Jimmy Page rips the guitar. Plants vocals amazing, John Paul Jones on keyboards is incredible, Jason Bonham is making his dad proud, killing it on the drums
Original drummer John Bonham's son Jason is on drums. Robert Plant prefers this song over Stairway to Heaven. Guitarist is Jimmy Page. John Paul Jones on keyboards.
Stairway to heaven is definitely a awesome song! But it got overplayed....because it is so epic. But Kashmir is in a class all its own! Definitely my preference as well!
If you were drumming in place of your late father with his father’s legendary bandmates, you’d go all-out, too. Jason Bonham honored his legendary father John Bonham with this performance.
I'm trying to remember but, is Kashmir the song that was used in the film Risky Business when Tom Cruise is backing his fathers Porsche 928 out of the garage... Or was it in Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
The song was released in 1975. A performance you are watching here was in 2007. The original drummer John Bonham died in 1980 Led Zeppelin then broke up only to get back together a handful of times the special events this being the last one. The drummer here is Jason Bonham John Bonham's son
@@iceman5006 There's no comparison. If you're talking about Page and Plant sharing the stage with other base players and drummers and the venue with other bands and performing poorly on top of it, well, okay. I consider John Paul Jones an equal member and Jason Bonham did his father proud.
That "cool" guy is Jimmy Page, perhaps one of the most creative guitarists of all time. He may not have been the fastest player or most skilled technically, but his creativity and songwriting more than made up for it.
not the most skilled,well if you compare the range of guitar work he has done not many guitarists compare,he was one of the most requested session guitarists for many famous bands and it was because he didnt need music,skilled enough to improvise by ear
@@richardconnelly7141 when I think of technical guitarists, Eric Johnson, Mark Knoffler come to mind. Every note, every pick, every bend is perfect. Jimmy Page didn't need to be "technically" perfect with his style. His creativity though was unmatched in my opinion, which puts him in my top 3 guitarists of all time. I started playing 43 years ago, and have admired many talented players. The music from that era was nothing short of amazing.
There were only 20,000 seats available and when they went on sale, all the servers crashed with over 20 million request for tickets in the first 2 hours. Also they were all in their 60's. Kashmir was first released in 1975. Singer is Robert Plant, guitar player is Jimmy Page, keyboards and bass, John Paul Jones, drummer, Jason Bottom, son of original drummer, John Bottom. When they were rehearsing they told the crew, NO AUTO TUNE OR OTHER ENHANCEMENTS, they wanted to do it just like they did in 1975.
@@cindyoteri1869 Now if I was called Bonham and someone called me Bottom I'd take offence. "Bonham" originally means "good man", "Bottom" means "arse". I'm sure you can see my reasoning.
This was a one off reunion concert, with the original drummer's son, Jason Bonham, on drums. When John Bonham died in 1980, the band called it a day. When this concert was announced, there were one million attempts to buy tickets, from the website, in the first 10 minutes alone! The great and the good of the music world, flew in to attend, from all over the World. Incredibly, although having not played together for decades and with a different drummer, they were able to produce this, after only a few hours rehearsal! The second biggest group in history and the greatest rock band of all-time, just blew everyone away! No one was really surprised as they are THE rock gods! Every other rock band bows down before them! There'll never be another Led Zeppelin! Even in their 50s and 60s, they were still better than any contemporary act. :)
Man, I wish they would tour just once more. I have seen some incredible musicians in concert, some multiple times. But if I got to see them, I could live with never seeing another concert of anyone else’s and I would die happy.
@@jerryreding7369 - You're absolutely correct. I must have had a brain fart and confused JPJ with Richard Wright, for a moment... or something. :) They are all well into their 70s though, so a reunion seems unlikely.
Jimmy Page, one of the greatest guitarists of all time. He also wrote the lion's share of the band's music, and produced all the albums (which is something I don't hear get brought up often enough). A true musical genius. They all were. Led Zeppelin was four amazing musicians who fit perfectly together at the exact right time in history to create some of the best music ever made.
"Led Zeppelin was four amazing musicians who fit perfectly together at the exact right time in history to create some of the best music ever made." Very well said. Elvis-into-the-Beatles changed the music industry forever, forced open doors to creativity and individuals own sounds. The accompanying advances in recording tech made the studio a member of the band, and Page - whatever his flaws - was a freakin' genius producer. He played the studio as another instrument. And had musicians his equal right beside him. Right time in history, indeed.
@@sgt.pepper1956 I'm not sure that's ENTIRELY fair. I don't think reworking older songs to the point where they're almost entirely different (and, as you noted, much better) makes them 'ripoffs'. Covering older songs is a pretty common thing in the music industry. He was obviously very inspired by African-American blues from the 50s and earlier, but so were tons of bands from that time period, especially English rock bands.
@@sgt.pepper1956 It's a bit strong to say he "stole." All LZ acknowledged the people that went before and what they owed to them. It's like saying the Beatles "stole" from Little Richard, or The Stones "stole" from the same blues predecessors as LZ. They idolised people like Robert Johnson, and freely acknowledged their debt. It's a tradition in the blues world to adopt and build on earlier songs. Writers like Willie Dixon never copyrighted their work, and encouraged others to use what they wanted. It's actually hard to track down who wrote what and when, since even the earliest blues artists copied, adapted and used fragments of other songs.
And Kashmir is my favorite. It came out when I was in college and almost 50 years later it still gives me goosebumps. But I prefer the original studio version; much cleaner.
One of the greatest things about this song is how it is constructed rhythmically. The drums are in 4/4 time and the rest of the band is in 3/4 time. Jimmy called it a "stomp groove". It creates a lot of the tension in this masterpiece.
Exactly, every twelfth beat resolves the two meters and it starts all over again. Hard for the drummer to keeps his head in the game at 4/4, but the result is quintessential Led Zeppelin, the song that band members agreed upon as the defining sound of the band.
The original studio version of "Kashmir" was released in 1975. This live performance is from a single concert held in 2007. The original band had broken up in 1980, and this is one of only a very few times when they played together again after that, with the late drummer's son taking the place of his father.
