As you all know by now I was regrettably put in a situation where I had to postpone my performance at the Ahmet Ertegun Benefit show, on November 26th, due to a fractured finger. We have now rescheduled this show to take place, at the same venue, on December 10th.
In doing so I was very conscious of the fact that many people are travelling great distances to attend. I do want to let everyone know that this decision was unavoidable. My apologies to anyone who has been inconvenienced by this change.
I would also like to thank everyone else involved for their help with making this change. Harvey Goldsmith, the trustees of the Ahmet Ertegun Foundation and, of course, the other artists who so willingly agreed to join us on the show.
I look forward to the 10th December!
Jimmy Page
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Jimmy Page Message to Fans
From JimmyPageOnline.com:
Should the Concert be Cancelled
That's what some Led Zeppelin fans are suggesting, according to music site NME. Their mail bag, so they say, is being overrun with fans complaining about the postponement, with the general theme seeming to belong to this selfless soul:
While I concur with Stephen Brennen from Boston:
Cancel the show because Jen can't make it? Please! Why should the rest of us have to suffer just because she hasn't got the wherewithal to make changes to her plans. Does this also imply that if Jen hadn't gotten a ticket in the first place the show ought to have been cancelled, the ticket lottery re-drawn.
Jen from New York, here's the deal. I have been waiting for this one for 30 years for this one. Sorry you couldn't make it, but why exactly, should that mean that I can't go?
More here.
Also, I do hope there's no truth to the rumour, here, that there is no broken finger, just a promotional tour for a Robert Plant Alison Krauss album. A lot of people have been put out considerably by this delay, and if it was unnecessary that would be a rotten thing.
Jen Ryan, meanwhile, a fan from New York, was even angrier, as she won't be able to afford to pay for new travel costs.
"People have planned their travels from all over the globe, myself included, to come to this once in a lifetime show!" she wrote. "This reflects poorly on the charity and Led Zeppelin's commitment to it.
"It would be more admirable for them to cancel altogether, as most people who have tickets will not be able to make a rescheduled trip - me being one of them! Shame on Led Zeppelin!"
While I concur with Stephen Brennen from Boston:
With a show that is a one-off performance, these guys should be in a freaking padded room until three minutes before the show!
Cancel the show because Jen can't make it? Please! Why should the rest of us have to suffer just because she hasn't got the wherewithal to make changes to her plans. Does this also imply that if Jen hadn't gotten a ticket in the first place the show ought to have been cancelled, the ticket lottery re-drawn.
Jen from New York, here's the deal. I have been waiting for this one for 30 years for this one. Sorry you couldn't make it, but why exactly, should that mean that I can't go?
More here.
Also, I do hope there's no truth to the rumour, here, that there is no broken finger, just a promotional tour for a Robert Plant Alison Krauss album. A lot of people have been put out considerably by this delay, and if it was unnecessary that would be a rotten thing.
Should the Concert be Cancelled
That's what some Led Zeppelin fans are suggesting, according to music site NME. Their mail bag, so they say, is being overrun with fans complaining about the postponement, with the general theme seeming to belong to this selfless soul:
While I concur with Stephen Brennen from Boston:
Cancel the show because Jen can't make it? Please! Why should the rest of us have to suffer just because she hasn't got the wherewithal to make changes to her plans. Does this also imply that if Jen hadn't gotten a ticket in the first place the show ought to have been cancelled, the ticket lottery re-drawn.
Jen from New York, here's the deal. I have been waiting for this one for 30 years for this one. Sorry you couldn't make it, but why exactly, should that mean that I can't go?
More here.
Also, I do hope there's no truth to the rumour, here, that there is no broken finger, just a promotional tour for a Robert Plant Alison Krauss album. A lot of people have been put out considerably by this delay, and if it was unnecessary that would be a rotten thing.
Jen Ryan, meanwhile, a fan from New York, was even angrier, as she won't be able to afford to pay for new travel costs.
"People have planned their travels from all over the globe, myself included, to come to this once in a lifetime show!" she wrote. "This reflects poorly on the charity and Led Zeppelin's commitment to it.
