I saw Bad Company with Lynyrd Skynyrd about a decade ago for the first time and I was blown away by Paul Rogers vocal abilities. He sounded like he did on recordings from his prime.
Either Marriott or Rodgers or Reid could have worked well in Led Zeppelin, but Robert Plant's lyrics are unparalleled, and only added to the "mysticism" of the band, along with his stage presence. I'll tell you what, though...... I'd have loved to hear Paul Rodgers doing "Black Dog".
I saw The Firm back in the day. Almost got in to a fight over my show bought tee shirt. Good show though. Just seeing Jimmy play was worth the price of the ticket.
1:50 - Free were never a 'supergroup' for goodness sake, they were just a bunch of kids! However, Bad Co certainly were. But Free were the greatest band ever - they had the sound, the range in genres, from hard rock, blues, soul, funk and folk and they had the songs. If you don't know them I strongly recommend you get all their albums - there's only six of them - as soon as humanly possible.
Thank you, S N S! I can find no fault, especially Jimmy's Taste (nod to Rory Gallacher?). *This is my type of YT music video.* All the best to Yours and You. _Many more subscribers and comments deserved._ Stay free. Rab 🍻😎 👋
Did you know that when Mick Ronson left the ‘Stones, Jagger and “Keef” approached Rory Gallagher to take his place, but Rory didn’t want to be a “background” rhythm player, so he turned them down to be in better control over his own music and band members. The rest is history. I’ve been a Gallagher fan since 1973, when I bought the brand new album “ TATTOO”, and I’ve seen him twice live since. June 14,1995 was a really bad day for Blues and Rock, I was in shock for awhile , at 44 ( I believe he was) dying from a “successful” liver transplant but succumbing to Sepsis poisoning. 🎶🇨🇦👍
@@MichaelandCathy1999 You may be confusing Mick Ronson RIP (the 'Spiders From Mars' guitarist backing David Bowie - one of Hull's Finest!) with Mick Taylor (another of my guitar 'heroes'). Whatever ... Stay free, M & C. Rab 🍻😎 👋
Recently, I heard an interview segment uploaded by the Professor of Rock who did an extensive interview with Paul. In one of the segments, it was discussed how one single issued by the Firm featured Paul taking the guitar solo instead of Jimmy. There was some question as to whether or not Jimmy took issue with Paul playing lead instead of him. Apparently not.
I saw a performance of Queen with Rogers and I was amazed at how good it was. Nobody could really replace Freddy but it was pretty damn good nonetheless.
Paul Rodgers and terry Reid in my opinion had the best voices. They had the most powerful voices but also knew how to sing, by that I mean they sang to suit the song.
Super Elvis fan here, but I feel the two most distinctive voices I've ever heard in popular music are Bill Medley's and Dave Ruffin's Listen to Dave's solo work in the early '70s.
Robert Plant copied Steve Marriott on the first Zeppelin album. The members of Small Faces thought it was hysterically funny when they heard him perform.
One Bad Company show was probably the best I have ever seen, especially considering the selfishness of some musicians and how they really stepped up that night. I don't even remember who the opening act was, but they were not able to perform due to 'illness'. Bad company came on instead and not a minute late. They gave a full set, took a break, came back out and did it again. We were on the fence slightly off center. Everyone was cool, down to the security guards---especially the one who went backstage and brought us large sodas on ice. What a night!
Terry Reid was first choice for Zeppelin, Marriott a fantastic soulful singer but also an incredible guitarist. Free were exceptional and ridiculously young at their peak!
