While I am well aware that I am playing into Nate's suggestion that "James Caron only likes old music like The Doors and Led Zeppelin," I find it necessary to point out that Led Zeppelin will be playing at Bonnaroo this summer. The group separated in 1982 after drummer John Bonham's died of alcohol abuse. Until that time, the group had created a unique sound; blending blues, hard rock, accoustic folk, and woozy vocals and rhythm into a synthesis of what can only be discribed as brilliant.
Their tour attendence broke records all over the US, culminating in a sold out 56,800 attendee show in Tampa Bay. Despite their tremendous popularity, they remained true to their roots and never changed the sound of their music to suit the needs of a record company. Soon they were dubbed "the biggest band in the world." They had become the ultimate rock band, and in my mind they still are.
When they reunite this summer, they will bring John Bonham's son Jason aboard as drummer. I find myself giddy with excitment in anticipation. Perhaps the best comparison would be to Nate's excitement if J dilla were to suddenly come back from the dead for one more tour. Anyways, you will all know where to find me from June 12-15, and I hope some of you will come out of your indie rock shells for this one too.
-James
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you know your career has taken a turn for the better when you go from playing with cc deville and ted nugent on vh1 to jimmy paige, robert plant, and john paul jones
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