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Brian Damage · 12-10-2007, 12:07 PM

LONDON (AP) - Led Zeppelin fans from around the world descended Monday on London to see the legendary rock 'n' roll band perform a full set for the first time in nearly three decades.

Led by its three surviving members - singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist-keyboardist John Paul Jones - Led Zeppelin will be joined by the late John Bonham's son Jason on drums for the benefit show Monday at the O2 Arena.

Led Zeppelin has not played a full set since 1980, the year John Bonham died after choking on his own vomit. Robbed of ''Bonzo's'' pulsing drums, the band decided it couldn't go on and split up on Dec. 4, 1980. Now, with an estimated 20 million fans vying for tickets pared down to a lucky 18,000 or so - including one who paid more than $168,000 for his pair - most of the rest are hoping for more tour dates.

But Plant - with his screeching, often unintelligible lyrics leading the way during the band's 12 years and eight studio albums - may be toughest of the three to be convinced that it's a good idea to go on tour. ''The whole idea of being on a cavalcade of merciless repetition is not what it's all about,'' the 59-year-old Page told The Sunday Times. That certainly won't be music to the ears of millions of fans who are hoping hear ''Stairway to Heaven,'' ''Whole Lotta Love'' and ''Kashmir'' in concert again.

Plant, who recently released a successful album with bluegrass star Alison Krauss, did give an indication that this may not be the last of Led Zeppelin, however. ''It wouldn't be such a bad idea to play together from time to time,'' Plant added.

Monday's concert won't be the first Led Zeppelin reunion, but it will be the biggest. The band played together in 1985 at Live Aid, and joined forces again three years later - with Jason Bonham on drums - to play at the 40th anniversary concert for Atlantic Records.

At their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 1995, they teamed up with other musicians for another short set. Priced at $250, tickets have been selling on the Internet for upwards of $2,000.

Kenneth Donnell, 25, said he paid $168,500 for his tickets from British Broadcasting Corp. radio's ''Things That Money Can't Buy'' charity auction last month. ''I was gutted that I was not born in the 1960s and able to see Led Zeppelin in the 1970s like my dad,'' Donnell told The Sunday Times.

Monday's show is dedicated to Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, who died last year. Proceeds from the show are to go to the Ahmet Ertegun Education Fund, which provides scholarships to universities in the United States, Britain and Turkey. The show was originally scheduled for Nov. 26, but was postponed until Monday because Page injured the little finger on his left hand. Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman and one-time Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers are also scheduled to perform.

Dean Winchester · 12-10-2007, 04:40 PM

in a way it sounds hypocritical. Plant refuses to "live in the past", but that's precisely what a Zeppelin reunion would do. Just admit that the money was too good to pass up

BTW, why are they reuniting as "Led Zeppelin"? Plant and Page worked together in the 90's but were the first to say "we're NOT Led Zeppelin" and kept saying that Led Zeppelin doesn't exist without John Bonham -- and instead toured as "Page and Plant", so what possessed them to change their mind?

Family Fan · 12-11-2007, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean Winchester

in a way it sounds hypocritical. Plant refuses to "live in the past", but that's precisely what a Zeppelin reunion would do. Just admit that the money was too good to pass up

BTW, why are they reuniting as "Led Zeppelin"? Plant and Page worked together in the 90's but were the first to say "we're NOT Led Zeppelin" and kept saying that Led Zeppelin doesn't exist without John Bonham -- and instead toured as "Page and Plant", so what possessed them to change their mind?

I think cause there is a 'Bonham' involved, Jason, his son.

Dean Winchester · 12-11-2007, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Family Fan

I think cause there is a 'Bonham' involved, Jason, his son.

well, that's true.

Let's just hope that Paul and Ringo don't call up Julian and Dhani and launch a "Beatles" reunion tour

Number 9 Dream · 12-11-2007, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean Winchester

well, that's true.

Let's just hope that Paul and Ringo don't call up Julian and Dhani and launch a "Beatles" reunion tour

Nighthawk76 · 12-11-2007, 01:33 AM

I've been reading some reviews of the Led Zeppelin reunion show and they all say it really rocked. I hope that they do a reunion tour of America next year. I'll be there to rock with them!

