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See Led Zeppelin’s O2 Arena Reunion Concert Here!

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Footage from Monday's (December 10) spectacular rebirth of Led Zeppelin concert has already started appearing online. Despite stringent security measures stopping fans taking in cameras to the O2 Arena, great mobile footage has still been taken. See below for some of the best clips to appear on YouTube so far. Plus! See Uncut's first review of the Ahmet Ertegun tribute concert by clicking here. Plus, you can check out some of the fan's immediate reactions here. Don't forget, if you were at the O2 Arena, email us with your photos, reviews, and opinions! Email us at: Uncutaudiencewith@ipcmedia.com Kashmir: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZxukPZ0pjA&rel=1 Stairway To Heaven: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G_JTMuHOQk&rel=1 Whole Lotta Love: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE_azOraU34&rel=1 Good Times, Bad Times: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsHcUwtw5H0&rel=1 Dazed And Confused: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XhAqG5f8Ak&rel=1 Since I've Been Loving You: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EunajGvY8-Q&rel=1 The Song Remains The Same: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KmqiUSX1jw&rel=1

Footage from Monday’s (December 10) spectacular rebirth of Led Zeppelin concert has already started appearing online.

Despite stringent security measures stopping fans taking in cameras to the O2 Arena, great mobile footage has still been taken.

See below for some of the best clips to appear on YouTube so far.

Plus! See Uncut’s first review of the Ahmet Ertegun tribute concert by clicking here.

Plus, you can check out some of the fan’s immediate reactions here.

Don’t forget, if you were at the O2 Arena, email us with your photos, reviews, and opinions! Email us at: Uncutaudiencewith@ipcmedia.com

Kashmir:

Stairway To Heaven:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G_JTMuHOQk&rel=1

Whole Lotta Love:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE_azOraU34&rel=1

Good Times, Bad Times:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsHcUwtw5H0&rel=1

Dazed And Confused:

Since I’ve Been Loving You:

The Song Remains The Same:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KmqiUSX1jw&rel=1

Led Zeppelin Reunion: The First Review

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I’ve just got home from the Dome and the Led Zeppelin gig, so hopefully you’ll forgive me for the fact that my thoughts aren’t quite as neatly organised as usual. First off, I have to point out that, at the risk of sounding smug, they were fucking great. I’ve been listening again to those ‘90s records recently (the “No Quarter” set, the “ Clarksdale” album, Jimmy Page’s album with The Black Crowes), and my biggest fear before the show starts is not – as rumours suggest – that Robert Plant won’t be able to handle the vocal gymnastics, but that Page will smudge the dextrous flurries that his astonishing songs demand. Initially, it seemed like this might be the case. Led Zeppelin begin with “Good Times Bad Times”, then a slowed version of “Ramble On”, and Page’s playing seems muddy, unresolved, lacking the brute delicacy that the songs demand. Plant is magisterial, throwing his mic stand around with an unlikely kind of dignity, but it's hard to tell whether Page – his spirit brother-cum-nemesis – is playing badly, or whether the sound is corrupting his efforts. Song three, though, suggests it’s the mixers coming to terms with the venue. “Black Dog” is quite brilliant, and it’s striking how much Page is better suited to that glottal, elemental take on the blues than the more baroque excesses of some of his material. “In My Time Of Dying”, with some fantastic slide, compounds this idea that his gifts now are focused at the raw, rather than at the progressive, end of his spectrum. If The White Stripes were ever to come clean and cover a Zep song, it strikes me that this should be the one. As the show progresses, though, Page comes into his own, and the sort of songs I thought they’d never play – “Trampled Underfoot”, “The Song Remains The Same” – are quite superb. On the former, John Paul Jones at the keyboards comes out of his shell, while Plant manages to come across like the golden god of yore, while still retaining an implausible decorousness. There’s a great moment during “Since I’ve Been Loving You” (part of an expansive mid-section which includes “Dazed And Confused”, “Nobody’s Fault But Mine” and a wonderful “No Quarter”) when Plant stands cross-legged looking quizzically, ostentatiously at Page as he solos. It’s an unlikely moment of approval from Plant, who’s seemed the least needy of the original band prior to the gig – he has an excellent solo career to cultivate, after all (and sadly there’s no “Battle Of Evermore” and Alison Krauss, as some of us hoped). I blogged a couple of months ago about “Raising Sand” and said something about how the more reserved R&B/country stuff was what Plant should stick with nowadays. After tonight, though, I think I was wrong; his voice can still pull off this thunderous schtick, with such soul and guts that the high frequency ululations (there’s no “Immigrant Song”} aren’t missed at all. I may be raving now, and I should go to bed. But I should also note that “Stairway To Heaven” is reclaimed from that world of cliche in which it has existed for over three decades, and that Page dusts down the doubleneck for it. He also gets out the e-bow for “Dazed”, showcased in a laser pyramid for his impressively avant-garde solo. Jason Bonham looks like he should be in a nu-metal band, but does just fine. “Misty Mountain Hop” manages, inconceivably, to make the Dome feel psychedelic. Greg Dyke and Marilyn Manson – plus bouncer and girlfriend – seem to be enjoying themselves nearby. My wife keeps texting from the other side of the arena, convinced Martin O’Neill is sat in front of her. Kevin Shields is here. Men from America, mainly, are calling for catheters whenever I go to the bogs. “Kashmir” induces me, not for the first time, to write the word “imperious” in my notebook. “Whole Lotta Love” is preposterously overdriven. I may be a little tired, and not completely in control of my tenses. Three things though, before I call it a night: one, this whole business was better than I could ever have imagined; two, they’d better do it all again next year for the benefit of the rest of you; and three, I’ll write something more coherent in the next issue of Uncut, out in the first week of January. Review Post: John Mulvey Led Zeppelin played: Good Times Bad Times Ramble On Black Dog In My Time Of Dying For Your Life Trampled Underfoot Nobodys Fault But Mine No Quarter Since I've Been Loving You Dazed and Confused Stairway To Heaven The Song Remains The Same Misty Mountain Hop Kashmir * Whole Lotta Love * Rock And Roll Now you can see live footage from the Led Zeppelin O2 Arena concert by clicking here - great quality clips of Kashmir, Stairway To Heaven and Whole Lotta Love are online to view. Plus, you can check out some of the fan's immediate reactions here. A longer more in-depth review will follow in the next issue of UNCUT magazine. Don't forget, if you were at the O2 Arena, email us with your photos, reviews, and opinions! Email us at: Uncutaudiencewith@ipcmedia.com Pic credit: Getty Images

I’ve just got home from the Dome and the Led Zeppelin gig, so hopefully you’ll forgive me for the fact that my thoughts aren’t quite as neatly organised as usual. First off, I have to point out that, at the risk of sounding smug, they were fucking great.

I’ve been listening again to those ‘90s records recently (the “No Quarter” set, the “ Clarksdale” album, Jimmy Page’s album with The Black Crowes), and my biggest fear before the show starts is not – as rumours suggest – that Robert Plant won’t be able to handle the vocal gymnastics, but that Page will smudge the dextrous flurries that his astonishing songs demand.

