Who Likes Led Zeppelin?

[Apache Warrior]

Report: Led Zeppelin re-forming for concert
Published: 9/12/07, 10:00 AM EDT

LONDON, England (CNN) - Rock legends Led Zeppelin are to reform for the first time in 19 years for a one-off concert in London, the band is expected to announce.
Singer Robert Plant, 59, last week hinted that the band were reforming when a fan asked him about the possibility of a performance.

He replied: "How did you know about that?", the British Press Association reported.

The three surviving original band members -- Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones -- are said to be planning a concert at the O2 Arena in November, organized by promoter Harvey Goldsmith.

It would coincide with a new "Best Of Led Zeppelin" CD due to be released that month.

It is believed a tour could follow if the concert is successful.

The band broke up in 1980 when drummer John Bonham died after a drinking binge.

His son, Jason, is expected to join the band on stage.

The band have played several times since they split, including at Live Aid in 1985.

Led Zeppelin have sold around 200 million albums, including more than 100 million in the US.

It is reported that money raised from ticket sales will go to a charity formed following the death of Ahmet Ertegun, who founded Atlantic Records.
I hope it is successful and they tour near me.
Apache

[juneau]

Woooooooo! I hope they play Manchester. :D

[Thrashdragon]

I like a lot of their stuff. Should be a good show. :2thumbs:

[dirtyoldgoat]

This would be awesome! I definitely hope they do a tour in the US, I would definitely be there!

[BigTwinky]

Probably going to be an easy $150 per ticket for the nose bleeds

[WalkinTarget]

Heh, as I read the topic, 'Stairway...' started playing in Winamp.

:jam:

[Duke{CLR}]

I would try to get to this show if it came close to my house. I would probably be at the same one as Big Twinky up in Montreal. :2thumbs:

[GeneralSnake]

Damn, that is some intense news. My father needs to hear about this, he let me into the Led Zeppelin world many years ago. Hopefully people will learn what real music is again, and stop playing this crappy modern day punk. No band will ever have the songs of the same epicness as they did, atleast for me. Those songs tell of grand advenures and wars, really cool stuff.

[BigTwinky]

I would try to get to this show if it came close to my house. I would probably be at the same one as Big Twinky up in Montreal. :2thumbs:

If you spring for the tickets, you can stay at my place :D

[mapes]

One of my fav pieces of trivia is that the Beastie Boy's used a bunch of Zep samples... One that I know of are parts from "The Ocean" used in "She's Crafty"

[drunken_chef]

more like. who doesn't like led zeppelin?

[TheSilentAssassin]

I like a lot of their stuff. Should be a good show. :2thumbs:

+1

[(DSP)-Bar]

:D

I wish I could go.

[Apache Warrior]

Whole lotta rush for Zep tickets
Published: 9/13/07, 10:00 PM EDT

LONDON, England (CNN) - Rock fans have rushed to register to see Led Zeppelin's comeback gig after the legendary group announced plans for their first live performance in more than two decades.
Around 20 million people have already applied online to buy tickets for the November 26 concert at London's O2 Arena with the Web site crashing as it struggled to cope with 80,000 visitors a minute, promoters said.

Registration closes on Monday, following which the ?125 ($250) tickets will be allocated by lottery.

"The message is to be patient. The Web site will be open until midday Monday September 17 for anyone wanting to register," a spokesman for organizers told the UK's Press Association.

"It is not 'first come, first served' and all successful applicants will be entered into the ballot for tickets to be drawn at random."

The eagerly-awaited reunion will bring together the British band's three surviving members -- singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page and bass player John Paul Jones -- as part of a tribute concert honoring Atlantic Records co-founder Ahmet Ertegun, who died last year.

Jason Bonham, the son of the band's original drummer John Bonham, will also join the band on stage. Bonham died in 1980 after a drinking binge and the group split shortly afterwards, bringing to an end a decade-long reign as one of the biggest -- and most notorious -- bands in the world.

Famous for songs including "Stairway to Heaven," "Whole Lotta Love" and "Kashmir", for their epic live performances and infamous partying, the band have sold more than 200 million records, including more than 100 million in the U.S.

The remaining band members have played together several times since their split, including at Live Aid in 1985. The latest reunion also coincides with a new greatest hits album, "Mothership," due to be released in November.

Described by Plant as a "a close friend and conspirator," Ertegun launched Led Zeppelin's career when he signed them to his Atlantic label, previously known for soul and R&B music, in 1968.

The Who's Pete Townshend, Bill Wyman, Foreigner and young Scottish singer Paolo Nutini -- the last British act Ertegun signed -- will also play at the concert, described as a "tribute from UK artists that Ertegun worked with in a 60-year career," according to a press release.

Money raised from ticket sales will go to the Ahmet Ertegun Education Fund, which provides students with annual scholarships to universities in the U.S., UK and Ertegun's native Turkey.
20 Million people have applied online for tickets the the Led Zeppelin concert in London. :shock: :shock: :2thumbs:
I hope this will be reason enough for them to tour.
Apache

[Dead_And_Gone]

I'm a fan for sure... i grew UP with them and like music.

Saw Pink Floyd not too long ago.

Yeah, I'm an old head banger. :)

[Apache Warrior]

My best friend saw them, in Boston, when they were still The New Yard birds. They played some of the new stuff they were working on during the concert. Most of the Yardbird fans hated it. Of course some, like my friend loved it. :2thumbs:
Unfortunately, Jimmie Page does not play as well as he used to. Drugs will do that to you. :|
Apache

[juneau]

?125 is disgusting to say the least. :|

[CrazyFinn]

OMG I'm so going to see them