It was really cool at the end Plant told Jason to come out from the drums and look at the crowd. Basically, look at all the people and see their love for the band and Jason.
This just shows what us older people can do. I’ve got the whole show. If you haven’t do Heart “Stairway to Heaven” @ the Kennedy center honors. Jason B. Will be on drums in front of LED Zeppelin 🔥
I loved your reaction and as a lifelong Led Zeppelin fan that grew up on them in the 70’s, this performance was epic. The old guys proved that age doesn’t matter and artistry and talent rule the day. Over 20M people worldwide clamored to obtain tickets to this concert; most requested number of tickets in history for a live concert. Thank you for your channel and your great chemistry on air!
2 things. 1. The studio version is amazing. 2. I bet you guys would be a hoot to hang out with at a cookout with some iced tea, hotdogs, etc. You're just 2 very likable people.
Plant's vocals here are phenomenal considering how long it's been between the original and this concert. Most bands from back then can't recreate their original sound so authentically.
The fact that you can pin point each outstanding member of the band, Robert Plant vocals, Jimmy Page lead guitar, father & son Bonham on drums, and John Paul Jones on bass or keyboard is EXACTLY WHY THEY ARE THE GREATEST BAND EVER. Each member is superb!
Gosh I never saw them...I lived in Sacramento and never heard if them olaying close...always saw Journey many times...Rush, Loverboy, Joan Jett...and my other favorite Karen Carpenter.
@@michaelasay6140 The song was recorded in 1975. They all are a lot older here, especially since John Bonham's son is playing the drums in this live version. John Bonham died in 1980.
The riff in this song is sooo TENSE. It just drives forward slowly and builds the tension.. OUTSTANDING musicianship. I mean are you surprised? Zepplin is knows as one of the best EVER for a reason. LEGENDS!
"Oh, father of the four winds, fill my sails Across the sea of years With no provision but an open face Along the straits of fear".... I mean, c'mon... Awesome!
Guitar: Jimmy Page Keyboards/Bass: John Paul Jones Vocals: Robert Plant Original drummer: John Bonham but John died in 1980 and in the video is his son Jason. Led Zeppelin broke up after John's death and this video is from the first time they played seriously as a band since then
The most amazing part about this song musicialy is the complex and differentiating time signatures between instruments, in how they lock in together, drift away and then lock back in and the listener doesn't even notice. There have been papers written about it's complexity.
You guys should watch Heart sing Stairway to Heaven when the Kennedy Center was honoring Led Zeppelin…. John Bonham’s son Jason is playing the His Daddys set of drums it’s very emotional for Robert Plant ( lead singer ) to watch Jason play and to hear how Ann and Nancy Wilson played and sang was unbelievable….
OMG, YES!!! Heart killed it but what's more, is they're performing it in front of Led Zeppelin themselves (nearly 40 yrs after it's release) and also in front of President Obama, Michelle and a room filled with other musicians etc!! Then to have Jason Bonham (John Bonham's son for anyone who doesn't know) on drums, on John's actual drum set, the choir wearing the bowler hats in honor of John..... then Robert Plant's tears towards the end.... that said it all!! EPIC performance all the way around..... they HAVE to see it!!! Great suggestion Lisa!!! :)
Ann and Nancy absolutely ROCKED it!! Great tribute. Heard Plant, in an interview, say that they didn't know Jason would be there and he had JUST finished telling Jimmy Page that John's family should've been there.
In 2012 Led Zeppelin was honored at the Kennedy Center Honors. I know you like Heart and they sang Stairway to Heaven in front of these guys. You really need to check it out.
Absolutely! Ann Wilson's vocals and Nancy Wilson's guitar from Heart's interpretation of Stairway to Heaven, along with Jason Bonham on drums to a tribute to his his dad, and the wearing the Bowler Hat by him and the choir (to honor his dad's trademark look), gets you right in the feels. It's a must reaction! You'll tear up watching the the original LZ members' reaction during the performance!
This was the walkout/warmup song for the Los Angeles Angels' closing pitcher, Huston Street. Hearing the beginning of the song in the stadium was so cool. And I was lucky enough to see them in either 1974 or 75...can't really remember for sure because it was the 70's after all.
1 this gig is over 30 years after they released the album with kashmir on it. 2 the drummer is Jason Binham, John Bonham son! 3 Jones on keys is playing 2 keyboards and bass pedals at the same time lol. 4 this gig had 6000 tickets, 20 MILLION people applied for them!!!!
This performance by Led Zeppelin is still the most requested music show for tickets ever!! I think there were over 30 million applications for this single show! I was lucky enough to get a ticket and they were amazing 👏👏👏👏
This song was just as great as Stairway to Heaven. Simply amazing job by Jason Bonham. His dad would be so proud of him. It’s like John was still playing. INCREDIBLE. Love you guys. Y’all the only ones I watch for reactions. Robert Plant, singer, Jimmy Page, guitar, John Paul Jones, keyboard. John Bonham RIP
if you like this than you will love the version they did on the No Quarter: Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Unledded album with an orchestra and an egyption ensemble that took it to another level, a must watch.
I was one of the lucky few to get a ticket for this gig, their last performance. They totally rolled back the years. They took us back to our teenage years with laughter and lots of emotional tears.
Robert Plants voice seduces like the devil! Listen to them from back in the day.It's always better live.Saw them in concert 5 times.It was amazing!!!!!!
Love love your reaction to this live version, great super band, saw them in concert at Tarrant County Convention Center, Fort Worth Tx, August 22 1970, I was 19, best concert ever!
Please check out the studio version with the original drummer. It's powerful and beautiful and in stereo :) Thank you for your awesome reactions. Peace all.
