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Robert Plant Hints At 2014 Led Zeppelin Reunion

Eduardo Rivadavia — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:47:29 +0000

Rock’s immortal “Golden God,” Robert Plant recently sat down for a revealing interview with the Australian edition of ’60 Minutes,’ which saw him hint at the possibility of a Led Zeppelin reunion next year. The video of the segment, which aired this past Friday (Feb. 15), is embedded below.

Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones Discuss Their Failed Search for a New Singer

Jeff Giles — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:33:46 +0000

We already knew that Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones put some thought into getting back together without Robert Plant after Led Zeppelin's triumphant one-off reunion show in 2007, but in a recent interview, the pair delved into just how close they came to starting a new band.

Heart's Wilson Sisters Cover Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven' at Kennedy Center Honors

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:48:20 +0000

In a performance that had Robert Plant on the verge of tears, Ann & Nancy Wilson of Heart sang 'Stairway to Heaven' as the finale of a star-studded musical tribute to Led Zeppelin during the Kennedy Center Honors, which were broadcast last night (Dec. 26) on CBS.

44 Years Ago: Led Zeppelin Play Their First U.S. Show

Matt Wardlaw — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 07:00:53 +0000

Led Zeppelin made their North American concert debut in Denver on Dec. 26, 1968 as the first band on a three band bill that also featured Vanilla Fudge and Spirit, but as concert promoter Barry Fey recalls, it’s a milestone that almost happened in a different city.

Led Zeppelin Discuss Vikings, Sex and Hobbits With David Letterman

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:18:34 +0000

Well, we lost that bet. Like most people, we assumed that when Led Zeppelin showed up for a 'Late Show with David Letterman' interview last night (Dec. 3), John Paul Jones would sit quietly in the furthest chair as Robert Plant did most of the talking. Instead, the eternally underrated Jones took the lead and basically charmed the pants off the studio audience.

Led Zeppelin to Appear on 'Late Show with David Letterman'

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 23:07:03 +0000

The three surviving members of Led Zeppelin will be interviewed — but apparently will not perform — on Monday night’s (Dec. 3) episode of the ‘Late Show with David Letterman.’ Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones — who will be fresh off receiving the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor the night before — will [...]

Led Zeppelin to Receive 2012 Kennedy Center Honor

Chad Childers — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:11:06 +0000

Led Zeppelin have been announced as one of the recipients of the 2012 John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts honors. The 35th annual celebration will take place Sunday, Dec. 2 and Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones will all be on hand to receive the honor.

Jimmy Page Upset by London Olympics Snubbing

Billy Dukes — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:40:07 +0000

Imagine how Jimmy Page — who generously promoted the 2012 London Olympics during closing ceremonies for the 2008 games in Beijing — felt when he learned that the Who‘s Keith Moon was invited to perform before he was. The Led Zeppelin guitarist says he’s very upset about being completely left off the lineup.

Robert Plant Says Avoiding Led Zeppelin Reunion Key to His Recent Success

Billy Dukes — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:58:32 +0000

If Robert Plant were to run into his 25-year-old self, he says he’d tell that young man to take as many chances and risks as he can. “Because if you’re just a singer for the sake of it, it’s not quite enough.” In an interview with GQ, the one-time Led Zeppelin singer says he appreciates [...]

Led Zeppelin 'IV' Re-Created Through Cover Versions

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:46:28 +0000

Led Zeppelin's fourth album turns forty years old today, and one of the easiest ways to measure the impact the record has had is to look at the long list of artists who have covered its songs over the years. We've gathered some of our favorite takes on each track for an alter