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Nighthawk76 · 12-03-2005, 01:47 PM

On December 4, 1980 (a quarter of a century as of tomorrow) Led Zeppelin decided to call it a day after over a decade of rock dominance. Following the death of drummer John Bonham on September 25th, singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist John Paul Jones and manager Peter Grant decided that with out their dear friend that they could not carry on as a band. This statement was given to the press:

"We wish it to be known that the loss of our dear friend and the deep respect that we have for his family, together with the sense of undivided harmony felt by ourselves and our manager, have led us to decide we could not continue as we were."

And with this the greatest hard rock band, and the second greatest music act period (second to the Beatles) were no more.

ABlairican Pie · 12-03-2005, 05:06 PM

I was just listening to Lunch With Led here on Seattle's KZOK 102.5 FM, but they need to expand that show by another hour or two.

What's worse than that Zeppelin has been gone for quarter decade now is that there are a bunch of mall-ternative kids out there who understand ZERO about how cool Pagey, Bobby, Bonzo and Jonesy were (and are). NO ONE could play it the way those guys could.

Steve M. · 12-03-2005, 08:01 PM

Would you believe that throughout the autumn of 1980, rumored repalcements for John Bonham included Cozy Powell (late of Blackmore's Rainbow) and. . . PETER *##@!!in' CRISS???????

rusyd · 12-03-2005, 08:39 PM

I was a senior in highschool when they disbanded after Bonhams death. It was a sad year for rock and rollers like me. I believe Peter Grant died and he died broke. Can anyone confirm that?

Dr. Thong · 12-03-2005, 09:52 PM

That was a bad year: First Bonham and then Lennon. Dark days indeed. I thought back then that 33 (Bonham's age) was old, but now that I've outlived Bonham by a few years, I realize...it isn't.

Nighthawk76 · 12-03-2005, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rusyd

I was a senior in highschool when they disbanded after Bonhams death. It was a sad year for rock and rollers like me. I believe Peter Grant died and he died broke. Can anyone confirm that?

Peter Grant died of a heart attack in 1995 at the age of 60. I don't know what his financial situation was though.

ABlairican Pie · 12-03-2005, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve M.

Would you believe that throughout the autumn of 1980, rumored repalcements for John Bonham included Cozy Powell (late of Blackmore's Rainbow) and. . . PETER *##@!!in' CRISS???????

I can see the late Cozy Powell, he drummed for everybody, but Peter Criss????

SWEEEEEEEEEET.

I can just see Gene and Paul giving HIM a letter of recommondation!!!

rusyd · 12-04-2005, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy Malone

Peter Grant died of a heart attack in 1995 at the age of 60. I don't know what his financial situation was though.

The reason I ask is that I read Hammer of the Gods awhile back and I thought I read that he had died basicaly broke. It is sad nonetheless.

Courtnee · 12-04-2005, 03:32 AM

you know whats weird.I'm seeing a bunch of people wearing shirts and stuff with the angel on the front. like it's a new ****ing trend or whatever.

The Chauffeur · 12-04-2005, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by rusyd

The reason I ask is that I read Hammer of the Gods awhile back and I thought I read that he had died basicaly broke. It is sad nonetheless.

Wow! I haven't read that since I was a teenager

Cactus Jack · 12-04-2005, 09:29 AM

Led Zeppelin rocks

rusyd · 12-04-2005, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by The Chauffeur

Wow! I haven't read that since I was a teenager

Awhile back meant 15-20 years ago. It was a good book though.I wouldn't mind reading it again.

Steve M. · 12-04-2005, 03:23 PM

Here's a humorous anecdote about Peter Grant. . . . He introduced himself to Bob Dylan at a party and said, "I manage Led Zeppelin," and Dylan replied, "Hey, I don't come to you with my problems, do I?"

Nighthawk76 · 12-04-2005, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve M.

Here's a humorous anecdote about Peter Grant. . . . He introduced himself to Bob Dylan at a party and said, "I manage Led Zeppelin," and Dylan replied, "Hey, I don't come to you with my problems, do I?"

The Chauffeur · 12-04-2005, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rusyd

Awhile back meant 15-20 years ago. It was a good book though.I wouldn't mind reading it again.

same here

12-03-2005, 01:47 PM	#1
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Led Zeppelin: 25 Years Gone On December 4, 1980 (a quarter of a century as of tomorrow) Led Zeppelin decided to call it a day after over a decade of rock dominance. Following the death of drummer John Bonham on September 25th, singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist John Paul Jones and manager Peter Grant decided that with out their dear friend that they could not carry on as a band. This statement was given to the press: "We wish it to be known that the loss of our dear friend and the deep respect that we have for his family, together with the sense of undivided harmony felt by ourselves and our manager, have led us to decide we could not continue as we were." And with this the greatest hard rock band, and the second greatest music act period (second to the Beatles) were no more.

12-03-2005, 05:06 PM	#2
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	I was just listening to Lunch With Led here on Seattle's KZOK 102.5 FM, but they need to expand that show by another hour or two. What's worse than that Zeppelin has been gone for quarter decade now is that there are a bunch of mall-ternative kids out there who understand ZERO about how cool Pagey, Bobby, Bonzo and Jonesy were (and are). NO ONE could play it the way those guys could.
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12-03-2005, 08:01 PM	#3
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12-03-2005, 09:52 PM	#5
Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	That was a bad year: First Bonham and then Lennon. Dark days indeed. I thought back then that 33 (Bonham's age) was old, but now that I've outlived Bonham by a few years, I realize...it isn't.
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12-04-2005, 03:32 AM	#9
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	you know whats weird.I'm seeing a bunch of people wearing shirts and stuff with the angel on the front. like it's a new ****ing trend or whatever.
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12-03-2005, 08:39 PM	#4
rusyd Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 13,505	I was a senior in highschool when they disbanded after Bonhams death. It was a sad year for rock and rollers like me. I believe Peter Grant died and he died broke. Can anyone confirm that?

12-04-2005, 09:29 AM	#11
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12-04-2005, 03:23 PM	#13
Steve M. Back on the road to reality Forum Superstar Join Date: Nov 07, 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 33,307	Here's a humorous anecdote about Peter Grant. . . . He introduced himself to Bob Dylan at a party and said, "I manage Led Zeppelin," and Dylan replied, "Hey, I don't come to you with my problems, do I?"