Holy mother this one is gorgeous with Bonzo’s son Jason Bonham on the kit. This is part of an entire concert- Stairway is there too, along with lots of other yummy stuff….check it out. ❤️🎼🤘😎Jimmy Page with white hair….everyone’s older but still bringing it! Goat territory- these guys are it ! 🤘
Robert Plant Vocals, Jimmy Page Guitar, John Paul Jones on the organ, Jason Bonham on the drums replacing his Dad John who died in the late 70's ! at the time they played this the guys were in their 60's!
Really? REALLY?? You think Jason Bonham is better than his father, John Bonham, the "Hammer of the Gods"??? Read and learn, little one. out-on-the-zeppelin.tumblr.com/post/185265748330/john-bonham-is-the-greatest-rock-drummer-of-all
Jason is a truly excellent drummer, superb - his dad John was something else…. But he would be so proud of his boy…. At this concert I think they shared the stool…..
The time gap between this recording and the earlier songs you did is about 30 years. 3 decades later and they were still killin it. And im sure others have told you but the drummer in this recording is the son of the man who played all of the earlier songs you listened to. The legendary Jon Bonham. And then his son Jason who kicks ass during this concert. His dad would have been proud at how his son kept to the tradition of all their songs but also managed to put his own little spin on them.
The guitarist is Jimmy Page. The singer is Robert Plant. They wrote most of the songs together. This song was written after Jimmy Page visited Kashmir. The drummer is Jason Bonham (son of the original drummer, John Bohnam who died in 1980). The keyboardist/bass is John Paul Jones.
I remember back in the 70s driving flat out in my 73 Corvette playing this song. Somebody, please take me back to the 70s! Remember these guys are in their 70s now!
I absolutely love watching your reactions to hearing Zeppelin for the first time. I grew up on this at age 5 in the late 80s because of my father being a die hard fan. To this day I still consider them the G.O.A.T of Rock and Roll. Keep pushing these so younger generations can listen to real music!!!
"Kashmir" was released in 1975 on LZ's "Physical Graffiti" album. It's one of my 3 favorite LZ songs, the other two being "Since I've Been Loving You" and "Immigrant Song." I prefer the studio versions for all 3, although this live version is almost as good (to me) as the studio version--not because it sounds the same, but because it doesn't (some of the differences are in favor of the live version.) You should definitely give the studio version a listen.
You picked exactly the right song played at the right time. They were great during this tour ..2007, I think.Even better than when I saw them in NY in 1975 . Plant's voice and stage presence really matured. The others are experts at what they do. Mind blowing
"Heavy Metal (Takin' a Ride)" by Don Felder "Policy of Truth" by Depeche More "Shout" by Tears For Fears "Bridge Over Trouble Water" by Simon and Garfunkel
Faces that go on the Mount Rushmore of Rock Guitarists: Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton. You’ve done Hendrix, Page and Clapton. You need to do Beck.
Try the Yardbirds. 1st guitarist Eric Clapton (For Your Love), then Jeff Beck (Over Under Sideways Down), then Jimmy Page (Heart Full of Soul). When the Yardbirds broke up after their lead singer was electrocuted, Page formed The New Yardbirds which was quickly changed to Led Zeppelin.
100% agree - no offense to the posters above, but SRV and EVH, as great as they were, spawned countless spinoff guys. Each one kinda started a "school" of playing - which is not a bad thing. But to this day no one - no one - has "spun off" Jeff Beck - his touch on the instrument is so uniquely his. I'm a old player, and over the years managed to pick up a bit of his vocabulary - but the mind behind that vocabulary is his and his alone. Yeah - they should do some Beck. But what era? He's covered a LOT of ground....
You have to hear the studio version, it was 40 + years earlier when they were young. Physical Graffiti was my favorite Zep album in high school. LOVED that song, and the whole album. The middle eastern influence in the song was so fresh back then, completely signature Led zepplin. Thanks for taking me back. Much love.
The guitar players name you're asking about is Jimmy Page. Hands down one of the top 10 guitarist of all time. He had another band in the '80s called "The Firm" with Paul Rodgers former lead singer for Bad Company. I was at there first concert in the United States and only their third concert live as a band in Dallas Texas in 1986. Then on their second tour in 87 I saw them in Oklahoma City.
Led Zeppelin broke up in 1980 after the death of drummer John Bonham... vocalist Robert Plant refused to sing Zeppelin songs for a decade as a solo artist cos it was painful losing his friend only 3 years after his son died in 1977. They did perform as Led Zeppelin on few occasions, but they were shaky... Thankfully, he became comfortable w/ Zeppelin's musical legacy... he re-teamed w/ Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page as "Plant & Page" from 1994 to 1999 playing Led Zeppelin songs in concert. They decided to do this charity concert in 2007 w/ Plant, Page, and John Paul Jones (bass & keyboards) ... Jason Bonham (John Bonham's son) played drums. It was to date, Led Zeppelin' final performance. Jason Bonham tours regularly as "Led Zeppelin evening" w/ live musicians. Robert Plant tours solo playing more laid back solo music w/ a few Zeppelin songs.
I’ve never heard this version. I honestly think Plant’s voice is even better here than in the original studio recording. Some of it might be upgraded tech, but I don’t know. He sounds amazing.
My favourite Zepp song and, this will be heresy to many, but my favourite live version. The sound quality and equipment just seem better. Do go back and listen to the original studio version, though.
When Tommy Vance (RIP) did a rock show on BBC radio 1 on a Friday night he asked people to name their favourite Led Zepp track other than Stairway to Heaven, this won by a long way.
I just found y’all’s page and I love seeing younger people enjoying the old school stuff. I turned my son onto Led Zeppelin when he was 11 and we heard this song in my van and he was blown away!!!! Then I played Whole Lotta Love and when you play it in a car with front and back speakers, you hear the sound travel around the whole car, it’s Awesome!!!! He went and downloaded all their songs and became a true fan! He even named his cat Zeppelin when he grew up.