Initially, it seemed like this might be the case. Led Zeppelin begin with “Good Times Bad Times”, then a slowed version of “Ramble On”, and Page’s playing seems muddy, unresolved, lacking the brute delicacy that the songs demand. Plant is magisterial, throwing his mic stand around with an unlikely kind of dignity, but it’s hard to tell whether Page – his spirit brother-cum-nemesis – is playing badly, or whether the sound is corrupting his efforts.

Song three, though, suggests it’s the mixers coming to terms with the venue. “Black Dog” is quite brilliant, and it’s striking how much Page is better suited to that glottal, elemental take on the blues than the more baroque excesses of some of his material. “In My Time Of Dying”, with some fantastic slide, compounds this idea that his gifts now are focused at the raw, rather than at the progressive, end of his spectrum. If The White Stripes were ever to come clean and cover a Zep song, it strikes me that this should be the one.

As the show progresses, though, Page comes into his own, and the sort of songs I thought they’d never play – “Trampled Underfoot”, “The Song Remains The Same” – are quite superb. On the former, John Paul Jones at the keyboards comes out of his shell, while Plant manages to come across like the golden god of yore, while still retaining an implausible decorousness. There’s a great moment during “Since I’ve Been Loving You” (part of an expansive mid-section which includes “Dazed And Confused”, “Nobody’s Fault But Mine” and a wonderful “No Quarter”) when Plant stands cross-legged looking quizzically, ostentatiously at Page as he solos.

It’s an unlikely moment of approval from Plant, who’s seemed the least needy of the original band prior to the gig – he has an excellent solo career to cultivate, after all (and sadly there’s no “Battle Of Evermore” and Alison Krauss, as some of us hoped). I blogged a couple of months ago about “Raising Sand” and said something about how the more reserved R&B/country stuff was what Plant should stick with nowadays. After tonight, though, I think I was wrong; his voice can still pull off this thunderous schtick, with such soul and guts that the high frequency ululations (there’s no “Immigrant Song”} aren’t missed at all.

I may be raving now, and I should go to bed. But I should also note that “Stairway To Heaven” is reclaimed from that world of cliche in which it has existed for over three decades, and that Page dusts down the doubleneck for it. He also gets out the e-bow for “Dazed”, showcased in a laser pyramid for his impressively avant-garde solo.

Jason Bonham looks like he should be in a nu-metal band, but does just fine. “Misty Mountain Hop” manages, inconceivably, to make the Dome feel psychedelic. Greg Dyke and Marilyn Manson – plus bouncer and girlfriend – seem to be enjoying themselves nearby. My wife keeps texting from the other side of the arena, convinced Martin O’Neill is sat in front of her. Kevin Shields is here. Men from America, mainly, are calling for catheters whenever I go to the bogs.

Kashmir” induces me, not for the first time, to write the word “imperious” in my notebook. “Whole Lotta Love” is preposterously overdriven. I may be a little tired, and not completely in control of my tenses. Three things though, before I call it a night: one, this whole business was better than I could ever have imagined; two, they’d better do it all again next year for the benefit of the rest of you; and three, I’ll write something more coherent in the next issue of Uncut, out in the first week of January.

Review Post: John Mulvey

Led Zeppelin played:

Good Times Bad Times

Ramble On

Black Dog

In My Time Of Dying

For Your Life

Trampled Underfoot

Nobodys Fault But Mine

No Quarter

Since I’ve Been Loving You

Dazed and Confused

Stairway To Heaven

The Song Remains The Same

Misty Mountain Hop

Kashmir

*

Whole Lotta Love

*

Rock And Roll

Now you can see live footage from the Led Zeppelin O2 Arena concert by clicking here – great quality clips of Kashmir, Stairway To Heaven and Whole Lotta Love are online to view.

Plus, you can check out some of the fan’s immediate reactions here.

A longer more in-depth review will follow in the next issue of UNCUT magazine.

Don’t forget, if you were at the O2 Arena, email us with your photos, reviews, and opinions! Email us at: Uncutaudiencewith@ipcmedia.com

Pic credit: Getty Images

Joe Cocker Honoured On Queen’s Birthday List

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Singer Joe Cocker is to receive an OBE in the Queen's 2007 Birthday Honours List for services to music on December 13. Celebrating the award, Cocker will be playing two special concerts this month, including his first show in his hometown in thirteen years. The concert takes place at Sheffield arena on December, the same day that Cocker will also be inducted into Sheffield's Hall Of Fame. The singer who is one of the few artists to have appeared at both the original Woodstock festival and it's sequel in 1994, explained his joy at recieving the Queen's honour: “I must confess I almost shed a tear upon hearing I was to be awarded an OBE for my contribution to music. Growing up in the North of post-war England, singing in pubs, such an honour seemed inconceivable. My elder brother Vic received a CBE for services to the water industry a few years back in 2000, and I’m told that having two medals in one family is quite a rarity”. Cocker recently achieved his highest chart position in ten years with the release of his 'Hymn For My Soul' album. 2008 will see Joe Cocker embark on a tour, visiting New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, before going to the US. Joe Cocker will play the following two UK dates: Sheffield, Arena (December 15) London, Indigo2 (16)

Singer Joe Cocker is to receive an OBE in the Queen’s 2007 Birthday Honours List for services to music on December 13.

Celebrating the award, Cocker will be playing two special concerts this month, including his first show in his hometown in thirteen years.

The concert takes place at Sheffield arena on December, the same day that Cocker will also be inducted into Sheffield’s Hall Of Fame.

The singer who is one of the few artists to have appeared at both the original Woodstock festival and it’s sequel in 1994, explained his joy at recieving the Queen’s honour:

“I must confess I almost shed a tear upon hearing I was to be awarded an OBE for my contribution to music. Growing up in the North of post-war England, singing in pubs, such an honour seemed inconceivable. My elder brother Vic received a CBE for services to the water industry a few years back in 2000, and I’m told that having two medals in one family is quite a rarity”.

Cocker recently achieved his highest chart position in ten years with the release of his ‘Hymn For My Soul’ album.

2008 will see Joe Cocker embark on a tour, visiting New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, before going to the US.

Joe Cocker will play the following two UK dates:

Sheffield, Arena (December 15)

London, Indigo2 (16)

Foo Fighters To Play Man City

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Foo Fighters have announced that they will play their biggest ever UK show outside of London next June. Dave Grohl and co, who have already just sold-out two nights at Wembley Stadium next June 7 and 8 - will now play the 57, 000 capacity Manchester Stadium on June 2, 2008. Tickets for the show will go onsale this Friday (December 14) at 10am, with a six ticket limit per application. Foo Fighter's latest studio album 'Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace' has this week been nominated for five US Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and Record of the Year.

Foo Fighters have announced that they will play their biggest ever UK show outside of London next June.

Dave Grohl and co, who have already just sold-out two nights at Wembley Stadium next June 7 and 8 – will now play the 57, 000 capacity Manchester Stadium on June 2, 2008.

