Very rare to interview rock stars as articulate and interesting as these two. I always enjoy Plant’s mischievous sarcastic humour and JPJ’s dry sardonic observations.
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Most interviews with rock stars are pretty monosyllabic affairs, but Plant and Jones keep me listening ,always interesting,intelligent ,thoughtful and humorous
Fantastic interview. Thank you for posting this. Best bit - they ask Jones about a solo album. He says well I need a drummer and there is only one drummer I can play with. "The Jones-Bonham Duo"
Wow, this is a great interview to hear all these years later. These guys are very serious musicians and care about what they do. So funny and yet humble. Love to hear it. It also really speaks to things yet to come for Led Zep in the future, if they had continued, if they hadn’t lost JB. Thanks MarkZep!
Brilliant interview, Plant is so articulate and his knowledge of modern music second to none. I was at both the Knebworth shows. They were a success but the after taste was perhaps this was the end of an era. The division in the band is obvious from this interview. Robert and JPJ’s were clean of drugs and alcohol, while Page & Bonham were addicts. It would all be over a year later, we can all wonder what might have been had Bonham lived? But I believe they were at a natural crossroads anyhow, Page was pretty much burnt out. Plant went on to do his own thing and is still doing it today. Many thanks for finding this gem.
@@chrishills2427 they might have used dark arts their history seems to bare outside song writing themes and classic improvisation playing with seeming close to music oneñess. But if a group of like minded young men can get together and make emotional art, I think an in depth way we do reach peaks of appreciative masses of like minded people. Led Zeppelin were the best band. to ever cross the Atlantic. Ocean.
J J is one of the best interviewer in the history of Disk Jock's.He really knows what to ask & how to approach Jonesy & Robert.Of course there is a trust here because he really was tight w/ Zeppelin.But there is an urgency and awareness to him-He's a fan but yet understood the inner dynamics of Zeppelin n really understood the perception of the music industry & where Zeppelin Role was in the late 70's,which of course brings out deeper evaluation's of how they respond & allows for them to give much more personal takes on there work.It's a great to see how self aware & even brings out there own vulnerabilities.Thank You Mark...
At 25:04 Robert mentions that they were playing "You shook me" with Jason Bonham on drums during the sound check, and that it was really fun. Quite interesting (and sad and heartwarming at the same time) considering what was to happen later.
What an amazing interviewer. Really really good. Unlike anyone else. Although toward the end it could have been reeled in a bit, you learn how much Robert LOVES the sound of his own voice.
JJ JACKSON RESPECTED ZEPPELIN AND THEY RESPECT HIM THE FRIENDSHIP LASTED UNTIL JJ PASED HE NEVER BACKSTABBED ZEPPELIN AND REALIZE THAT ZEPPELIN WAS ALSO LOVED IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY ✊🏾
Smith I never knew that Zeppelin was popular in the African American community back in the seventies....I thought that was why the majority of the reactors these days who are discovering Zeppelin seem to be African American. Some white kids have at least heard their parents playing Zeppelin, but it doesn’t seem as though any of the black kids have......So, for real? Zeppelin was popular back then with African Americans?
no , who was the best selling rock group for 2020 , look it up . The Beatles have sold over 600 million records , nobody is even close , not even zeppelin .
@@christopherstarr8050 The Beatles created a.new kind of music and lyrics, and maybe changes the musical.landscape . But they don't touch me at all Anyway, it doesn't matter, even for me
Ahhh I don't think so... they are the best COVER band, sure but, to say their better than who ever is an over statement...lol..they stole other songs and got rich off of it...I guess that's cool..🤷🏻♂️ pink Floyd were better. The Beatles are #1 (#number not has tag)
I think JJ Jackson was probably Led Zeppelin’s most preferred journalist, that I can think of - probably more so than Cameron Crowe. Plant , especially, has a bit more of a friendly chemistry with Jackson in previous interviews, and later on , for Plant’s solo career, when Jackson would interview him on MTV
J'étais la le 4 Aout 1979 de Montreal j'ai toujours le T shirt le programme et je resterais a vie un fan fini de Led Zeppelin point ...... great interview .
!! Nice. Thank you for posting. This one was new to me. Very cool that it was recorded the day after Knebworth and like 2-3 days before the release of In Through The Out Door. Also, the background Plant provides for the tracks from said album was cool, too.
I taped this when it originally aired in 1979...My first thought as a then 16 year old was "Where's Jimmy??" Now we know...Slumbering in the arms of Morpheus.
What is interesting about this period of Zeppelin is how tight Plant and Jones were, they wrote most of ITTOD together, took the bus together to Polar Studios during recording while Bonham and Page were still asleep or wasted. They were the half of the band the least unscathed by drugs/drink at this stage and when I've seen pics of them backstage at Knebworth they were always hanging together. Not surprised they did this interview, Bonham didn't like doing much press and was probably at the pub.
So refreshing to hear them dismiss their celebrity status.... World's biggest rock stars, yet not interested in being "stars" at all. Led Zeppelin is so relentlessly popular not just because of their divine musical talent, but they were/are all genuinely humble and respectful, a good bunch of blokes.
Them talking about touring America in the early future in 1980 was.... What is, and what will never be... We assume tomorrow is a " given ". We learn as we grow older it isn't.
Interesting that Robert alludes to the meaning of "Carouselambra," which is (for those who have researched the meaning of the song) all about Robert's angst and anger towards Jimmy and JPJ for not being there to console Robert after the death of his son, Karac.
Yea that anger is vented in Bring it on home Mark Blake’s superb book. I think he was angry at Peter Grant also. Interesting that he was approached as an actor? He dismissed that pretty quickly!
