stonefreelee Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I'd like to suggest another idea. Free concert in Golden Gate Park. Why? Two reasons. First, everyone knows Led Zeppelin's American Farewell was the Wrong Goodbye. All the chaos concerning the brawl in Oakland is not how that era should have ended. So bring them on home to the Bay Area to bring the balance back. Second, if Robert won't do it David Coverdale's place is only 90 minutes away. "San Francisco, how da fookin' 'ell are da children of the sun?" -- David Coverdale of Led Zeppelin, October 4th 2008, Golden Gate Park I'll do you one better. Since NYC and SF are on the extreme fringes of this great country(geographically, too) then I would like the mighty Zep to compromise and meet in the middle. Yes, in the heart of America, the "Gateway to the West" St. Louis-fucking-Missouri, baby. Right at the base of the Arch...I like the idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderguy Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 You guys are all getting way too impatient for my tastes. 20 million people wanted to fly five thousand miles and spend a substantial part of their lives' savings to see a certain band for maybe one last time. After being starved for this long I can understand it, but I am really afraid of things getting ugly, because everyone would be afraid of never seeing them live again. Solution: Either do a world tour after recording a c.d. of new material---or pack it in and say forget it. I still say it is too dangerous to do a "one time" free outdoor concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pb Derigable Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I'll do you one better. Since NYC and SF are on the extreme fringes of this great country(geographically, too) then I would like the mighty Zep to compromise and meet in the middle. Yes, in the heart of America, the "Gateway to the West" St. Louis-fucking-Missouri, baby. Right at the base of the Arch...I like the idea... But Chicago has a better airport and more hotels. So if you're going down south there's no work for you if you're going north Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I'll do you one better. Since NYC and SF are on the extreme fringes of this great country(geographically, too) then I would like the mighty Zep to compromise and meet in the middle. Yes, in the heart of America, the "Gateway to the West" St. Louis-fucking-Missouri, baby. Right at the base of the Arch...I like the idea... The first thing that came to mind was the Styx / REO Speedwagon live cd "Arch Allies"! Tell you what, we'll use the arch to stage the official announcement. If the blimp passes thru headed east it'll be in New York but if it's headed West it'll be in San Francisco. You get to the concert either way because your going to be responsible for arranging this dramatic "announcement". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Solution: Either do a world tour after recording a c.d. of new material---or pack it in and say forget it. I still say it is too dangerous to do a "one time" free outdoor concert. I'd hazard a guess roughly 200,000 of the 20 million actually had the means to attend. Let's face it, the site took 20 million hits because it was a free lottery. A pipe dream. Speaking of pipe dreams, there's one way this free outdoor concert could possibly work: free live global simulcast. Next question is who wants to pay to make this happen? The host city should have to pony up some cash. Sponsors, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pb Derigable Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 What venue/gathering place would you use? I ve been thinking of a place, but i don't know where. The First Midwest Amphitheater should be the best. It holds 28,000. It's outdoor, but maybe 12,000 seat's, the rest is lawn seats on a hill. (like an amphitheater) Before they change the P.A it sounded horrible, after the adjust it to make it quieter, it got worse. The United Center. Holds 23,500 which include about 1,500 behind the stage seats. I'm not sure on the sound, but usually the biggest act go there. No bad seat's Solider Field holds 60,000 for most concerts, held up to 250,00 for church services. Outdoor. sound would be good. Probably the smallest football type stadium to hold concerts, so sight line would be good. 70,000 people for a zep concert, thats a zep concert. Chicago Land Speedway. holds 75,000 i think it could definitely hold another 25,000 in front of the grandstands, maybe alot more if you wanna go real big. No one ever played there before. So it depends. but i think they could definitely sell out solider Field at least twice. (Dave Matthews did it) but i think the stones did one at soldier and one or two at Chicago stadium one year. The new thing is to play at the baseball stadiums, but that is just a gimmick. One off show in America, 150,000 at the speedway, one time stop in Chicago, soldier field, I would like to zep do something spacial other than the united center, which Hannah Montana sold out, even if it isn't in Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pb Derigable Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 But then agian, would Zep want to put that much pressure on them of playing a large show. i would just assume they would follow the Page/Plant tour with more stops in NYC,LA,and Chicago. anywhere else you could just do one show like New Orleans at the superdome. NYC,LA, and Chicago could grab all the fans within 600 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzldoc Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 No Super Dome, maybe arena next door Better yet Tad Gormley Stadium ( City Park Stadium ) seating for about 26,500 went to many a concert there and the sound is amazing. Situated amongst the oaks of City Park one of the largest urban parks in the country 1300+ acres. Check out the link http://neworleanscitypark.com/tadstadium.