Tickets for the show will go onsale this Friday (December 14) at 10am, with a six ticket limit per application.

Foo Fighter’s latest studio album ‘Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace‘ has this week been nominated for five US Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year and Record of the Year.

Led Zeppelin: The Fans’ Reaction

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So, now you know what happened at the O2 tonight courtesy of our earlier blogs - but what did the fans think of Led Zeppelin's historic return? Here are the views of a selection of people we accosted on their way out of the mighty dome...oh, and here's the opinion of a bona fide rock star to start ...

So, now you know what happened at the O2 tonight courtesy of our earlier blogs – but what did the fans think of Led Zeppelin‘s historic return?

Here are the views of a selection of people we accosted on their way out of the mighty dome…oh, and here’s the opinion of a bona fide rock star to start you off too.

Led Zeppelin – our first review!

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So I’ve just got home from the Dome and the Led Zeppelin gig, so hopefully you’ll forgive me for the fact that my thoughts aren’t quite as neatly organised as usual. First off, I have to point out that, at the risk of sounding smug, they were fucking great. I’ve been listening again to th...

So I’ve just got home from the Dome and the Led Zeppelin gig, so hopefully you’ll forgive me for the fact that my thoughts aren’t quite as neatly organised as usual. First off, I have to point out that, at the risk of sounding smug, they were fucking great.

Led Zeppelin return – our first review!

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I’ve just got home from the Dome and the Led Zeppelin gig, so hopefully you’ll forgive me for the fact that my thoughts aren’t quite as neatly organised as usual. First off, I have to point out that, at the risk of sounding smug, they were fucking great. I’ve been listening again to those ‘90s records recently (the “No Quarter” set, the “ Clarksdale” album, Jimmy Page’s album with The Black Crowes), and my biggest fear before the show starts is not – as rumours suggest – that Robert Plant won’t be able to handle the vocal gymnastics, but that Page will smudge the dextrous flurries that his astonishing songs demand. Initially, it seemed like this might be the case. Led Zeppelin begin with “Good Times Bad Times”, then a slowed version of “Ramble On”, and Page’s playing seems muddy, unresolved, lacking the brute delicacy that the songs demand. Plant is magisterial, throwing his mic stand around with an unlikely kind of dignity, but it's hard to tell whether Page – his spirit brother-cum-nemesis – is playing badly, or whether the sound is corrupting his efforts. Song three, though, suggests it’s the mixers coming to terms with the venue. “Black Dog” is quite brilliant, and it’s striking how much Page is better suited to that glottal, elemental take on the blues than the more baroque excesses of some of his material. “In My Time Of Dying”, with some fantastic slide, compounds this idea that his gifts now are focused at the raw, rather than at the progressive, end of his spectrum. If The White Stripes were ever to come clean and cover a Zep song, it strikes me that this should be the one. As the show progresses, though, Page comes into his own, and the sort of songs I thought they’d never play – “Trampled Underfoot”, “The Song Remains The Same” – are quite superb. On the former, John Paul Jones at the keyboards comes out of his shell, while Plant manages to come across like the golden god of yore, while still retaining an implausible decorousness. There’s a great moment during “Since I’ve Been Loving You” (part of an expansive mid-section which includes “Dazed And Confused”, “Nobody’s Fault But Mine” and a wonderful “No Quarter”) when Plant stands cross-legged looking quizzically, ostentatiously at Page as he solos. It’s an unlikely moment of approval from Plant, who’s seemed the least needy of the original band prior to the gig – he has an excellent solo career to cultivate, after all (and sadly there’s no “Battle Of Evermore” and Alison Krauss, as some of us hoped). I blogged a couple of months ago about “Raising Sand” and said something about how the more reserved R&B/country stuff was what Plant should stick with nowadays. After tonight, though, I think I was wrong; his voice can still pull off this thunderous schtick, with such soul and guts that the high frequency ululations (there’s no “Immigrant Song”} aren’t missed at all. I may be raving now, and I should go to bed. But I should also note that “Stairway To Heaven” is reclaimed from that world of cliche in which it has existed for over three decades, and that Page dusts down the doubleneck for it. He also gets out the e-bow for “Dazed”, showcased in a laser pyramid for his impressively avant-garde solo. Jason Bonham looks like he should be in a nu-metal band, but does just fine. “Misty Mountain Hop” manages, inconceivably, to make the Dome feel psychedelic. Greg Dyke and Marilyn Manson – plus bouncer and girlfriend – seem to be enjoying themselves nearby. My wife keeps texting from the other side of the arena, convinced Martin O’Neill is sat in front of her. Kevin Shields is here. Men from America, mainly, are calling for catheters whenever I go to the bogs. “Kashmir” induces me, not for the first time, to write the word “imperious” in my notebook. “Whole Lotta Love” is preposterously overdriven. I may be a little tired, and not completely in control of my tenses. Three things though, before I call it a night: one, this whole business was better than I could ever have imagined; two, they’d better do it all again next year for the benefit of the rest of you; and three, I’ll write something more coherent in the next issue of Uncut, out in the first week of January. I suspect, though, that Farah will have plenty more news to post tomorrow (Tuesday December 11), so don’t be a stranger. . .

I’ve just got home from the Dome and the Led Zeppelin gig, so hopefully you’ll forgive me for the fact that my thoughts aren’t quite as neatly organised as usual. First off, I have to point out that, at the risk of sounding smug, they were fucking great.

