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Led Zeppelin Reunion Gig For Real?
Reunion fever continues this week, as fans debate whether the legendary English rockers will come back together for a performance this fall. Tickets for a supposed Zeppelin show at the O2 Arena (housed in the former Millenium Dome in London) are being advertised by Premier Entertainments, but the band have offered no confirmation, and promoter Harvey Goldsmith says he's concerned people are being "fleeced." He released a statement saying that there are "at least four events being advertised which I suspect either don't exist or where no tickets are on sale or indeed dates finalized." The vague language is giving fans hope that the remaining members of Led Zeppelin, who disbanded after the death of drummer John Bonham in 1980, will perform together for the first time since a gig at Atlantic Records' 40th birthday celebrations in 1988. The tickets from Premier Entertainments have no official date apparently advertised the show's date as November 26th and come packaged with hotel accommodations, prices starting at £269. That's $541 at current exchange rates. You know, you could see Wolfmother 15 times for that kind of money.
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Wolfmother -- a great band. Saw them at last year's Virgin Festival. Awesome, in fact. And of course they helped to induct Led Zeppelin into the UK Rock Hall of Fame by playing an amazing version of "Communication Breakdown." I couldn't believe how awesome the singer's voice sounded on that number. But their keyboard player is a huge nut, and I love that. Great to see a band with such enthusiasm! Imagine if Zep's surviving members reunite for one show in London and play a short acoustic set. They'll make tons of money. Will it happen? Who knows...
I don't believe John Paul Jones was present at the 1988 gig. I'm quite sure that the last time ALL the remaining members of the mighty Led participated at a gig was at Live Aid.
Posted by: Francis Jens Erickson on 09/05/07 at 2:16 PM Respond
John Paul Jones was at the 1988 Atlantic Records 40th anniversary performance. It was the three surviving members of the band + Jason Bonham.
Posted by: Trott on 09/05/07 at 6:21 PM Respond
Check our Led Zeppelin Reunion footage at www.webcastr.com It is their featured video of the day and its awesome.
Posted by: Webcastr on 09/21/07 at 1:40 PM Respond
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