Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

Zigi, Denver, CO — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 18:45:45 GMT

I remember seeing them live back in 1976 and 1979.I sooooooooo look forward to seeing them again. Let's hope Jason can live up to his dad's memory and stamina on the drums.

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TINA VANDERBUR, ANDERSON,IN. — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:00:54 GMT

DEAR CHAPMAN,
I'M SO GLAD TO HEAR THEY PLAYED WONDERFULLY. I SAW THEM IN 69, WHEN I WAS 14 YEARS OLD, AND LOVED THEM THEN, AND STILL LOVE THEM. I HOPE THEY HAD AS MUCH FUN AS IT SOUNDS LIKE EVERYONE ELSE DID.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR EVENING.
TINA

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Eusebio , from Fernley nv. — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:35:22 GMT

I have always love their music , this rock titans are great news.

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Sean - Chicago, Illinois — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:41:59 GMT

Led Zeppelin rocks!! I saw them jam in 1986 with John Bonham. I have all 5 of their albums.

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

Thomas Ashby, Calgary — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:42:28 GMT

Oh come on...I would bet they are being helped a lot with pre-dubbed music. You can't convince me that Plant can still sing like a screaming banchee..even in the '70's it was well known that their concerts used a little help from their friends.

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M. Staben — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:51:26 GMT

Born in '66, I guess was lucky to see Page & Plant perform during their No Quarter tour in the Mid 90's, with Rusted Root as their opener. While they didn't play some of the old classics, they did do some of their less known songs such as Achilles Last Stand, so those who caught them in the mid 90s are apparently blessed, as I am.

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STEPHAN GREENBERG LONG BEACH NEWYORK 115651 — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:09:03 GMT

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THEY IS GOING TO BE A VEDEO OF THE CONCERT IN LONDON? ALSO ARE THEY GOING ON TOUR/
IF YES WHEN WILL THEY BE IN NEW YORK? IT SURE SOUNDS LIKE IT WAS A AMAIZING CONCERT.SUGGESTION,MAYBE YOU CAN GET THE VIDRO ON TO PBS,THAT WOULD BE FANTASTIC AND I AM SURE ALL THE FANS WOULD LOVE TO SEE IT.
I HAVE MY FINGERS CROSSED!!!!

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C.D. Brown Paulsboro, NJ — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:15:20 GMT

My daughter found my old Led Zep albums when she was 13; she is 25 now. She played them over and over on my old turn table stereo. I couldnt believe how much she enjoyed them. Without smoking pot... I am 53 years old now.

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Raymond (Rick) C. Reckord, 111 — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:24:58 GMT

I was one of the lucky ones who was there at the Fillmore East back in 1968 when Led Zelleplin performed. My JAW DROPPED as they began. I KNEW history as being made right efore my eyes (and EARS!!) I shall never forget it! It was a magicalexperience. If I had a 'time machine I would go back there. God,how the world has changed. There used to be 'MAGIC' all around. NOW, you have look very hard to find it! But I was one of the lucky ones to have been born to experience those magicl/historical happennings then as a teenager. Do you know that I adtually experienced Janis Joplin/Big Brother and the Holding Co. WITH Jimmy Handricks no the same bill at the old 'Singer Bowl' at the old NY World's Fair in queens????? What memories. I had front row seats as well!!! AWESOME memory!
Sincerely,
Rick Reckord (yep, my real name!!!) Here in Las Vegas, I am always asked: "Yeah, but what's your REAL name???" My lastname is pronounced as "Record". Sounds like a "stage name, eh???

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Cindi, London — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:28:04 GMT

John Bonham died on September 25th 1980... perhaps people should do their homework before publishing blogs of people claiming they saw the Led in 1986 with John Bonham.

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Timothy Moore, suffolk ,VA — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:48:34 GMT

Saw them in Cleveland at the old Richfield Colosseum in 1977. BOTH NIGHTS!!! The acoustics were terrible but the band was rockin' Long live LedZep!

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john conrad, winston-salem, nc — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:50:25 GMT

Born in 1949, these days I listen to a lot of different artists from country to hip-hop, but Led Zeppelin is still the best. Could be that "The Lemon Song" was the soundtrack as I was losing my virginity.

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Dwight, Fergus Falls, MN — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:53:22 GMT

I saw them in the Spring of 1977 in St. Paul, MN. I have been a fan since that day and would love to see them again. From the sound bite they played on the radion this am from last night. I am even more hopefull that they tour. Sounded as powerful as ever.