One of Led Zep's trademarks is to take a simple musical sequence, what you were calling a riff, and repeat it endlessly through the song. It is part of their chosen style. It was a new thing back then, and really made them stand out. Lead singer is Robert Plant. You should listen to him when he was still young. His voice was not from this world. They were like in their twenties when they started, rock gods every one. Jimmy Page is one of the best guitarists ever. John Bonham (his son is playing in this recording) died and that is when the group stopped making new material. Back in the '70's I think. John Paul Jones was their best composer. Their reputation- impeccable playing, extremely heartfelt, intense, catchy, unlike anything else on the radio. A lot of their best work IMO is when they tapped the folk music of the British Isles (where they are from) and used those sounds and themes as the core of their music. Stairway to Heaven is from this period.
The celebration day version of Kashmir is my favourite version despite Plants voice not being so powerful , I think it adds to the song and really works well
Robert Plant/vocalist,...........Jean Paul Jones/keyboards...............Jimmy Page/Lead guitarist,...........Brilliant Jason Bonham/ drums........his father John Bonham RIIP was the co founder and Drummer for my all time favorite band................Led Zepplin
The drummer was going crazy because he was filling in for his daddy, their original and only drummer. This meant a LOT to all of them.
Did Bonham proud on this song that is for sure
Indeed!! Jason had big shoes to fill and he did it!!! He’s amazing!!!
I think...and there's no real way or reason to even judge it...Jason is better than his father. And that's every fathers dream.
That’s not his son it’s a guy called Michael Lee. He was 24yrs old at the time. Sadly he’s no longer with us.
@@TheDonkeyman99 don't be stupid jesus man, that is Jason Bonham, the son of John Henry, sort your shit out before you post anymore shit comments
Jimmy Page rips the guitar. Plants vocals amazing, John Paul Jones on keyboards is incredible, Jason Bonham is making his dad proud, killing it on the drums
JPJ on bass and keyboards
Original drummer John Bonham's son Jason is on drums.
Robert Plant prefers this song over Stairway to Heaven.
Guitarist is Jimmy Page. John Paul Jones on keyboards.
I agree with MR Plant :)))
This is my favorite LZ tune
John Paul Jones playing keyboards with his hands and bass with his feet.
Stairway to heaven is definitely a awesome song! But it got overplayed....because it is so epic.
But Kashmir is in a class all its own! Definitely my preference as well!
I was a teen when ‘Stairway’ hit & every radio station in every city played it to death. I ended up hating it. Still do.
When rock bands from the 70’s have to come out of retirement to save Rock N Roll. No effect no auto tune just straight up talent
COULD NOT HAVE SAID IT ANY BETTER ,,,
The 70s would do a way better job than todays SHt
Yes. In the rush to have everything be new, new, new and to dismiss anything old, here is proof that some things are just timeless.
First time I heard it in the 70s I was smoking hash under glass LOL
64 years old and still listen to them .. Best music way back then and still is!!!!
John Paul Jones is doing so much in this performance. The bass pedal is awesome and the top keys are greatness.
I love 'em all ... but John Paul Jones is their versatile musician as well as arranger
If you were drumming in place of your late father with his father’s legendary bandmates, you’d go all-out, too.
Jason Bonham honored his legendary father John Bonham with this performance.
Jason calls them his three uncles as they were all very involved with raising him and being there for him.
Also amazing that the son would turn out to be a great drummer as his dad was. So glad he got that "special" gift
@@karenward267
Robert Plant is also Jason's God father
plant was the one who informed John Bonham's wife
and Jason
that Bonzo had died
Their ages at this concert: Plant - 59, Page - 63, and Jones - 61.
And Jason Bonham, about 42. :-)
F YES!!!
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I'm trying to remember but, is Kashmir the song that was used in the film Risky Business when Tom Cruise is backing his fathers Porsche 928 out of the garage... Or was it in Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
Fast Times in the car on the date. ... I think. Lol
The song was released in 1975. A performance you are watching here was in 2007. The original drummer John Bonham died in 1980 Led Zeppelin then broke up only to get back together a handful of times the special events this being the last one. The drummer here is Jason Bonham John Bonham's son
This is the one and only time they got together to perform in concert.
Not true they reunited on July 13th 1985 for Live Aid and they got back together on one-off shows in 1988 95 and this performance in 2007
@@Freempg not true they got back together on July 13th 1985 for Live Aid in 1988 1995 and this show in 2007
@@iceman5006 There's no comparison. If you're talking about Page and Plant sharing the stage with other base players and drummers and the venue with other bands and performing poorly on top of it, well, okay. I consider John Paul Jones an equal member and Jason Bonham did his father proud.
I get your point now and I can't say I disagree...best wishes.
That "cool" guy is Jimmy Page, perhaps one of the most creative guitarists of all time. He may not have been the fastest player or most skilled technically, but his creativity and songwriting more than made up for it.
Amen
not the most skilled,well if you compare the range of guitar work he has done not many guitarists compare,he was one of the most requested session guitarists for many famous bands and it was because he didnt need music,skilled enough to improvise by ear
@@richardconnelly7141 when I think of technical guitarists, Eric Johnson, Mark Knoffler come to mind. Every note, every pick, every bend is perfect. Jimmy Page didn't need to be "technically" perfect with his style. His creativity though was unmatched in my opinion, which puts him in my top 3 guitarists of all time. I started playing 43 years ago, and have admired many talented players. The music from that era was nothing short of amazing.
And he has been playing professionally since he was 16 I believe.
I think Jimmy Page was very skilled
There were only 20,000 seats available and when they went on sale, all the servers crashed with over 20 million request for tickets in the first 2 hours. Also they were all in their 60's. Kashmir was first released in 1975. Singer is Robert Plant, guitar player is Jimmy Page, keyboards and bass, John Paul Jones, drummer, Jason Bottom, son of original drummer, John Bottom. When they were rehearsing they told the crew, NO AUTO TUNE OR OTHER ENHANCEMENTS, they wanted to do it just like they did in 1975.
Bonham not Bottom fgs!
@@lm5730 Relax man
@@lm5730 Plant also, he was 59 when this was recorded.
@@cindyoteri1869 Now if I was called Bonham and someone called me Bottom I'd take offence. "Bonham" originally means "good man", "Bottom" means "arse". I'm sure you can see my reasoning.
