Led Zeppelin touts concert film
Associated Press
LONDON
The song remains the same, as Led Zeppelin once observed. But Zeppelin fans can visit the band’s music anew thanks to a film of the rock titans’ last show together in 2007.
That was the band’s first full show in 27 years. Singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones got together again Friday to promote the film — but that may be as close as fans will get to a new reunion.
At a news conference, the members declined to answer when asked if they were tempted to perform together as Led Zeppelin.
The band members have moved on, with Plant in particular finding success in other genres, winning a Grammy in 2009 for his rootsy collaborations with bluegrass musician Alison Krauss.
But the musicians are proud of the December 2007 show at London’s 02 Arena captured in director Dick Carruthers’ energetic concert film “Celebration Day.”
“Celebration Day” will be released in 1,500 theaters Oct. 17 and on DVD and other formats Nov. 19.
The concert, attended by 18,000 ticket-holders selected from more than 1 million applicants.
Onscreen, the 1970s hard- rock heroes — joined by Jason Bonham, son of original drummer John Bonham — look relaxed and sound confident as they power through hits including “Kashmir,” “Dazed and Confused,” “Whole Lotta Love” and, of course, “Stairway to Heaven.”