Review of Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day (2012) by Adam Z — 23 Oct 2012

Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones finally reunite under the banner that defined the 1970s and redefined the rock and roll swagger that would forever shape how hard rock would be played in the world.

With this bout, Jason Bonham (son of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham) joins the surviving members for what could be described as the perfect closure to a musical group whose mystique has remained intact nearly three decades after it's demise.

The group is sharp and focused and clearly playing their hearts out. The performances are very good throughout with "Kashmir," "Trampled Underfoot" and "In My Time of Dying" as highlights for me.

The onslaught by the media for these men to tour is relentless and should be laid to rest. Led Zeppelin was an entity driven by teenage testastorone and the sexual liberation of the 1970s. It had four musicians who cliqued and wound up creating some of the most timeless music in the history of popular song.

To try and recapture that night after night is not what they represented. However, this concert proves the embers of Valhalla haven't gone out quite yet and can reignite with spectacular fury when stoked by desire.

My only complaint was the theatre surround sound, which has been reported nearly from all corners of the world.