Ok a few things missed here. First, Steve Marriot was Gods first choice, Marriots ego created issues and jimmy went to Robert, who also brought in Bonzo. The first person Jimmy approached was JPJ, he was adamant that they work together. Next, as for Free Paul was already working with Simon Kirke, and they met up with Andy Fraser, along with JPJ one of the greatest Bassists ever, and Koss came in last. But here's the rub, Paul actually saved Jimmy, got him to play, 2 years after Bonzo's death. Paul agreed to form The Firm with Jimmy, even convincing him, at Clapton's request to play the Arms concerts, which Jimmy did not want to do, 6 weeks after starting to play again. Paul was instrumental in getting Jimmy off the drugs, and the two remain great mates to this day. Paul actually reformed Free, convincing Andy that they needed to do so to try and help Koss break the drugs and depression. To this day Paul mourns his great musical soulmate, Koss
I love Free and Zeppelin. Shame that they got together in The Firm and made such a mediocre and boring album. Outrider is also bad. Nothing good came from Jimmy Page in the 80s
Relf wasn’t really much of a vocalist although the yardbirds said he was a talented harp player. If the yardbirds had a dynamic singer and could write songs they would have surpassed the stones in my opinion.
The Yardbirds remain my favorite rock band - Keith Relf's singing a notable reason. By your logic, the Rolling Stones, The Who, and Jimi Hendrix and the Experience, to name three bands, could all have found better vocalists. Yet the sound of all four bands was epic.
@@johnloving9401 well said. Daltrey probably a nose better than jagger or Hendrix but yes not a great singer. Graham Goldman wrote great hits for yardbirds and Hollies
are so off on this. Marriott and Joplin were entirely different and had incredible range. Rodgers was pretty standard, nice voice but never the pay off.
Paul Rogers isn't called 'the voice' for nothing, but Stevie Marriott, wow !!!
Marriott the master
Terry Reid also
Marriott singing Autumn Stone is about as good as it gets. I saw him a year before he died . His voice hadn't changed one bit .
Steve Marriott going into my search right...... NOW
Terry Reid and Steve Marriot had it
Jimmy Page did more than 'consider' Terry Reid---Mr. Reid turned him down. He has 2 tracks on the Wonderland soundtrack. Free is also on it.
Yeah I know
Paul’s never lost it
Neither has Terry Reid
I saw Bad Company with Lynyrd Skynyrd about a decade ago for the first time and I was blown away by Paul Rogers vocal abilities. He sounded like he did on recordings from his prime.
He still sounds like that today.
I couldn't imagine any other singer with zeppelin...Robert plant is the man
Robert Plant's voice is not good for my ears.
Wish Jimmy Reid would have taken the job.
Paul Rodgers is on a very short list of my favorite Rock vocalists. James Dewar deserves recognition, too.
Dewar is the only singer who comes close to Rodgers, for mellow soul, aggressive rock and pure tonal quality, Paul stands alone.
Steve Marriot for me every day!
ahhhhh, Marriott...
I was fortunate to see The Firm!!! Great show!!!!
Fantastic vocalist and bands both Free and Bad Company.
30 Days In The Hole...Shooting Star...and so many other great vocals
I like how the commentator said that after searching for a vocalist, Page "settled" for Robert Plant. Good choice, I'd say.
Yeah, I noticed that bit of shade too.
Only because Jimmy Reid didn't take the job and passed it to his friend.
@@Thomas-xs2kq Terry Reid
Paul Rodgers is The Truth. Phenomenal singer.
The Truth? Whatchu talkin 'bout Willis?
Greatest blues'rock vocalist EVER Mr Paul Rodgers
One of them,not forgetting James Dewar.
Paul Rodgers! The Voice Of Rock&Roll! Simply The Best!
Zeppelin needed Plant to reach the stratosphere.
Well said, couldn’t agree more …
Sweet that Jimmy acknowledged Bach and other classical master musicians/composers!!!
My favorite Bad Co tune is Silver Blue and Gold. Idk why but it’s just a great melody, great bridge and of course Paul’s unique vocals. 🤷🏼♀️
Been a fan since Free days. His latest album is excellent! 🇬🇧👍
yes
Either Marriott or Rodgers or Reid could have worked well in Led Zeppelin, but Robert Plant's lyrics are unparalleled, and only added to the "mysticism" of the band, along with his stage presence. I'll tell you what, though...... I'd have loved to hear Paul Rodgers doing "Black Dog".
