JPJ quote that blew my mind

[bobyoung53]

Ian Hunter was another early adopter of rock in the UK. By 1969 there was already Mott The Hoople. Zep is just one prime example of all that.

The Beatles and Stones were playing rock n roll in the early 60's, along with many other British bands. Cliff Richard during the late 50's.

Both from 1964:



Nashville Teens backing up Jerry Lee Lewis:

 

[bobyoung53]

Makes sense. I read an in-depth interview with Jimmy Page in Guitar Player magazine about 40 years ago where he said that during the sessions for the Zep III album, every time they got together to rehearse or record, he'd arrive and find JPJ and Bonham already there, memorizing the drum and bass parts on their most recently acquired James Brown album. The James Brown influence was what made the later Zeppelin albums sound so different from the earlier ones.

Where's that confounded bridge?

 

[johnnynitro]

Don't forget about his (Bass) Playing in Lu Lu's To Sir with Love.

 

[_Obra_]

Forgive me if my video doesn't belong here, but I couldn't resist considering that I'm the biggest JPJ fan.

 

[pbass2]

He's always struck me as a soul/RnB guy playing rock. I think the same about Dee Murray

I'd say the same about John Deacon--another soul/Motown influenced guy playing rock. Another that comes to mind is from Greg Ridley from Humble Pie.

 

[ToddB1963]

I'd say the same about John Deacon--another soul/Motown influenced guy playing rock. Another that comes to mind is from Greg Ridley from Humble Pie.

And I'd agree with you

 

[dougjwray]

JPJ made Led Zeppelin possible the same way Jack Bruce made Cream possible. In both cases, bassists with high levels of music education used their skills to create a sophisticated foundation for much flashier guitarists. JPJ is a reminder that the bass can be a very powerful instrument without ever taking the lead.

Good point, and thanks for mentioning Jack Bruce. Speaking of Motown, Jack was actually asked by Marvin Gaye to join his band, and he and Jamerson later became good friends.
He and JPJ both had classical training from the time they were children, but Jack was also a hardcore jazz bassist, on upright. His heroes were Charles Mingus, Percy Heath and Charlie Haden.
Anyway... A fascinating topic.