It has been one of the most highly anticipated reunions of all-time! And now it looks set to take place before the end of the year when guitarist Jimmy Page is expected to reunite frontman Robert Plant and bassist/multi-instrumentalist John Paul Jones to reform Led Zeppelin!
Click MORE for the full story…
The original threesome have spent the last few weeks in dialogue about
reforming the band and have rehearsed with drummer Jason Bonham – son
of the fallen John Bonham, whose death in in September 1980 forced the
band’s initial separation. While no confirmation of any shows have been
forthcoming all three core band members are now understood to have
agreed to play live, starting at a tribute to late Atlantic records
boss Ahmet Ertegun.
A memorial service for Ertegun – who passed away in December 2006 – was
held in New York City on April 17, 2007, and saw performances by key
Atlantic artists such as Dr John, Solomon Burke and Crosby, Stills,
Nash & Young in the evening. The members of Led Zeppelin were in
attendance but, notorious for their perfectionism, did not perform. The
band, however, now look set to play their own memorial show in the UK
before the end of the year which has led to renewed speculation that
this could indeed mark the start of a world tour.
A source close to the Zeppelin camp claims: “Page, Plant and Jones
spoke and agreed to do the memorial concert. They are waiting for a
definite date. No one can quite believe it, but during discussions
about the concert they all gave the green light to a tour if it all
does well and they don't all fall out.”
While Zeppelin have been previously linked to several lucrative
reformations, the indications that this time all three surviving band
members are actually willing to resurrect their former band’s name as
they take to the road. Outstanding projects, which include Robert
Plant’s headline appearance at the MOJO-sponsored Green Man festival in
August, are expected to be honoured as the band finalise their plans.
“This is the closest they have ever come to a reunion tour,” confirms a
spokesman. “The feeling is that this is going to happen next year."
