Rory

Yes no man is an island but as the Jefferson Airplane said “he’s a peninsula.” Once again, just because something is popular doesn’t mean it is necessarily good. That’s like saying that the popular kids in high school are the best because they’re popular. The majority isn’t always wise. (59,054,087 people can’t be wrong can they?)

My opinions are my own. Not the Rolling Stone. (Still occasionally good political writing.) But do not underestimate the power of the rock press back then when there was such a thing. Of course RS was wrong about lots of bands. But it was provocative and for those of us halfway between either coast Cream and RS and the others provided little peeks inside the cool world.

I know I’m expressing a minority opinion and I’m glad to see a few out there who agree in full or in part. And when you consider that most people who think LZ was a sham wouldn’t be checking out a forum related to the dreaded Zeppelin you’re not going to hear a variety of voices here. Even if it’s one of the most active threads. I started this thread as a reaction to listening to the Vault concerts and thinking that my opinions are further validated. But if Led Zeppelin’s (and others) lawsuits prevail, this will all be dust in the wind.

As I said in post 5796, seen ‘em. “You just weren't there in late 60's and 70's like I and millions of others were. You weren't Hip.” Not Hip? Now? I’m lucky if I don’t break a hip. Back then? Who knows? Who cares or cared? Back in my youth if you worried about being hip, you weren’t. I just love’s my rock and roll especially when it’s genuine and royalties get paid. Free is nice too. The Vault is great because of the huge variety. I don’t think I’ll be checking out Sheena Easton but it is nice to hear some of the bands that I never came across back in the day. (Slade?)

It’s a shame that your beloved Led Zeppelin is one of the bands trying to shut this place down. It’s bizarre enough that they think the music is free so someone can sell some old posters. That would imply that the used posters are more valuable than the music. Which doesn’t say much about the music does it? Ironically if you roll back to the Song Remains the Same film, there’s a bit where the manager, Peter Green is on a tirade about unauthorized posters.

I bet it’s a control thing too. If Page and Plant can’t overdub, they don’t want you the loyal Led Zeppelin fan to hear it. That is not what rock and roll gods really need to worry about now is it? Not with the new 6 cd boxed set being pushed for the holidays?