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That: do you think Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, or John Paul Jones ever created anything post Led Zeppelin that you would consider a masterpiece or genuinely exceptional?

I’m talking about something that, in your opinion, reaches the level of songs like Stairway to Heaven, The Rain Song, Over the Hills and Far Away, Kashmir, Black Dog, etc.

It can be anything: a studio recording, a solo song, a different version of something they’ve played live, a collaboration..

things that you think deserve to be considered truly great in their own right, rather than simply “good for a post Zeppelin project.”

So, is there anything by Plant, Page, or JPJ after Led Zeppelin that you would put in that category? And if so, what would be your #1 choice?

Just experienced my first King’s Night and Day in Amsterdam as a tourist.

On the one hand… it’s honestly pretty incredible. The whole city turns orange, there’s music everywhere, boats full of people partying, streets packed with dancing, at its best it feels like the whole city is just celebrating together.

But there’s also another side I didn’t really expect. As the night went on (and especially into Kings Day itself), there was a LOT of heavy drinking, people pretty out of control, and at times it felt a bit chaotic. Some pushing in crowds, a few heated moments/arguments, even the occasional fight here and there.

One thing that stood out to me is how intense the crowds get people kind of just push through without any regard for personal space, similar vibe to the bike traffic here but in pedestrian form during the chaos. (Is that the dutch way?)

Later in the evening when it was all almost set and done, things were more intense.

I also saw a big banner saying “Monarchy? Not for me”, which made me wonder what locals actually think about Kings Day is it just a massive party where it doesnt matter what youre celebrating or is there more mixed feelings about it?