John Paul Jones Quotes

15 quotes from 13 authors

Step into rock’s architects and you’ll find John Paul Jones, a bassist whose lines reshaped a generation. Musicians recall hearing his work in 1984, comparing his vibe to peers like Paul Simonon and Lemmy. Anecdotes capture chemistry he shared with Robert Plant and John Bonham, ESP link that defined Zeppelin’s sound.

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“I have not yet begun to fight!” John Paul Jones September 23, 1779. He said this when his ship was on fire and sinking.”

Steven Atwood

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I was lucky enough to be down at the studio the day John Paul Jones came down.

Chris Shiflett

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It was an extraordinary connection, the synergy within the band. There was an area of ESP between Robert Plant, John Paul Jones,…

Jimmy Page

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“I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast, for I intend to go in harm’s way.…

Anonymous

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I'd heard about a shipwreck that was never found - John Paul Jones' Bonhomme Richard. So I thought, 'Well, I'll go look…

Clive Cussler

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“With the help of God and a few Marines” Is a phrase that has been attributed to nearly every naval hero from…

Albertus Wright Catlin

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“whether on the battlefield or in the business world, leaders must be comfortable accepting some level of risk. As the U.S. Naval…

Jocko Willink

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There was absolutely no intention of splitting up. We had so many great ideas to use on the new album. John Paul…

John Bonham

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So much of the time people focus on the awesome power of Led Zeppelin, the whole 'Hammer of the Gods' thing, but…

Michael Anthony

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I've been blessed. I grew up and played and worked and created with the Freddie Mercury, the Jimi Hendrix, the Keith Richards,…

Steven Adler

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From meeting Robert Plant, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones, teaming up, rehearsing, playing selected gigs outside of Britain, coming back into…

Jimmy Page

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It's funny: when I started playing bass in 1984, you had guys like Paul Simonon fron the Clash, John Paul Jones, Lemmy,…

Duff McKagan

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They fought their first action in March of 1775. Embarked on eight small ships, they sailed to the Bahamas and captured a…

Tom Clancy

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There will be a Led Zeppelin as long as there's a Jimmy Page, John Bonham, John Paul Jones and Robert Plant. This…

Jimmy Page

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“Born John Paul in Arbigland, Scotland on July 6, 1747, he started his seagoing career as an apprentice aboard the sail ship…

Captain Hank Bracker, "Seawater One

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