Yes, Robert Plant wrote 75% of the lyrics to their songs. He was the best choice imo.
Wow, this was a run through, a who's who, if you will, of the best vocalists I know. Thanks.
The music video for 'Satisfaction Guaranteed' by the 'Firm' still sends chills down my spine.
I saw The Firm back in the day. Almost got in to a fight over my show bought tee shirt. Good show though. Just seeing Jimmy play was worth the price of the ticket.
1:50 - Free were never a 'supergroup' for goodness sake, they were just a bunch of kids! However, Bad Co certainly were. But Free were the greatest band ever - they had the sound, the range in genres, from hard rock, blues, soul, funk and folk and they had the songs. If you don't know them I strongly recommend you get all their albums - there's only six of them - as soon as humanly possible.
This interview was so interesting im glad i listened
I agree, Terry Reid, Paul Rogers, Steve Marriott, and a few of my favs, Jimmy Dewar(Trower) and Noddy Holder.
What a fantastic video have a wonderful day also happy first day of April ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊
Can't argue with that. Then why Plant ? Hahahaha hahahaha. Nevermind. 👍✌️
Nice presentation!
The Royal Sessions is fabulous. And the GoGos got in the "HOF" ahead of him. Makes me twitch.
Paul Rogers is great, and I love everything he's done, but the greatest Blues/Rock
singer for me, is Steve Marriott, nobody had a wail like him.
And yet Robert Plant was better than all of them❤
Do you still have feelings for him?
Wasn't a better rock or blues vocalist then prime Rodgers
@@donjohn2695 It all depends what kind of rock you're talking about. He wasn't a blues singer.
Thank you, S N S! I can find no fault, especially Jimmy's Taste (nod to Rory Gallacher?).
*This is my type of YT music video.*
All the best to Yours and You. _Many more subscribers and comments deserved._
Stay free.
Rab 🍻😎 👋
Did you know that when Mick Ronson left the ‘Stones, Jagger and “Keef” approached Rory Gallagher to take his place, but Rory didn’t want to be a “background” rhythm player, so he turned them down to be in better control over his own music and band members. The rest is history. I’ve been a Gallagher fan since 1973, when I bought the brand new album “ TATTOO”, and I’ve seen him twice live since. June 14,1995 was a really bad day for Blues and Rock, I was in shock for awhile , at 44 ( I believe he was) dying from a “successful” liver transplant but succumbing to Sepsis poisoning. 🎶🇨🇦👍
@@MichaelandCathy1999 You may be confusing Mick Ronson RIP (the 'Spiders From Mars' guitarist backing David Bowie - one of Hull's Finest!) with Mick Taylor (another of my guitar 'heroes').
Whatever ...
Stay free, M & C. Rab 🍻😎 👋
2 microphones held together with masking tape, love that!!
Seen that together years ago in my friends blues bar long before the
BLUES MOVEMENT. R E A L L Y
TOOK OFF !! S H A K I N’!!!!!!
I was a bartender there back then………46 years ago……….
U H - O H!! AGE. INDICA-
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Recently, I heard an interview segment uploaded by the Professor of Rock who did an extensive interview with Paul. In one of the segments, it was discussed how one single issued by the Firm featured Paul taking the guitar solo instead of Jimmy. There was some question as to whether or not Jimmy took issue with Paul playing lead instead of him. Apparently not.
I never saw free , Led zeppelin, but I did
see Steve Marriott with Humble Pie .
there great .
PR resurrected Queen
I saw a performance of Queen with Rogers and I was amazed at how good it was. Nobody could really replace Freddy but it was pretty damn good nonetheless.
jimmy page is the xanthus or the ursa majors paul rodgers is the skin of soul of course i.ve seen the firm twice 1985 1986
Paul Rodgers and terry Reid in my opinion had the best voices. They had the most powerful voices but also knew how to sing, by that I mean they sang to suit the song.
Super Elvis fan here, but I feel the two most distinctive voices I've ever heard in popular music are Bill Medley's and Dave Ruffin's Listen to Dave's solo work in the early '70s.