Yes and such a shame the vocals are buried in the mix and difficult at times to hear exactly.. A very muddy mix in a wonderful Zep at their most Prog song.
Love theses guys. They have an interesting world view And express it well spoken proper use of the English language. Robert showed up to kill on this concert. I think it's the best I've heard him live. 14 shows myself. Brght, and deep in their responses. Intelligent and funny.. Jimi's interviews are fantastic as well. .. and. Robert *Digging Deep" Season 3. what is the band not a incredible at?
I’m 62, and because I had an older brother, I loved Cream, Stones, Deep Purple, Bowie, Elton John and Springsteen, plus those I call the old WEA bunch, Warner, Electra andAslyum…Rondstat, CSN & Y, Jesse Winchester, John Prine, etc.m and yes, I knew of Led Zeppelin. Even worked in a record store from 77-82, can remember the hysteria of Elvis and Lennon dying, knew Bingham had died, but have virtually no recollection of that news, or Plants son, but remember playing ITTOD in the store. I’m not lusting over a 1973 Robert Plant and I have 7 grandchildren. WHY didnt I notice him back then??? Now I’m here playing catch-up, but even know, in 2023, asa native Nashvillian back in Nashville, I first thought Plant was pulling my leg when I’d hear him talk of getting to America, because I thought the music revolution started with British rockers coming here, while Plant continuously talks of all the old blues artists here. By now, I believe him, but that’s such as juxtaposition from Plant, the rock God with screaming charisma and sexual innuendo. It still complexes me greatly. But I’m enjoying myself finally putting song titles to songs I’ve been able to sing for 50 years but never knew most of their titles…having never once, unless in the record store, dropped the needle on a Led Zep album, and that wasn’t by choice, but just pushing new albums.
Mark Zep I Subscribed To Your Channel Oh Honey The Joy It Brings Me Loved Zepplin Since I Was 12 Years Old Thanks For Making Zep Heads Say Whoop Whoop With This Incredible UA-cam Web Page❤
This is a really good interview. Not the usual b.s. questions they usually get even to this day. I love how they talk about fame in a rational and intelligent way. They way J.J. approaches the question in a way that makes them feel comfortable to open up about it. I love how Robert makes the point once they are off the stage they are no more important than anyone else. Also Jones's point about it is your attitude when people approach you that has an impact on the conversation. Plant says the 3 steps back and 4 forward if you don't put yourself on a cloud and actually develop a rapport with the person or people. Very insightful for us that will never be famous and the things they have to deal with. I think they figured it out. Also you can just see historically that Plant was ready for something different and new. Had Bonham not died I think Zeppelin would have gone through many musical changes along the path that Robert's solo career went. You can just hear that longing in his voice for change. Looking back now out of the 3 surviving members ...it has been Jones's and Plant that have moved on and created something different. Page is very surprising. He did some sound track work which was different ...but mainly he has stayed in the "rock star" genre. I would have thought he would have stretched his wings a bit more. Doing folk ...orchestral ..or whatever. I think it takes time to come to peace with certain things and it probably took Page a lot longer. HE seems in a very good spot now when you hear him in interviews. Be amazing if the 3 of them recorded a couple of folk songs together at some point!!!!
I think Pagey put so much into Zeppelin, it was his baby, that he didn’t have a lot left for a long time. His best post Zep work May have been in 92-93 with Coverdale. Joining up with Plant in 94 May have stunted any growth for him forever.
@@mariececile3973 I got to see Jimmy play twice. Once with Led Zeppelin and once with Robert Plant's solo career. Led Zep was awesome. The energy from all 4 of them has not been matched by anyone I have seen before or since. Whatever it was about those 4 individuals I think John Bonham had a lot to do with. His playing and feel drove the band but you needed the virtuosity and discipline of Page and John Paul to mold it. Then with Robert in the front giving a visual image and sonic sound bar none in his hey day...well doesn't get better than that.
@@jamesbond4633 Where and when did you see Zeppelin? Must of been brilliant? I was lucky enough to be at the reunion gig in 2007 but however good it was and it was, Jason isn't his Dad. I loved Page live with The Firm and solo tour un 88 too. I was just to young to see Zeppelin in the 70's. I love Plant for his chopping and changing solo career and followed it live wise since 83.
I love the tinkle of tea cups throughout this interview. I presume it's teacups and not coffee cups. I think tea is Robert's drink of choice, based on other interviews.
It breaks my heart to hear this interview because Bonham was still alive at the time of this interview and the album In Through The Out Door had not even been released yet.
@@markravitz1684 they were all messed up tbh!!!…..even Grant!!! Zep had nothing left in the bag and vert sadly the absolute best thing for this group was to go out on that iconic rock and roll high which elevated the group into the realms of superstardom forevermore.
Having read, thought and observed for while, I decided that The Beatles were so far ahead and better than anybody and everybody else that they're in a category of their own, easily making Zeppelin the best rock band ever. I'm at the point of putting them in their own category now.
I've always wondered why Robert didn't do movies? I think it was interesting how he talked about his accent and how it wouldn't fit in film, etc.. It reminded me of something Michael Caine said about his accent being a hinderance to him in British films but not so much in America. Judging his answer, I think maybe he's the type of person who has to be emotionally involved in the work he's doing. I also think film, for him, might be restrictive for someone who already has huge personality. Or it could also be, even though he takes the lead in many interviews, he might be an inherently shy person. Anyway, if his heart isn't in it, then he shouldn't do it. Not all rock stars make good actors, Mick Jagger for example. But, there are others, like Bowie, who is pretty much performance artist anyway. It's a fascinating discussion concerning him anyway.