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Vangie Pedias, Toronto Canada — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:59:56 GMT

I saw them at Live Aid in Philly with Phil Collins drumming and Eric clapton helping out on guitar. They stole the concert. All those great bands and the performance that still is stuck in my mind. I remember feeling very sorry for that band that followed because no one wanted them on the stage. I hope they decide to tour.

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HornDawg, Texas — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:15:03 GMT

What's the big deal about pay $250 per? People are paying $600 to see Miley Cyrus. I hope there's a video out on this one.

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Suzie — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:32:25 GMT

LONG-TIME Zeppelinite, would have just about killed to see them, desperately hoping they will turn this into a world tour, and for God's sake, please hit Detroit!!

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Joe, Cincinnati — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:41:26 GMT

They also have more than 5 albums....

Would love to see them again...

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Andy, Snellville, GA — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:48:29 GMT

Hey Sean, Led Zepp produced 12 albums, not 5 - 3 of the albums are live productions, while 9 are studio efforts - so you're in luck because there must be some Led Zepp tunes that will seem like new to you. I never got to see them live, but I have all 12 albums and two concert DVDs, so I feel like I've seen them live many times. I still believe that Zepp is the greatest hard rock band of all time. No band since has compared to the level of musical sophistication that Zepp brought the world of rock and roll. Jimmy Page is the whole reason I play guitar to this day. Only The Beatles have graced us with a slightly higher musical pinnacle. Now if only we can find a way to bring back George and John...

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

Jp,Piscataway,Nj — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:58:52 GMT

I was 15 and had just discovered Zeppelin. I was so looking foward to them touring in support of In Through the Out Door (would of been my first concert) When John died Man did that SUCK!. I've been a die hard fan since. I saw Page w/The Firm, Plant during the Now and Zen tour (amazing show at the Garden) and Page and Plant w/Rusted Root as the opener. I would give my right arm to see this incarnation of Zep tour. Keepin my fingers crossed!

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Jenn, Milwaukee WI — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:03:28 GMT

Hey sean, before making up a bull story you might wanna do some research...you saw Bonham in '86? Hmm Funny, he died 6 years before that. Anyways, the band is legendary and I hope they do a world tour...I'd love to take my Dad for old times-sake

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Rebekah , Carson City, NV — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:11:08 GMT

First of all I need to say this Sean character below is a POSER!!! He knows Zeppelin like I have been on the moon. On an upbeat note.... Robert Plant has always been my hero! He has the most incredible voice ever created! I have loved Zeppelin all my life. All other bands get measured against them and of course....no other band could ever measure up! If they tour America....I'm there!!

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Mr. Bill, Los Angeles, CA — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:00:29 GMT

Saw them in concert at the Seattle Coliseum in 1968 (69?) - I was playing in a popular band called Locomotive then. After the concert (which was AMAZING!) they came back to the club where we were working and jammed! I remember John Bonham doing his stickless solo and Robert Plant leaving with a girl I'd been "out with." One degree of separation... Also fervently hope they release a concert video.

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Harry Gorr — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:12:28 GMT

Aren't these guys like in their 70's?

Fresh, I'm sure.

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Joe Seko, Las Vegas, NV — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:18:34 GMT

March 27,1970 at the Forum in California. Grew up there. Was 17 years old. Need I say more?

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

Georgia Peach, Newport, Vermont — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:44:17 GMT

I heard Zeppelin play back in, I think it was '75 or '76 at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. I was about 22 years old. I still remember what I wore: a floor-length "peasant" dress in blue (to match my eyes) with tiny flowers all over it. My blonde hair was down to my waist. I was a "flower child" of the 70's! :) Going to that concert was truly a memorable time in my life-one I'll never forget! Hearing them in concert after listening to Led Zeppelin I, II, III, and IV at home, and at parties, over and over, it was surreal and fantastic hearing it live. I'll still love their music and be listening to it when I'm 70! It is the music of my generation-just as Glenn Miller and Fats Domino was the music of my parents' generation. It's been a long time since I rock and rolled, but if Led Zeppelin tours, this fifty-something year old woman will do everything in her power to be there!!

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Mike, Priest River,Idaho — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:47:04 GMT

They will always, be the greatest, in my eyes.

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Don Naples,Fl — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:50:43 GMT

Yes memories of one of the best bands of all time! I was privledged to see them In Tampa Florida with ZZ Top as the warm up band. Reuniting and playing again is most definitely a breath of fresh air with the magical sounds and emotions the band produces.

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Rob Vancouver Wa — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:25:18 GMT

I first saw them in 67' in San Francisco at Winterland. They were on the same bill as Big Brother and The Holding Co. with Janis Joplin. It was like a competetion between Plant and Joplin to see who had the best chops. The audience got a great show that night for 3 bucks!

