OMG! Led Zeppelin are reforming for a one-off gig
 

Can anyone get me a ticket to this? Please?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6990704.stm

Led Zeppelin confirm reunion gig

Rock group Led Zeppelin are to reform for a tribute concert to the Atlantic Records co-founder Ahmet Ertegun.
Singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones will perform together for the first time in 19 years.

Tickets for the one-off show at the O2 arena in London on 26 November will cost £125 and be allocated by ballot.

Pete Townshend and Bill Wyman will also perform. Ertegun, who signed Led Zeppelin in the 1970s, died last year.

"During the Zeppelin years, Ahmet Ertegun was a major fund of solidarity and accord," Plant said.

"For us, he was Atlantic Records and remained a close friend and conspirator. This performance stands alone as a tribute to the work and life of a longstanding friend."

Promoter Harvey Goldsmith said tickets would only be available to those who registered on a dedicated website - and that a limit of two applications per household had been imposed.

Fans have been excitedly discussing the show on message boards - but many are concerned about how difficult it will be to get a ticket.

"Who wants to join me sleeping outside the O2 until I can get a ticket?" wrote one.

"And if that doesn't work, I can also sell myself into slavery, or if all of me is not wanted, I will auction off my blood, organs and all worldly possessions. Think I'm kidding?"

Another wrote: "Anybody got three grand to spare for a ticket? I bet that's what the going rate will be. Touts will have a field day with this one."

And another comment said: "The tickets will be silly money to start with and the sharks will make a killing.

"It will be hard for them to perform anywhere near their old levels, and I fear there will be a whole lotta disappointment!"

Uncut magazine writer Chris Roberts told BBC Radio Five Live: "A younger generation - as well as the people who might remember Led Zeppelin from the first time around - are very excited about this.

"They're pretty much the Picasso of heavy rock. Led Zeppelin's albums have certainly lasted the test of time and they're pretty much the template of heavy rock at its best."

With their pounding, blues-influenced anthems and explosive stadium shows, the band paved the way for artists across the worlds of heavy metal and alternative rock.

Their best-known songs include Stairway to Heaven, Whole Lotta Love, Rock and Roll, Kashmir and Communication Breakdown - although they never released singles in the UK.

Led Zeppelin's last full concert was in Berlin in July 1980 - two months before John Bonham died.

Page, Plant and Jones performed at Live Aid five years later, and also get back together at a concert to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Atlantic Records in 1988.

But a rift opened between Jones and the other two band members opened after Page and Plant started working together without him in the 1990s.

Rumours of a reconciliation surfaced several years ago, leading to speculation about a reunion.

Their return follows comebacks by a number of other rock and pop legends, such as The Police, Genesis, the Spice Girls, Crowded House and Take That.

The concert coincides with the release of a new two-CD best of compilation, Mothership, on 13 November.

Other acts lined up for the show include Foreigner and Paolo Nutini.

OMG, I want a ticket also! :eek::eek:

In the spirit of reunification, I would find it highly ironic/inappropriate if Foreigner appeared without Lou Gramm!

Anyone with good taste does Vanessa!

I just read that any tickets that appear on ebay or auction sites after they've been allocated will be immediately cancelled. God bless the Zep!
Tickets touts are my mortal enemy :mad:

Mine too. :mad: Words cannot express how much I hate them.

Where do I go about trying to score a ticket. Good ole' Ticketmaster? I'm so excited I may vomit.

You have to register for the ballot:

http://www.ahmettribute.com/

It's not working at the moment. Apparently it crashed the minute they announced it and I've been trying it ever since. Oh and registration ends on Monday. Also only two tickets per household, if you're selected to buy tickets that is.

I think I only need one. My one other friend that loves the Zep probably can't come with me to London. But I'm not going to let that get in the way.

Website is not working for me either. They probably only accept credit cards, right?

I'm not sure how you pay for them because first you have to register, then your name goes in a ballot. I guess then, if you are picked you pay for them.
Stupid site :mad: If we could get on it we could find out!