I Like The Firm !
Steve Marriot belting out Whole Lotta Love would've been interesting.
Search for the small faces you need loving , you'll thank me later..
Robert Plant copied Steve Marriott on the first Zeppelin album. The members of Small Faces thought it was hysterically funny when they heard him perform.
@@colinstock325 Plant was just a Marriott wannabee.
One Bad Company show was probably the best I have ever seen, especially considering the selfishness of some musicians and how they really stepped up that night. I don't even remember who the opening act was, but they were not able to perform due to 'illness'. Bad company came on instead and not a minute late. They gave a full set, took a break, came back out and did it again. We were on the fence slightly off center. Everyone was cool, down to the security guards---especially the one who went backstage and brought us large sodas on ice. What a night!
Peter Grant and Page signed up The Pretty Things with singer Phil May, also a phenomenal singer imo and others
Terry Reid was first choice for Zeppelin, Marriott a fantastic soulful singer but also an incredible guitarist.
Free were exceptional and ridiculously young at their peak!
I saw Paul Rodgers open for Jeff Beck in Toronto 5 years ago. His voice is even better now than it was in the days of Free and Bad Company!
Rod Stewart was good with the jeff beck group.
Terry Reid was the choice. Terry said No. That voice plus his guitar, and now you have a great band.
Ok a few things missed here. First, Steve Marriot was Gods first choice, Marriots ego created issues and jimmy went to Robert, who also brought in Bonzo. The first person Jimmy approached was JPJ, he was adamant that they work together. Next, as for Free Paul was already working with Simon Kirke, and they met up with Andy Fraser, along with JPJ one of the greatest Bassists ever, and Koss came in last.
But here's the rub, Paul actually saved Jimmy, got him to play, 2 years after Bonzo's death. Paul agreed to form The Firm with Jimmy, even convincing him, at Clapton's request to play the Arms concerts, which Jimmy did not want to do, 6 weeks after starting to play again. Paul was instrumental in getting Jimmy off the drugs, and the two remain great mates to this day. Paul actually reformed Free, convincing Andy that they needed to do so to try and help Koss break the drugs and depression. To this day Paul mourns his great musical soulmate, Koss
Wonder what he thinks of Glenn Hughes
Rogersessssessss
He loved Jeff Buckley
Terry Reid is tops
You can talk about blues and rock but this is about shouting as a singing style. You know it eventually became screamo.
I love Free and Zeppelin. Shame that they got together in The Firm and made such a mediocre and boring album. Outrider is also bad. Nothing good came from Jimmy Page in the 80s
And then totally superceded by:
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ROBERT PLANT WAS MILES ABOUVE EVERYONE MENTIONED EVEN THOUGH HE WAS ONLY GOOD 50% OF THE TIME LIVE HIS RECORDINGS ARE UNMATCHED
firm were limp
Relf wasn’t really much of a vocalist although the yardbirds said he was a talented harp player. If the yardbirds had a dynamic singer and could write songs they would have surpassed the stones in my opinion.
Yardbirds with Beck and Page did surpass Rolling Stones.
@@ristokolttonen9208 unfortunately not in sales or popularity but I’m with you.
The Yardbirds remain my favorite rock band - Keith Relf's singing a notable reason. By your logic, the Rolling Stones, The Who, and Jimi Hendrix and the Experience, to name three bands, could all have found better vocalists. Yet the sound of all four bands was epic.
@@johnloving9401 well said. Daltrey probably a nose better than jagger or Hendrix but yes not a great singer. Graham Goldman wrote great hits for yardbirds and Hollies
are so off on this. Marriott and Joplin were entirely different and had incredible range. Rodgers was pretty standard, nice voice but never the pay off.
Kossoff a guitar virtuoso? Hell no! A great blues based basic guitarists but had a mediocre technique especially by today’s standards.
Kossoff had incredible "feel" for the instrument. Give me that anyday over technical ability.
On paper the Page Rodgers collaboration should've been the best thing to ever happen in Rock 'N' Roll.