I imagine that you had expected a resurrection of Led Zeppelin to bring back the glory of past years. Certainly you would have sold out stadiums and arenas. And you would have created a new following of Led Zep fans. It would have been tremendous and glorious.
I saw Led Zeppelin in Chicago, in 1975. By then, I had seen most of the great bands (and I saw many more after). But, there was absolutely nothing which could match that concert. The raw power and energy - it was phenomenal.
Over the years I have collected some concert footage of Led Zeppelin. The quality is lacking in some but what comes through in each one is the soul of Led Zeppelin - the endless talent and showmanship.
I am certain that this is what Jimmy and Co. wanted to relive by touring again.
In my collection of footage are some that are unique - Jimmy Page and Robert Plant and Aerosmith, Jimmy Page and Counting Crows..... and then we recently watched Jimmy Page and Leona Lewis closing the Olympics. Each of these is also great to see again and again, not because it is Led Zeppelin (they are not), but because of the talent showcased in each clip. I've watched these many times and I think there is an idea, a concept here which you should explore.
Jimmy, bring your friends into the studio, into small venues and play. Capture this and produce a DVD - I am certain the outcome will be intense; it will capture the talent and the soul of Led Zeppelin. Make your own tribute to the Greatest Band - I will buy it!
A Fan
