Led Zeppelin 'will not tour'

Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant perform live for a tribute concert to Ahmet Ertegun , 02 Arena, Greenwich, London, December 10, 2007. Pic: Getty Images

Apparently Robert Plant has turned down a £100 million tour offer

Mar 3, 2008
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Led Zeppelin will not play live again together, according to a source close to the band’s singer, Robert Plant.

The Sunday Mirror newspaper quotes an anonymous source as saying that the band have turned down a £100 million offer to tour, with Plant’s own non-Led Zeppelin musical plans the reason for the decision.

The newspaper quotes the source as saying: “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.

“Jimmy [Page, guitarist] enjoyed the concert in December enough to want to tour. He argued they still had something to offer. He likes the idea of another chapter in the band – the grown-up tour.

“John [Paul Jones, bassist] sided with Jimmy. He loved making music with the others again. But Robert [Plant] wanted to leave last year's concert as their legacy. They had proved they could still do it and that was enough.

“He has other commitments and is happier looking forward to those. Robert put the mockers on the tour.”

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bluez maverick

Mar 3, 2008

Good news for all those who paid a lot of cash for a one-off gig. If the tour had gone ahead ot would have devalued the one-off gig.

I for one would be really unhappy if I'd spent all that cash thinking that it was a special gig only to see them tour a few months later...

Jamie_Fullerton

Mar 3, 2008

Was never bothered about Led Zep live until I saw the YouTube footage of 'Kashmir' live at the O2, wouldn't mind seeing that myself...

craymorr

Mar 3, 2008

I don't care who paid what for the "one off" gig. And neither should you to tell you the truth. My wanting to see led zeppelin is simply narrowed to wanting to see a great band. I want to see them play, want to hear songs that they haven't done before, but maybe can now do, and Plant can be just as "comely" as that, maybe doing half the show acoustic.....god, lead singers are so neurotic, just want to smack the guy around!!! Most of us fans do not want to hear stairway, rock n roll....maybe some deep cuts, long acoustic sets, some new ideas, JPJ and Jimmy Page can still write music you know...

alas, those of you who spent the cash ought to be happy you got to see them at the O2. But seriously, to complain if they went on tour so the rest of us could see them is a bit petty and selfish, and Plant is being selfish. That's what went wrong in this industry and with people in the first place....Led Zep gave 3-4 hours a night when they played out, they ruled and conquered, and still are selling so many CD's and records because they were the genuine deal.....no, it wouldn't be the same as 30 years ago, but no one is looking for that....just want to see a real band....not some collection of losers the record industry put together or supports because they fit their bottom line or what they think is trendy....

Led Zeppelin, in their later years or not, it's just about the music...and the pulse is still there...
wish Plant would reconsider....if not a tour, then how about a few dates here and there...

Aralski

Mar 3, 2008

Couldn't agree more....I wonder if the initial comment was written by someone who woke up on the selfish side of the bed this morning...

The Led Zeppelin tickets were issued by lottery consequently It didn't take anything special to get to the show, just luck and the ability to stump up Â£120, something that millions of people were prepared to do.

Being pleased that the band will not be touring in order to ensure that the O2 gig is not devalued is selfish beyond belief. I am sure that the vast majority of people who were fortunate enough to be there on such a memorable night would want the band to tour so that those for whom Led Zeppelin and their music has a special place would be able to share in what would be a wonderful experience.

bgvanderbilt

Mar 3, 2008

Is anyone surprised? This is typical Robert. Don't close the door until we hear confirmation from Page & Jones though. It's only March, maybe something will change - perhaps a couple U.S. shows. Plenty of time between now and the end of the year for something to happen

ozeec

Mar 3, 2008

'The Sunday Mirror newspaper quotes an anonymous source.'

Not excatly a reliable paper is it?

zeppodyzeppody

Mar 3, 2008

If Robert Plant does not want to know

The other three should hire Michael White and go tour as Mothership

http://www.thewhite.net/index_1.htm

Pagey touring with David Coverdale led to the Page-Plant projects,

gilbosconi

Mar 4, 2008

I was one of the very lucky few. I paid over Â£500 for the privilage. Had i known how good they were going to be id have happily paid 5 times that.
It was always about the music never about the money. To a certain degree i can understand Percy's reasons for not doing it.However new music from this truely great quartet would be a true gift to the musical world ,you never know the young bands might be as influenced as much as their own generation.
I for one think they should do 6 massive concerts around the world ending at Knebworth as its the 30th anniversary next year what a great swansong for the greatest most influential,mind blowing gifted group of musicians the world has ever known {and i inc the beatles in that}

Samshef

Mar 4, 2008

what a croc'o'shizzle. They are touring alright, just because Plant wants to pursue his current output with Krauss as it is receiving strong reviews in Mojo and Uncut and buys him the ageing credibility that most artists of his age seak does not mean they're not touring.

Isn't this just cheap PR in order to rake more in when the tour is formally anounced - without Cure support it seems - at the box-office .

JerseySi

Mar 4, 2008

I for one am happy about his one.
Someone above said that Plant was being selfish. Well I think he has a right to. And good on him for not being swayed by Â£100million.
How many people would have slated them if they did tour simply because they'd be 'sellouts'
Makes me happy to see someone care more about the future of music than the past.

zeppelin41294

Mar 4, 2008

i really was hoping for them to tour because im only 14 and led zeppelin is my favorite band. and i was really hoping i could see them live. this is so dissaponting plant is nothing without page

Gaspar

Mar 4, 2008

That's the integrity we recognize and admire.
After the O2 show, they don't need to prove anything to anyone, and don't need the money.
But i surely would like to see their (probably last) show on dvd!!!

bluez maverick

Mar 4, 2008

Just to clarify - I didn't get to the O2 gig and my post was not one of a selfish nature, although I agree it comes a cross a bit that way, sorry.

My point is it was billed and pushed as a one off, never to happen again type event not as a warm up to a world tour.

JSM1963

Mar 13, 2008

Consider the source. Page himself said that Plant's commitments end in September. That contradicts what some of these stories have been saying about his commitments

It would be sad if they don't tour - or record - but if Plant would be unhappy doing it, so be it. As a fan, I would rather not force him into something he doesn't want to do.

tufty the nuts

Apr 3, 2008

As much as I would love to see Zeppelin again , I'm also really glad they have 14 year old fans. With such a vast array of musical styles and "talent" it's great to know that quality is still appreciated. For no other reason Mr Plant , do it for th e current generation of teenagers,show them what rock is......