This was a one off reunion concert, with the original drummer's son, Jason Bonham, on drums. When John Bonham died in 1980, the band called it a day. When this concert was announced, there were one million attempts to buy tickets, from the website, in the first 10 minutes alone! The great and the good of the music world, flew in to attend, from all over the World. Incredibly, although having not played together for decades and with a different drummer, they were able to produce this, after only a few hours rehearsal! The second biggest group in history and the greatest rock band of all-time, just blew everyone away! No one was really surprised as they are THE rock gods! Every other rock band bows down before them! There'll never be another Led Zeppelin! Even in their 50s and 60s, they were still better than any contemporary act. :)
Man, I wish they would tour just once more. I have seen some incredible musicians in concert, some multiple times. But if I got to see them, I could live with never seeing another concert of anyone else’s and I would die happy.
@@allieren - Unfortunately there's only 2 of them left and they're well into their 70s now. :(
@@Codex7777 since when? I just checked, as far as I can tell all three are still alive.
@@jerryreding7369 - You're absolutely correct. I must have had a brain fart and confused JPJ with Richard Wright, for a moment... or something. :) They are all well into their 70s though, so a reunion seems unlikely.
@@allieren Richard Branson tried offerd them $800 million for 35 dates, Jimmy page signed on but Robert plant ripped up the contract.
Jimmy Page, one of the greatest guitarists of all time. He also wrote the lion's share of the band's music, and produced all the albums (which is something I don't hear get brought up often enough). A true musical genius.
They all were. Led Zeppelin was four amazing musicians who fit perfectly together at the exact right time in history to create some of the best music ever made.
Plant did most of the lyrics. It was a perfexct storm
"Led Zeppelin was four amazing musicians who fit perfectly together at the exact right time in history to create some of the best music ever made."
Very well said. Elvis-into-the-Beatles changed the music industry forever, forced open doors to creativity and individuals own sounds. The accompanying advances in recording tech made the studio a member of the band, and Page - whatever his flaws - was a freakin' genius producer. He played the studio as another instrument. And had musicians his equal right beside him.
Right time in history, indeed.
And Page also stole quite a bit. Many of their most famous tracks are ripoffs. However they are all superb versions.
@@sgt.pepper1956 I'm not sure that's ENTIRELY fair. I don't think reworking older songs to the point where they're almost entirely different (and, as you noted, much better) makes them 'ripoffs'. Covering older songs is a pretty common thing in the music industry. He was obviously very inspired by African-American blues from the 50s and earlier, but so were tons of bands from that time period, especially English rock bands.
@@sgt.pepper1956 It's a bit strong to say he "stole." All LZ acknowledged the people that went before and what they owed to them. It's like saying the Beatles "stole" from Little Richard, or The Stones "stole" from the same blues predecessors as LZ. They idolised people like Robert Johnson, and freely acknowledged their debt. It's a tradition in the blues world to adopt and build on earlier songs. Writers like Willie Dixon never copyrighted their work, and encouraged others to use what they wanted. It's actually hard to track down who wrote what and when, since even the earliest blues artists copied, adapted and used fragments of other songs.
If you only knew how big this band was in the early to mid ‘70’s……..They were true Rock Gods….
Golden Gods you could even say.
And still are...
Many consider Led Zeppelin the greatest rock band. The band members say they are just a little blues band.
@@robertparsons9769 Says the guy who shares the name with one of the greatest artists of the ‘70’s.
The Most Overrated Band of All Time … and STILL deserve to be Number One. That is a REAL hard trick.
Don’t forget John Paul Jones super talented yet always in the background! Engineering genius!
Led Zeppelin is timeless. Great music never goes out of style.
This song came out in 1975
THE DRUMMER IS JASON BOHNAM His dad was JOHN BOHNOM THE ORIGINAL DRUMER FROM THE BEST ROCK BAND EVER LED Zep
And Kashmir is my favorite. It came out when I was in college and almost 50 years later it still gives me goosebumps. But I prefer the original studio version; much cleaner.
One of the greatest things about this song is how it is constructed rhythmically. The drums are in 4/4 time and the rest of the band is in 3/4 time. Jimmy called it a "stomp groove". It creates a lot of the tension in this masterpiece.
that is the reason why the sound is so intense because the beat does not always meet.
Exactly, every twelfth beat resolves the two meters and it starts all over again. Hard for the drummer to keeps his head in the game at 4/4, but the result is quintessential Led Zeppelin, the song that band members agreed upon as the defining sound of the band.
Yeah, makes it so trippy.
The original studio version of "Kashmir" was released in 1975. This live performance is from a single concert held in 2007. The original band had broken up in 1980, and this is one of only a very few times when they played together again after that, with the late drummer's son taking the place of his father.
This pretty much covers it all
Yes the Physical Graffiti album
@Phantom Freeze That’s fair
When The Levee Breaks blues vibe is unreal.
Probably one of the greatest bands ever,all four members where pure class
Probably sorry but thee best in my opinion
No 'Probably' about it.
It was really cool at the end Plant told Jason to come out from the drums and look at the crowd. Basically, look at all the people and see their love for the band and Jason.
Robert is Jason's godfather.
This just shows what us older people can do. I’ve got the whole show. If you haven’t do Heart “Stairway to Heaven” @ the Kennedy center honors. Jason B. Will be on drums in front of LED Zeppelin 🔥
Hell Jason’s on stage with them can’t get any better than that ….
Well... they need to check out Led Zeppelin Stairway to Heaven 1st tho.
Some old acts are awful, and should just retire already. Zepplin, the Stones and ELO however, are as good as they’ve ever been.
Get tears every time I watch that Heart performance.
@@LegionOfNeil Wouldn't it be cool if they did this and the Kennedy center Heart video back to back? goosebumps just thinking about it
"his name" is JImmy Page - is the the founder of Led Zeppelin - he has been the coolest dude on the planet for the last 50 years. Seriously.
damn right!!
Amen. The Master.