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Harvey Henkelman - Brandon, FL — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:43:02 GMT

Zep are among the greats, few can compare -- certainly nothing today.

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Rick Aucoin, Dallas, TX — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:52:26 GMT

What a privilege to have been there! You lucky dog. Still, I doubt a tour is going to happen. Plant managing to belt it out for one 2 hour show is one thing. Doing those songs night after night, his voice wouldn't hold up, ya know?

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GC — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:54:50 GMT

I saw them at Hunter College and at Carnegie Hall in the late 60's. Absolutely amazing. I have played guitar for 40 years and still am discovering some of Page's magic. My son is also a Zep addict at 19. Good for them, and good for us they gave us at least one great performance. They were real.

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Rob Fessler Centerville, Ma — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:54:50 GMT

I saw the Mighty Zep back in their hey day at Day on the Greeen in Oakland. It was dubbed the show that did almost not go on. Thanks to the late Bill Graham the show did go on and it was one for the ages. Zepplin should make another run at it so the younger generation can see Rock Music in its creative beginnings.

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ronnieray from detroit now tampa — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:20:32 GMT

I remember being in school in detroit and me and my friends got our money together and mailed away for our tickets. This was the first time anyone had ever done a concert where you had to mail off for tickets and what seats you got back in the mail was what you were stuck with, but that was OK with us because Hey it was zeppelin. Then Bonham passed away and we were in limbo wondering what was going to happen. It was the first time that led zep came and we were old enough to go. Shortly after we got that dreaded letter in the mailbox...REFUND. A new zep tour would be for me like a closure to a chapter in my life that has been waiting to be written for decades. THe only thing that could make a led zeppelin concert sweeter would be to attend, reunited with my old gang of friends from school

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Bonnie, Cortland, Ohio — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:08:00 GMT

Are you kidding me? I have seen Robert at least a dozen times with Page & Plant tours, with his band the Strange Sensation, solo perfomances, benefit performances, etc... He is the real deal, a true Rock God. He doesn't need any help. They are all musicians in the purest sense. The greatest Rock & Roll band of all time.

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tom wilton me. — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:15:51 GMT

all i saw was 3 old farts who should be wraped up in a mickey mouse shawl with a cup of hot tea.

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Chris, Cincinnati, OH — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:16:18 GMT

To the moron from Chicago; John Bonham died in 1980 and Zep had 10 original albums including the live one and Coda.

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Jeff Conrad, Topeka, KS — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:21:26 GMT

Back in Chicago when I was in high school there was a place called the Kinetic Plaground that used to have great shows usually with 3 top notch bands. I'm thinking it was 68 that we went to see a couple of unknown British bands, Jetho Tull, Led Zeppelin. Tull opened, and were amazing. Led Zep was even better. Deep Purple were the headliners. We left before they finished. Incidentally, admission was always $5.

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Dirk Johnson Tucson, AZ — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:39:00 GMT

I cant say that i saw them in concert, but i know the music well, lost my virginity to "stairway to heaven", wont forget that night. At the same time i had a chance to see black sabbath all original at the age of 13/14 awsome concert, would like to see both together again.

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Marjorie Ann Drake Rosarito Beach Baja CA Norte Mexico — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:44:23 GMT

Keep rockin guys !

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Bruce sizemore, Tampa Fl. — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:44:42 GMT

Me and wife saw them twice, first time at Curtiss Hixon Hall, paid what I thought was high $3.50 a throw.Second time at Tampa Stadium.

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Jeff — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:11:56 GMT

I have fond memories of my freshman year at college when my first roommate Brad moved in using a large shopping cart to carry in his stereo and big speakers and 100 or so CDs and said, "Let's Rock!". Besides the Guns & Roses CDs and other music of the day, he had the full Zeppelin collection. I had heard them before, but they quickly became my favorite band as they were his also. Then we saw the Song Remains the Same movie with Jimmmy Page playing that double-necked guitar and quickly realized that he is the best quitar player in the world.

Led Zeppelin: Please go on a long full blown worldwide tour and come to Denver, CO! Even Van Halen is back together again and tearing it up and coming here. I've already got my VH tickets and I'm pumped up to see them live for the 1st time. When they first broke up, I was too young and missed their early tours.