Yeah, this is really annoying. I need some answers. ;) Maybe I'll be able to get on around 3 or 4 am. I'm not a very patient person.

Please tell me this will be on television. If not, I hope the fans record it. It's a must see.

Well, I own everything they ever brought out, love everything and they are the most influencial rockband in history. But I wouldn't pull a leg to see them live overseas. they were poor 19 years ago....no Bonzo, no Zep.

Although I witnessed some VERY thrilling Plant-solo shows later on...

I would, just because I've never seem them before, and just because it will be a part of music history. And hey, I love London. :laugh: Still haven't managed to sign up for the ballot though.

I saw him last year in Switzerland, he was great.

Well, finally.

Your entry has been made into our ballot system, thank you.

Successful applicants will be contacted by 01 October 2007

Woohoo! I just managed to register. Took long enough though.

Here's the FAQ on the site:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. When will I know if my application for tickets has been successful?

You will be notified no later than 1st October 2007.

2. Can I register more than once?

No, only one registration per person / household is allowed, any duplicate registrations will be cancelled.

3. How will you use the information I provide?

In accordance with our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy

4. If I am successful, how will I be contacted?

You will be contacted by email and provided with full details of how to purchase the tickets you have successfully registered for.

5. How long will I have to pay for my tickets ?.

You will have 72 hours from the time at which you have been notified.

6. What are the concert dates?

The concert dates are detailed on www.ahmettribute.com. Keep checking the website for the latest details, which may change from time to time.

7. How many tickets can I buy?

Ticket purchases will be restricted to no more than 2 per successful registrant..

Vanessa, fingers crossed!!!!! :D

^Still can't get that to load. I want to check whether overseas people can even enter the ballot. :laugh: Ah well, tough luck, they can just throw me out again.

Vanessa it doesn't say anything under the FAQ or Terms And Conditions about that, so I think you'll be okay. :)

Is it already assumed that this will be a multi-date run? From the FAQ:

6. What are the concert dates?

The concert dates are detailed on www.ahmettribute.com. Keep checking the website for the latest details, which may change from time to time.

I registered, but I will make sure to register multiple times using multiple addresses. :thumbsup: Any other Yanks out there considering this, or am I the only crazy one?

LED ZEP REUNION - TOUR STILL A POSSIBILITY

Having caused meltdown at the O2 box office, Led Zeppelin will know that a reunion tour would be completely sold out. The question is, do they want to go back on the road?
by Gez Kahan
24/09/2007

The surviving members of Led Zeppelin – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones – will be joined by John Bonham’s son Jason for a one-off appearance at London’s O2 Arena on 26 November in a tribute to Ahmet Ertegun, founder of Atlantic Records. The last time the four appeared on stage together was in 1988 for Atlantic’s 40th birthday party.

Led Zeppelin had disbanded after the death of John Bonham in 1980 (exactly 27 years ago tomorrow), vowing never to tour again, and only appearing in concert at Live Aid in 1985 (with Tony Thompson and Phil Collins on drums) and the Atlantic Records gig three years later. The chances of the band ever reforming were also hit by a rift with Jones, who was reportedly upset not to have been consulted before Page & Plant began touring again. Their reunion for the O2 gig is a measure of the band’s affection and respect for Ertegun.

Industry speculation suggests that Led Zeppelin might consider a full tour if the O2 gig is a success. The possibility was admitted by a close friend of Plant’s at a Music Week-sponsored conference iGuitar attended last week, where a forthcoming tour – but no new recording – was discussed as if it were a done deal. No official confirmation has been forthcoming, however, and no dates or venues have been mentioned.

Meanwhile promoter Harvey Goldsmith has warned fans not to buy tickets for the O2 event through unofficial sources such as eBay. The tickets, priced at £125, are being made available by public ballot to try to prevent touts from profiteering from what is actually a charity concert – profits being donated to scholarships in Ertegun’s name. Demand has been fierce, with over 20 million applications for just 20,000 tickets.

