News From the PBJ Front:

John Paul Jones, during a Q&A session at a Manson Guitars event confirmed that he, Jimmy and Jason have been rehearsing with “the odd singer come and have a bash.”

This is very exciting news for me, I’ve been going to bed each night praying for Page, Bonham and Jones (The PBJ’s) to realize they can do it without Planty, about whom Jones comments, “… and he doesn’t really want to make loud music anymore, as we do.” Be loud and proud guys! I want more of those sweet dirty riffs and bass lines that make my heart beat to their rhythm.

Some of the singers that have been mentioned as possibilities are: Steven Tyler, Myles Kennedy and Jack White.

Steven Tyler, as much as I love him, cannot be more that one hour away from his plastic surgeon or will be in danger of losing his face.

Myles Kennedy is unobjectionable, here’s the Alter Bridge version of Kashmir. His voice is more theatrical and polished than I personally enjoy.

Jack White is my favorite ‘now’ singer, he plays guitar like a dream and has more style and presence than anybody performing today. But his music is so wonderful, I would hate for him to subjugate his creative genius to that of Page and Jones.

As far as the singers go, why not get someone unknown? They certainly don’t need a big name to sing with them. Someone unknown won’t bring all the baggage of a musical agenda with them. Worked for them the first time around!

Top Ten Reasons The PBJ’s Should Tour With A Young Singer.

  1. Finally have a use for all those floral blouses missing their buttons
  2. One less rock star in danger of breaking a hip
  3. Hitting the high notes won’t cause hernia
  4. Can take care of groupies during JPJ’s and JP’s afternoon naps
  5. Won’t be a Viagra hog (see #4)
  6. No worries of hair piece slipping when head banging
  7. Will be suitably in awe of the Rock Legends
  8. Fewer memory lapses, interviewers won’t have to repeat questions
  9. Built in babysitter for the grandkids
  10. Don’t have to listen to “it’s terribly hard, there are those that can vouch for it being hard” ever again