Led Zeppelin Close Historic Show With Rock And Roll

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Led Zeppelin have just closed their first full concert show since headlining the Knebworth Festival in 1979, with their fourth album classic 'Rock And Roll.' The band played for just over two hours, to just under 20, 000 fans, the audience including former Beatle Paul McCartney, Oasis' Liam and Noel Gallagher, Arctic Monkeys, Kate Moss, Kevin Shields, Neil Finn, Richard Ashcroft and Marilyn Manson. The band finished at ten past eleven after going on stage promptly at nine, treating the baying air-guitaring crowd with as many classics as time would allow. Any previous concerns from Jimmy Page and Robert Plant about whether or not they would they would enjoy playing a full live show together after all these years proved unfounded by the time they were through with the first two tracks of 'Good Times Bad Times' and 'Ramble On'. Full of calm confidence, Plant, Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham were all beaming grins as they ploughed through their inimmitable and iconic back catalogue. Hit followed hit, all sounding as great as you would imagine live, if you just squinted slightly, you'd not notice their now advancing years. Plant paused to talk to the audience briefly about five times throughout the set, giving the fans introductions to tracks like 'Trampled Underfoot' and 'Nobody's Fault But Mine'. Led Zeppelin played the Presence album track 'For Your Life' for the first time ever in public, calling it an "adventure" and it fitted in seamlessly. 'Kashmir', with it's thunderous riffs, and huge hippy patterned images behind the screen took the concert into it's run of classics' finale. The track that readers of www.uncut.co.uk and nme.com today voted song 'most wanted' tonight, turned out to be the most energetic, crunchy ten minutes of the night. 'Whole Lotta Love' in all it's glorious trippy power came next, compounding on the electric buzz in the O2 Arena. Quite a sight watching colour-washed 50ft tall projections of Led Zeppelin playing out behind the figures clad in black on the stage. Plant then thanked the audience "for the amazing experience, and for supporting Ahmet Ertegun" before the band left the stage to raptuous applause. Led Zeppelin closed the show with 'Rock And Roll', the song that prior to the show, was rumoured most likely to be their opening track. The lyrics from that track were, in the end, the most fitting act of closure to this historic show. "Rock And Roll Its been a long time since I rock and rolled, Its been a long time since I did the stroll. Ooh, let me get it back, let me get it back, Let me get it back, baby, where I come from. Its been a long time, been a long time, Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time. Yes it has." Maybe it won't be so long 'till the next time. Also performing at tonight's concert were Foreigner and Paul Rodgers, and Paolo Nutini, as well as other guest artists including Dave Emerson and members of Yes and Bad Company. You can read Uncut's first review of the show by clicking here now for John Mulvey's Wild Mercury Sound blog. And you can check out some of the fan's immediate reactions here. A longer more in-depth review will follow in the next issue of UNCUT magazine. We'll have more pictures, reports and fan reactions from the Ahmet Ertegun tribute concert from the morning (December 11). If you were at the O2 Arena, email us with your reviews and opinions! Email your views to Uncutaudiencewith@ipcmedia.com Led Zeppelin played: Good Times Bad Times Ramble On Black Dog In My Time Of Dying For Your Life Trampled Underfoot Nobodys Fault But Mine No Quarter Since I've Been Loving You Dazed and Confused Stairway To Heaven The Song Remains The Same Misty Mountain Hop Kashmir * Whole Lotta Love * Rock And Roll Pic credit: Getty Images

Led Zeppelin have just closed their first full concert show since headlining the Knebworth Festival in 1979, with their fourth album classic ‘Rock And Roll.’

The band played for just over two hours, to just under 20, 000 fans, the audience including former Beatle Paul McCartney, Oasis’ Liam and Noel Gallagher, Arctic Monkeys, Kate Moss, Kevin Shields, Neil Finn, Richard Ashcroft and Marilyn Manson.

The band finished at ten past eleven after going on stage promptly at nine, treating the baying air-guitaring crowd with as many classics as time would allow.

Any previous concerns from Jimmy Page and Robert Plant about whether or not they would they would enjoy playing a full live show together after all these years proved unfounded by the time they were through with the first two tracks of ‘Good Times Bad Times’ and ‘Ramble On’.

Full of calm confidence, Plant, Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham were all beaming grins as they ploughed through their inimmitable and iconic back catalogue.

Hit followed hit, all sounding as great as you would imagine live, if you just squinted slightly, you’d not notice their now advancing years.

Plant paused to talk to the audience briefly about five times throughout the set, giving the fans introductions to tracks like ‘Trampled Underfoot’ and ‘Nobody’s Fault But Mine’.

Led Zeppelin played the Presence album track ‘For Your Life’ for the first time ever in public, calling it an “adventure” and it fitted in seamlessly.

‘Kashmir’, with it’s thunderous riffs, and huge hippy patterned images behind the screen took the concert into it’s run of classics’ finale.

The track that readers of www.uncut.co.uk and nme.com today voted song ‘most wanted’ tonight, turned out to be the most energetic, crunchy ten minutes of the night.

‘Whole Lotta Love’ in all it’s glorious trippy power came next, compounding on the electric buzz in the O2 Arena.

Quite a sight watching colour-washed 50ft tall projections of Led Zeppelin playing out behind the figures clad in black on the stage.

Plant then thanked the audience “for the amazing experience, and for supporting Ahmet Ertegun” before the band left the stage to raptuous applause.

Led Zeppelin closed the show with ‘Rock And Roll’, the song that prior to the show, was rumoured most likely to be their opening track.

The lyrics from that track were, in the end, the most fitting act of closure to this historic show.

“Rock And Roll Its been a long time since I rock and rolled,

Its been a long time since I did the stroll.

Ooh, let me get it back, let me get it back,

Let me get it back, baby, where I come from.

Its been a long time, been a long time,

Been a long lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time.

Yes it has.”

Maybe it won’t be so long ’till the next time.

Also performing at tonight’s concert were Foreigner and Paul Rodgers, and Paolo Nutini, as well as other guest artists including Dave Emerson and members of Yes and Bad Company.

You can read Uncut’s first review of the show by clicking here now for John Mulvey’s Wild Mercury Sound blog.

And you can check out some of the fan’s immediate reactions here.

A longer more in-depth review will follow in the next issue of UNCUT magazine.

We’ll have more pictures, reports and fan reactions from the Ahmet Ertegun tribute concert from the morning (December 11).

If you were at the O2 Arena, email us with your reviews and opinions!

Email your views to Uncutaudiencewith@ipcmedia.com

Led Zeppelin played:

Good Times Bad Times

Ramble On

Black Dog

In My Time Of Dying

For Your Life

Trampled Underfoot

Nobodys Fault But Mine

No Quarter

Since I’ve Been Loving You

Dazed and Confused

Stairway To Heaven

The Song Remains The Same

Misty Mountain Hop

Kashmir

*

Whole Lotta Love

*

Rock And Roll

Pic credit: Getty Images

Led Zeppelin Live Set List: Stairway To Heaven Begins

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The Led Zeppelin show continues apace tonight at the O2 Arena, with the legends playing classic tracks back-to-back from their immense rock canon. 'Since I've Been Loving You' is swiftly followed by 'Dazed and Confused', then straight into fan's favourite 'Stairway To Heaven' then staight into 'The Song Remains The Same' and 'Misty Mountain Hop' - MMH replete with brilliant harmonious pairing between Plant's vocals and Page's guitar riffs. The set list now so far played now runs as follows: Good Times Bad Times Ramble On Black Dog In My Time Of Dying For Your Life Trampled Underfoot Nobodys Fault But Mine No Quarter Since I've Been Loving You Dazed and Confused Stairway To Heaven The Song Remains The Same Misty Mountain Hop You can read Uncut's first review of the show by clicking here straight after the show for John Mulvey's Wild Mercury Sound blog. Plus, you can check out some of the fan's immediate reactions here. A longer more in-depth review will follow in the next issue of UNCUT magazine. We'll have more pictures, reports and fan reactions from the Ahmet Ertegun tribute concert from the morning (December 11). If you were at the O2 Arena, email us with your reviews and opinions! Email your views to Uncutaudiencewith@ipcmedia.com Pic credit: Getty Images

The Led Zeppelin show continues apace tonight at the O2 Arena, with the legends playing classic tracks back-to-back from their immense rock canon.

‘Since I’ve Been Loving You’ is swiftly followed by ‘Dazed and Confused’, then straight into fan’s favourite ‘Stairway To Heaven’ then staight into ‘The Song Remains The Same’ and ‘Misty Mountain Hop’ – MMH replete with brilliant harmonious pairing between Plant’s vocals and Page’s guitar riffs.