I couldn't of said it better myself.
He's even ahead of Bruce Lee as a Lifeforce 😎🎸
The question was what's the singers name not the guitarist. You are all wrong it's Robert Plant.
Wow I could never know that. Oh wait. Google
I loved your reaction and as a lifelong Led Zeppelin fan that grew up on them in the 70’s, this performance was epic. The old guys proved that age doesn’t matter and artistry and talent rule the day.
Over 20M people worldwide clamored to obtain tickets to this concert; most requested number of tickets in history for a live concert.
Thank you for your channel and your great chemistry on air!
Only one word describes Kashmir - Amazing.
Original from the 70’s.
Saw them play Perth in 72 ,I'm 81 years young this year and still rocking mainly in my rocking chair. Love and peace from Australia 🎶🎵🎶😎✌🖐
can never go wrong getting the Led out, as the old saying was back then "If it's to loud then you're too old"
Yes !
I still go by that at 58!
I absolutely recommend listening to the studio version. The soundscape is just incredibly powerful.
2 things.
1. The studio version is amazing.
2. I bet you guys would be a hoot to hang out with at a cookout with some iced tea, hotdogs, etc. You're just 2 very likable people.
You are so right 👍👍👍👍🤟🤟
I’d bring a nice dessert to that picnic.
Disclaimer: I'm a hermit, before this turns into "a thing", lol.
This "version" is better sounding, much richer and heavier than the thin sound from the album.
@@jennifermorris6848 I make a pretty good potato salad. See you there.
When Giant's Walked the Earth 🌎 Led Zeppelin 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Plant's vocals here are phenomenal considering how long it's been between the original and this concert. Most bands from back then can't recreate their original sound so authentically.
The fact that you can pin point each outstanding member of the band, Robert Plant vocals, Jimmy Page lead guitar, father & son Bonham on drums, and John Paul Jones on bass or keyboard is EXACTLY WHY THEY ARE THE GREATEST BAND EVER. Each member is superb!
One of my favorites by Led Zeppelin. I would go back and listen to studio version, they were so young when they originally recorded this song.
How old?
Gosh I never saw them...I lived in Sacramento and never heard if them olaying close...always saw Journey many times...Rush, Loverboy, Joan Jett...and my other favorite Karen Carpenter.
@@michaelasay6140 The song was recorded in 1975. They all are a lot older here, especially since John Bonham's son is playing the drums in this live version. John Bonham died in 1980.
Led Zeppelin had some of the greatest rock Riffs ever! WOW, Plant could still sing at that age! These guys were rock gods to us back in the day!
These men absolutely made music 50 years ahead of their time. Im always amazed how some of these older bands can put out hits that are timeless.
The riff in this song is sooo TENSE. It just drives forward slowly and builds the tension.. OUTSTANDING musicianship. I mean are you surprised? Zepplin is knows as one of the best EVER for a reason. LEGENDS!
Partying on the beach with this cranking on the 8 track, at 16 years old smoking stuff. Heaven!
"Oh, father of the four winds, fill my sails
Across the sea of years
With no provision but an open face
Along the straits of fear".... I mean, c'mon... Awesome!
Guitar: Jimmy Page
Keyboards/Bass: John Paul Jones
Vocals: Robert Plant
Original drummer: John Bonham but John died in 1980 and in the video is his son Jason. Led Zeppelin broke up after John's death and this video is from the first time they played seriously as a band since then
The most amazing part about this song musicialy is the complex and differentiating time signatures between instruments, in how they lock in together, drift away and then lock back in and the listener doesn't even notice. There have been papers written about it's complexity.
The fact that you two are listening and appreciating are giving me hope for humanity. You're my favorite reactors...
You guys should watch Heart sing Stairway to Heaven when the Kennedy Center was honoring Led Zeppelin…. John Bonham’s son Jason is playing the His Daddys set of drums it’s very emotional for Robert Plant ( lead singer ) to watch Jason play and to hear how Ann and Nancy Wilson played and sang was unbelievable….
I AGREE! 💖 😉
OMG, YES!!! Heart killed it but what's more, is they're performing it in front of Led Zeppelin themselves (nearly 40 yrs after it's release) and also in front of President Obama, Michelle and a room filled with other musicians etc!! Then to have Jason Bonham (John Bonham's son for anyone who doesn't know) on drums, on John's actual drum set, the choir wearing the bowler hats in honor of John..... then Robert Plant's tears towards the end.... that said it all!! EPIC performance all the way around..... they HAVE to see it!!! Great suggestion Lisa!!! :)
Absolutely 💯
I suggested that they do that 1 for female Friday. I also sent them the link.
Ann and Nancy Wilson were 62 and 58 respectively while knocking that performance out of the ballpark! You guys REALLY should see it!
Ann and Nancy absolutely ROCKED it!! Great tribute. Heard Plant, in an interview, say that they didn't know Jason would be there and he had JUST finished telling Jimmy Page that John's family should've been there.
So many people do not understand how amazing this performance really is. Just wow!
In 2012 Led Zeppelin was honored at the Kennedy Center Honors. I know you like Heart and they sang Stairway to Heaven in front of these guys. You really need to check it out.
I think they would love that! It was one of the most amazing live performances ever.
Good, but nothing next to this.
Absolutely! Ann Wilson's vocals and Nancy Wilson's guitar from Heart's interpretation of Stairway to Heaven, along with Jason Bonham on drums to a tribute to his his dad, and the wearing the Bowler Hat by him and the choir (to honor his dad's trademark look), gets you right in the feels. It's a must reaction! You'll tear up watching the the original LZ members' reaction during the performance!
Make sure to watch the video that’s like 7-8 minutes so you get the full guitar solo.
But they really need to check out the original first. Heart were great but they need to see the seminal Led Zep rendition first
This performance and Pink Floyd's live Pulse performance of Comfortably Numb are live perfection.
Robert Plant has one of the greatest voices of all time no matter his age or date in history.
