Led Zeppelin for London shows?

Led Zeppelin have been offered "huge money" to play London's O2 Arena following the sudden death of Michael Jackson, according to industry insiders.

Jackson was due to perform 50 shows at the arena later this month. According to The Sun, AEG, the promoters behind Jackson's money-spinning London residency, stand to lose millions of pounds following Jackson's death. Reports suggest they have approached the legendary rockers and Swedish disco icons Abba to perform alternate nights.

Led Zeppelin played their first concert for 19 years at the same venue two years ago, as part of a memorial concert for the late Atlantic Records boss Ahmet Ertegun.

A source told the newspaper: "Only Michael Jackson could sell out 50 nights at such a big arena, but Led Zeppelin and Abba combined might just rival him. There is huge money on the table."

Tags: Led Zeppelin

Posted by Simon at 01:57PM | July 6, 2009

Won't happen.
If they was gonna do it, it would've happened before but Robert Plant wouldn't do it.
AEG Live are just desperate to not lose money.
Also "According to The Sun", which is more of a comic then a newspaper

Posted by Michael | July 6, 2009 2:59 PM | Reply to this

i reckon if they got led zep to, 50 nights would be no problem.

Posted by casper | July 6, 2009 3:00 PM | Reply to this

could of just ask some arnea sized bands to play instead like slipknot, metallica, linkin park, marilyn manson and other ones like shitty RNB bands jus so they defo sell loads
and have them as jackson tributes
would make more sence

Posted by matt | July 6, 2009 4:04 PM | Reply to this

I say; as good as it would be to see some proper, accessible led zep shows, AEG deserve what is coming to them.
its about time ticket agencies, such as ticketmaster and this take a large blow for ripping the public off as much as they do in this country.im sure theyd hate to lose this much money, but ''what about us?''

Posted by M | July 6, 2009 5:14 PM | Reply to this

Led Zep & ABBA have both said in the past that they won't be able to live up to their past and don't want to spoil their name's just for the sake of greed, they have plenty of cash to see out the rest of their lives.

Posted by Watson | July 6, 2009 5:54 PM | Reply to this

I think it is rubbish to suggest only Wacco Jacko could have played 50 shows at the O2.

The only reason he could do that is because he was not going to tour anywhere meaning his fans had to travel to see him.

I think if other bands did not tour but only played London's O2 then they to could sell 50 shows, bands such as U2, Rolling Stones, Elton John, Madonna & AC/DC to name but a few.

Posted by Watson | July 6, 2009 6:01 PM | Reply to this

Bullshit. It's just a rumour.

Posted by Chloe | July 6, 2009 6:52 PM | Reply to this

None of them bands/artists could sell out anywhere near 50!! Madonna couldn't even sell out 1 or her 2 Manchester dates meaning one had to be cancelled and there is still tickets left for the 1 show!!

... but yeah.. on the topic... Plant has said no to any more shows... if it did happen it would be without him.. and I doubt they would sell out all them without him!!! Abba... dunno... but doubt they'd reform!!!

Posted by Tommyt003 | July 6, 2009 7:51 PM | Reply to this

kerrang need to get there facts right before reporting on something!

abba have officially denied they have even being asked about this and wouldnt do it anyway.

makes you think have led zepplin even being asked!!!!

Posted by mark | July 7, 2009 6:38 AM | Reply to this

I hope this doesn't happen, but purely for selfish reasons. I was at the reunion gig at the O2, and don't want to lose my bragging rights! Based on what Robert Plant has said ever since, I doubt this would happen anyway.

Posted by ChrisB | July 7, 2009 12:23 PM | Reply to this

Holy Crapola - AEG appear to be so desperate I wouldn't rule out a 50 night Bingo session with a massive Snowball prize.

The dicks!

I think the O2 should be converted to a church where we can go to worship the Hold Steady every night

Posted by Del Garland | July 7, 2009 2:58 PM | Reply to this

They've chose the 2 bands that are least likely to do it.

i'd like led zep to do it but i'd like it to be definite!

wouldn't it be better to let more bands play the gigs which are more likely to do it.

for example.... Muse,Alice Cooper, Twisted Sister, AC/DC,Slipknot,Linkin Park,Metallica,Kiss!

Posted by ollie | July 7, 2009 6:47 PM | Reply to this

As much as I would be first in line for Zeppelin tickets if they did do this, I can't see this happening any time soon. Robert Plant just simply wouldn't agree to it. It's just wishful thinking by AEG, who seem to be doing a Real Madrid of music in order to get the worlds most famous acts to preform 50 nights in place of the late, great Michael Jackson.

They need to start thinking in reality a bit more and get some more in demand acts that will actually play to do shows there (if there are any shows at all!). If they keep this wishlist thing going, they'll be trying to resurect Jimi Hendrix from the dead next. (No disrespect)

Posted by JoNnY | July 8, 2009 1:46 PM | Reply to this