Long live Led Zeppelin and Zep fans should tune into the Led Zep channel (XM-59) on XM radio. They're so good, a station is dedicated to them. And if you need more metal, the best station in all of radio is the Bone Yard (XM-41). God bless them and Eddie Trunk! I also was very saddened by the recent tragic death of Kevin Dubrow, legendary lead singer of Quiet Riot. My condolences to his friends, family, and fans. In high school, I'd sit in the back of the bus with other rockers who played alot of Quiet Riot & other metal on their boomboxes. They warned me, "Jeff, it will be loud back here." I said, "Fine, just crank it up!"

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Joel Quezada China Fujian — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:19:14 GMT

whao I have always been a fan of this guys I wish the there was a way to see them but now I live in China probvably no chance but long live Rock and Roll

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JIMMAC Spearfish SD — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:22:52 GMT

I saw Robert Plant on his solo tour in support of the Principal of Moments album. He was incredible. The only Zep songs he played that night were Going to California and Misty Mountain Hop. I can only hope that they play a few more shows before calling it quits. JIMMAC

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Robert, Kansas City, Missouri — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:38:54 GMT

I went to some place called the Kinetic Playground in Chicago, Illinois back in 69 and took my first hit of acid. I had no idea what band was playing and by the time the drug really kicked in, I was mesmerized by the guitarist in the band. I said to my buddy Harold that when we leave to check out the name of these guys and if they have an album out, I want to get it. “I think they might end up being pretty good”. Well, it was Led Zeppelin. I got the album, and all the others including a lot of the solo stuff that came out too. As it all turned out, they were pretty good. I wonder what the hell ever happened to Harold.

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Ken Guidotti, Munster, IN — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:50:22 GMT

Here’s a true story:

I discovered Zep thanks to my older brothers who left the albums behind when they moved away -- Zeppelin I, II and Houses of the Holy. The rest of their music I discovered on my own during the mid to late 1970s. 8 track tapes baby!

In April 1977 we got concert tickets. I think they cost 11 dollars.

The show was at the old Chicago Stadium.

The band played about 40 minutes when they suddenly stopped and went off stage for ( I think) about a half an hour (might have been an hour it was a long time ago and kina “smokey” that night… lol).

They reappeared with Page sitting on the drum riser and playing from there. They played a few more songs they stopped again.

Finally a man came out to the stage and announced the Pagey had a “gastric disorder” and couldn’t continue. We were issued rain checks.

We saw about 40 minutes of Led Zeppelin live that night. I think they were supporting the album “Presence”.

About a year later, they were on a North American tour again, and as the concert dated approached, Plant’s son suddenly died “from natural causes”.

That tour was cancelled. Again, rain checks were issued.

It took until 1980 before the make up concert dates were scheduled for Chicago.

As the date of the long awaited concert drew near John Bonham died and Led Zeppelin… ceased to be.

I was a college student back then with no money. To my great regret, I sold my ticket back for face value.

Selling back that ticket is one of the regrets of my life.

Kg

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Donna, Louisville, KY — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:51:04 GMT

I saw them in '76 when I was 16 - I started dating my first boyfriend because he had hair like Robert's. I'm not sure, objectively, how good the show was - there were Heineken bottles all over the stage and they were so drunk they were falling off their stools during an acoustic number. But I was in the presence of the gods, 20 feet from center stage and nothing could have been or ever will be better than that performance.

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Nancy Lund, Elmont, New York — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:53:11 GMT

I SAW LED ZEPPELIN IN 1977 IN NYC AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN WHEN I WAS IN THE 7TH GRADE AND THEY WERE OFF THE CHARTS THEN AS THEY ARE NOW.

JASON IS AN FANTASTIC DRUMMER! I SAW HIM PLAY WITH FOREIGNER THIS PAST SUMMER AND I CAUGHT HIM ON TV WITH DAMNOCRACY.

SO ZIGI IN DENVER, CO. NO NEED TO HOPE. JASON ABSOLUTELY LIVES UP TO THE STAMINA AND THE MEMORY OF HIS DAD. JASON IS AS GREAT AS, IF NOT BETTER THAN JOHN(IF THAT'S POSSIBLE) JOHN WAS THE BEST.

JASON ALSO SANG BACKUP IN LONDON TOO!

I LOVE THEM ALL, JUST WISH JIMMY WOULD HAVE GOTTEN OUT SOME OF THE GRAY!

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xntryk, nelsonville ohio — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 03:58:10 GMT

this message is for "Sean - Chicago, Illinois"...if you don't know what you're talking about, or are just a liar, you should at least research things first...

i would have had tix to see led zeppelin in cleveland ohio in 1980 (they were scheduled to play beck-to-back shows at the old cleveland municipal stadium, where the browns and indians played)...but the promoters sent everyone's money back when john suddenly died...

so how exactly did you see him in 1986, when he died in 1980...?

by the way, at the time of his death, zep had released 9 albums, so i doubt that you have "all 5 of their albums..."

