Plant confirms “no tour in the works” following November charity event in London

By Stacey Silberman

HOLLYWOOD, CA (Hollywood Today) 10/1/07 – Robert Plant said what nobody wanted to hear. He confirmed that there is to be “no Led Zeppelin tour,” at least not one that he’s aware of.

“Not for me, but I can’t speak for anyone else,” Plant told The Daily Express. He added, “We need to do one last great show, because we’ve done some shows and they were crap.” It appears that the Zep front man has mixed feelings about touring at this point in his life. “When I do come back from touring, I’m shocked to find a lot of my mates tend to be going to bed far too early. That means I should probably be doing the same. Maybe I should stop having a good time and get old,” Plant imparted.

While the tour rumor was put to a swift death, millions entered in the concert ticket lottery still have a one in fifty chance to win a coveted seat for their “last great show.”

Led Zeppelin members performing at the one-time concert are front man Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, bassist John Paul Jones, along with new drummer Jason Bonham, replacing his late father John. The benefit concert will be at London’s O2 Arena and is set for November 26, 2007.

The concert coincides with the group’s release of its new greatest hits set, called “Mothership,” available on November 12.

The concert honors the memory of Ahmet Ertegun, the record executive who signed the group to Atlantic Records in 1969, which also features Who’s Pete Townshend, Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings, Paolo Nutini and Foreigner.

In keeping with Plant’s logic, what happens if the group turns in a crummy show? Will they tour then?