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Okay, it's been a while since I talked about music, or anything for that matter lol. Opinions may vary. I myself am torn between Kashmir and Immigrant song. What do others think?
Kashmir: Takes you away and you don't want to come back.

Immigrant song: The into sends me off the deep end, if I'm driving a speeding ticket is highly possible. lol Gear heads will appreciate this, I bang through the gears and I.Am.Off.
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Anyone who does not appreciate Led Zeppelin simply has no soul or is too encapsulated in their little minds to understand what makes LZ great. But they can be forgiven for being small, I didn't really grasp their sound until I allowed myself to grow.
I don't enjoy listening to them though. Same with the Beatles.
Music is something that speaks to each of us differently. They don't speak to me. And that's fine. Calling me small-minded because I don't "get it" is ridiculous.
So how do you define overrated if i may ask?
OT: Kanye West > all
This got me hooked as a kid.
maybe my fav LZ song right here. excellent choice
Kashmir is one of those songs that take you out of yourself and for a few moments nothing matters. Those that do not get it, are really missing out. But I guess quality and complex chords, etc are not for the faint of heart.
A hundred years from now, some kid will be trying to play todays instruments trying to replicate the amazing riff that we know and love.
Also, zep is properly rated... ask any 20yr old about them, and they say "lead what?"
Also AC/DC
Actually, I am surprised more and more by the growing numbers of their younger fans. I suspect their parents played a part exposing them to Led Zeppelin. But groups like Greta Van Fleet, Zepperalla, are keeping the flame burning.
This girl is amazing, Robert was pleased
Recently Greta Van Fleet opened for Metallica. Imagine Led Zep, opening for Metallica..
https://wmmr.com/2019/08/14/metallica-greta-van-fleet-tour/
Would be there no matter the price.
We come from the land of ice and snow, with a snow plow bumper and our clearance low.." lol
I watch Thor Ragnarok just to hear it and see it incorporated into the fight scenes. LOL
Great surprise here..
I read an article a few weeks ago, that was basically asking the greats what made Jeff Beck so special. Guitarists like Satriani, Vai, Lukather, and so on, were in awe of his ability to bring out sounds without the toys, that they could not. One said if you see Jeff 5 minutes after he wakes up, he has his guitar in his hands. in the video I posted with Jimmy and Jeff playing Immigrant song, watch Jimmys face when Jeff plays what would be Robert Plants vocals using only his guitar. Jimmy is like "Whoa". Jeff Beck, is the master imho.
https://www.guitarworld.com/features/ode-to-jeff-beck-steve-vai-joe-satriani-vince-gill-steve-stevens-and-more-on-why-hes-the-guitar-heros-guitar-hero
So melodic, then it hits you hard, and you never want it to stop. Interesting trivia, when asked if Led Zeppelin was Metal, Robert replied..."no". I had to think about that, but he's right. Hard Rock perhaps but it is more Blues than Metal.
He is so humble to, he is so passionate about playing, no ego, he just wants to play and share what he has learned. I saw an interview with Eddie Van Halen, and believe it or not, Eddie is the same. He claims no fame etc, just sharing what he has learned. I think the greats have that in common. Jimi Hendrix thought his voice wasn't very good. Ron Wood told him "Your guitar playing more than makes up for it".
Great interview, off the topic but a familiar face brings it back on topic-ish
The concert he is talking about
I like my vehicles with some ground clearance. WNY potholes can be murder on anything low to the ground.
Somehow I missed answering this, as much as I agree Led Zeppelin has influenced todays music, I think it started of course with the Blues. They influenced Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, and of course Jimmy Page. With the Yardbirbs setting the stage, then Cream, etc. Which gave birth to Led Zepplin, and those that followed. Watch the interview with Jeff Beck, he mentions a group he said would have become led Zeppelin had they a good vocalist (Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Keith Moon). Funny how things work out. Led Zeppelins impact, reinvention, pushing their boundaries (which explains "In through the out door" existence lol). Is most certainly felt today and will be part of the music scene long after they depart. One of my fav memories is when they had a reunion at Live Aid. When asked what the audience wanted to hear, and resounding STAIRWAY was their reply.. I have to wonder what that felt like. A new generation of fans loving their music.
Page, Clapton, Beck, Stairway to Heaven