JJ Jackson was either British-born or picked up the accent from the the band due to him hanging around them a lot, with him being a close friend of the group and all.
LOL , I was going to leave a comment about that . I looked up his BIO. , he was born in N.Y. and spent all of his time in the U.S. , he might have burned a Fatty before the interview ✌
For some reasons I Love Zeppelin. I drove from home (MD/DC) to NYC for ARMS as one learned how unstable the present is - never mind the past of late re the recent past's Passed Aways. Then, living in Boulder, CO returning to DC/MD to get the 4 TIX on hold to L.AID I had to call the place w/the Tix for last directions & only recently (a few years ago!) did I realize that Guy called the NBC 4 NEWS & said something like 'Hey, if you want a Live AID// DC 'Human Interest' segment, get over here; a Guy's coming to p/up the RAREST Tix to the Biggest International Concert in History for tomorrow up in Philly from across the Country right now - just called & enroute. My Friend had picked me up, went to their place, dropped stuff off, called that place for last directions & went. Pulling in & getting out - a SAT DISH was up on a van & 'Hey, You wanna be on...The NEWS ?' "AFTER I GET MY TICKETS, OKAY." You talk the political spin with him; I'm getting those Tickets! Done & done. Be careful what you sign! I said "Look- I came from Boulder, CO for this (re L.AID obviously)."' 'Really?' "Are you kidding me‽ A Led Zeppelin Reunion! I wouldn't miss this for the World!" As if my dignity was questioned, somberly & fully dedicated to attend this one Reunion show. Maybe scary to some.. 'Well, that's.......' "I wouldn't miss this (The Zep Reunion; I'd probably seen the other ones that mattered to Me if they were Touring that Year by then already) for the World." Sworn with 4 big, beautiful colorful Tix- like ARMS was: for the fastest entry, but to Philly's JFK Stadium in mid-July, '85 on the 6:30 pm NBC4 News but I'm edited out of my mentioning of Led Zeppelin so I sounded like a good 'We Are The World' supporter or Top 40 "fan" of everything or something - maybe a person who called in & a DJ picked up the phone on my ring count & not one of the furthest Fans for a single Band that was announced in advance & was taping the first words from Chevy Chase & through the Day w/ plenty of batteries & tapes & my Sony D6c Pro-quality, clandestine deck. Who knew what MTV was going to screw up (or Phil Colons). I know Tony Thompson was furious & the JCM Gent does great stuff but he's in 💞 w/that troll. I think it could be a Law in the UK not to damage someone's reputation as slander or defamation of character or they can sue you for said defamation - even if it's true. Tony was nowhere near after the set because he'd probably have been arrested for assault & battery. Having to try to Teach him the various intricate parts of this & that as MTV has been taping & YT has it from the back Left side of Colons until he gets to realize -'This fool does not have any idea how to play anything we're doing & he's torpedoed the entire thing! I need to focus & TRY TO drown him out & play them correctly. Unbelievable! Phil needed an accident. Tony should have yelled at him to get off the fkg stage or sat there- yelling at Page -'HE DOESN'T EVEN KNOW THE PARTS! HIM OR ME? I hate extremely rich Stars: Actors or Musicians w/so much money their presence is considered a donation (or Deductible as a Taxed Donation)! What was HE worth vs Tony &/or Jason for 3 well known Songs- not shattered Music he didn't want to know & recently said "If it wasn't for that, it'd have been (re his fault) for something else"-‽ Not if he knew what he was doing up there! Inexcusable, unforgettable, unlistenable & so sadly unusable. Did he donate 1 dime to Live AID? NO. He was 'there' & made $90 Million/Solo Tours in that era! Share it‽ Greed✓, Ego❤️🩹 , Donated $∅ & £0 , Avarice-✔️ "I thought it was all just for a laugh." Sure scooter- funniest joke was on Africa & they can't stop laughing you're so funny- not to mention the merch futures on ZEPPELIN you torpedoed. What a hoot!
Carouselambra - when he realises what its about he ll say was it really like that - you d think jimmy would have picked it up in the studio - is that why the vocals so low
Bullseye. Its pretty clear from the outtakes from the remasters, the vocals were much higher in the original mix....so Jimmy had to deliberately bury them in the album. It was a conscious decision to do that. Spot-on comment.
When the interviewer talks about the film Barry Lyndon at 31:25 he speculates that if Robert Plant had been in the lead role the film would have been more successful, but I think Barry Lyndon is a very boring film and that's why it was maybe not too successful. The best aspects of it were the cinematography, the scenery, the costumes and the music. Robert talks about his accent preventing him from possibly doing theatre and how Roger Daltrey advised him to have elocution lessons, but I am sad that these days he seems to have lost his Midlands accent anyway. His accent here reminds me of my brother who died in 2018. I think Robert is right in his assessment of what he's best at though and those are the things he most enjoys too. I've never heard such a long interview just with Plant and Jonesy and with them sounding so relaxed and at their ease.
@@EuphoriaPiana If you come from the Midlands of England, you recognise those elements of his accent immediately and here his vowel sounds reflect his Midlands origins. It's softer than if he'd stayed there and never lived elsewhere, but it's still there at this time. It's also there in his pronunciation of his own name as Plant (short a) and not Plarnt (long a). I don't think he's ever changed that.
Actually he said he was half the size and the SAME sound. Alluding to being impressed to the amount of power he was producing at that young age. He certainly isn't half the size anymore!
He shouldn't have stopped Plant at the end of the interview. Plant basically told him where he was transitioning from (Led Zeppelin) to American folk and bluegrass ie Tennessee.
