw the comment suggesting MC Hammer. Yes. That might actually work! Failing that, Vanilla Ice.
~ by db 9/23/2008
I flew from Athens, Greece to London for the mere chance to see Led Zeppelin at the O2 Arena, without having secured a ticket. If Zeppelin played without Robert I wouldn’t bother going next door. I don’’t think anybody can replace him. Chris Robinson sung Zeppelin’’s songs well, but the Magic wasn’’t quite there!
~ by Gena 9/23/2008
I flew from Athens, Greece to London for the mere chance to see Led Zeppelin at the O2 Arena, without having secured a ticket. If Zeppelin played without Robert I wouldn’t bother going next door. I don’’t think anybody can replace him. Chris Robinson sung Zeppelin’’s songs well, but the Magic wasn’’t quite there!
~ by Gena 9/23/2008
are you kidding me led zeppelin without robert plant that is just ludicrous, its not led zeppelin its led steppin in
~ by stanley 9/23/2008
mike farris
~ by wildbill 9/23/2008
no one
~ by Richard Brown 9/24/2008
It wouldn’t be the same but Jeff scott Soto could pull it off.
~ by Goodgrr 9/24/2008
Replacing Plant would be like trying to replace Elvis-It can’t be done!
~ by Griffy 9/24/2008
No Plant no Zep. Chad Kroeger of Nickelcrap give that person a slap!
~ by deanbriss@yahoo.ca 9/25/2008
No Plant no Zep. Chad Kroeger of Nickelcrap give that person a slap
~ by deanbriss@yahoo.ca 9/25/2008
If the guys want to play I would go and see them, even without Plant. I am happy to have seen Pink Flyod. It was without Waters, but still a great memory to have.
~ by Paul 9/26/2008
myles kennedy, mark lannegan, cris cornell. etc. etc. all with 4 octave ranges and more respect for rock music generally and zeop music specifically than has plant for his own legacy, fuck plant. and for those of you lost in 76 "no plant no zep"? fuck you too.
~ by Marcus 10/3/2008
I think the best man for the job are David Coverdale
~ by Will 10/4/2008
no Robert Plant!?!? f**k that!
~ by ZepHead 10/15/2008
They say he's doing a great job. Let the man sing.
~ by ec 10/22/2008
JACK BLACK is the only answer to replace Robert Plant. Join the movement: http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/b2d1207262
~ by Joel 11/6/2008
That dude from mean venus aint opening for nobody. He died 6 months ago from a heroin overdose. Supposedly he was working with Axl at the 11th hour writing material for inclusion on Chinese Democracy. Guess he couldn't handle playing with the big boys. This is also supposedly one of the reasons that Plant isn't doing the tour too. After this Krauss b.s. he is done. Really ashame the Zep guys can't honor Plant's decision and understand that losing your son to heroin is hor
~ by chandler 11/7/2008

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