MUSIC NEWS - The UK press is reporting today that Led Zeppelin will reform for a major tour in 2009 ! Just last week, it was said that Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones were so determined to tour as Led Zeppelin, they were even considering hiring a new singer (like YES and QUEEN). According to the British, The Sun newspaper, such a shocker convinced singer Robert Plant to commit to a tour. A source is quoted as saying: "The rest of the band had all but given up on Robert joining them, but they were determined to go ahead so had started to seriously explore other avenues. "When Robert realized the band were serious about doing it without him, it made him think long and hard. "He realized he couldn't face the thought of not being involved. The band were over the moon when he told them the news. "They are now forging ahead with the tour plans and they can't wait to get on the road." The tour is rumored for summer 2009 (can anyone say- STADIUMS), and follows on Led Zeppelin's reunion show at London's O2 Arena in December 2007. For most of 2008, Plant had been concentrating on touring for his duet album with Alison Kraus, Raising Sand. The band will be joined by drummer Jason Bonham, son of original drummer John Bonham (who died at age 32). Bonham reported recently that the three members (minus Plant) had been working on new tunes, see related story here. No word on a new Led Zep cd release yet. Check out Celebration Day clip on our Todays' Video Clip page. MNN looks forward to an itinerary and ticket sale dates !!
UPDATE 12/22/08- Robert Plant has again said that the chances of a full Led Zeppelin tour with his involvement are still slim, despite the fact he still remains in regular contact with Jimmy Page. In an interview broadcast yesterday (December 21, 2008) on BBC Radio Wales, Mr Plant said he was happy to keep working on music with Alison Krauss, who he has been touring with since 2007. He said: "I'm doing very well with Alison and I'm enjoying that. I still see Jimmy quite a lot and he's very complimentary and supportive of what I'm doing. But we are in different places now and you have to go on to do different things."
UPDATE- 9/28/08- Robert Plant says NO to tour or album for new, see report here.
HOPEFULLY THE TICKETS ARE ACTUALLY AFFORDABLE, I REMEMBER BACK WHEN I STARTED GOING TO SHOWS-TICKETS WERE AROUND $15.00-NOW THAT WHAT IS IT COSTS TO PARK-SO COME ON ZEPPELIN MAKE IT AFFORDABLE DON'T CHARGE OUTRAGEOUS PRICES LIKE THE CURRENT METALLICA TOUR IS.
Posted by: tony lovato | Sep 27, 2008 at 09:35 PM
I agree with lovato, I am a huge zeppelin fan, but I also live on a budget like alot of people out there. As much as I would like to see them, if it is too expensive, I will pass.
Posted by: markx64 | Sep 28, 2008 at 12:55 PM
I've been struggling to decide which concert to take my teenagers to for their first. No doubt I have found the one!!!!! Now just to get the tickets.
Posted by: Stu Pidasso | Sep 29, 2008 at 09:13 AM
when are the tickets going on sale?
MNN- in two years :) Plant says he needs to recover from his RAISING SAND tour !!!
Posted by: sky | Oct 06, 2008 at 02:38 PM