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June 30, 2025
Robert Plant, best known as the legendary lead singer of Led Zeppelin, made a rare and humorous appearance in the British comedy Doreen: The Movie (2016), a film based on the popular Midlands character Doreen Tipton. In this offbeat mockumentary-style comedy, Plant plays himself in a cameo role, showing his lighter side and poking fun at his rockstar persona. His brief but memorable appearance adds a quirky charm to the film, aligning with its satirical tone and Midlands pride. Though not widely known for acting, Plant’s inclusion in the film reflects his strong ties to the region and willingness to embrace its eccentric humor…..The Neil Young song Roger Waters wishes he wroteThe guitarist Keith Richards always wanted to be: “The epitome of a hero”The John Lennon track Paul McCartney wanted to make a Beatles “reunion song”Why John Paul Jones Called The Quiet Architect of Rock Music History ?
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Month: June 2025

All Those Years Ago’ Silenced: How George Harrison’s Refusal to Lip-Sync Got Him Cut from a 1981 UK TV Special—and Why It Proved His Unwavering Devotion to Musical Integrity Over Media Spectacle

George Harrison was set to perform on a major UK television special in 1981, promoting his album Somewhere in England. But viewers were shocked when his segment was mysteriously cut from the final broadcast without explanation. Later reports revealed the reason: George refused to lip-sync. The show’s producers insisted on pre-recorded vocals, which was a […]

HARRY NILSSON, RINGO STARR, ELTON JOHN, PAUL McCARTNEY, LINDA McCARTNEY and JOE ENGLISH outside a restaurant in Mayfair, London. 1975. Photos taken by TERRY O’NEILL.

Title: A Night in Mayfair: When Rock Royalty Ruled the Streets of London In the spring of 1975, a quiet corner of Mayfair, London transformed into the epicenter of rock ‘n’ roll history. Outside a discreet, upscale restaurant, an extraordinary constellation of music legends gathered: Harry Nilsson, Ringo Starr, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney, […]

It finally happened—Led Zeppelin is back, and the world can’t believe what it just witnessed. After 27 years of silence, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones tore onto the stage like time had never passed. The opening notes of “Kashmir” hit like a lightning bolt—loud, raw, and impossible to ignore. Fans didn’t just cheer—they screamed, they sobbed, they held their breath. And when Jason Bonham, son of the late legend John Bonham, stepped behind the drums, the arena exploded. This wasn’t just a reunion. This was a reckoning. A reminder. A roar from the gods of rock saying, “We never left.” Every chord struck with purpose. Every glance between them carried decades of history. It wasn’t about reliving the past—it was about proving the flame still burns. And in that earth-shaking moment, rock and roll didn’t just come back. It rose from the ashes—louder, bolder, and more alive than ever…

Title: Led Zeppelin Reunites After 27 Years—And Rock Will Never Be the Same Again It was the moment millions thought would never come. After 27 long years of silence, whispers, and wistful hopes, Led Zeppelin—Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones—walked onto the stage once more. And in a single breath, the world changed. […]

Over the decades, the relationship between Robert Plant and John Paul Jones has reflected both their shared legacy and occasional personal distance. In Led Zeppelin, Jones was often the quiet backbone, contributing not just as bassist and keyboardist but also as an arranger and composer whose subtle influence helped shape the band’s genre-defying sound. Plant admired Jones’s musicianship, but their personalities were quite different—Plant being more outwardly charismatic and flamboyant, while Jones was more reserved and behind-the-scenes. After Led Zeppelin’s breakup, Plant and Page stayed in the spotlight, often performing together, while Jones pursued a quieter but highly respected solo and production career. His exclusion from the Page and Plant reunion in the 1990s hurt him deeply—he even joked on stage about finding out from the newspapers—but he never publicly lashed out. By the time of the 2007 reunion at the O2 Arena, they had reconciled professionally, and Plant later praised Jones for his brilliance and contributions. While they’ve not collaborated closely since, their bond remains rooted in the unique and powerful legacy they built together in Led Zeppelin.

Title: “Quiet Thunder: The Enduring, Complex Bond Between Robert Plant and John Paul Jones” Over the decades, the relationship between Robert Plant and John Paul Jones has been marked by a deep musical respect, occasional emotional distance, and the unbreakable ties forged through their time in Led Zeppelin. Though often overshadowed by the more high-profile […]

The masterful music theory trick that saved The Beatles song ‘Yesterday’

I’ll open this article with a big statement: ‘Yesterday’ is the greatest song ever written. You can keep your ‘Purple Rain’ and ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and all that nonsense. When those songs were written, Prince and Queen were clearly actively trying to make the best song ever written, but the same can’t be said for Paul […]

When whispers spread that the band wouldn’t play, guests leaned in — confused, concerned. It was Jimmy Page’s daughter’s wedding, and something felt… unfinished. Then, without a word, Robert Plant stepped forward. No spotlight. No speech. Just him, barefoot in the grass, holding decades of history in his hands. He began to sing “Thank You,” and the world seemed to stop spinning. Jimmy stood frozen, eyes locked on his old bandmate. The bride wept. Every lyric hung heavy, as if carried on the breath of memories no one dared speak aloud. This wasn’t just a song — it was a lifetime, whispered in melody. Plant didn’t steal the moment. He sanctified it. And in that quiet, trembling performance, Led Zeppelin’s soul stirred again — not for a crowd, but for love, for friendship, for family….

Title: “Barefoot in the Grass: When Robert Plant Brought Led Zeppelin’s Soul to Life Again” At most weddings, the music is planned — rehearsed, queued, expected. But on this particular day, deep in the English countryside, the soundtrack of love came unannounced. It wasn’t the band everyone had speculated about. It wasn’t a stage performance […]

‘Good Night’: The greatest Ringo Starr vocal performance

Don’t be mean, alright? We all know what the obvious joke is. We all know how some snarky prick might answer the question “what is Ringo Starr’s greatest vocal performance?” and it’s a needlessly cruel and unfair one. Was Ringo Starr a natural singer? Absolutely not, and he’d be the first person to tell you […]