RE: Legends and BBC Sessions

[Jeremy Mixer <zepmeist@xxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 24 Nov 1997, Ron Van Hyfte wrote:

> >Mr Prox wrote :
> >
> >> Ha! Well said, and come to think of it, I agree with you once I stop &
> >> think about it. Much as I like them, Aerosmith were obviously influenced by
> >> The Yardbirds, but certainly *way* more aligned with The Stones than Zep in
> >> terms of their style & approach.
> >
> >Couldn't agree more, I've always thought (come on flamers...) the Stones
> or Aero...
> 
> I think Aerosmith was closer to Zep in their early days.  When I listen to
> "Toys in the Attic" I hear more Zep and less Stones.  Aerosmith & Zep are
> HEAVY, the Stones are much lighter.  Just listen to the drums.

I agree......the current Aerosmith is nothing like Zep at all, but the old
Aerosmith were Zep wannabe's, Steve Tyler somewhat admitted it, and said
something along the lines of (paraphrasing) "Everyone cmpared us to the
Stones because I had the lips, no one realized we were trying to be
Zeppelin"

Jeremy