Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones is keen to avoid hiring a singer who sounds like Robert Plant to stop their reunion turning into a "tribute" act.The legendary rockers have confirmed they are to embark on a world tour and record a new album without frontman Plant, and are seeking a replacement for him.A number of potential new lead singers have been linked with the Kashmir hitmakers, including Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, who has reportedly already rehearsed with the band.But Jones insists they are striving to avoid vocalists who emulate Plant's unique style - for fear the new line-up will sound like a poor imitation of the band in its heyday.He says, "We are trying out a couple of singers. We want to do it. It's sounding great and we want to get on and get out there. There's no point in just finding another Robert. “You could get that out of a tribute band, but we don't want to be our own tribute band. "There would be a record and a tour, but everyone has to be on board."


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