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Phil, Oak Ridge, TN — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:07:08 GMT

I saw them play the same night as the Rolling Stones.
Detroit 1968, both dummers try to out perform each other.
What a night!

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John Holland Cincinnati Ohio — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:07:18 GMT

I am 32 years old and grew up listening to my parents and aunts and uncles listenig to Zepplin,I'm only fortunate to see 2 concerts live in my lifetime but if Led Zeppelin were ever to come to cincinnati or anywhere on the east coast i'd be a hustling fool because i would have to make it there!!

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Liam - NJ — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:18:06 GMT

LOVE LED ZEP. Grew up listening to them in the 70's and early early 80's. The thing about Led Zep is, the music is so dynamic. All the songs have a different sound. They have such a broad range. Nowadays, the new bands music always sounds the same from one song to the next. There is no originality. My 12 year old was in the car with me the other day, and we were listening to Led Zep, and he had to keep asking me if it was the same band after each song. He couldn't believe how each song sounded so different. Miss those days when music meant something. Led Zep and Pink Floyd are the best! LISTEN - XM RADIO - CHANEL 59 - LED ZEPPELIN - 24/7 - ALL DAY, EVERY DAY. Chanel 59 is dedicated only to Led Zeppelin. It's outstanding! Wish Led Zeppelin would come to NJ or NY. I would be first in line.

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Blind-dog Gus (Topher) Detroit MI — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:32:40 GMT

There has been no other band on this earth, with so much talent, drive, and force then Led Zeppelin. John Paul Jones is the master of bass, along with his creativity in writing and other instuments, Plant has a vocal of great character and is great with his lyrics, Jason Bonham is a pure individual who has his own style as a drummer and is probably more focused than John ever was. And then we have Jimmy Page....he is the master of songsmithing....he has created the most incredible riffs and his production of the energy that was created with Led Zep has never been duplicated. If anyone has an issue or supports my comments, you are welcome to address them to cbessy61 at the hotmale. I am a musician as well and hope to have more material from the greatest band to listen to. This is Blind-dog Gus signing off....... Listen for Heavy Stone this February 2008....take care and God bless all of you!

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Topher, Detroit MI — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:33:36 GMT

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azdog, Bullhead City, AZ — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:41:17 GMT

We can all pray they tour. I was wondering this AM as I listened on the news to how good they were 12/10/07, if they want to share themselves with the world again. It is a fact, I am almost sure of, that many of their own children would like to see them perform in a day and age when it can be truly appreciated. With the audio and digital componenets of today they could build that, " Stairway to heaven," and peopel could go on it. It would be such an exploxive world event and if they wanted some feel extra good, they could donate some to of the mutiple millions of dollars profit to other charities.
I was 17 when Bonham died, but remember reading it as a small newsclip in our state paper. It only mattered a bit to some, but was a tragic blow to others. I felt almost the same way when Stevie Ray died, but the death of he whole band was difficult. I could never figure out why they had such better investment strategies for equity growth than other bands, who have to tour to maintain a lifestyle. I am saying they took care of their money and it has taken care of them. Let's hope that J,J,J, and R will have had a fire lit that will burn for a long time. I pray that they will feel like sharing with the world again.

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Mike O'Keefe — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:44:34 GMT

Fantastic Band.Saw Them 3 Times When Tickets Were $5.50.Went To Many Concerts During The 70's But The Zeppelin Ones Were The Most Memorable.Hope At Least To Have An HBO Special On This One.

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MC Kirkland, Wash — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:01:12 GMT

Yes, its been a long time since they rock and rolled. I hope I can see them here in States before they walk up the stairway to heaven. I have never seen them perform live, but I have been listening to them since I was a kid. I am 45 now with three kids. My youngest one is 8 and he knows all the songs. My 14 year old plays their tunes on the guitar and my 13 year old sings the lyrics. Their music truly spans generations.

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dude dd — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:07:08 GMT

Zep played like crap at the Philly Live Aid, as per their own admission.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_Aid

I prefer The Who to Zep. Also Zep stole many songs and also lost in court to artist they stole from.

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stan johnson,100mile house british columbia canada — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:10:06 GMT

i saw zepplin in july of 1970 in winnipeg.it was an all day concert at winnipeg stadium.a major storm came in and they moved it over to the arena indoors and of course there were'nt enough seats for all the ticket holders and a riot ensued, but the show went on.zepplin closed it out. some of the other acts that day were iron butterfly,the youngbloods,ides of march ,and the collectors,a great canadian band from vancouver who became chilliwack, and are still around today.

