Guest RonMexico82 Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 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.Robert Plant playing in London, 2006, with his band the Strange Sensation.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 Press Associated 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 courtesy of cnn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axl rocked alpine in 91 Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 cool i wonder if if they would come to the usa.but anyone in london are very lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RonMexico82 Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Jesus don't everyone get all excited at once or anything. Guess they are too busy posting in the golden shower thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelin Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I highly doubt a tour will happen, but I'm glad they're doing at least one show. If a tour happens, I'll blow several loads. However, I just don't see that anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Years Of RockN'Roll Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I think they were going to have a press conference today where the concert is expected to be officially announced. I'm looking after news every minute, if tickets go on sale i guess you'll have to be quick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highvoltage Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 http://ledzeppelin.com/It's officially official. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagocoma13 Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I love all things Zep. Probably my all time fav. But I am not thrilled about this. When Page/Plant toured in 95/96 I saw them twice here in Chicago. The first time was with that huge band from the Unledded set. The second time was just a stripped down band with only a few musicians compared to the first show. Both shows were amazing but the second with the smaller band was even twice as amazing. I will never forget the brilliant 20 minute Whole Lotta Love they played that night. Page was simply on fire and Plant sounded like it was 1974 ! That is how I want to remember them and I don't think they can top that show in any way shape or form today. I also always admired and respected Plant for never wanting to use the name Led Zep without his old mate Jon Bonham. Say what you will but it is just not Zep without John Bonham IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RonMexico82 Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Tickets are only available by ballot, limited to 2 per household. You have to sign up at www.ahmettribute.com and even then tickets are not guaranteed. By the way they cost £125 which is about $250. Pete Townshend, Foreigner and Paolo Nutini are also performing. the band have been rehearsing for the past week with Jason Bonham in place of his old man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDRM Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 i almost shit myself when i first saw this on bbc of course ill try and get tickets.. but if i do, im really not sure if i'll sell them for a massive profit or go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDeeds Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 of course ill try and get tickets.. but if i do, im really not sure if i'll sell them for a massive profit or go You'd be an asshole if you sold them.Hell, you'd be an asshole either way since I don't have the tickets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDRM Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 of course ill try and get tickets.. but if i do, im really not sure if i'll sell them for a massive profit or go You'd be an asshole if you sold them.Hell, you'd be an asshole either way since I don't have the tickets! I know! but fuck.. i LOVE zeppelin.. but im just not sure if i like them £2000 worth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDeeds Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 but fuck.. i LOVE zeppelin.. but im just not sure if i like them £2000 worthIt said only £125 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevdo242 Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 of course ill try and get tickets.. but if i do, im really not sure if i'll sell them for a massive profit or go You'd be an asshole if you sold them.Hell, you'd be an asshole either way since I don't have the tickets! I know! but fuck.. i LOVE zeppelin.. but im just not sure if i like them £2000 worthYou deserve a slap for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axl rocked alpine in 91 Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 of course ill try and get tickets.. but if i do, im really not sure if i'll sell them for a massive profit or go You'd be an asshole if you sold them.Hell, you'd be an asshole either way since I don't have the tickets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Years Of RockN'Roll Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 It's impossible to get to the site anyway. I've tried and tried and tried again. I'm going crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicious Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 i'm hoping for a tour, its kind of stupid and unfair only having a one off show in london.i'll still try and go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Fuck, it would be cool to see, but I'm 16 and can't afford it or go to London anyways. Someone better bootleg it or else!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 i'm hoping for a tour, its kind of stupid and unfair only having a one off show in london.i'll still try and goIt's what they do. One-off reunion shows every few years or so.they did it in 85 at Live Aid, and in 88 at the Atlantic Anniversary show.they also played at Jason Bonham's wedding in 1990 I think, but that was of course a private thing.And they did the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1995.But never have they stayed together long enough to plan a tour or even write anything new... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevdo242 Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 i'm hoping for a tour, its kind of stupid and unfair only having a one off show in london.i'll still try and goIt's what they do. One-off reunion shows every few years or so.they did it in 85 at Live Aid, and in 88 at the Atlantic Anniversary show.they also played at Jason Bonham's wedding in 1990 I think, but that was of course a private thing.And they did the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1995.But never have they stayed together long enough to plan a tour or even write anything new...Yeah, but this is an actual gig. Not just a 3 or 4 song thing.My concern is Plant's voice. The guy tries, but he can't hit the notes he could back in 73. But if he can do a good job, then I'd love a tour.Oh who am I kidding? I'd go to the gig even if Plant gargled instead of singing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDeeds Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Don't worry about Plant's voice. It's fantastic. I saw him live recently. No, don't expect them to play the Immigrant Song and for him to do the "AhhhhhahhhhAHHHHHHH" thing like at the beginning of that song. He can't do that. But everything else he does great. Need an example? Check out "Darkness, Darkness." His singing gives me goosebumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kill_YourIdols Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 awesome! i really hope they tour it would be a dream come true to see these guys live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Plant's very much a different singer now. He's lost a bit of the high range, but he covers most of the stuff pretty well.like here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Seal Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 OMFG! Damn I'd love to be there but I guess it'll be nearly impossible to get tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevdo242 Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Plant's very much a different singer now. He's lost a bit of the high range, but he covers most of the stuff pretty well.like here: Fuck, that was good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDRM Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 but fuck.. i LOVE zeppelin.. but im just not sure if i like them £2000 worthIt said only £125 though.True, but the eBay value will surely exceed that by FAR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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