Releasing their debut album back in 1969, Led Zeppelin wasted no time showcasing their raw talent in rock and roll. Producing songs like “Good Times Bad Times” and “Dazed and Confused”, the rock band gained international fame. And while helming a North American tour in 1975, the band wanted to take a trip to London. But it wasn’t for some vacation as the band would produce one of the most memorable performances at the Earls Court Arena.
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Looking to play at the Earls Court Arena, Led Zeppelin booked three nights in May. But those dates quickly changed after the demand from fans. When the tickets were first made available, the shows sold out within four hours. The promoters jumped in with two more additional dates as ticket sales climbed over 85,000.
With each concert going over three hours, Led Zeppelin offered fans more than enough hit songs, including “Heartbreaker.” While it has been decades since the famed performance, fans still consider it one of the best concerts in rock and roll history. “Don’t get any better than this folks. Led Zeppelin was the kings of rock ‘n’ roll.” Another person continued, “Absolutely the gods of rock. For sure.” And leaving no room for debate, one fan insisted, “To all those people debating about Beatles vs Stones, the correct answer is Led Zeppelin!”
Safe to say, Zeppelin cemented their legacy with this one.
As one fan put it perfectly, “The Gods of Rock. Period. End of story.”
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Robert Plant Shares Thoughts On Led Zeppelin Reunion
At the time of the concert, the band needed to go to great lengths to put on the show. Having to move the stage overseas, the 40-ton structure ended up being airlifted from the United States. Once built, Led Zeppelin took an additional three days to rehearse and find that perfect sound.
With the performance a top moment in music history, singer Robert Plant appeared at peace with what the band produced over the years. In a recent interview, the rockstar entertained the idea of a reunion. He said, “Others may want it [a Zeppelin reunion], but I’m doing this now. I’m playing with a fantastic band, exploring all this magnificent music, both antique and modern, and we can play great little venues and really get a vibe going. Zep in their prime, I’m so proud of that, but let’s have a little decorum about it now.”
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