Oh my Robert. You did not realise Led zep are still iconic in 2022...You were as big as the beatles. The UK has always loved Led Zep. Robert hilarious as always. Honest and humble. John paul Jones so multi talented. Yet humble...such lovely guy's. Amazing songs. That have stood the test of time. Insipirational to this day. Sod the press..who cares Bloody leeches.. and liars...your fans have loved you for decades...media destroys lives with thier lives....please don't be heartbroken.. because Led Zep where the biggest Rock and Roll band ever. Will go down in history. You are a CBE. Where are those knob head journalists now!! Nasty vile people... Totally innaccurate....press like to destroy anyone that is sucessfull... Those journalist have no musical soul. We are always our own worst critic. You guys were great because you are perfectionists. Massivley gifted each one of you...i admire you. For keeping going despite negative media...Its clear how conctiencious. How hard you worked. Thats why you were the greatest band ever..Despite the ups and down. You really should have played the UK more...But i get you made it in America..We are all human...I love how Led Zep stayed grounded and real...Oh yes you are very special. Still are Robert Plant...I love small gigs. Intimate and up close. Please do more uk small gigs with the space shifters Robert....❤❤❤❤ you long for it. So do your fans..xxx Love the blues in the moment...Strange you talking about solo albums being sterile...Robert when you went on to make so many over decades...you two are the only sober members drug free....so intelligent, articulate and hilarious..xxxx Love you all❤❤❤
well ofcoarse Zeppelin isnt gonna grasp there impact the same way as Zeppelin thinks of the Beatles impact. Beatles were there heros & zEPPELIN IS OURS, so theres no way to make Robert understand other than make a comparison to the beatles. Its not whos better than who, its who they are......to the fans.
@@TheRealShawnCrowe😅oh no did I ouch a nerve 🙄 Zeppelin were great, but they weren't the only band that out out great music. You Zeppelin sycophants need to get a bloody Grip..lol..page a pedo..a shoplifter. You're going to tell me different?
Strange, I grew up watching JJ on MTV. I had to look up where he was born because it seems he has an accent here. He was born I New York. Not the type of accent I'm hearing here. He must have been assimilating. They say when in Rome.
As articulate as Plant is, I think he was too superficial on describing the songs on ITTOD. He sounds like some ordinary one-off listener telling a neighbour what he's just listened while washing the car.
Wouldn’t you say that Plant’s started to sound board of things with Zep? Page was not terribly into all of my Love, know some of plants, musical directions and influences. Also, if he doesn’t let the poor guy plant pick up a guitar occasionally and do a bit of rhythm. It’s a very controlling environment. I’ve been bored and constrained for so long, it’s not true … wanted a super band, never bargained for you. Lots of people talking few of them know, that Robert plant is leaving to start his own show … yeah
Very rare to interview rock stars as articulate and interesting as these two. I always enjoy Plant’s mischievous sarcastic humour and JPJ’s dry sardonic observations.
@Ronnie Eden - Just wondering why you’re posting this everywhere? Sounds like trust issues 🤷♀️
Edit: Ohh just joined a month ago & your buddy gives his same reply 😂🤦♀️
Most interviews with rock stars are pretty monosyllabic affairs, but Plant and Jones keep me listening ,always interesting,intelligent ,thoughtful and humorous
I remember when this was going on, it's hard to believe it's been 45 years! Time flies, life is short, do what you need to do now.
I love the fact that JJ let's them talk! Great interview from an era long gone by...
JJ was a DJ in Boston on the legendary WBCN. I believe he was on the air around Zeppelins appearance at the Boston Tea Party
What an awesome interview, Robert’s is so knowledgeable and always comes over as humble 🎼❤️🎤
Fantastic interview. Thank you for posting this. Best bit - they ask Jones about a solo album. He says well I need a drummer and there is only one drummer I can play with. "The Jones-Bonham Duo"
Wow!!!! Great interview..great analysis from Robert Plant... It's do heartening to hear both of them,,(Jonsey and Robert) love your guys 😍😍😍😘😘
Never heard this before, a great interview. I was glad to hear Robert show some love for 'I'm Gonna Crawl'.
Wow, this is a great interview to hear all these years later. These guys are very serious musicians and care about what they do. So funny and yet humble. Love to hear it. It also really speaks to things yet to come for Led Zep in the future, if they had continued, if they hadn’t lost JB. Thanks MarkZep!
Wow, I haven't heard this before...thanks for posting!!
I was there at Knebworth on the 11th in 1979. Still very fresh in my mind 42 years later.
Brilliant interview, Plant is so articulate and his knowledge of modern music second to none. I was at both the Knebworth shows. They were a success but the after taste was perhaps this was the end of an era. The division in the band is obvious from this interview. Robert and JPJ’s were clean of drugs and alcohol, while Page & Bonham were addicts. It would all be over a year later, we can all wonder what might have been had Bonham lived? But I believe they were at a natural crossroads anyhow, Page was pretty much burnt out. Plant went on to do his own thing and is still doing it today.
Many thanks for finding this gem.
I'm sure Robert still enjoyed the odd pint but yeah pretty much on point.
Robert's son died three years before this.
Wish Robert and John Paul had done some collaboration after the demise of Zeppelin. ITTOD had some amazingly weird twists and turns on it.
@@chrishills2427 they might have used dark arts their history seems to bare outside song writing themes and classic improvisation playing with seeming close to music oneñess. But if a group of like minded young men can get together and make emotional art, I think an in depth way we do reach peaks of appreciative masses of like minded people. Led Zeppelin were the best band. to ever cross the Atlantic. Ocean.