"It would be more admirable for them to cancel altogether, as most people who have tickets will not be able to make a rescheduled trip - me being one of them! Shame on Led Zeppelin!"
While I concur with Stephen Brennen from Boston:
With a show that is a one-off performance, these guys should be in a freaking padded room until three minutes before the show!
Cancel the show because Jen can't make it? Please! Why should the rest of us have to suffer just because she hasn't got the wherewithal to make changes to her plans. Does this also imply that if Jen hadn't gotten a ticket in the first place the show ought to have been cancelled, the ticket lottery re-drawn.
Jen from New York, here's the deal. I have been waiting for this one for 30 years for this one. Sorry you couldn't make it, but why exactly, should that mean that I can't go?
More here.
Also, I do hope there's no truth to the rumour, here, that there is no broken finger, just a promotional tour for a Robert Plant Alison Krauss album. A lot of people have been put out considerably by this delay, and if it was unnecessary that would be a rotten thing.
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Jason Bonham's New Drum Kit
It seems Jason Bonham has decided on a set of Ludwigs for the reunion concert December 10th. These pictures of Jason, taken by renowned photographer Ross Halfern, show Jason with a set of transparent drums, and a gorgeous mural on the bass drum based on Zeppelin's 1st album.It is a great series of pics, be sure to check them all out.
Jason Bonham's New Drum Kit
It seems Jason Bonham has decided on a set of Ludwigs for the reunion concert December 10th. These pictures of Jason, taken by renowned photographer Ross Halfern, show Jason with a set of transparent drums, and a gorgeous mural on the bass drum based on Zeppelin's 1st album.It is a great series of pics, be sure to check them all out.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Jimmy Page Breaks Finger - Concert Postponed
It was announced today that Jimmy Page broke his finger and the concert has been rescheduled for Dec 10th:
Good luck to everybody who has flights &tc. booked. It's costing me an extra 400 bucks (next time I'll make sure I don't pick scummy airlines) to move my flight plans. That much closer to Christmas, look for hotels to be more expensive as well.
The Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert, originally scheduled for Monday, November 26th ... has been postponed until December 10th due to Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page fracturing his finger.
The specialist treating Mr. Page said, “I have examined the fracture to Mr. Page’s finger, and it is my opinion that with proper rest and treatment, he will be ready to resume rehearsing in three weeks time, and thus able to perform on December 10th.”
ALL Tickets for the November 26th show will be valid for the rescheduled date.
Any customers who are unable to attend the rescheduled concert on the 10th December should apply for a full refund of the ticket purchase prior to midday (UK time) on November 14th 2007.
Any tickets made available as a result of refunds will be offered to ballot winners selected at random from original registrations after the 15th November 2007.
Good luck to everybody who has flights &tc. booked. It's costing me an extra 400 bucks (next time I'll make sure I don't pick scummy airlines) to move my flight plans. That much closer to Christmas, look for hotels to be more expensive as well.
Jimmy Page Breaks Finger - Concert Postponed
It was announced today that Jimmy Page broke his finger and the concert has been rescheduled for Dec 10th:
Good luck to everybody who has flights &tc. booked. It's costing me an extra 400 bucks (next time I'll make sure I don't pick scummy airlines) to move my flight plans. That much closer to Christmas, look for hotels to be more expensive as well.
The Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert, originally scheduled for Monday, November 26th ... has been postponed until December 10th due to Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page fracturing his finger.
The specialist treating Mr. Page said, “I have examined the fracture to Mr. Page’s finger, and it is my opinion that with proper rest and treatment, he will be ready to resume rehearsing in three weeks time, and thus able to perform on December 10th.”
ALL Tickets for the November 26th show will be valid for the rescheduled date.
Any customers who are unable to attend the rescheduled concert on the 10th December should apply for a full refund of the ticket purchase prior to midday (UK time) on November 14th 2007.
Any tickets made available as a result of refunds will be offered to ballot winners selected at random from original registrations after the 15th November 2007.
Good luck to everybody who has flights &tc. booked. It's costing me an extra 400 bucks (next time I'll make sure I don't pick scummy airlines) to move my flight plans. That much closer to Christmas, look for hotels to be more expensive as well.
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