The singer John Paul Jones would work in a heartbeat: “Interesting”
John Paul Jones, the former Led Zeppelin bassist and multi-instrumentalist, said he would readily work with Neil Young if the opportunity arose. He praised Young’s restless, individual approach to music, suggesting their contrasting creative styles could make for a compelling collaboration.
The article places the comment in the context of Jones’s varied career after Led Zeppelin, which ended following drummer John Bonham’s death. It notes that Jones had already built extensive experience as a session musician and later worked with artists including Foo Fighters, R.E.M. and Butthole Surfers; he said of Young: “Should he ever knock on my door, I’d probably say yes.”
- John Paul Jones would like to collaborate with Neil Young.
- He admires Young’s restless, unconventional musical approach.
- Jones’s post-Zeppelin career has included wide-ranging collaborations.