Tribute show Led Zeppelin

How many can say they witnessed Led Zeppelin perform live in the band's prime? The legendary group ceased touring regularly in 1980 after drummer John Bonham's untimely death -- to the devastation of fans worldwide. Despite a few particular appearances over the years, the remaining three members can't seem to launch a full on reunion. Whether this aversion to regrouping stems from infighting or a lack of enthusiasm toward regurgitating the old hits is up for debate. While Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones mull over their intertwining futures, the rest of us can enjoy seminal songs such as "Stairway to Heaven" at Led Zeppelin Live! Starring Heartbreaker. This tribute show incorporates the music and look of the band. Jefrey James as front man Plant even gets the pants right. And Led Zeppelin fans take Plant's pants very seriously. 8 p.m. Saturday, The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park. $22; 708-235-2222 or centertickets.net

Led Zeppelin band in Worthing Swine flu strikes down

Tribute band Led Zeppelin has been forced to cancel a show after three members caught swine flu.
Whole Lotta Led was due to perform tonight at the Assembly Hall in Worthing.
The band is the second act to have to cancel their performance because of illness.
Michael McIntyre also had to postpone his sold out gig Michael McIntyre Live and Laughing at The Brighton Centre last night after being struck down by flu.
In a message on the Whole Lotta Led website under the heading “Whole Lotta Flu” a statement said: “Due to three members of the band having gone down with swine flu we have had to cancel Friday's gig in Worthing.
“The band hate cancelling gigs but in the current circumstances they have no choice, many apologies for any inconvenience caused.”
A spokeswoman for Worthing Theatres said the show had been popular and it was hoped that it could be rescheduled in the future.
She said: "Unfortunately several band members of Whole Lotta Led have been confirmed as having swine flu and consequently cannot perform. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and hope the band gets better soon.
"Tickets will be refunded and any ticket queries should be directed to the box office on 01903 206206."
She added that people who had purchased tickets for the show will be notified if it is rescheduled.
Michael McIntyre’s show has been rescheduled to take place on November 15.
A Brighton Centre spokeswoman said: “It is never something we like to do but Michael is not very well so it is unfortunate, but these things happen.
“We have been quite pleased with the way we have been able to use new technology like Twitter and our website to try and tell people as quickly as possible to minimise the inconvenience.
“Hopefully people who are disappointed will be able to come on November 15 instead.”
Anyone who is not able to attend the event on the new date will be able to get a refund.

Led Zeppelin The Ultimate Tribute Show

Led Zeppelin LIVE! starring Heartbreaker comes to The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University to perform a full range of classic hits by the original British hard rock sensation Saturday, Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. This live concert event flawlessly presents the most complex and challenging songs that Led Zeppelin performed live and recorded in-studio. "From the wardrobe, equipment, nuances and onstage movement, these guys are eerily similar to the original giants of hard rock," raves the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
Heartbreaker is a group of four talented and seasoned musicians who capture the essence and sound of Led Zeppelin's music note-for-note. The band's performance at The Center will take the audience on a journey back to the 1970s to experience the group that made rock-n-roll come alive with hits like "Stairway to Heaven," "Whole Lotta Love," "Ramble On," "Dazed and Confused," "The Ocean," "Kashmir" and many more.
Heartbreaker was founded in 1998 by Jefrey James, the artist who portrays Robert Plant on stage. Prior to Heartbreaker, James was an original recording artist with his group Atlantis, sharing the stage and collaborating with top talent including Rod Stewart, Bon Jovi, Three Dog Night, Cheap Trick and Jefferson Starship. Stuart Horton assumes the stage persona of guitarist Jimmy Page, and has been a Heartbreaker band member since 1999. Horton has years of experience performing with original rock, jazz, fund, blues and top 40 groups such as Atlantis and Alien, for which Horton received a (Northern California) "Best of the Bay" award.
Marcus Miller represents Zeppelin bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones. Miller has performed and recorded with groups such as Ronnie Montrose, Gamma, Robert Berry and Atlantis. He has shared with stage with artists including Cheap Trick, Pat Travers, Night Ranger and Scorpions. Scott Brooks portrays drummer John Bonham. Brooks is a graduate of the Musicians Institute, where he studied with professional drummers such as Joe Porcaro, Chuck Flores, Mike Curotto, Scott Morris and Matt Schon. Brooks also currently produced two solo project CDs with progressive bassist Stu Hamm.