Led Zeppelin Reunites for First Show on November, 26th in London, England

Possible Prelude to 2008 Tour?

By William Sidney, published Oct 25, 2007
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One of the most prolific, best loved rock bands of all time has announced to the world at large that they will be playing together again at least one more time. Harvey Goldsmith, promoter for Led Zeppelin, has announced that the band will reunite on November 26 at the O2 in London, England backed by the late John Bonham's son, Jason. Formed in September of 1968, led Zeppelin has sold over 300 million albums worldwide over a thirty-nine year career, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame January 12, 1995.

Although rumors of a possible reunion tour are only speculation at best after a June 28 press conference in which band member Jimmy Page denied that a reunion tour was in the works, many current fans who never got to see the band together before the untimely death of drummer John Bonham in 1980 would happily line up today for the opportunity to visit the "Houses of the Holy" in person. According to reports, twenty-five million people registered for a lottery chance to purchase one of twenty-thousand available tickets. By all indications, it appears as though John Bonham's son, Jason has picked up the torch left by his father, and will play in his father's stead at what could well be the final Led Zeppelin concert.

Past tensions between band members John-Paul Jones and Jimmy Page have apparently eased since 2002, which has led to the release this November of three new titles. One, a DVD, another a greatest hits retrospective, and a reissue of "The song remains the same" will hit stores by mid-month.

Perhaps the biggest news concerning the band, however, is the recent announcement that agreements have been reached to release the Led Zeppelin catalog in electronic format for I-tunes and Verizon Wireless. The notoriously protective band, whether motivated by impending "technological death" or a very large sum of money, has not given out license to its songs easily, and until only very recently would allow no one to use its songs.

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