About 20,000 fans crammed into London’s O2 Arena on Monday as rock giants Led Zeppelin took to the stage together for the first time in years, blasting their way through a two-hour set that left fans baying for more.
The rockers had sparked a ticket-buying frenzy when they announced in September that they were reuniting for the one-off gig, having rarely performed together since their split in 1980. A million fans registered for a chance to win a ticket and one man forked out 83,000 pounds for a pair of tickets in a BBC auction for “Children in Need”.
It is the latest sign of their enduring popularity. They have sold 300 million albums and penned classic songs such as “Stairway to Heaven” and “Whole Lotta Love”.
Can we say they are the greatest band in the world ever?
Maybe you were more excited by the return of those other pop legends, the Spice Girls? Tell us who you think is the best ever.
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I grew up listening to Zeppelin, the Stones and the Beatles. All three I’m sure make the list of the greatest rock and roll bands ever. If I had to choose one . I would choose Zeppelin. I always have to turn the volume to 10.
- Posted by Duptysurely everyone is missing the point. from a purely contemporary view, the spice girls must be the greatest band.
- Posted by johnNobody that I know under age 45/50 goes gaga for the Beatles here. They’re not listened to much, not mentioned.
- Posted by KristinRE: It doesnt matter what age , wow more air time doesnt make them better the beatles are 100 times greater then zepplin. im sure the beatles will be around a lot longer then led zepplin.
I never said more air time made them better (although I like Zep more). I said that the Beatles had faded here and people under the age of 45 don’t listen to them, and hardly know them. They’re proving to not have as much staying power here as Led Zep, and will fade into memory. You don’t hear Beatles music much here.
- Posted by KristinRE: Young people, at least in the U.S., aren’t picking up on the Beatles. Many don’t know who they are. Zep gets much, much more play here. The Beatles music will die with the generation. Maybe it’s different in the UK.
It doesnt matter what age , wow more air time doesnt make them better the beatles are 100 times greater then zepplin. im sure the beatles will be around a lot longer then led zepplin.
- Posted by Jennwow im sorry all you zepplin fans but the # 1 spot has to go to the Beatles they have set so many un touched records to this date , amazing lyrics , and Great instrumental and vocals.
my favorite band ! and the most reconizebale band
I love the Beatles
- Posted by JennRe: The Beatles are by far the greatest band ever. Led Zeppelin is by far the second greatest ever. The Beatles stand alone as the best and Led Zeppelin stands alone as second best. All other bands are far behind.
Young people, at least in the U.S., aren’t picking up on the Beatles. Many don’t know who they are. Zep gets much, much more play here. The Beatles music will die with the generation. Maybe it’s different in the UK.
- Posted by KristinWho the hell are Led Zeppelin.
- Posted by rimiThe Beatles are by far the greatest band ever. Led Zeppelin is by far the second greatest ever. The Beatles stand alone as the best and Led Zeppelin stands alone as second best. All other bands are far behind.
- Posted by JoeFor sure they are! R&R would not be the same without Led Zeppelin music. The Beatles were a big band, but they were mor poppy than rocky.
- Posted by MauroIt’s always funny to hear people argue about the greatest band. It’s like asking people “What is the best thing to eat for breakfast”, one hundred and one replies and all of them are correct because they are personal opinions. I think a better question would be “Who is the most influential band of all time” or asking musicians
- Posted by Patrick“Who influenced you” and read the replies. The only comment from these posts I would comment on is that all Led Zeppelin songs sound alike. Really? Go out and by another album people beside Led Zep II. How could anyone say three songs such as Black Dog, Thats the Way and Hot Dog
sound alike!
Greatest Rock & Roll band, YES
- Posted by EvYThere’s nothing so wonderful as the E-Street Band at full tilt. The Clash are far more indispensable than Led Zep…as are The Band.
- Posted by david andersonZeppelin is a monster band, but the greatest band in history is the Grateful Dead.
- Posted by RobSEX PISTOLS. 12/10/07
- Posted by VINCE THE PUNKNOT THERE MUSICALLY AS ZEPPELIN, BUT ALL THE SAME, AN INNOVATIVE, ORIGINAL BAND WHO PENNED SOME GREAT ORIGINAL CLASSICS…WHERE ARE ZEPPELINS ORIGINAL SONGS?, EARLY STUFF WAS MOSTLY COVERS, OR TRAD ARR.
STILL, THE ZEP!, A GREAT BAND.
And to Aaron the well cited critic…well, you really need to squeeze one out and get of the pot…there’s more to life than constipation! Yeah baby Zeppelin will crush you and you will like it! Give in to the power for your own good!
- Posted by Austin POf course they are baby. No offense, but what a dumb question. We’re not talking about the Shagging Pumpkins or someone…You’re talking about Zeppelin baby…Yeah…
- Posted by Austin PLED ZEPPELIN: GREATEST ROCK BAND EVER. PERIOD.
- Posted by SteveIn the U.S., we aren’t so impressed with the Beatles. A bit too light, a lot of it, and silly British. But they had some good ones (Eleanor Rigby). Here, we hardly hear the Beatles on the radio anymore, but Led Zepplin is still played quite a bit.
- Posted by KristinThe greatest band that have and will ever draw breath on this planet.Some of the greatest bands around would not around to-day if it was’nt for ZEPPELIN.How can anyone say The Beatles are even in the same league, they are pop band for screaming girls.If you know music then you know LED ZEPPELIN are greatest ROCK GODS of all time. LISTEN AND LEARN
- Posted by G SangsterGraham Sangster