I’ve done a little wee. Led Zeppelin will DEFINITELY reform for a one-off show at the O2 Arena in London. It’s been confirmed and everything! The band will reunite for the show in November 26, topping a bill that also includes Pete Townshend, Foreigner and Paolo Nutini with Bill Wyman And The Rhythm Kings backing those three acts as well as playing their own set.
The show is being held to raise money for the Ahmet Ertegun Education Fund, which pays for university scholarships in the UK, US and Turkey. For those who don’t know, Ertegun was the founder of Atlantic records. Ertegun sadly died last year, but in his life gave careers to a host of acts, including Otis Redding, Crosby Stills and Nash and of course Led Zeppelin.
“During the Zeppelin years, Ahmet Ertegun was a major foundation of solidarity and accord. For us he was Atlantic Records and remained a close friend and conspirator,” explained Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant of the band’s decision to reform. “His performance stands alone as our tribute to the work and the life of our long-standing friend.”
Tickets for the show cost £125 each, and they are limited to two per person, and will be distributed by ballot only. The band will comprise of original members Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones, while Jason Bonham, the son of their late drummer John Bonham, will play with the band. The band will also release a new best of compilation ‘Mothership’ on November 12.

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Posted by mofgimmers on Thursday September 13th, 2007 at 3:51 pm