Fist to fist fighting the first place to Freddie Mercury in my humble opinion 🤔
My absolute favorite Led Zeppelin song!!! Please do more Zeppelin!
If you liked this you may also like When The Levee Breaks. The drums on that track have been sampled by over 100 artists across all genres.
And crank the volume know all the way up
Sampled = I'm not talented enough to play it myself
This was the walkout/warmup song for the Los Angeles Angels' closing pitcher, Huston Street. Hearing the beginning of the song in the stadium was so cool. And I was lucky enough to see them in either 1974 or 75...can't really remember for sure because it was the 70's after all.
This song is 50 years old and they still got it....
Plain and simple, you just witnessed rock royalty at its finest.
I appreciate you guys. But the studio version, recorded over 30 years prior, was the one to hear first.
1 this gig is over 30 years after they released the album with kashmir on it.
2 the drummer is Jason Binham, John Bonham son!
3 Jones on keys is playing 2 keyboards and bass pedals at the same time lol.
4 this gig had 6000 tickets, 20 MILLION people applied for them!!!!
This performance by Led Zeppelin is still the most requested music show for tickets ever!! I think there were over 30 million applications for this single show! I was lucky enough to get a ticket and they were amazing 👏👏👏👏
This song was just as great as Stairway to Heaven. Simply amazing job by Jason Bonham. His dad would be so proud of him. It’s like John was still playing. INCREDIBLE. Love you guys. Y’all the only ones I watch for reactions. Robert Plant, singer, Jimmy Page, guitar, John Paul Jones, keyboard. John Bonham RIP
if you like this than you will love the version they did on the
No Quarter: Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Unledded album with an orchestra and an egyption ensemble that took it to another level, a must watch.
Glad to be back guys. I got a new phone get everyone back in you were first. Love you! Make somebody smile 😊 ❤️🐶🎸
Agree 100% on that, a must watch.
That "cool dude" is Jimmy Page. THE BEST GUITAR PLAYER EVER!
Subjective, I'd pick EVH.
As good as they sound here...you should hear them on this track from 45 or so years ago when it was released! They're older guys in this...
Now you should listen to the studio version. Either way, seeing them live in 1977 was amazing!
Greatest band of all time IMO
The talent at every instrument, vocals. The chemistry. Hmm Chef's kiss 😁
I was one of the lucky few to get a ticket for this gig, their last performance. They totally rolled back the years. They took us back to our teenage years with laughter and lots of emotional tears.
One of the Best EVER!!! ZEPPELIN has just always been on another level.
Lyrically and musically this song is as close to perfection as it gets.
Robert Plants voice seduces like the devil! Listen to them from back in the day.It's always better live.Saw them in concert 5 times.It was amazing!!!!!!
Led Zeppelin’s drummer, John Bonham, passed away in 1980. That’s his son, Jason Bonham, in the video playing drums.
Love love your reaction to this live version, great super band, saw them in concert at Tarrant County Convention Center, Fort Worth Tx, August 22 1970, I was 19, best concert ever!
Please check out the studio version with the original drummer. It's powerful and beautiful and in stereo :) Thank you for your awesome reactions. Peace all.
Holy mother this one is gorgeous with Bonzo’s son Jason Bonham on the kit. This is part of an entire concert- Stairway is there too, along with lots of other yummy stuff….check it out. ❤️🎼🤘😎Jimmy Page with white hair….everyone’s older but still bringing it! Goat territory- these guys are it ! 🤘
Robert Plant Vocals, Jimmy Page Guitar, John Paul Jones on the organ, Jason Bonham on the drums replacing his Dad John who died in the late 70's ! at the time they played this the guys were in their 60's!
He actually died in September, 1980.
I was in high school when Led Zeppelin started. You'd hear cars making the rounds around our hang outs with Led Zeppelin blaring out the window.
I am blessed to have seen Zeppelin! 1978!!! Jason Bonham played for his Dad John Bonham!
Only Jason Bonham could rule the stool like that.
His Daddy was the first!
Really? REALLY?? You think Jason Bonham is better than his father, John Bonham, the "Hammer of the Gods"???
Read and learn, little one. out-on-the-zeppelin.tumblr.com/post/185265748330/john-bonham-is-the-greatest-rock-drummer-of-all
Don’t think Jason is better than his father John
Exactly, as much as Dave Group would have loved to do it, it had to be Jason
Jason is a truly excellent drummer, superb - his dad John was something else…. But he would be so proud of his boy…. At this concert I think they shared the stool…..
The time gap between this recording and the earlier songs you did is about 30 years. 3 decades later and they were still killin it. And im sure others have told you but the drummer in this recording is the son of the man who played all of the earlier songs you listened to. The legendary Jon Bonham. And then his son Jason who kicks ass during this concert. His dad would have been proud at how his son kept to the tradition of all their songs but also managed to put his own little spin on them.
The guitarist is Jimmy Page. The singer is Robert Plant. They wrote most of the songs together. This song was written after Jimmy Page visited Kashmir. The drummer is Jason Bonham (son of the original drummer, John Bohnam who died in 1980). The keyboardist/bass is John Paul Jones.
I remember back in the 70s driving flat out in my 73 Corvette playing this song. Somebody, please take me back to the 70s! Remember these guys are in their 70s now!
I absolutely love watching your reactions to hearing Zeppelin for the first time. I grew up on this at age 5 in the late 80s because of my father being a die hard fan. To this day I still consider them the G.O.A.T of Rock and Roll. Keep pushing these so younger generations can listen to real music!!!
"Would you call that a riff?" Why, yes. Yes we would.
One of the most instantly recognized in rock!!!
Jason Bonham killing it on the drums!
"Kashmir" was released in 1975 on LZ's "Physical Graffiti" album. It's one of my 3 favorite LZ songs, the other two being "Since I've Been Loving You" and "Immigrant Song." I prefer the studio versions for all 3, although this live version is almost as good (to me) as the studio version--not because it sounds the same, but because it doesn't (some of the differences are in favor of the live version.)
You should definitely give the studio version a listen.