The set list now so far played now runs as follows:

Good Times Bad Times

Ramble On

Black Dog

In My Time Of Dying

For Your Life

Trampled Underfoot

Nobodys Fault But Mine

No Quarter

Since I’ve Been Loving You

Dazed and Confused

Stairway To Heaven

The Song Remains The Same

Misty Mountain Hop

You can read Uncut’s first review of the show by clicking here straight after the show for John Mulvey’s Wild Mercury Sound blog.

Plus, you can check out some of the fan’s immediate reactions here.

A longer more in-depth review will follow in the next issue of UNCUT magazine.

We’ll have more pictures, reports and fan reactions from the Ahmet Ertegun tribute concert from the morning (December 11).

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Robert Plant Says Last Few Weeks Have Been Emotional

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Robert Plant has revealed that the last few weeks have "been filled with a thousand kinds of emotions" at tonight's reunion show at London's O2 Arena (December 10). Speaking after 'In My Time Of Dying' - the first time since coming on stage at 9pm, the singer thanked the audience and explained that the build up to tonight's show has been immense, "for Ahmet, and for bringing Jason into this. This is our first adventure with this song in public" before launching into 'For Your Life.' Plant, speaking calmly and very precisely, then also introduced the next track saying: "In 1936, Robert Johnson recorded 'Terraplane Blues'. It's been covered by many people, but this is Led Zeppelin's Terraplane Blues. This is 'Trampled Underfoot.' One of the most famous riffs of all time then kicked in, with the screen projections coming from the back of the stage, huge live feed of Plant, Page, JPJ and Jason being being mixed up with psychedelic graphics and multi-coloured shapes around the footage of the band. The next track was 'Nobody's Fault But Mine' - long and brooding vocals by Robert Plant who's obviously really getting into his stride as the concert goes on. Next track was 'No Quarter' and the show is about halfway through. Then came 'Since I've Been Loving You' - introduced by an almost apologetic Plant. "Its hard to imagine how difficult, we recorded so much, it's been hard to choose things from ten albums. But there are some songs that have to be on there. This is one." You can read Uncut's first review of the show by clicking here straight after the show for John Mulvey's Wild Mercury Sound blog. Plus, you can check out some of the fan's immediate reactions here. A longer more in-depth review will follow in the next issue of UNCUT magazine out the first week of January. We'll have more pictures, reports and fan reactions from the Ahmet Ertegun tribute concert online from tomorrow (December 11). If you were at the O2 Arena, email us with your reviews and opinions! Email your views to Uncutaudiencewith@ipcmedia.com Pic credit: PA Photos

Robert Plant has revealed that the last few weeks have “been filled with a thousand kinds of emotions” at tonight’s reunion show at London’s O2 Arena (December 10).

Speaking after ‘In My Time Of Dying’ – the first time since coming on stage at 9pm, the singer thanked the audience and explained that the build up to tonight’s show has been immense, “for Ahmet, and for bringing Jason into this. This is our first adventure with this song in public” before launching into ‘For Your Life.’

Plant, speaking calmly and very precisely, then also introduced the next track saying: “In 1936, Robert Johnson recorded ‘Terraplane Blues’. It’s been covered by many people, but this is Led Zeppelin’s Terraplane Blues. This is ‘Trampled Underfoot.’

One of the most famous riffs of all time then kicked in, with the screen projections coming from the back of the stage, huge live feed of Plant, Page, JPJ and Jason being being mixed up with psychedelic graphics and multi-coloured shapes around the footage of the band.

The next track was ‘Nobody’s Fault But Mine’ – long and brooding vocals by Robert Plant who’s obviously really getting into his stride as the concert goes on.

Next track was ‘No Quarter’ and the show is about halfway through.

Then came ‘Since I’ve Been Loving You’ – introduced by an almost apologetic Plant. “Its hard to imagine how difficult, we recorded so much, it’s been hard to choose things from ten albums. But there are some songs that have to be on there. This is one.”

You can read Uncut’s first review of the show by clicking here straight after the show for John Mulvey’s Wild Mercury Sound blog.

Plus, you can check out some of the fan’s immediate reactions here.

A longer more in-depth review will follow in the next issue of UNCUT magazine out the first week of January.

We’ll have more pictures, reports and fan reactions from the Ahmet Ertegun tribute concert online from tomorrow (December 11).

If you were at the O2 Arena, email us with your reviews and opinions!

Email your views to Uncutaudiencewith@ipcmedia.com

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Led Zeppelin Perform At London’s O2 Arena

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Led Zeppelin have finally hit the stage at London’s O2 Arena – coming on at 9pm (GMT). Opening song was ‘Good Times Bad Times’ , the first song from their first self-titled album, and it's as good a place as any to start - from the band's very beginning. And Led Zep sound as good as the hype surrounding them. Plant’s vocals sound incredibly good, as he swings his microphone in a swoon onstage and Page’s guitar sounds okay if a bit murky and the crowd have gone wild. The band who are all clad in black except Page who's wearing a white shirt, are playing on a big open stage, with a huge screen behind them projecting the show to the 20, 000 lucky fans in attendance. No pausing between tracks, th, the second track is second album track ‘Ramble On’ and the third, ‘Black Dog’ from Zeppelin III, by which time the sound quality hits it's stride. The crowd began singing back to Robert Plant during the ‘Ah Ah – Ah Ah’ refrain halfway through. There was a short pause in the set, with only the intermittent cackle of feedback as equipment or cables were shifted around, and Plant then finally spoke, saying, in an almost vampiric comedy tone: "Good evening" with a cheeky grimace, before Led Zeppelin start on 'In My Time Of Dying.' You can read Uncut's first review of the show by clicking here straight after the show for John Mulvey's Wild Mercury Sound blog. A longer more in-depth review will follow in the next issue of UNCUT magazine. We'll have more pictures, reports and fan reactions from the Ahmet Ertegun tribute concert from the morning (December 11). If you were at the O2 Arena, email us with your reviews and opinions! Email your views to Uncutaudiencewith@ipcmedia.com Pic credit: Getty Images

Led Zeppelin have finally hit the stage at London’s O2 Arena – coming on at 9pm (GMT).

Opening song was ‘Good Times Bad Times’ , the first song from their first self-titled album, and it’s as good a place as any to start – from the band’s very beginning. And Led Zep sound as good as the hype surrounding them. Plant’s vocals sound incredibly good, as he swings his microphone in a swoon onstage and Page’s guitar sounds okay if a bit murky and the crowd have gone wild.

The band who are all clad in black except Page who’s wearing a white shirt, are playing on a big open stage, with a huge screen behind them projecting the show to the 20, 000 lucky fans in attendance.

No pausing between tracks, th, the second track is second album track ‘Ramble On’ and the third, ‘Black Dog’ from Zeppelin III, by which time the sound quality hits it’s stride. The crowd began singing back to Robert Plant during the ‘Ah Ah – Ah Ah’ refrain halfway through.

