Lead Zeppelin

It is no accident that Lead Zeppelin are widely regarded as one of the world's finest tribute bands. Mere slavish impersonation with costumes and silly wigs is not for them. Instead they focus on what really matters: the music. Every detail, every instrument, every amplifier is the real deal - as lead guitarist Ben Fulton says “It’s the only way to get that sound – all the right amplifiers, echo units, guitars, effects – the right ingredients to create the magic”. Fulton himself has made a career out of the endless search for just the right guitar tone - he owns guitar effects pedal company Red Witch Analog Pedals, whose pedals are used by (to name but a few) Andy Summers, The Edge, Slash and yes, even certain ex-members of Led Zeppelin!

Their August tour sees the band recreate the original Zeppelin's legendary 1973 concert 'The Song Remains The Same': over two-and-a-half hours of Zeppelin in their prime, performed by passionate fans who also happen to be acclaimed musicians. As Singer Jamie Agnew explains 'It's how we learned our craft as teenagers, Zeppelin has been a massive part of our lives". Fulton and Agnew were able to spend some time with Led Zeppelin’s singer Robert Plant during his recent world tour and were impressed by their long-time hero's warmth and generosity: “It was amazing, such a grounded and warm soul – it was an extraordinary experience to meet the man – and inspiring, he’s a constantly evolving musician”.

The band is comprised of NZ musicians Jamie Agnew, Ben Fulton, Matt Payne and Tom Pierard, all of whom have impressive resumes and stellar reputations within the NZ music scene. Occasionally they take time out of their regular projects to come together as Lead Zeppelin, a rare event that should not be missed by anyone with even a passing interest in the legendary 70s band.

website : www.leadzeppelin.net