You picked exactly the right song played at the right time. They were great during this tour ..2007, I think.Even better than when I saw them in NY in 1975 . Plant's voice and stage presence really matured. The others are experts at what they do. Mind blowing
The first Heavy Metal band 🤘🔥🔥🔥
The greatest Rock band in history. 🏴😎
"Heavy Metal (Takin' a Ride)" by Don Felder
"Policy of Truth" by Depeche More
"Shout" by Tears For Fears
"Bridge Over Trouble Water" by Simon and Garfunkel
Faces that go on the Mount Rushmore of Rock Guitarists: Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton. You’ve done Hendrix, Page and Clapton. You need to do Beck.
Uh, you left out Stevie Ray Vaughan. If you don’t know him check out Texas Flood live performance.
Eddie VanHalen, he’s a must as well.
Throw Beck out and add Eddie.
Try the Yardbirds. 1st guitarist Eric Clapton (For Your Love), then Jeff Beck (Over Under Sideways Down), then Jimmy Page (Heart Full of Soul). When the Yardbirds broke up after their lead singer was electrocuted, Page formed The New Yardbirds which was quickly changed to Led Zeppelin.
100% agree - no offense to the posters above, but SRV and EVH, as great as they were, spawned countless spinoff guys. Each one kinda started a "school" of playing - which is not a bad thing. But to this day no one - no one - has "spun off" Jeff Beck - his touch on the instrument is so uniquely his. I'm a old player, and over the years managed to pick up a bit of his vocabulary - but the mind behind that vocabulary is his and his alone.
Yeah - they should do some Beck. But what era? He's covered a LOT of ground....
No offence to Eddie or Stevie. They were great. Beck is truly unique and a guitar pioneer.
The soundtrack of my life. I'm 72. I'll never feel old because I rock & roll.
You have to hear the studio version, it was 40 + years earlier when they were young. Physical Graffiti was my favorite Zep album in high school. LOVED that song, and the whole album. The middle eastern influence in the song was so fresh back then, completely signature Led zepplin. Thanks for taking me back. Much love.
Technically it is both a chord progression AND a riff. Very unique.
Please do, I Can't Quit You, Babe. Live at Royal Albert Hall.
Actually, just do every Zeppelin song.
The guitar players name you're asking about is Jimmy Page. Hands down one of the top 10 guitarist of all time. He had another band in the '80s called "The Firm" with Paul Rodgers former lead singer for Bad Company. I was at there first concert in the United States and only their third concert live as a band in Dallas Texas in 1986. Then on their second tour in 87 I saw them in Oklahoma City.
Best guitarist ever!!
Thank you for appreciate live versions. As I've said before, watching a band live is much better than listening to a record.
It's good to see young people headbanging and appreciating zeppelin that I grew up on.
Led Zeppelin broke up in 1980 after the death of drummer John Bonham... vocalist Robert Plant refused to sing Zeppelin songs for a decade as a solo artist cos it was painful losing his friend only 3 years after his son died in 1977. They did perform as Led Zeppelin on few occasions, but they were shaky...
Thankfully, he became comfortable w/ Zeppelin's musical legacy... he re-teamed w/ Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page as "Plant & Page" from 1994 to 1999 playing Led Zeppelin songs in concert.
They decided to do this charity concert in 2007 w/ Plant, Page, and John Paul Jones (bass & keyboards) ... Jason Bonham (John Bonham's son) played drums.
It was to date, Led Zeppelin' final performance.
Jason Bonham tours regularly as "Led Zeppelin evening" w/ live musicians.
Robert Plant tours solo playing more laid back solo music w/ a few Zeppelin songs.
I’ve never heard this version. I honestly think Plant’s voice is even better here than in the original studio recording. Some of it might be upgraded tech, but I don’t know. He sounds amazing.
Plant has never used Autotune.
The whole concert is here 2 hours well spent watching
My favourite Zepp song and, this will be heresy to many, but my favourite live version. The sound quality and equipment just seem better. Do go back and listen to the original studio version, though.
When Tommy Vance (RIP) did a rock show on BBC radio 1 on a Friday night he asked people to name their favourite Led Zepp track other than Stairway to Heaven, this won by a long way.
This performance shows you the old lion still has claws!!! Greatest band ever. The crowds reaction at the end is ALL you need to know.
I just found y’all’s page and I love seeing younger people enjoying the old school stuff. I turned my son onto Led Zeppelin when he was 11 and we heard this song in my van and he was blown away!!!! Then I played Whole Lotta Love and when you play it in a car with front and back speakers, you hear the sound travel around the whole car, it’s Awesome!!!! He went and downloaded all their songs and became a true fan! He even named his cat Zeppelin when he grew up.
One of Led Zep's trademarks is to take a simple musical sequence, what you were calling a riff, and repeat it endlessly through the song. It is part of their chosen style. It was a new thing back then, and really made them stand out.
Lead singer is Robert Plant. You should listen to him when he was still young. His voice was not from this world. They were like in their twenties when they started, rock gods every one. Jimmy Page is one of the best guitarists ever. John Bonham (his son is playing in this recording) died and that is when the group stopped making new material. Back in the '70's I think. John Paul Jones was their best composer.
Their reputation- impeccable playing, extremely heartfelt, intense, catchy, unlike anything else on the radio. A lot of their best work IMO is when they tapped the folk music of the British Isles (where they are from) and used those sounds and themes as the core of their music. Stairway to Heaven is from this period.
The celebration day version of Kashmir is my favourite version despite Plants voice not being so powerful , I think it adds to the song and really works well
Drummer was Jason Bonham. His dad, John, was the original drummer. John was a beast!
YES! The studio version is incredible.
The drummer is is Jason Bonhan. His father John Bonham (Bonzo) was the original drummer but died many years ago.
Robert Plant/vocalist,...........Jean Paul Jones/keyboards...............Jimmy Page/Lead guitarist,...........Brilliant Jason Bonham/ drums........his father John Bonham RIIP was the co founder and Drummer for my all time favorite band................Led Zepplin