“We just hope and pray that those people who get a ticket in a ballot are just going to act accordingly,” said Goldsmith, adding that tickets offered through internet auction and other unauthorized sources would be cancelled. “They might have paid the money but they ain't going to get the ticket,” he said.

http://www.licklibrary.com/iGuitar/240907-LedZep.asp

:eek:

So that's why I didn't win.

Yeah, with Jason Bonham behind the drums, it has about as much of an interest to me as would a Beatle "reunion" with Julian Lennon & Dhani Harrison in their dad's places. ZZZZzzzzzZZZZZzzzzzz!

"most infuential rock band in history"?? Not a chance. That title is, and always will be, The Beatles.

Agreed on both counts. Although...seeing Page, Plant, and Jones could be exciting. If they play their arses off. Then again, its just a one off concert...so...

Jimmy Page To Hold Press Conference?
Posted by Mitch Michaels on 01.25.2008

What could he be announcing?

According to a posting on the Led Zeppelin fan site Royal-Orleans.com, Led Zep guitarist Jimmy Page will hold a press conference at Park Hyatt Hotel in Shinjyuku, Japan on Monday, January 28th.

It's been anticipated that Led Zeppelin could earn well over $200 million if they toured this year in the wake of last month's reunion show in London. The band has offers from both Live Nation and AEG, with each structuring bids in the form of a large upfront payment to lure the band to their venues.

http://www.411mania.com/music/news/6...onference?.htm

you refer to the most influential popband. Me talks ROCK.

I am unsure there was a difference during the time of The Beatles, Elvis, etc. I think the acid rock and the guitar crunchers started to define themselves by the early 70's, which is the time The Beatles were somewhat old hat. Remember, the Motown Sound also was defined as rock and roll.

I thought this was 100% in the bag already. No? Hmmm. Well, not a HUGE LZ fan, but this is on my MUST list this year. Still, I'm going to do all I can to go. I am just sure it was sealed. I had heard the Cult was opening and everything. Man...any excuse to go see the Cult again. haha

Nothing's been officially announced, but there were rumours galore. The Cult started the one about themselves opening.

Pompous lil sheets! :laugh:

No big shocker, but it's ON!

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl...ainment/Music/

ROBERT PLANT Says No To LED ZEPPELIN Tour And £100M

According to Sean Hamilton from the Sundaymirror.co.uk,

Robert Plant has turned down an extra £100million fortune to take LED ZEPPELIN on a world tour. The rock legend wants to concentrate on his new partnership with US country singer ALISON KRAUSS... spelling the likely end of the famous band.
Led Zep fans had been longing for a tour announcement since last year - when the 1970s superstars reformed for a one-off show at London's O2 Arena.

Surviving members Plant, Robert Page and John Paul Jones were offered a guaranteed £100m each for a tour of North America and Europe after a million fans applied for O2 tickets.

But after extensive talks Led Zep - best known for the song 'Stairway To Heaven'- decided against the moneymaking opportunity.

Guitarist Jimmy Page, 64, was keen to do the tour this year and was backed by bass player John Paul, 62.

But singer Plant, 59 - already worth an estimated £70million - wants to concentrate on his new success with US country singer Krauss. The pair's duet album Raising Sand went to No 2 in America and Britain and they are starting their own tour in April.

A band source said: "Despite the enormous offer, the decision did not come down to money. They always said they would do the one-off show and then see how they felt."

That's all ?Abba were offered 2 Billion for a reunion tour a couple of years back but then again all 4 members are still alive .Now if Fleetwood Mac had disbanded after Tusk never to appear again instead of numerous and embarassing personnel changes(Time Band anyone?) I wonder what their rate might have been?

That ABBA "offer" was a PR stunt, by the way. Not real. If its at all true that Plant, Page, and Jones turned down approx. £100M each, they are insane.

As for the FM reunion scenario you hypothesized, it wouldn't have been too far off from The Dance, since it was, after all, modeled after/took place because of the massive success of Eagles/Hell Freezes Over.