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternal light Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 We could use a Led Zeppelin version of Monopoly. Yeah, that's a good point. Definately a Plant haunt with connections to Jimmy as well. 1. Los Angeles 2. New York 3. New Orleans 4. Chicago 5. Seattle Clarksdale and Memphis also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zepaholic Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 They could put on a free concert in Mogadishu and i would find a way to get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I hereby invite Led Zeppelin to play in Kamloops, B.C. , Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peppermint Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 If it were to happen, and happen in New York, I would put myself on a plane,from UK,and attend, and that must be desperation because I am scared of flying, and flying so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peppermint Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I do not think so Steve, I have no more to say on this subject, it is closed,as far as I am concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nirvana Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 I do not think so Steve, I have no more to say on this subject, it is closed,as far as I am concerned. ...ahh, but the "Led Zeppelin - Central Park" push is just beginning for us. New York, New York!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nirvana Posted March 31, 2008 Author Share Posted March 31, 2008 Central Park SummerStage, a program of City Parks Foundation, presents performances of outstanding artistic quality, free of charge, to serve the diverse communities of New York City. The artists represent a breadth of genres and cultures and perform in an outdoor setting accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds. Central Park SummerStage strives to develop audiences' deepening appreciation for contemporary, traditional, and emerging artists as well as the communities in which these artists originate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albionremain Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I'll do you one better. Since NYC and SF are on the extreme fringes of this great country(geographically, too) then I would like the mighty Zep to compromise and meet in the middle. Yes, in the heart of America, the "Gateway to the West" St. Louis-fucking-Missouri, baby. Right at the base of the Arch...I like the idea... Great idea, Lee. Let's give Mayor Slay a call! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virginia Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 But Chicago has a better airport and more hotels. So if you're going down south there's no work for you if you're going north Chicago. Hmmm, we need a viable mid-Atlantic option ... VA would be perfect (John Paul Jones arena?!) ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos6507 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 free live global simulcast. I'm all for that as long as the show were aimed at some sort of charity. Like another Live Earth sort of thing. If Peter Grant were still around, fine, but Robert has become too self conscious to allow Led Zeppelin to be promoted on the basis of ITSELF anymore. It has to be some kind of cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Robert has become too self conscious to allow Led Zeppelin to be promoted on the basis of ITSELF anymore. It has to be some kind of cause. Good point, and I think I've got just the idea. Led Zeppelin to perform on the waterfront in Rio De Janiero with all proceeds going to benefit the ABC Trust. Imagine 1,500,000 in attendance at Led Zeppelin's first ever South American gig. You want metaphysical, it doesn't get any bigger than this! The Stones played to over a million there -- it can be done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nirvana Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 Good point, and I think I've got just the idea. Led Zeppelin to perform on the waterfront in Rio De Janiero with all proceeds going to benefit the ABC Trust. Imagine 1,500,000 in attendance at Led Zeppelin's first ever South American gig. You want metaphysical, it doesn't get any bigger than this! The Stones played to over a million there -- it can be done! I like it Steve, I like it! Central Park can be a warm-up to RDJ Fest -08! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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