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Led Zeppelin Denies 2008 Tour Rumour

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MonstersAndCritics.com reports that LED ZEPPELIN have denied they are planning a world tour in 2008.

The legendary rockers claim "no decision has been made" as to whether they will follow up their comeback concert at London's O2 arena on December 10 with a globetrotting series of shows.

Excitement over a possible LED ZEPPELIN tour peaked this week after Ian Astbury, lead singer of British band THE CULT, told fans at a show in Cincinnati: "We'll be back next year because we're opening for a band you might have heard of. The name starts with 'L' and has a 'Z' in it."

When asked by an excited member of the crowd if he meant LED ZEPPELIN, Astbury reportedly nodded his head and raised a celebratory arm in the air.

But an aide for ZEPPELIN insists: "No decision has been made beyond the band's performance at the O2 arena.

"Maybe Ian got mixed up and they're supporting LIMP BIZKIT!"

LED ZEPPELIN have been sending out mixed messages concerning future shows.

Lead singer Robert Plant has been quoted as saying "there'll be one show and that's it", whereas guitarist Jimmy Page insisted: "It's a bit selfish to do just one show. If that's it, we probably shouldn't have taken the genie out of the bottle."

The band — which also features bassist John Paul Jones — have reformed for a tribute concert for the late Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, who signed the group.

Source: Blabbermouth

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12 Comments on "Led Zeppelin Denies 2008 Tour Rumour"

Anonymous Reader

1. Liar,liar writes:

Come on we all want a reunion tour.

# Nov 23, 2007 @ 11:06 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. The Priest writes:

Ok, Im getting really tired of waiting here, are you guys gonna give us the good sh** or are you gonna peter out?

# Nov 23, 2007 @ 4:51 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Stephen writes:

"no decision" doesn't mean they're flat out denying it will happen. It's neither yes nor no at this point.

# Nov 24, 2007 @ 12:41 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. Zep lover writes:

I would just as soon they not reform. They will never be able to reproduce the sound of the seventies, and so they will only play to downgrade their legendary status. I like that they called it quits 25+ years ago and have stuck to their guns on it. Their absence has allowed their mystique to continue. The Stones have become the joke that I want Zeppelin to avoid becoming. If you want to see and hear Led Zeppelin get the dvds and the cds. I know this opinion sucks, but do you just want to be in the same room as them so that you can say that you have?

# Nov 24, 2007 @ 2:55 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. BLACKDOG writes:

What a burn.That show would have been sick if it were true.

# Nov 24, 2007 @ 3:52 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. reddog writes:

agreed huge zepp fan

# Nov 25, 2007 @ 12:41 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. godlike writes:

OK..by now, some of you are aware of my feelings about the mighty Led Zeppelin..!?!
aside from knowing that they are the greatest band to have ever recorded music...I have to say that this is becoming quite silly...!
I think whats happened is, they have realized that perhaps they've waited too long..?? Either its Page being old and brittle n breakin a finger or Robert Plant losing his vocal range to perform the songs properly...... I truly dont see a whole world tour out of this... if they're having this much trouble, just getting ready to perform one show...!!

UFO - Rock Bottom

# Nov 25, 2007 @ 9:44 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. Diamond Oz writes:

Valid point godlike. Personally I believe I may have been the first person in my region when the reunion was announced to say "....and?" They won't be as good as they were, just like the Black Sabbath reunion shows.

# Nov 25, 2007 @ 10:17 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. pursuit of vikings writes:

Hah, you can always count on Zeppelin to sh** on everybody's parade.

# Nov 25, 2007 @ 3:11 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. Diamond Oz writes:

I prefer the term "piss on everybody's chips" haha

# Nov 25, 2007 @ 4:11 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. godlike writes:

I seen tickets are bringin BIG money on Ebay... damn..!! A set of good seats and backstage passes for the official "aftershow party"...ended over $19,000..!!!
I cant even imagine what they could make for a "world" tour....????

# Nov 25, 2007 @ 7:16 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. Dark_Funeral writes:

thats nuts...that much green for one pass?

lol diamond i say "who p***ed in your cornflakes this mornin?"

# Nov 25, 2007 @ 10:00 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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