Plant never really recovered from the death of his son. After 1977 it was mostly closure....he's kind of saying that here
J J is one of the best interviewer in the history of Disk Jock's.He really knows what to ask & how to approach Jonesy & Robert.Of course there is a trust here because he really was tight w/ Zeppelin.But there is an urgency and awareness to him-He's a fan but yet understood the inner dynamics of Zeppelin n really understood the perception of the music industry & where Zeppelin Role was in the late 70's,which of course brings out deeper evaluation's of how they respond & allows for them to give much more personal takes on there work.It's a great to see how self aware & even brings out there own vulnerabilities.Thank You Mark...
At 25:04 Robert mentions that they were playing "You shook me" with Jason Bonham on drums during the sound check, and that it was really fun. Quite interesting (and sad and heartwarming at the same time) considering what was to happen later.
What an amazing interviewer. Really really good. Unlike anyone else. Although toward the end it could have been reeled in a bit, you learn how much Robert LOVES the sound of his own voice.
JJ JACKSON RESPECTED ZEPPELIN AND THEY RESPECT HIM THE FRIENDSHIP LASTED UNTIL JJ PASED HE NEVER BACKSTABBED ZEPPELIN AND REALIZE THAT ZEPPELIN WAS ALSO LOVED IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY ✊🏾
tiffany curtis 100% true. He was one of very few journalists that was ever allowed near them. He got it, when most didn’t.
Smith I never knew that Zeppelin was popular in the African American community back in the seventies....I thought that was why the majority of the reactors these days who are discovering Zeppelin seem to be African American. Some white kids have at least heard their parents playing Zeppelin, but it doesn’t seem as though any of the black kids have......So, for real? Zeppelin was popular back then with African Americans?
@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588Well, Zeppelin knew how much they ' borrowed' and from whom !!
The mighty Zep rules them all even the Beatles!
Yes 🔥🔥
no , who was the best selling rock group for 2020 , look it up . The Beatles have sold over 600 million records , nobody is even close , not even zeppelin .
@@christopherstarr8050 The Beatles created a.new kind of music and lyrics, and maybe changes the musical.landscape . But they don't touch me at all
Anyway, it doesn't matter, even for me
Ahhh I don't think so... they are the best COVER band, sure but, to say their better than who ever is an over statement...lol..they stole other songs and got rich off of it...I guess that's cool..🤷🏻♂️ pink Floyd were better. The Beatles are #1 (#number not has tag)
@@The_whimsickal_artist Bye.
The most informative and inquisitive Zeppelin interview from the era. What a fantastic interview. A real treat. Thanks for uploading.
Great interview, thank you. I was at the first Knebworth concert (4th August). Still have the programme. Just fantastic.
Me too - fantastic day
I think JJ Jackson was probably Led Zeppelin’s most preferred journalist, that I can think of - probably more so than Cameron Crowe. Plant , especially, has a bit more of a friendly chemistry with Jackson in previous interviews, and later on , for Plant’s solo career, when Jackson would interview him on MTV
Thank you for this rarity! A huge improvement on the source circulating.
J'étais la le 4 Aout 1979 de Montreal j'ai toujours le T shirt le programme et je resterais a vie un fan fini de Led Zeppelin point ...... great interview .
J.J. Jackson remains a legend. As a disc jockey with a Rock N Roll format I've never heard his equal.
Great in depth interview. Never heard this before.
Thanl you for this smart interview. The Led Zep have a very articulate way of explaining who they are, what their music means.
Thank you for posting!!!
This interview is GOLD!
Great interview. Thank you for that 🙏😘
People in their 80s are singing Led Zeppelin songs. They're timeless
Great quote from JPJ about the press antipathy about Led Zeppelin. “They didn’t feel part of building us up.”
!! Nice. Thank you for posting. This one was new to me. Very cool that it was recorded the day after Knebworth and like 2-3 days before the release of In Through The Out Door. Also, the background Plant provides for the tracks from said album was cool, too.
I taped this when it originally aired in 1979...My first thought as a then 16 year old was "Where's Jimmy??" Now we know...Slumbering in the arms of Morpheus.
Thanks for this, 13 months later it was all over 😔, but a great and probably one of if not the last interview with two of them.
What is interesting about this period of Zeppelin is how tight Plant and Jones were, they wrote most of ITTOD together, took the bus together to Polar Studios during recording while Bonham and Page were still asleep or wasted. They were the half of the band the least unscathed by drugs/drink at this stage and when I've seen pics of them backstage at Knebworth they were always hanging together. Not surprised they did this interview, Bonham didn't like doing much press and was probably at the pub.
Jimmy was full blown on smack at this time and Bonzo was drinking for England, he was heavily effected by Keith Moons death.
they were indeed in charge at this point...interesting their duo...the other two...less aggressive
So refreshing to hear them dismiss their celebrity status.... World's biggest rock stars, yet not interested in being "stars" at all.
Led Zeppelin is so relentlessly popular not just because of their divine musical talent, but they were/are all genuinely humble and respectful, a good bunch of blokes.
Them talking about touring America in the early future in 1980 was....
What is, and what will never be...
We assume tomorrow is a " given ".
We learn as we grow older it isn't.
Thank you so much for sharing this.. great insight to their love of music history🌟 Interviewer still with ‘The’ in front of Led Zeppelin 😂
Interesting that Robert alludes to the meaning of "Carouselambra," which is (for those who have researched the meaning of the song) all about Robert's angst and anger towards Jimmy and JPJ for not being there to console Robert after the death of his son, Karac.
Yea that anger is vented in Bring it on home Mark Blake’s superb book. I think he was angry at Peter Grant also. Interesting that he was approached as an actor? He dismissed that pretty quickly!
Yes and such a shame the vocals are buried in the mix and difficult at times to hear exactly.. A very muddy mix in a wonderful Zep at their most Prog song.
