Zeppelin Without Plant?

There has been no shortage of Led Zeppelin rumors circulating this year since the famed one-time reunion the band underwent last December in London. Since this lonely reunion, there has been consistent talk of a reunion tour and new recording, all which seem to be held back by lead singer Robert Plant's refusal to cooperate with the newfound ambitions. This raises the question: should Led Zeppelin replace their famed front man Robert Plant? Led Zep still has the inner circle of Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and original drummer John Bonham's son, Jason Bonham, all willing and eager to continue the Led Zeppelin legacy. According to an article on Billboard.com, they may have found a solution in singer Myles Kennedy, front man of the alternative rock group Alter Bridge. According to Twisted Sister front man Dee Snider, the band is "saying [to Robert], 'We're all rehearsed, we're ready to go. Here's a gazillion dollars on the table. If you don't do it, we're going out with this kid. And he can sing the shit out of Zeppelin.' And they're gonna hope that Robert, at the last minute, will go, 'Okay,' and step in before having the lead singer of Alter Bridge out with John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Jason Bonham." This bold move by the members of Led Zeppelin brings up another interesting question: would people still go to see Led Zeppelin without Robert Plant? Personally, I would not pay the exorbitant amounts of money that would be charged for tickets to see the two original members, Bonham's son, and some kid. Although I'm sure the concert would still rock, I feel like it just would not be a real Led Zeppelin show. It would be nothing more than Jimmy Page playing with a cover band. From here on out I can only hope that Robert Plant will come to his senses, and make the decision to rejoin the group for a reunion tour. I believe he will make the right decision because I find it hard to believe that he could leave his brainchild, the beginning of rock n' roll, into the hands of a man who does a good impression. This has led to speculation on whether this could just be a big publicity stunt to get people riled up before a big Led Zeppelin reunion including Plant. Then, even if Robert Plant rejoins the group for a reunion tour, it has been thirty years since the group last toured together! Is it possible for the same Led Zeppelin to come out thirty years later with the same force they had in their time? Regardless of what kind of future Led Zeppelin has, it is destined to be one of the most highly publicized, and highly criticized tours of all time. So, keep your eyes open because you might miss history if you don't.