Not only are the aging rock legends getting back together, but Led Zeppelin could be about to record their first new material in 30 years. It’s every rock fans dream. Led Zeppelin are due to perform live on stage next month with their original lineup minus drummer John Bonham (who will be replaced by his son, Jason).
Jimmy Page has been telling people that the band recording new music is almost inevitable, although he admits to being cautious about what to do with regards to live shows and new music. After all, a bad run could seriously tarnish the career and reputation of one of the most-respected bands in the world.
“Look, I’d be really surprised if there wasn’t [new music] - you know, I mean I just know the way we are. We’re musicians…as we’re playing we’ll probably be coming up with all manner of things. And that will be fun. I mean that’s what it’s all about. Let’s do the O2 show, shall we? And then we’ll speak to you afterward,” aid Page to Jam! Music.
Although Page and Plant are taking it one step at a time, it’s an exciting time for music reunions. If they can produce music anywhere near as good as they did 30 years ago, we will be in for some real treats. Let’s just hope it doesn’t all go pear shaped.
Trent Reznor, lead singer of rock band Nine Inch Nails, made headlines this week when he urged fans of the band to steal their music in protest against the high prices changed by record companies. Reznor slammed his band’s record label, Universal Music, saying that NIN fans were being ripped off by the high price of the band’s latest CD, Year Zero.
On stage at a gig September 16, Reznor told fans to steal the CD instead of buying it. Reznor yelled, “My record label all around the world hates me. I called them out for being greedy. Has anyone seen the price come down? OK, well, you know what that means: steal it. Steal away. Steal and steal and steal some more and give it to all your friends and keep on stealing.”
While you could commend Reznor for lashing out against the music industry, perhaps telling people to steal from stores is pushing the boundaries a bit far.
The band’s latest CD is on sale in Australia for the equivalent of about US$25, which to us, being English, looks pretty average. Apparently, someone from Universal told Reznor that the price is so high because NIN fans are willing to pay more.
If you ask us, we don’t see what all the fuss is about. Do people still even buy CDs? Last time we looked, almost every person listening to music was downloading it off the Internet or burning copies, using the money saved to go towards a new iPod Touch. Oh yeah; we want an iPod Touch.
Seriously though, you should buy CDs, at least sometimes, to support the artists. Don’t steal music from stores though.