There was a short pause in the set, with only the intermittent cackle of feedback as equipment or cables were shifted around, and Plant then finally spoke, saying, in an almost vampiric comedy tone: “Good evening” with a cheeky grimace, before Led Zeppelin start on ‘In My Time Of Dying.’

You can read Uncut’s first review of the show by clicking here straight after the show for John Mulvey’s Wild Mercury Sound blog.

A longer more in-depth review will follow in the next issue of UNCUT magazine.

We’ll have more pictures, reports and fan reactions from the Ahmet Ertegun tribute concert from the morning (December 11).

If you were at the O2 Arena, email us with your reviews and opinions!

Email your views to Uncutaudiencewith@ipcmedia.com

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Jason Bonham – More Nervous Than The Rest Of Led Zep

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Jason Bonham's regular bandmates from Foreigner have been keeping an eye on him prior to tonight's one-off Led Zeppelin concert at the O2 Arena (December 10). Foreigner, who Bonham drums with, are currently on a European tour, and have just explained to www.uncut.co.uk how the rescheduled date from November 26 to today has really complicated their show times. The band have just flown in from performing a show in Berlin, and have to fly straight back out to Zurich tonight, but as singer Kelly Hansen explained: "This show was about doing it for Ahmet, it's a pleasure to be here, it's just a shame that we were on such a short amount of time. Guitarist Mick Jones added: "When you have such a small amount of time on stage, it's hard, you have to find it within you to give it your all. I'm so pleased we got to play Ahmet's favourite Foreigner song." Having just been speaking to Jason Bonham backstage, it would appear that nerves are wracking him, though of course he's looking forward to doing his utmost for Ahmet, the band and his dad. Jason has previously taken on the role of drumming briefly with Led Zeppelin, once at Atlantic Records 40th birthday party in 1988 and the second time at his own wedding party back in 1990. We have been reporting live from the tribute to Ahmet Ertegun concert, headlined by Led Zeppelin throughout the evening. Coming up, all the bands, gossip, and fans reactions. You can also see Uncut's sister title nme.com for even more live coverage from the concert. You can read Uncut's first review of the show by clicking here straight after the show for John Mulvey's Wild Mercury Sound blog. A longer more in-depth review will follow in the next issue of UNCUT magazine. We'll have more pictures, reports and fan reactions from the Ahmet Ertegun tribute concert from the morning (December 11). If you were at the O2 Arena, email us with your reviews and opinions! Email your views to Uncutaudiencewith@ipcmedia.com Pic credit: PA Photos

Jason Bonham‘s regular bandmates from Foreigner have been keeping an eye on him prior to tonight’s one-off Led Zeppelin concert at the O2 Arena (December 10).

Foreigner, who Bonham drums with, are currently on a European tour, and have just explained to www.uncut.co.uk how the rescheduled date from November 26 to today has really complicated their show times.

The band have just flown in from performing a show in Berlin, and have to fly straight back out to Zurich tonight, but as singer Kelly Hansen explained: “This show was about doing it for Ahmet, it’s a pleasure to be here, it’s just a shame that we were on such a short amount of time.

Guitarist Mick Jones added: “When you have such a small amount of time on stage, it’s hard, you have to find it within you to give it your all. I’m so pleased we got to play Ahmet’s favourite Foreigner song.”

Having just been speaking to Jason Bonham backstage, it would appear that nerves are wracking him, though of course he’s looking forward to doing his utmost for Ahmet, the band and his dad.

Jason has previously taken on the role of drumming briefly with Led Zeppelin, once at Atlantic Records 40th birthday party in 1988 and the second time at his own wedding party back in 1990.

We have been reporting live from the tribute to Ahmet Ertegun concert, headlined by Led Zeppelin throughout the evening. Coming up, all the bands, gossip, and fans reactions.

You can also see Uncut’s sister title nme.com for even more live coverage from the concert.

You can read Uncut’s first review of the show by clicking here straight after the show for John Mulvey’s Wild Mercury Sound blog.

A longer more in-depth review will follow in the next issue of UNCUT magazine.

We’ll have more pictures, reports and fan reactions from the Ahmet Ertegun tribute concert from the morning (December 11).

If you were at the O2 Arena, email us with your reviews and opinions!

Email your views to Uncutaudiencewith@ipcmedia.com

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Paul Rodgers, Foreigner And More!

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The Ahmet Ertegun tribute concert is now well underway at London's O2 Arena. The concert started with a supergroup of Emerson, Lake and Palmer's Keith Emerson, joined by Alan White and Chris Squire from 60's prog rock group Yes, and Bad Company's Simon Kirk, performing classic track 'Fanfare Of The Common Man'. The group were then swiftly followed on by Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings taking to the stage, who are to be the night's house band. Singer Maggie Bell, rock'n' roller Alvin Lee and Mike Sanchez then took to the stage to perform a succession of 50s soul ballads. Paul Rodgers came on next performing his classic riff track 'All Right Now' followed by Bad Company's 'Seagull'. Foreigner then took to the stage with their biggest hit 'I Want To Know What Love Is', with the band being accompanied by a children's choir for the epic sing-along chorus. The stage was then promptly cleared, with the first half of the show all over by 8.30, it dawned on everyone in the arena that Led Zeppelin were, actually, up next. Almost as though the past few months waiting had evapurated like magic. Their first full live show in over 27 years is scheduled to begin around 9pm, come back to the site for more details in half an hour. Uncut is trying to share the huge rock love as it unfolds, internet servers permitting. The sheer demand of this event has crashed networks across the world in music fans determinated to have a nose at what's been transpiring in London's Docklands. Meanwhile, while we wait for the main event, word is constantly filtering through about the celebs in the audience, Marilyn Manson, Bob Geldof, Liam Gallagher, Gene Simmons are all here for the biggest concert ever. We are reporting live from the tribute to Ahmet Ertegun concert, headlined by Led Zeppelin throughout the evening. Coming up, all the bands, gossip, and fans reactions. You can also see Uncut's sister title nme.com for even more live coverage from the concert. You can read Uncut's first review of the show by clicking here now for John Mulvey's Wild Mercury Sound blog. A longer more in-depth review will follow in the next issue of UNCUT magazine. We'll have more pictures, reports and fan reactions from the Ahmet Ertegun tribute concert from the morning (December 11). If you were at the O2 Arena, email us with your reviews and opinions! Email your views to Uncutaudiencewith@ipcmedia.com Pic credit: PA Photos

The Ahmet Ertegun tribute concert is now well underway at London’s O2 Arena.

The concert started with a supergroup of Emerson, Lake and Palmer‘s Keith Emerson, joined by Alan White and Chris Squire from 60’s prog rock group Yes, and Bad Company‘s Simon Kirk, performing classic track ‘Fanfare Of The Common Man’.

The group were then swiftly followed on by Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings taking to the stage, who are to be the night’s house band.