Love theses guys.
They have an interesting world view
And express it well spoken proper use of the English language.
Robert showed up to kill on this concert.
I think it's the best I've heard him live. 14 shows myself.
Brght, and deep in their responses. Intelligent and funny..
Jimi's interviews are fantastic as well. ..
and. Robert *Digging Deep" Season 3.
what is the band not a incredible at?
*Jimmy
JJ Jackson is a great music journalist and this interview is awesome!!
I’m 62, and because I had an older brother, I loved Cream, Stones, Deep Purple, Bowie, Elton John and Springsteen, plus those I call the old WEA bunch, Warner, Electra andAslyum…Rondstat, CSN & Y, Jesse Winchester, John Prine, etc.m and yes, I knew of Led Zeppelin. Even worked in a record store from 77-82, can remember the hysteria of Elvis and Lennon dying, knew Bingham had died, but have virtually no recollection of that news, or Plants son, but remember playing ITTOD in the store. I’m not lusting over a 1973 Robert Plant and I have 7 grandchildren. WHY didnt I notice him back then??? Now I’m here playing catch-up, but even know, in 2023, asa native Nashvillian back in Nashville, I first thought Plant was pulling my leg when I’d hear him talk of getting to America, because I thought the music revolution started with British rockers coming here, while Plant continuously talks of all the old blues artists here. By now, I believe him, but that’s such as juxtaposition from Plant, the rock God with screaming charisma and sexual innuendo. It still complexes me greatly. But I’m enjoying myself finally putting song titles to songs I’ve been able to sing for 50 years but never knew most of their titles…having never once, unless in the record store, dropped the needle on a Led Zep album, and that wasn’t by choice, but just pushing new albums.
Thanks Mark. I was there on the 4th and this is amazing to hear ! Love the tea being stirred !!!
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This is a really good interview. Not the usual b.s. questions they usually get even to this day. I love how they talk about fame in a rational and intelligent way. They way J.J. approaches the question in a way that makes them feel comfortable to open up about it. I love how Robert makes the point once they are off the stage they are no more important than anyone else. Also Jones's point about it is your attitude when people approach you that has an impact on the conversation. Plant says the 3 steps back and 4 forward if you don't put yourself on a cloud and actually develop a rapport with the person or people. Very insightful for us that will never be famous and the things they have to deal with. I think they figured it out. Also you can just see historically that Plant was ready for something different and new. Had Bonham not died I think Zeppelin would have gone through many musical changes along the path that Robert's solo career went. You can just hear that longing in his voice for change. Looking back now out of the 3 surviving members ...it has been Jones's and Plant that have moved on and created something different. Page is very surprising. He did some sound track work which was different ...but mainly he has stayed in the "rock star" genre. I would have thought he would have stretched his wings a bit more. Doing folk ...orchestral ..or whatever. I think it takes time to come to peace with certain things and it probably took Page a lot longer. HE seems in a very good spot now when you hear him in interviews. Be amazing if the 3 of them recorded a couple of folk songs together at some point!!!!
I think Pagey put so much into Zeppelin, it was his baby, that he didn’t have a lot left for a long time. His best post Zep work May have been in 92-93 with Coverdale. Joining up with Plant in 94 May have stunted any growth for him forever.
I.miss Jimmy too
So.much.!
@@mariececile3973 I got to see Jimmy play twice. Once with Led Zeppelin and once with Robert Plant's solo career. Led Zep was awesome. The energy from all 4 of them has not been matched by anyone I have seen before or since. Whatever it was about those 4 individuals I think John Bonham had a lot to do with. His playing and feel drove the band but you needed the virtuosity and discipline of Page and John Paul to mold it. Then with Robert in the front giving a visual image and sonic sound bar none in his hey day...well doesn't get better than that.
@@irresistiblevideos Agree the album with Coverdale is Page's best post Zeppelin, having said that live Page/Plant were great live, especially 98.
@@jamesbond4633 Where and when did you see Zeppelin? Must of been brilliant?
I was lucky enough to be at the reunion gig in 2007 but however good it was and it was, Jason isn't his Dad.
I loved Page live with The Firm and solo tour un 88 too. I was just to young to see Zeppelin in the 70's.
I love Plant for his chopping and changing solo career and followed it live wise since 83.
Thank you
Thanks very much for this upload Mark Zep ... New subscriber mate.
Thanks Mark Zep!
I love the tinkle of tea cups throughout this interview. I presume it's teacups and not coffee cups. I think tea is Robert's drink of choice, based on other interviews.
JPJ is very intelligent. mighty zeppelin are a smart band
Exactly interesting and funny !!! 🤗❤
Listened to this interview
And recorded it on cassette from
Day 1
Great interview by J.J Jackson together with the other one with Plant on MTV
It breaks my heart to hear this interview because Bonham was still alive at the time of this interview and the album In Through The Out Door had not even been released yet.
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We are headed into 2024 and still just as great and would sell out to this day.
Page and Bonham wanted the next album after this one to be heavier. They thought this one was a bit mellow
They only let Jones loose on ITTOD because they run out of material!
@@dreadpirateroberts4052 it is because Plant and Hones showed up on time while Bonham and Page were messed up
@@markravitz1684 they were all messed up tbh!!!…..even Grant!!!
Zep had nothing left in the bag and vert sadly the absolute best thing for this group was to go out on that iconic rock and roll high which elevated the group into the realms of superstardom forevermore.
Having read, thought and observed for while, I decided that The Beatles were so far ahead and better than anybody and everybody else that they're in a category of their own, easily making Zeppelin the best rock band ever. I'm at the point of putting them in their own category now.
