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Led Zeppelin Members Will Tour Under a Different Name

posted Nov 13, 2008 at 1:13 PM by Diamond Oz.  (33 Comments)

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Gigwise.com has issued the following report from Jason Gregory:

A band featuring Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham would not go by the name of LED ZEPPELIN, a spokesperson for Page has said.

Jones revealed last month that the former Led Zeppelin stars planned to tour minus their frontman after ROBERT PLANT ruled himself out of any further performances.

The revelation caused many fans to speculate whether the trio would be called Led Zeppelin or go by another name.

When asked about the collaboration, an unnamed spokesperson for Page’s management company, Qprime, told Rolling Stone: “Whatever this is, it is not Led Zeppelin. Not without the involvement of Robert Plant.”

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1. Zontar The Munificent writes:

different singer(s)...different name...this is totally ghey!!!

just let it go guys.

throw in the towel.

dig a grave.

# Nov 13, 2008 @ 2:13 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. bully writes:

how bout " we're old as fck & just in it for the $" ??

# Nov 13, 2008 @ 2:17 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Kali writes:

^You both are retards!

If this is true, then I am happy with it. Good decision, gents!

# Nov 13, 2008 @ 2:32 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. bbristowe writes:

how bout " we're old as fck & just in it for the $" ??

yeah. most def.

# Nov 13, 2008 @ 2:43 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. brandedcfh420 writes:

well, whatever they do....good luck guys, enjoy the trip...and be sure to hit charlotte nc please!!!!!!

# Nov 13, 2008 @ 2:52 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. The Hammer / Toxitunes Radio writes:

Hell yeah i would go see them just because i have never seen them !

# Nov 13, 2008 @ 2:58 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. bully writes:

i bet they'll be looking to score some viagara instaed of weed or coke

# Nov 13, 2008 @ 4:17 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. b12 writes:

this is the dumbest thing ive ever heard

# Nov 13, 2008 @ 5:26 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. hater writes:

this band needs to give it a damn rest
go off and die
Nobody Cares!!

# Nov 13, 2008 @ 5:44 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. Scary Jesus writes:

BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG! BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG! BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG!
BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG! BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG! BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG!

Whatever this band is, this guy from Green Day deserves to be in it!

Now Playing: Green Day - Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)

# Nov 13, 2008 @ 7:43 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. Kali writes:

^UGH! Green day fanboy! Such a turn off!

# Nov 13, 2008 @ 7:56 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. Diamond Oz writes:

Scary Jesus, you have been identified as a troll and I request you GTFO my internets!

Now playing: Celtic Frost - A Dying God Coming Into Human Flesh

# Nov 13, 2008 @ 8:06 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. Kali writes:

I think Scary Jesus is Billie Joe trying to muster up any attention he can get. I hope Billie gets his vocal chords ripped out!

# Nov 13, 2008 @ 8:18 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. bbristowe writes:

Man billie joe armstrong is great. I love that song....what's it called. American Idiot. YEAH thats the one. He really showcases his talent by doing his own make-up in that song.

# Nov 13, 2008 @ 8:51 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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15. Kali writes:

Ahahahahahaha! Bristowe, that gave me a good healthy laugh! Thanks man!

# Nov 13, 2008 @ 8:55 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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16. Jenny writes:

Wait, are they changing the name just to tour or are they changing their name forever??? I can't really tell if this is a good idea or a bad one...

# Nov 13, 2008 @ 9:29 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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17. deathbringer writes:

Well it's sorta like the Black Sabbath/Heaven and Hell thing. If they tour as Led Zeppelin, I'm sure some sue-happy fans would file a lawsuit for false advertising or something... It could be misleading to some extent.

# Nov 13, 2008 @ 9:37 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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18. G writes:

Wouldn't it be nice if Scary Jesus was never here again? Him and his Green Day crap is really annoying us.

# Nov 13, 2008 @ 10:08 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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19. Kali writes:

^Could not agree more, G! Very well spoken, and again, AGREED!

# Nov 13, 2008 @ 10:26 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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20. G writes:

To post 19: Couldn't agree more either, Kali. Scary Jesus is just a stupid jackass! Next time he comes here with this Green Day crap, I hope he rots in hell or some kind of bad place.

# Nov 13, 2008 @ 10:47 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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21. G writes:

Excuse my manners if I said that.

# Nov 13, 2008 @ 10:49 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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22. zMETALlica writes:

I think they did the right decision.

# Nov 13, 2008 @ 11:34 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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23. Fuck_A_Name writes:

^I concur, although now I feel less eagar to see them, and I have a feeling I'm not the only fan who's gonna feel like that...

# Nov 13, 2008 @ 11:39 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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24. That_One_Guy writes:

I think they made the right decision, changing their name for the tour. But I agree with FAN.. without Plant it just wouldn't be the same. I know they're just trying to play again, but it kind of seems like one last grab at fame before they die. Don't get me wrong, I love Led Zeppelin and would love to see them live before I die, but I really don't think that'll ever happen.

# Nov 14, 2008 @ 11:45 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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25. Diamond Oz writes:

Go easy on Scary Jesus, I love Green Day, Fat Lip is my favourite song :)

Although on a serious note, you the live DVD/CD Green day did? I was there. It was ok.

Now playing: Two - The Water's Leaking

# Nov 14, 2008 @ 12:06 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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26. Nobody cares???? writes:

What do you mean "nobody cares"??

Was that 20 MILLION "nobodys" that attempted to get tickets to see these guys last year?

Yeah - sure - nobody cares.
Then you woke up......

# Nov 14, 2008 @ 12:51 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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27. m writes:

theyre in it for the money? bullsh**. they have more money than they know what with ...still. it definitely wouldnt be led zeppelin without robert plant but id still see them in a heartbeat.

# Nov 14, 2008 @ 2:28 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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28. bully writes:

if they're not in it for the $ then why won't plant be a part of it?? he may be the only one to say"hey, we did something great 100 years ago. lets not beat a dead horse."

# Nov 14, 2008 @ 4:17 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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29. Blindgreed1 writes:

New name suggestion: Alloy Zepplin!

# Nov 14, 2008 @ 4:32 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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30. bbristowe writes:

Dead Zepplin.

# Nov 14, 2008 @ 6:53 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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31. PARASITE writes:

Plant should do it for the fans....the ca$h gain just comes along for the ride, guaranteed profit.
In an ideal world, they would do a 8 month world tour consisting of ONLY 12- 15 mega-shows, distribute them well around the continents, get the full-on pampered on the road routine, do a few pay-per-views, eventually release the cd's-dvd's and then everybody goes home happy.

# Nov 14, 2008 @ 11:39 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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32. tu trolo writes:

zepelin=sh**

# Nov 17, 2008 @ 5:51 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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33. Netromancer writes:

It sucks to sit around while you really are itching to play. Can't blame 'em. Wish 'em well for the tour, but probably wont see them if its not with Plant.

NP: "Silent Scream" by Slayer

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