Singer Maggie Bell, rock’n’ roller Alvin Lee and Mike Sanchez then took to the stage to perform a succession of 50s soul ballads.

Paul Rodgers came on next performing his classic riff track ‘All Right Now’ followed by Bad Company’s ‘Seagull’.

Foreigner then took to the stage with their biggest hit ‘I Want To Know What Love Is’, with the band being accompanied by a children’s choir for the epic sing-along chorus.

The stage was then promptly cleared, with the first half of the show all over by 8.30, it dawned on everyone in the arena that Led Zeppelin were, actually, up next. Almost as though the past few months waiting had evapurated like magic.

Their first full live show in over 27 years is scheduled to begin around 9pm, come back to the site for more details in half an hour. Uncut is trying to share the huge rock love as it unfolds, internet servers permitting.

The sheer demand of this event has crashed networks across the world in music fans determinated to have a nose at what’s been transpiring in London’s Docklands.

Meanwhile, while we wait for the main event, word is constantly filtering through about the celebs in the audience, Marilyn Manson, Bob Geldof, Liam Gallagher, Gene Simmons are all here for the biggest concert ever.

We are reporting live from the tribute to Ahmet Ertegun concert, headlined by Led Zeppelin throughout the evening. Coming up, all the bands, gossip, and fans reactions.

You can also see Uncut’s sister title nme.com for even more live coverage from the concert.

You can read Uncut’s first review of the show by clicking here now for John Mulvey’s Wild Mercury Sound blog.

A longer more in-depth review will follow in the next issue of UNCUT magazine.

We’ll have more pictures, reports and fan reactions from the Ahmet Ertegun tribute concert from the morning (December 11).

If you were at the O2 Arena, email us with your reviews and opinions!

Email your views to Uncutaudiencewith@ipcmedia.com

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It’s showtime! The Ahmet Erteun Tribute Concert is go!

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After months of eager anticipation - we're finally here and the show has begun! The next few hours are going to be full of musical surprises from the great and the good, we don't have a running order, so bear with as we find out together as the night goes on... Paolo Nutini has opened the tribut...

After months of eager anticipation – we’re finally here and the show has begun!

The next few hours are going to be full of musical surprises from the great and the good, we don’t have a running order, so bear with as we find out together as the night goes on…

Tribute To Ahmet Ertegun – It’s Showtime!

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The Ahmet Ertegun tribute concert has kicked off London's O2 Arena tonight (December 10). Anticipation for tonight's show has been unprecented, with an estimated 20 milion people attempting to register for pairs of tickets which only 9,000 finally won in a lottery style ballot earlier this year. Previously confirmed on the bill tonight are Foreigner, Paul Rodgers and Paolo Nutini who will be performing with Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings as the 'house band'. All of the artists have been signed to Atlantic Records over the years. Suprise guests have also been promised as the night progresses. You can read Uncut's first review of the show by clicking here now for John Mulvey's Wild Mercury Sound blog. A longer more in-depth review will follow in the next issue of UNCUT magazine. We'll have more pictures, reports and fan reactions from the Ahmet Ertegun tribute concert from the morning (December 11). If you were at the O2 Arena, email us with your reviews and opinions! Email your views to Uncutaudiencewith@ipcmedia.com Pic credit: PA Photos

The Ahmet Ertegun tribute concert has kicked off London’s O2 Arena tonight (December 10).

Anticipation for tonight’s show has been unprecented, with an estimated 20 milion people attempting to register for pairs of tickets which only 9,000 finally won in a lottery style ballot earlier this year.

Previously confirmed on the bill tonight are Foreigner, Paul Rodgers and Paolo Nutini who will be performing with Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings as the ‘house band’. All of the artists have been signed to Atlantic Records over the years. Suprise guests have also been promised as the night progresses.

You can read Uncut’s first review of the show by clicking here now for John Mulvey’s Wild Mercury Sound blog.

A longer more in-depth review will follow in the next issue of UNCUT magazine.

We’ll have more pictures, reports and fan reactions from the Ahmet Ertegun tribute concert from the morning (December 11).

If you were at the O2 Arena, email us with your reviews and opinions!

Email your views to Uncutaudiencewith@ipcmedia.com

Pic credit: PA Photos

Led Zeppelin Reunion – One hour to go, the O2 Arena is filling up

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The 02 Arena is bustling with the energy of rock - fans are still queuing to pick up tickets and at the entrance to the Arena. Others are bustling around the bars and cafes throughout the O2 complex as the artists and special guests are beginning to arrive on the red carpet... As reported, Led Z...

The 02 Arena is bustling with the energy of rock – fans are still queuing to pick up tickets and at the entrance to the Arena.

Others are bustling around the bars and cafes throughout the O2 complex as the artists and special guests are beginning to arrive on the red carpet…

Uncut on the Led Zeppelin reunion!

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I won’t after all be one of the 20,000 people who tonight will be at the O2 Arena for the much-anticipated Led Zeppelin reunion show. I had a ticket, but in the end gave it up to John Mulvey, who will now deservedly be there, along with www.uncut.co.uk news supremo, Farah Ishaq. Farah will be backstage and posting a blow-by-blow account of the show, while John will be putting a full review online as soon as he can after Zeppelin finish what everyone is hoping will be the most spectacular comeback in rock history. Click here for Uncut's special Live Reviews Blog - tonight (December 10) coming direct from backstage at the Ahmet Ertegun tribute concert, headlined by Led Zeppelin. We'll have a track by track guide from 7pm.

I won’t after all be one of the 20,000 people who tonight will be at the O2 Arena for the much-anticipated Led Zeppelin reunion show. I had a ticket, but in the end gave it up to John Mulvey, who will now deservedly be there, along with www.uncut.co.uk news supremo, Farah Ishaq.

John Lennon – Stars Pick Their Favorite Tracks

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The January issue of UNCUT is on sale now, featuring an all-star panel of musicians selecting their favourite song by the late Beatle John Lennon. Which Lennon song "flipped out" Brian Wilson when he first heard it? Which one reminds Arctic Monkey Alex Turner of his mum and dad? And when we asked The Who's Roger Daltrey for his favourite, what on earth led him to conclude: "I can see why people go completely mad in this business."? And there's many, many brilliant contributions from the likes of Yoko Ono, John Cale, John Lydon, Jarvis Cocker and Liam Gallagher. Meanwhile, Uncut.co.uk will be running online exclusives throughout the month, today is Roy Wood's pick. ~ Roy Wood: (JUST LIKE) STARTING OVER Single from the John Lennon album, Double Fantasy (October 1980). Highest UK chart position: 1 A personal favourite of mine is "(Just Like) Starting Over", the last single released before his tragic end. It went back to those Lennon rock & roll-type routes that we all loved about his writing, which really made me smile when I heard this song after all those years he spent in retirement. It just makes you wonder what the follow up album would have been like, and what he would have been doing now. I remember playing at the Alexandra Palace in London sometime during 1968/69 with The Move, together with Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd. I’d been onstage before the show sorting out my amp and I was walking back to the dressing room which for some reason was at the other end of this massive hall, with my guitar around my neck. I spotted John Lennon right in the distance walking towards me wearing his trademark Afghan coat and round yellow specs. It seemed to take ages before we met up. He stamped to a halt and saluted me, Sergeant Major style, to which I did exactly the same. He said "Nice one, man” and just carried on walking. And I did exactly the same. It was a strange and magical experience and I will always treasure that memory. God bless you, John. ~ Plus! What do you think Lennon's greatest song is? You can vote for your choice, and tell us why, by clicking here for the special poll. We'll be publishing your choices in a future issue of Uncut, along with a reader Top 10. VOTE HERE!