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Diana J — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:12:33 GMT

Although I have never watched them live - I love their music. I hope they tour and come to Malaysia, soon!

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Diana J — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:13:23 GMT

Although I have never watched them live - I love their music. I hope they tour and come to Malaysia, soon!

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Lash — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:33:53 GMT

Naahh...they won't tour. Touring is a big drag. Yes, the Stones still enjoy it. But it's a way of life for them. It's not for Zeppelin. I missed them in 77 in Tampa (the riot). Would love to see them. But if not, I have 8 studio albums that never get old and dated, and I have so many memories.

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Kevin Lewisburg Wva — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:54:34 GMT

The previously mentioned 1986 show was with Jason Bonham on drums.

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HAL, SAN ANTONIO, TX — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:58:06 GMT

SAW THEM AT THE 3 DAY SEATTLE FESTIVAL IN 69; A WEEK OR SO AFTER WOODSTOCK. THEY WERE BILLED WITH A LOT OF NEW GROUPS, IE, SANTANA, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS SPEED PRESS, IKE AND TINA TURNER, CHARLES LLOYD, ETC. WE ACTUALLY BOOED THE DOORS OFF THE STAGE AS THEY WERE THE CLOSERS FOR THAT NIGHT. THEY WERE GREAT. THE 3 DAY AFFAIR COST $5.

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WaywardBill, Denver, Colorado — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 06:01:32 GMT

Yeah, it's sooooo rad that Led Zeppelin have resurrected. My first and olny Led Zeppelin experience was in Munich Germany. It was in fall of 1973. The Sport Platz made them sound tinny, but the experience was worth. European audiences are a lot more refined. I found that to be true at many of the other music events I attended while stationed with the 3rd Infantry, Wurzburg, Germany. As GIs we organized our own group and called ourselves, "Bozos Unlimited." Our strength in number allowed us to rent buses to attend not only Led Zeppelin, but Pink Floyd, The Grateful Dead, The Who, Ten Years After, and Deep Purple. True Heavy Metal. Well maybe not The Grateful Dead. They were in a class by themselves. It was a good time to be alive. It still is today.
Peace, Love, Hippie Stuff,
Wayward Bill

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Dave — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 06:31:00 GMT

yeah they are great, the best saw them in s.f. in 1969, i wanted to learn to play guitar lol still cant play it or stairway to heaven haha so much for mucic lessons to sound like them lol

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

Brett Carnahan Jacksonville, NC — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:06:59 GMT

Just hearing the mighty led zep. played a concert in
London is enough to get the heart racing, what an honer to be one of the lucky ones there, at $250 a ticket what a deal for the memory of a life time.
tommorow will be my 44th. birthday maybe they will tour again and I can get my birthday wish and see
them live.

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

REGULAR JOE ROCHESTER NY — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:56:21 GMT

TO BE FAIR I THINK $250 IS A GOOD PRICE TO SEE AND HEAR LEGENDS PLAY TOGETHER AGAIN

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

sergio r, Hammond,IN — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:05:32 GMT

got to see them in heidelberg,germany in 1980, one of the last 3 shown that bonham played, what memories as I was young and in the AF.

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Lucene, Modesto, CA — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:24:36 GMT

Seen as everyone is doing a "I saw them..." I guess I will throw in my two cents. I have been a Led Zeppelin fan since 1969, and when I discovered them they "changed my world and mind" (if you don't get that quote then you're not a Zeppelin fan). I became a Zep head and believe me, they didn't play Led Zeppelin on the radio when Zeppelin I came out ... it wasn't until Stairway became a hit they went back and "rediscovered" Led Zeppelin. Truthfully though, most radio stations only played Stairway and The Immigrant song. To know the other songs you had to have the albums. Anyway, I have been to 4 concerts of the ORIGINAL Led Zeppelin between 1969 and 1974 (Go Cow Palace!)I know every word to every song of Led Zeppelin ..... BTW did you know that XM satellite has a station that that's all they play? LED XM.

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

Rockne Earles, Oriska, North Dakota — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:37:02 GMT

Dwight in Fergus Falls, I was at the same concert at the St Paul civic center April 14, 1977. Do you remember the ovation that was given to bring them back for their encore? 50,000 plus people stomping their feet, clapping their hands, bottle rockets, roman candles and little piles of paper burning in the aisles, the entire building shook and finally erupted when they came back for the 45 minute encore. I have been to dozens of concerts before and after and nothing has ever even come close to the spectacle and the magic that was captured on that night. Only the Led Zeppelin back on tour could replicate that night. I was 16 then and now I am 46 and I would pay dearly to see them once again to show the world what real music and ROCK & ROLL is all about. Hammer of the Gods!!!!

