John Paul Who? j/k
Really I don't care who they tour with as long as I can get a decent fix of the music itself regardless of who is singing. Of course Zep w/o Plant is fucked up. Seen both of them (Page and Plant) separately and both shows were great.
Far-L and I were talking earlier today that we would rather see Dark Star Orchestra on a good night rather than the real Grateful Dead on a shitty Jerry night. If the musicians are on and the material is right, the magic can happen. Bottom line is: It's really all about the music.
Furthering his point Far-L used the analogy of going to see Ludwig Van's 9th symphony each year and it's always been stellar performances even though Ludvig is not conducting the music.
Regardless of who's singing, having them out touring allows a whole new generation of people to witness one of the greatest living guitar players work his craft. All I can say seeing after seeing Jimmy Page live, is "HOLY FUCKING SHIT!"
My
, Go see them before they all disappear and we loose the opportunity.