Gearing Up for “Celebration Day”

Led Zeppelin - Physical GraffitiRock fans around the world are counting down the days until December 10, when Led Zeppelin hits the stage in London as part of a tribute to Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun. News of the band’s reunion has sparked rumors of new songs and a 2008 tour, and while nothing has been confirmed, the speculation is generating a considerable amount of excitement. Even if you’re not one of the lucky few who managed to score tickets for the big show, there are still plenty of ways to get your rock on.

 
Collect some cover tunes!
It’s impossible to count how many artists have interpreted Led Zeppelin’s songs over the years, which makes it easy to put together an endless covers playlist. Here’s a few to get you started:

Sones de Mexico Ensemble - “Four Sticks” Listen to an audio sample

Tori Amos - “Thank You” Listen to an audio sample

Nirvana - “Heartbreaker” Listen to an audio sample

Rodrigo y Gabriella - “Stairway to Heaven” Listen to an audio sample

Stone Temple Pilots - “Dancing Days” Listen to an audio sample

Tomoyasu Hotei - “Immigrant Song” Listen to an audio sample

Go on a Google tour!
Rolling Stone’s Rock and Roll Daily blog found this gem, which lists and plots the location of nearly every important site in Zeppelin history. Ever wondered which buildings were used on the cover of Physical Graffiti? This interactive map will tell you.

Browse the archives!
Led Zeppelin launched its new website on November 20, 2007, and with it came a massive collection of over 1,400 photos, posters, passes and tickets that spans the course of their entire career. You can also check out their concert timeline, which lists shows by date, venue location, and year.

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