Letz Zep are hugely honoured and proud to be invited to
headline a concert to celebrate the life and legacy of the great John Bonham in
his hometown of Redditch on Sept 22. In the year marking his 70th birthday.
Tickets are strictly limited to 1000 and all proceeds go to
the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Tickets from http://johnbonhammemorial.com
Tireless work by the John Bonham Memorial has brought this
about to coincide with the unveiling of a statue in Bonhams home town of
Redditch earlier this year.
A vast bronze statue of the late Led Zeppelin drummer has
been unveiled in his home town. Created by sculptor Mark Richards and situated
at Mercian Square in Redditch. Weighing approx. 2.5 tonnes and depicting Bonzo
in action behind the drum kit. The statue features his symbol of three
interlocking rings along with the date of his birth and death.
The stones surrounding the sculpture are influenced by the
artwork for the 'Houses of the Holy' album and the piece also features zeppelin
airships.
The sculpture is also emblazoned with the words:
‘The most outstanding
and original drummer of his time, John Bonham’s popularity and influence
continue to resonate with the world of music and beyond.”
It will be a fantastic occasion, a place in history, nothing
like this concert has happened before or will ever again. For Letz Zep to
headline this event is the greatest of honours.
We are particularly pleased for
Peter, a huge Zeppelin and Bonham fan, who bases his style on that of Bonzo.
For Peter to be performing at a concert celebrating his life and legacy is of
his hero is:
‘One of the top five greatest moments of my life’ says Peter.
A series of high-profile events are planned for 2018 to mark
the 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin.
Already this year Led Zeppelin have released unheard
versions of ‘Rock and Roll’ and ‘Friends’ on 7” vinyl for Record Store Day.
Also, last March the band released a remastered edition of their 2003 live
album ‘How The West Was Won’.
Reportedly there will be a brand-new Led Zeppelin live album
released at some point this year. In an exclusive interview with Planet Rock
magazine Jimmy Page said:
“I can't give
the game away, but there's a recording that’s another multi-track that we'll
release, it's so different to all the other things that are out there’’.
The band’s first ever official illustrated book entitled
‘Led Zeppelin by Led Zeppelin’ will be published by Reel Art Press on 2nd
October 2018. 50 years to the month since the band changed their name from The
New Yardbirds to Led Zeppelin.
With more events likely to be announced soon.