JJ Jackson thank you
Robert Plant the Man who shaped the fashion of the Women who i loved
I've always wondered why Robert didn't do movies? I think it was interesting how he talked about his accent and how it wouldn't fit in film, etc.. It reminded me of something Michael Caine said about his accent being a hinderance to him in British films but not so much in America. Judging his answer, I think maybe he's the type of person who has to be emotionally involved in the work he's doing. I also think film, for him, might be restrictive for someone who already has huge personality. Or it could also be, even though he takes the lead in many interviews, he might be an inherently shy person. Anyway, if his heart isn't in it, then he shouldn't do it. Not all rock stars make good actors, Mick Jagger for example. But, there are others, like Bowie, who is pretty much performance artist anyway. It's a fascinating discussion concerning him anyway.
why is JJ Jackson talking with a british accent every now and then? oh yeah! because he has been Zeppelinized by Percy and Jonesy!
JJ Jackson was either British-born or picked up the accent from the the band due to him hanging around them a lot, with him being a close friend of the group and all.
This happens to me in reverse when I talk to Americans.
Bonzo had a year left to live at the time of this interview😔
Great interview. Am I mental, or does JJ Jackson sound like he’s copping a slight pseudo-English accent?
LOL , I was going to leave a comment about that . I looked up his BIO. , he was born in N.Y. and spent all of his time in the U.S. , he might have burned a Fatty before the interview ✌
It's because JJ Jackson might have been born in England... most likely like David Cassidy, and possibly Jimi Hendrix.
Sounds more like a Jamaican twinge to me.
No, he totally is
I thought Boston
Nice
Bonzo only had 11 months left at this point, in an alternate universe it never happened!
My God man let Robert and John talk 😂
i love The Led Zeppelin
JJ Jackson had a great understanding of hard rock. Not so many Black tv personal esp then like that
Great, thanks 👍🏻
Jonsey loves interviews. You can tell
For some reasons I Love Zeppelin. I drove from home (MD/DC) to NYC for ARMS as one learned how unstable the present is - never mind the past of late re the recent past's Passed Aways. Then, living in Boulder, CO returning to DC/MD to get the 4 TIX on hold to L.AID I had to call the place w/the Tix for last directions & only recently (a few years ago!) did I realize that Guy called the NBC 4 NEWS & said something like 'Hey, if you want a Live AID// DC 'Human Interest' segment, get over here; a Guy's coming to p/up the RAREST Tix to the Biggest International Concert in History for tomorrow up in Philly from across the Country right now - just called & enroute.
My Friend had picked me up, went to their place, dropped stuff off, called that place for last directions & went.
Pulling in & getting out - a SAT DISH was up on a van & 'Hey, You wanna be on...The NEWS ?' "AFTER I GET MY TICKETS, OKAY." You talk the political spin with him; I'm getting those Tickets! Done & done. Be careful what you sign! I said "Look- I came from Boulder, CO for this (re L.AID obviously)."' 'Really?' "Are you kidding me‽ A Led Zeppelin Reunion! I wouldn't miss this for the World!" As if my dignity was questioned, somberly & fully dedicated to attend this one Reunion show. Maybe scary to some.. 'Well, that's.......' "I wouldn't miss this (The Zep Reunion; I'd probably seen the other ones that mattered to Me if they were Touring that Year by then already) for the World." Sworn with 4 big, beautiful colorful Tix- like ARMS was: for the fastest entry, but to Philly's JFK Stadium in mid-July, '85 on the 6:30 pm NBC4 News but I'm edited out of my mentioning of Led Zeppelin so I sounded like a good 'We Are The World' supporter or Top 40 "fan" of everything or something - maybe a person who called in & a DJ picked up the phone on my ring count & not one of the furthest Fans for a single Band that was announced in advance & was taping the first words from Chevy Chase & through the Day w/ plenty of batteries & tapes & my Sony D6c Pro-quality, clandestine deck. Who knew what MTV was going to screw up (or Phil Colons). I know Tony Thompson was furious & the JCM Gent does great stuff but he's in 💞 w/that troll. I think it could be a Law in the UK not to damage someone's reputation as slander or defamation of character or they can sue you for said defamation - even if it's true. Tony was nowhere near after the set because he'd probably have been arrested for assault & battery. Having to try to Teach him the various intricate parts of this & that as MTV has been taping & YT has it from the back Left side of Colons until he gets to realize -'This fool does not have any idea how to play anything we're doing & he's torpedoed the entire thing! I need to focus & TRY TO drown him out & play them correctly. Unbelievable! Phil needed an accident.
Tony should have yelled at him to get off the fkg stage or sat there- yelling at Page -'HE DOESN'T EVEN KNOW THE PARTS! HIM OR ME?
I hate extremely rich Stars: Actors or Musicians w/so much money their presence is considered a donation (or Deductible as a Taxed Donation)! What was HE worth vs Tony &/or Jason for 3 well known Songs- not shattered Music he didn't want to know & recently said "If it wasn't for that, it'd have been (re his fault) for something else"-‽ Not if he knew what he was doing up there! Inexcusable, unforgettable, unlistenable & so sadly unusable. Did he donate 1 dime to Live AID? NO. He was 'there' & made $90 Million/Solo Tours in that era! Share it‽ Greed✓, Ego❤️🩹 , Donated $∅ & £0 , Avarice-✔️ "I thought it was all just for a laugh." Sure scooter- funniest joke was on Africa & they can't stop laughing you're so funny- not to mention the merch futures on ZEPPELIN you torpedoed. What a hoot!
