Led Zeppelin

Ronnie Wood turned down Led Zeppelin

Music Gossip

10 Feb 2012

Ronnie Wood turned down the chance to join Led Zeppelin. The Rolling Stones guitarist was once managed by Peter Grant who helped turn the 'Stairway to Heaven' band into one of the world's biggest music acts but Ronnie admits he was unimpressed when…

Kate Moss' rocking wedding line-up

Celebrity Gossip

19 Mar 2011

Kate Moss wants Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones to play at her upcoming wedding to Jamie Hince. The British supermodel - who is tying the knot with rocker Jamie on July 2 - has reportedly drawn up a long list of acts she is keen to have perform…

Robert Plant doesn't want Led Zeppelin reunion

Music Gossip

5 Dec 2010

Robert Plant would rather listen to wailing Berber music than reform Led Zeppelin. The 'Black Dog' singer dissolved the rock band after the death of drummer John Bonham in 1980 and despite frequently being approached about reforming with the group's…

Robert Plant - Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Mon 18 Oct 2010

Singer's 'other band' create intimate experience mixing Americana with Led Zep

2 Nov 2010

It’s impossible to ignore Robert Plant’s illustrious past with his ‘other band’ but tonight belongs to The Band of Joy. He may have reprised the name of his 1966 folk rock group but the current incarnation is very much an Americana outfit.

Noisettes' Led Zeppelin collaboration

Music Gossip

13 Aug 2010

Noisettes are planning to collaborate with Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones on their next album. The 'Never Forget You' hitmakers - who are set to record their third studio album later in the year - have promised their forthcoming new record will…

Led Zeppelin's 'heavy' reunion

Music Gossip

9 Aug 2010

Robert Plant refused to party with Liam and Noel Gallagher after the Led Zeppelin reunion concert in 2007. The two former Oasis stars went to the singer's dressing room after the sell-out show at London's 02 Arena to have a drink with him but he…

NeWt play Led Zeppelin at the Jazz Bar

Hyper-imaginative and unconvential jazz trio

30 Jul 2010

What Is It? A hyper-imaginative and unconventional jazz trio formed by Australian trombonist Chris Greive, Aberdonian guitarist Graeme Stephens and American drummer Chris Wallace, all Edinburgh residents. Who are these guys? Three of the best…

Them Crooked Vultures

6 Jan 2010

There aren’t many musicians who can overshadow Queens of the Stone Age mainman Josh Homme. Teaming up with Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters/Nirvana) on drums and John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) on bass, Them Crooked Vultures have an enviable back history and…

Them Crooked Vultures

19 Nov 2009

It’d be foolish to try and ignore the pedigree of Them Cooked Vultures – a suitably enticing line-up of Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age), Dave Grohl (Nirvana/Foo Fighters) and John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) – but therein lies the crux of the problem…

Terry Reid and The Fortunate Sons - Winchester Club, Glasgow, 29 Aug

The blues maestro plays Glasgow

3 Sep 2009

Roll’n’roll folklore states that he turned down overtures from Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, but tonight blues maestro Terry Reid joins forces with Glasgow outfit The Fortunate Sons. It seems, however, less of an amalgamation of musical wits than might…

Storm Thorgerson

30 Apr 2009

Born in 1944, Storm Thorgerson’s childhood would not have been thought unusual were it not that he went to school with Roger Waters and Syd Barrett. ‘Roger and I had two connections, one of which was through our mothers, who happened to be pals, and…

Led Zeppelin's Plant-less tour

Celebrity Gossip

29 Oct 2008

Led Zeppelin will tour without Robert Plant, they have confirmed. It was reported earlier this month that the 'Whole Lotta Love' rockers were rehearsing with singer Myles Kennedy after Robert refused to take part in a full reunion, and now bassist…

Led Zeppelin reunion on

Celebrity Gossip

26 Sep 2008

Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant has reportedly agreed to join the band on a reunion tour. The group - guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist John Paul Jones and drummer Jason Bonham - had resigned themselves to touring without the singer as he had…

Jimmy Page says last Led Zeppelin reunion was a disaster

20 Nov 2007

Jimmy Page has described as ‘shambolic’ Led Zeppelin’s last reunion. The metal gods last played together in Philadelphia at the original Live aid in 1985. Led Zepp thought their performance was so bad that they wouldn't let it be included on the…

Fan pays £83,000 for Led Zeppelin tickets

16 Nov 2007

A Led Zeppelin fan from Glasgow has shelled out more than £80,000 for two tickets to see the band’s reunion concert next month, after they were auctioned for charity. Kenneth Donnell will also watch the group’s three remaining members rehearse ahead…

Spice Girls and Led Zeppelin prepare to do battle

12 Nov 2007

Both Led Zeppelin and the Spice Girls release greatest hits albums today, with music industry bosses hoping their return to the mainstream will boost Christmas sales. The 70s rockers are offering a 24-track, two-CD collection, which includes classic…

Jimmy Page - broken finger a ‘nuisance’

7 Nov 2007

Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has spoken about the broken finger that saw the group postpone their much anticipated reunion concert, claiming it will take ‘a little while to heal’. Recently named a Living Legend at the Classic Rock awards, Page…

Led Zeppelin touts warned: eBay tickets not getting in

5 Oct 2007

Ticket promoter Harvey Goldsmith has warned Led Zeppelin fans who buy tickets for the group’s one-off reunion gig on eBay they will not get in to the gig. Just hours after successful applicants were notified they had been selected from 25 million…

A million Zeppelin fans look for stairway to O2 arena

21 Sep 2007

More than one million Led Zeppelin fans have applied for 20,000 tickets to see the group perform together for the first time in nearly 20 years. One quick calculation means hopefuls have a one in 50 chance of making the show. Organisers say they…

Zeppelin gig attracts 20 million hopefuls

14 Sep 2007

Some 20 million people attempted to register on the website for Led Zeppelin reunion tickets, proving the rock group’s popularity is far from waning. As soon as the group announced their one-off reunion gig at the O2 arena in London, fans scrambled…

Led Zeppelin make reunion gig official

13 Sep 2007

Rock group Led Zeppelin will reform for a tribute concert at the O2 arena in London, also tipped to feature performances from Bill Wyman, Pete Townsend and Paolo Nutini. Singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist Paul Jones confirmed the…

Led Zeppelin reforming?

7 Sep 2007

The musical rumour mill is going into overdrive after a fan was reportedly told by Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant the band is reforming. According to NME, the fan contacted the music magazine after he approached Plant clutching his autograph book…