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

Wayne Parducci,Montgomery,Al. — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:54:23 GMT

I saw Zepplin on the "Houses of the holy" tour in 1973 in Mobile Al. and it was a great show.We were a few minutes late and could hear them playing as we walked up to the building.It was sooo exciting! I can say by nights end things were a little foggy but that memory is still very vivid.I will never forget it....

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

Darrell — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:21:53 GMT

The Jimmy Page/Robert Plant No Quarter Tour was in the mid 90's

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

Mark Flagg Hyde Park Mass — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:32:54 GMT

I had A Chance To See them In 1973 or 1974 Here In boston Mass. but The Show Was Cancelled by then govener Dukakis.We Waited All night In The Old Boston Garden And Thjings Got Way Out Of Hand.People Just Distroide The Inside Of The Place.So It Was Canceled.We Missed History.

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

Roy soit New Jersey — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:11:35 GMT

Roy .s born 1964 let me tell you i saw zep in the 90's and yes i thought thay where great and boy i would love to see them again its the kind of concert that will put chills in your body and you know thats when your at a good concert and i was smiling ear to ear boy i hope to see them again

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

Carl Muratore, NJ — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:22:12 GMT

Saw them half a dozen times in the 70's.
Best time at MSG in NY. Got in for $5 and ended up up front in front of Page all night. They will be back.
Money no object, a must see.

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danny bobrow, reston, virginia — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:33:20 GMT

you know when zep first came out i kind of did not really feel their music, i was a hard and dyed stones fan, but over the years and thanks to my son aaron i respect and love their sound, their openings to songs are wonderfully classical and creative, glad that all the people who wanted to got to hear them and still hear them

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bob donaldson — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:06:15 GMT

my friends tried to talk me into going to cobo hall in detroit in 1974?? to see the zep but we didnt have tickets and it was sold out. they went anyway and were let in through a back door for 5 bucks and were right by the stage, i was at home

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chasc — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:35:55 GMT

Very sad, to see a bunch of middle-age men trying to be young again. I guess that when all you have in life is rock and roll you end up with no real life at all!

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Jeremy H., Somerset, KY — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:37:21 GMT

For all of us who were unfortunates, we missed a piece if history reborn. I've been a long time Led-Head and feel that by missing this show, I missed a truly magickal/holy experiance. If the heavens shine down, hopefully we will be shaded by the overpassing Zepplin. I hope to see them tour.

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

john — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:43:50 GMT

led zeppelin and pink floyd tied as the greatest bands of all time.

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

Joe Cox, Indianapolis, IN — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:58:47 GMT

Led Zepplin....WOW! The best ever! Saw them 1st time in Indy at (the new) Market Square Arena in Indy, Jan 25th 1975. Jean Dixon predicted the vibration from the music would collapse the dome roof on the arena. The music rocked like the crowd expected, but the roof held on. Outside...it snowed 5"during the concert. Saw them again at the Indy fairgrounds collaseum in '77. They'll always be the best.

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

BLUEGENE — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:02:32 GMT

LED ROCKS ALL DAY ON XM PEOPLE

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

Cat ~ Marion, Va — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:19:57 GMT

Thanks for such a great blog, I got chills reading it :D Zepplin has always been my all-time favorite, but born in 69, I never got the chance to witness them live. I hope you are right, I would love to experience the "magic" just once <3

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

Chris Laudise, Col Springs, CO — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:23:37 GMT

My brother had their albums when I was kid and passed them onto me. Ever sinse, I have been a big fan. Saw Plant and son Bonham play in Vegas at MGM around 92-93. Small theatre, 4K. Quite remarkable performance - everyone left happy. I can only imagine what it would be like to see 3 of the original 4.

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

Bobby Jordan,Memphis, Tenn. — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:24:42 GMT

Saw them four times over my lifetime. From 67 to 75. Lived the music. Had an 8 track of III. Played it til it froze in the deck. Sold the car, kept the 8 track. I could hear Page remove his fingers from the guitar neck.

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

Mike — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:26:15 GMT

Saw the band at the Hampton Beach Casino on what I believe was their first US tour around 1970. Seeing the long line wrap around the building, I overheard one passing tourist ask another, whats with the large crowd, who's playing? The reply, I don't know, some guy named " Fred Zeppelin ".

