Led Zeppelin announce show

Singer Robert Plant is to join a reunion of rock legends Led Zeppelin to play a tribute concert for their record company boss.

The surviving members confirmed widespread rumours this afternoon.

Singer Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones will perform together for the first time in 19 years at the show in memory of the Atlantic Records co-founder Ahmet Ertegun.

Tickets for the one-off show at the O2 arena in London on 26 November will cost £125 and be allocated by ballot.

"During the Zeppelin years, Ahmet Ertegun was a major foundation of solidarity and accord," Plant said.

"For us, he was Atlantic Records and remained a close friend and conspirator.

"This performance stands alone as a tribute to the work and life of a longstanding friend."

Ertegun, who signed Led Zeppelin in the 1970s, died last year.

The group formed in 1968 and became renowned for their electric live performances.

Promoter Harvey Goldsmith says tickets will only be available to those who registered on a dedicated website.

A statement on ledzeppelin.com confirmed the details.

A limit of two applications per household will be imposed.

Who star Pete Townshend and former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman will also perform.

Born in West Bromwich in 1948, Plant provided the vocals which formed an integral part of Led Zeppelin's worldwide success in the 1970s.

The band are one of only four acts to have sold more than 100 million albums in the US - the others being The Beatles, Elvis Presley and Garth Brooks.

Led Zeppelin's last full concert was in Berlin in July 1980 - two months before drummer John Bonham died.

Page, Plant and Jones performed at Live Aid five years later, and also get back together at a concert to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Atlantic Records in 1988.

Plant and Page released a series of records together during the 1990s and have continued to produce solo material.

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