Heck, I'll even grow my hair long again like it was when I was a teenager just for that concert.

Family Fan · 12-11-2007, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean Winchester

well, that's true.

Let's just hope that Paul and Ringo don't call up Julian and Dhani and launch a "Beatles" reunion tour

Yeah, that would be pushing it. I hate to say it, being a drummer myself, but, drummers are a bit more 'replacable' than frontmen like guitarists, singers. Also, Jason Bonham is a damn good drummer, saw him a few years ago solo, he's not his dad, but, it's real close. I never had a doubt that last night would be great. If and when they do tour again in the states, I know the tickets won't be $8.50 like when I saw them at MSG in '77.

Family Fan · 12-12-2007, 06:33 PM

Led Zeppelin. Dec. 10th, 2007

12-10-2007, 12:07 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Led Zeppelin Return To The Stage LONDON (AP) - Led Zeppelin fans from around the world descended Monday on London to see the legendary rock 'n' roll band perform a full set for the first time in nearly three decades. Led by its three surviving members - singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist-keyboardist John Paul Jones - Led Zeppelin will be joined by the late John Bonham's son Jason on drums for the benefit show Monday at the O2 Arena. Led Zeppelin has not played a full set since 1980, the year John Bonham died after choking on his own vomit. Robbed of ''Bonzo's'' pulsing drums, the band decided it couldn't go on and split up on Dec. 4, 1980. Now, with an estimated 20 million fans vying for tickets pared down to a lucky 18,000 or so - including one who paid more than $168,000 for his pair - most of the rest are hoping for more tour dates. But Plant - with his screeching, often unintelligible lyrics leading the way during the band's 12 years and eight studio albums - may be toughest of the three to be convinced that it's a good idea to go on tour. ''The whole idea of being on a cavalcade of merciless repetition is not what it's all about,'' the 59-year-old Page told The Sunday Times. That certainly won't be music to the ears of millions of fans who are hoping hear ''Stairway to Heaven,'' ''Whole Lotta Love'' and ''Kashmir'' in concert again. Plant, who recently released a successful album with bluegrass star Alison Krauss, did give an indication that this may not be the last of Led Zeppelin, however. ''It wouldn't be such a bad idea to play together from time to time,'' Plant added. Monday's concert won't be the first Led Zeppelin reunion, but it will be the biggest. The band played together in 1985 at Live Aid, and joined forces again three years later - with Jason Bonham on drums - to play at the 40th anniversary concert for Atlantic Records. At their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 1995, they teamed up with other musicians for another short set. Priced at $250, tickets have been selling on the Internet for upwards of $2,000. Kenneth Donnell, 25, said he paid $168,500 for his tickets from British Broadcasting Corp. radio's ''Things That Money Can't Buy'' charity auction last month. ''I was gutted that I was not born in the 1960s and able to see Led Zeppelin in the 1970s like my dad,'' Donnell told The Sunday Times. Monday's show is dedicated to Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, who died last year. Proceeds from the show are to go to the Ahmet Ertegun Education Fund, which provides scholarships to universities in the United States, Britain and Turkey. The show was originally scheduled for Nov. 26, but was postponed until Monday because Page injured the little finger on his left hand. Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman and one-time Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers are also scheduled to perform.
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12-10-2007, 04:40 PM	#2
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	in a way it sounds hypocritical. Plant refuses to "live in the past", but that's precisely what a Zeppelin reunion would do. Just admit that the money was too good to pass up BTW, why are they reuniting as "Led Zeppelin"? Plant and Page worked together in the 90's but were the first to say "we're NOT Led Zeppelin" and kept saying that Led Zeppelin doesn't exist without John Bonham -- and instead toured as "Page and Plant", so what possessed them to change their mind?

12-11-2007, 01:33 AM	#6
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I've been reading some reviews of the Led Zeppelin reunion show and they all say it really rocked. I hope that they do a reunion tour of America next year. I'll be there to rock with them! Heck, I'll even grow my hair long again like it was when I was a teenager just for that concert.

12-12-2007, 06:33 PM	#8
Family Fan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 20, 2002 Posts: 249	Led Zeppelin. Dec. 10th, 2007