The January issue of UNCUT is on sale now, featuring an all-star panel of musicians selecting their favourite song by the late Beatle John Lennon.

Which Lennon song “flipped out” Brian Wilson when he first heard it?

Which one reminds Arctic Monkey Alex Turner of his mum and dad?

And when we asked The Who‘s Roger Daltrey for his favourite, what on earth led him to conclude: “I can see why people go completely mad in this business.”?

And there’s many, many brilliant contributions from the likes of Yoko Ono, John Cale, John Lydon, Jarvis Cocker and Liam Gallagher.

Meanwhile, Uncut.co.uk will be running online exclusives throughout the month, today is Roy Wood‘s pick.

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Roy Wood:

(JUST LIKE) STARTING OVER

Single from the John Lennon album, Double Fantasy (October 1980). Highest UK chart position: 1

A personal favourite of mine is “(Just Like) Starting Over”, the last single released before his tragic end. It went back to those Lennon rock & roll-type routes that we all loved about his writing, which really made me smile when I heard this song after all those years he spent in retirement. It just makes you wonder what the follow up album would have been like, and what he would have been doing now.

I remember playing at the Alexandra Palace in London sometime during 1968/69 with The Move, together with Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd. I’d been onstage before the show sorting out my amp and I was walking back to the dressing room which for some reason was at the other end of this massive hall, with my guitar around my neck.

I spotted John Lennon right in the distance walking towards me wearing his trademark Afghan coat and round yellow specs. It seemed to take ages before we met up. He stamped to a halt and saluted me, Sergeant Major style, to which I did exactly the same. He said “Nice one, man” and just carried on walking. And I did exactly the same. It was a strange and magical experience and I will always treasure that memory. God bless you, John.

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Plus! What do you think Lennon’s greatest song is? You can vote for your choice, and tell us why, by clicking here for the special poll. We’ll be publishing your choices in a future issue of Uncut, along with a reader Top 10. VOTE HERE!

Editors Add Second London Date To Spring Tour

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Editors have announced that they will now play a second show in London next March. Due to demand, a second night at London's mammoth Alexandra Palace will now take place on March 6. As previouslty announced Editors play the following venues: Glasgow Academy (February 26) Blackpool Empress Ballroom (28) Birmingham NIA (2) Doncaster Dome (March 2) Manchester Apollo (3) London Alexandra Palace (5, 6) Plymouth Pavillions (7)

Editors have announced that they will now play a second show in London next March.

Due to demand, a second night at London’s mammoth Alexandra Palace will now take place on March 6.

As previouslty announced Editors play the following venues:

Glasgow Academy (February 26)

Blackpool Empress Ballroom (28)

Birmingham NIA (2)

Doncaster Dome (March 2)

Manchester Apollo (3)

London Alexandra Palace (5, 6)

Plymouth Pavillions (7)

Led Zeppelin: Top 20 Songs Fans Want To Hear

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Led Zeppelin's 'Kashmir' has been voted as the song fans most want to hear when the group perfrom their first full show in 27 years at London's O2 Arena tonight (December 10). In conjunction with sister title nme.com we have been running an online vote to find out which tracks you want to hear at the one-off concert tonight. 'Kashmir' from the band's sixth studio album 'Physical Graffiti' has been voted the your favorite track. 'Stairway To Heaven' comes in at number 2, and 'Whole Lotta Love' which used to be part of the Top of The Pops intro riff comes in at number three. The Top 20 songs list also includes 'when The Leevee Breaks', 'Dazed And Confused' and 'Heartbreaker.' The vote is still open - so if you've not already scored your favourite Led Zeppelin tracks out of ten - head to the special vote page here: Rate The Song. Check Uncut's Live Reviews Blog from 7pm tonight where we'll be reporting live from the tribute to Ahmet Ertegun concert, headlined by Led Zeppelin. The Top 20 songs for Led Zeppelin's fan-voted setlist are: 1. 'Kashmir' 2. 'Stairway To Heaven' 3. 'Whole Lotta Love' 4. 'Rock And Roll' 5. 'Black Dog' 6. 'Immigrant Song 7. 'When The Levee Breaks' 8. 'Dazed And Confused' 9. 'Since I've Been Loving You' 10. 'Heartbreaker' 11. 'Communication Breakdown' 12. 'Babe I'm Gonna Leave You' 13. 'Ramble On' 14. 'Over The Hills And Far Away' 15. 'Good Times Bad Times' 16. 'Achilles Last Stand' 17. 'No Quarter' 18. 'The Song Remains The Same' 19. 'Going To California' 20. 'In My Time Of Dying'

Led Zeppelin‘s ‘Kashmir’ has been voted as the song fans most want to hear when the group perfrom their first full show in 27 years at London’s O2 Arena tonight (December 10).

In conjunction with sister title nme.com we have been running an online vote to find out which tracks you want to hear at the one-off concert tonight.

‘Kashmir’ from the band’s sixth studio album ‘Physical Graffiti’ has been voted the your favorite track.

‘Stairway To Heaven’ comes in at number 2, and ‘Whole Lotta Love’ which used to be part of the Top of The Pops intro riff comes in at number three.

The Top 20 songs list also includes ‘when The Leevee Breaks’, ‘Dazed And Confused’ and ‘Heartbreaker.’

The vote is still open – so if you’ve not already scored your favourite Led Zeppelin tracks out of ten – head to the special vote page here: Rate The Song.

Check Uncut’s Live Reviews Blog from 7pm tonight where we’ll be reporting live from the tribute to Ahmet Ertegun concert, headlined by Led Zeppelin.

The Top 20 songs for Led Zeppelin’s fan-voted setlist are:

1. ‘Kashmir’

2. ‘Stairway To Heaven’

3. ‘Whole Lotta Love’

4. ‘Rock And Roll’

5. ‘Black Dog’

6. ‘Immigrant Song

7. ‘When The Levee Breaks’

8. ‘Dazed And Confused’

9. ‘Since I’ve Been Loving You’

10. ‘Heartbreaker’

11. ‘Communication Breakdown’

12. ‘Babe I’m Gonna Leave You’

13. ‘Ramble On’

14. ‘Over The Hills And Far Away’

15. ‘Good Times Bad Times’

16. ‘Achilles Last Stand’

17. ‘No Quarter’

18. ‘The Song Remains The Same’

19. ‘Going To California’

20. ‘In My Time Of Dying’