Carouselambra - when he realises what its about he ll say was it really like that - you d think jimmy would have picked it up in the studio - is that why the vocals so low
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Bullseye. Its pretty clear from the outtakes from the remasters, the vocals were much higher in the original mix....so Jimmy had to deliberately bury them in the album. It was a conscious decision to do that. Spot-on comment.
When the interviewer talks about the film Barry Lyndon at 31:25 he speculates that if Robert Plant had been in the lead role the film would have been more successful, but I think Barry Lyndon is a very boring film and that's why it was maybe not too successful. The best aspects of it were the cinematography, the scenery, the costumes and the music. Robert talks about his accent preventing him from possibly doing theatre and how Roger Daltrey advised him to have elocution lessons, but I am sad that these days he seems to have lost his Midlands accent anyway. His accent here reminds me of my brother who died in 2018. I think Robert is right in his assessment of what he's best at though and those are the things he most enjoys too. I've never heard such a long interview just with Plant and Jonesy and with them sounding so relaxed and at their ease.
Robert's accent sounds muddled, like he had spent much of his early life bouncing around England, which wouldn't really surprise me. 🤔
@@EuphoriaPiana If you come from the Midlands of England, you recognise those elements of his accent immediately and here his vowel sounds reflect his Midlands origins. It's softer than if he'd stayed there and never lived elsewhere, but it's still there at this time. It's also there in his pronunciation of his own name as Plant (short a) and not Plarnt (long a). I don't think he's ever changed that.
“I can only play with one drummer.”
“Jason’s good....half the size and half the sound!”
Actually he said he was half the size and the SAME sound. Alluding to being impressed to the amount of power he was producing at that young age. He certainly isn't half the size anymore!
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Who ru Mark ?
He shouldn't have stopped Plant at the end of the interview. Plant basically told him where he was transitioning from (Led Zeppelin) to American folk and bluegrass ie Tennessee.
Is Robert OK ? rU Related to JPJ or RP ?
Oh my Robert. You did not realise Led zep are still iconic in 2022...You were as big as the beatles. The UK has always loved Led Zep. Robert hilarious as always. Honest and humble. John paul Jones so multi talented. Yet humble...such lovely guy's. Amazing songs. That have stood the test of time. Insipirational to this day. Sod the press..who cares
Bloody leeches.. and liars...your fans have loved you for decades...media destroys lives with thier lives....please don't be heartbroken.. because Led Zep where the biggest Rock and Roll band ever. Will go down in history. You are a CBE. Where are those knob head journalists now!! Nasty vile people...
Totally innaccurate....press like to destroy anyone that is sucessfull...
Those journalist have no musical soul. We are always our own worst critic. You guys were great because you are perfectionists. Massivley gifted each one of you...i admire you. For keeping going despite negative media...Its clear how conctiencious. How hard you worked. Thats why you were the greatest band ever..Despite the ups and down. You really should have played the UK more...But i get you made it in America..We are all human...I love how Led Zep stayed grounded and real...Oh yes you are very special. Still are Robert Plant...I love small gigs. Intimate and up close. Please do more uk small gigs with the space shifters Robert....❤❤❤❤ you long for it. So do your fans..xxx Love the blues in the moment...Strange you talking about solo albums being sterile...Robert when you went on to make so many over decades...you two are the only sober members drug free....so intelligent, articulate and hilarious..xxxx Love you all❤❤❤
I wonder what the other two were up to? Lol
sleeping on opiods...
Partying or sleeping most likely.
Did JPJ just leave the interview in a chopper? 😂😂😂
well ofcoarse Zeppelin isnt gonna grasp there impact the same way as Zeppelin thinks of the Beatles impact. Beatles were there heros & zEPPELIN IS OURS, so theres no way to make Robert understand other than make a comparison to the beatles. Its not whos better than who, its who they are......to the fans.
This is great! The spectre of 'pUnK' looks large over this interview though...'dinosaurs' - they're only 30, ffs! Greatest band O.A.T. 🍆
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They are great enough to put the BEATLES on a pedestal 👍🏻💯🇬🇧🎸 they new they couldn't touch the Beatles.
Cover band?????- WTF
Beatles covered others more than the Beatles 😆
What are you smoking?
@@thedadyouneverhadchannel3544 😂
@@TheRealShawnCrowe😅oh no did I ouch a nerve 🙄 Zeppelin were great, but they weren't the only band that out out great music. You Zeppelin sycophants need to get a bloody Grip..lol..page a pedo..a shoplifter. You're going to tell me different?
Robert sounds like he’s done at this point, at least in his mind 😞
He said it was really over after 77
Strange, I grew up watching JJ on MTV. I had to look up where he was born because it seems he has an accent here. He was born I New York. Not the type of accent I'm hearing here.
He must have been assimilating. They say when in Rome.
As articulate as Plant is, I think he was too superficial on describing the songs on ITTOD. He sounds like some ordinary one-off listener telling a neighbour what he's just listened while washing the car.
Guess I'll go spray the cows.......
J.J, you talk too much!
Page was so thin in that era. Must've forgot to eat.
It's called heroin
He was smokeing that crack.
Page and Bonham were too wasted during this era to conduct interviews.
Wouldn’t you say that Plant’s started to sound board of things with Zep? Page was not terribly into all of my Love, know some of plants, musical directions and influences. Also, if he doesn’t let the poor guy plant pick up a guitar occasionally and do a bit of rhythm. It’s a very controlling environment.
I’ve been bored and constrained for so long, it’s not true … wanted a super band, never bargained for you. Lots of people talking few of them know, that Robert plant is leaving to start his own show … yeah
Thanks, never heard this before. !!!
j.j. jackson. first singer, then dj and then vj at mtv 😊❤🩹