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

Paul Smith,Alexandria,Va. — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:32:42 GMT

Saw Zep open for The Who at Merriweather Post Pavillion in Maryland in 1968. It was their first tour
and "Good Times-Bad Times" had just hit the radio.
I've always felt Zep 1 was their strongest album.
What a show!!!! It was all so new to everybody.
"Communication Breakdown","Dazed and Confused"
"Your Time is Gonna Come" WOW!!!!

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Ted Zielinski — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:39:47 GMT

All I can say, SARATOGA SPRINGS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER in Saratoga, NY during the horse meet in July or August would be a fantasy come true for all fans. What a great place for a great show....am I dreaming? I hope not, that would make life complete!!

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

Kathy Morgan — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:40:56 GMT

It was awesome to know that the band that paved the way for true rock is playing again. There are lots of people who have tried to copy their sound but no one has come close. I love Zep and have since I first heard them when listening to my older sisters albums. They are truly unique, they have mega hit after mega hit and from listening to the audio from the concert they still can rock. Anxious to see if they tour US, I will be there!

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

stewy — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:47:32 GMT

Saw them in 73`at the garden and 75`on Valentines day at nassau coloseum 14th row center.It did take a few songs for plant to warm up I don`t doubt he had some electrical help. Highlight was Since "I`ve been loving you"

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Matthew Morey — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:07:55 GMT

I worked with Jason Bonham a few months back and filmed a few interviews and a concert for Foreigner. Check out the video at http://sbnhosting.com/foreigner

Jason is the man on drums! Congrats on the Led Zep show, looking forward to hearing about more events

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Erik ... Highland Park, Texas — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:09:22 GMT

In my youth I worshipped the Zep. The band was regarded as the best rock band of all time. Now some 32 years after graduating high school I still listen to this band. They played in Dallas in 1974 or 1975 and I did not get to see them. Now I travel a lot for business and I hope that I am in an area where they may be on tour. I don't care the cost of a ticket. It will be worth it. Keep on rockin.

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

Life Long Zepploid, Cleveland — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:09:27 GMT

I was holding a mail order ticket in 80 for the tour that never was and had to refund it. At my high school in Parma Ohio students were "Dazed And Confused", more than a few with tears in thier eyes the day we heard Bonham died. I saw the No Quartr tour in the 90s at what was then called the Gund arena, the magic was there. Lets hope they take this to the road...

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

DON IN LAS VEGAS — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:10:30 GMT

It's about time!!!

Get the LED out!!!

Rock and roll will never die!!!!

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

Mike Reed, Orlando, FL — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:22:24 GMT

Saw them at the old Curtis Hixon Hall in Tampa in spring 1970, remembering that we were used to seeing 2 or 3 bands for maybe $5, but the Zep tix said "An evening with Led Zeppelin" and were $7, for one band!Afterward all agreed it was well worth it, they played two generous sets from Zep I and II, along with teasers from Zep III and some old Yardbirds stuff. Hope this new show makes it to DVD.

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

Chris Harris Methuen, MA — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:30:48 GMT

How many times have you wondered when this reunion was going to happen? With just about every surviving top band from the 60's and 70's touring, I'm thrilled that Zepplin decided to do this benefit. From Jimmy Page's reaction, it sounded like he was pretty psyched, so hopefully a U.S. tour and a concert DVD are in the works. Bring it on.....

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

Mike Chambers, Newark NJ — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:31:52 GMT

Tie died hippies, suit and ties. Kids,parents, grand parents. All smiles. Dancing in the aisles. Any fights? Dont think so! Shots fired? Hell no! White, black, asian, all types of folks. Great music binding people together to share the joy. Rock-N-Roll can truly save the world!!

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

David, NY, NY — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:36:41 GMT

A good friend of mine owns one of Jimmy Page's custom Marshall amps from their first U.S. tour. Only two were ever made and they are very distinctive looking: isosceles trapazoids, wide on top and narrow at the bottom. He bought it for a song from someone who didn't know what they had. It is his most treasured possession - I can't even imagine how much it is worth.

I do hope they tour the U.S. I saw Plant live back in the late 80's and half the show was Zeppelin songs - great show.

Chance of a lifetime: seeing Led Zeppelin live

Rick, Woodbridge, California — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:38:06 GMT

I seen them in Oakland, CA 1977. To this day the best concert I've ever seen. I'm 51 years old and I have tatoo'd on my back the four symbols across my sholders with the Swan Song emblem underneath those and the 'blimp' underneath that, along with the man on the mountain on my left arm. It goes without saying I'm hoping for a chance to see them one more time.