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From Times Online
September 13, 2007

Led Zeppelin reunion was music's worst kept secret

Adam Sherwin, Media Correspondent

The reconvening of Led Zeppelin for a November 26 concert at the O2 proved the worst-kept secret in rock despite the engagement of heavyweight PR company Outside to manage the announcement.

Rumours were already spreading last week when Robert Plant ambled to London’s City Hall where he agreed to sign a 10ft Gibson guitar to be auctioned for charity.

The press could take pictures but Plant would not be answering questions - even “shouldn’t Jimmy Page really be scrawling on the axe”?

Grasping the CD sleeve of his last solo album I joined what had become a gaggle of hardcore fans who had seized upon his appearance. “Is it true about Zep?” I asked, jostling for an autographed sleeve.

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“Yes, in fact we’re getting together at 2pm this afternoon for our first rehearsal,” the singer helpfully volunteered. “It’s just a one-off show though.”

One fan induldged in speculation over the likely set-list with his idol after luring the rock god in with a discussion over Wolverhampton Wanderers’ promotion prospects.

Job done, Plant left to join the Zep, while the fan immediately relayed his encounter to NME.com, which had a story up within an hour. Perhaps non-disclosure agreements with fans will become the new rock star demand.

Please come to the USA! Berkeley, San Francisco....would be nice!!!! Please!!!!!

Lynda , Berkeley, Ca.

I don't know what you're talking about - the "unledded" concert with page and plant in morroco was fantastic. Maybe you have to be old and jaded to appreciate it - i was lucky enough to see them in Edmonton, Alberta in 1971 - just a kid and really didn't know what I was seeing or hearing.
They can both still totally rock...

monty, missoula,

come to Havana , Cuba ..... pls !! , they have a lot of fans here too !!

Octavio , Havana , CUBA

The Hammer of the Gods is preparing to deliver its first thunderous blow in 19 years? Now, this is news to stir the blood! I hope there'll be a concert DVD like the Cream reunion one - and I hope beyond hoping that they become so invigorated by this "one-off" that they change their minds and do a U.S. tour : I've just GOT TO see Zep before I give up the ghost!

Jay Charles, Crimora, Virginia

I had tickets to see Zep at Madison Square Garden in NYC in 1980 when I was 12 years old !! Needless to say, with Bonhams death-- the show was cancelled...

I've been waiting to see them live ever since !!!!!!

Although with 25 million people registering online for tickets, I guess the odds are pretty slim...

irene vass, london, uk

The first Page/Plant was a disappointment, waiting almost all my life to see them and finally... well thats it huh? second time around was much better. Hey guys third times the charm, God knows we could all use a little new music too.

Kenneth Carbaugh, Hagerstown, MD

its about time. and its perfict timeing. have fun,kick ass and hope to see you tour.

stanley zand, hudson, usa fl

Hope they do come to the USA on their tour. Come to Duluth,MN. Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That would be so cool.

Yvonne, Iron Range, USA MN

Sure hope its leads to a U.S. tour including Vegas. They (Page & Plant '98) played Vegas was a fantastic show.

Wheel, Las Vegas, NV

its about time, and its perfict timeing. do a good job boys. hope to see you in fl.

stanley zand, hudson, usa fl

I understand that that over 20 million scambled to buy ticket to see them, can you imagine if they toured just once in US. If they would only consider giving us a last chance to see them.

Sallie Burt, Edmond, Oklahoma

Come to Seattle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kathy Connors, everett, snoh/wash

Yes...please come to NY and play Madison Sq Garden. I'll be on the first flight out! Rock on!

Lark, Richimond, VA

i think the reunioin is a smashing idea ! it will give those of us who didnt have a chance to see led zep in their heyday a new found hope .

dominic, venice, california

was he smoking cigarettes?

John, New York, NY

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