Pitchfork — "We don't want to be our own tribute band," Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones told the BBC at a recent guitar show in Exeter, England. Yet the rock legend paradoxically explained that he, Jimmy Page, and John Bonham offspring Jason had been "tryin... more info

E! Online — The song remains the same, but the singer...not so much. Two of the surviving members of Led Zeppelin are ready to get their rock 'n' roll on in the recording studio and finally... more info

Wired - Listening Post — Earth jumped the gun on the Led Zeppelin reunion last month, when rumors that Robert Plant would rejoin his legendary bandmates kicked into overdrive. But Plant quickly harshed that buzz, clarifying that he would not tour with Jimmy Page, John... more info

BBC News - UK — Led Zeppelin should not hit the road for a full tour with a new singer, their former promoter Harvey Goldsmith says. more info

ContactMusic — LED ZEPPELIN bassist JOHN PAUL JONES is keen to avoid hiring a singer who sounds like ROBERT PLANT to stop their reunion turning into a "tribute"act. The legendary ... more info

Stereogum — John Paul Jones confirmed the possibility of a record and tour to BBC, noting that he, Jimmy Page, and Jason Bonham don't want someone who sounds like their regular lead singer. Maybe this guy's looking for a new gig? more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Concerts and Tours, NewsSpinner.com: Ten months after rocking a London crowd with their first show in nearly two decades, Led Zeppelin are itching to do it all over again with a tour and new album, bassist John Paul Jones confirmed on B... more info

Rolling Stone — In an unusual pairing, Josh Groban joined the Smashing Pumpkins on the Siamese Dream ballad “Disarm” during last weekend’s annual Bridge School Benefit. Check out the video above. Opening statements in the Phil Spector murder retrial are set to... more info

I Like Music — Have announced they want to tour but will do so without legendary lead singer Robert Plant more info

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