Relive Rock History: On December 10, 2007, Led Zeppelin Reunited at London’s O2 Arena for an Unforgettable Tribute Concert Honoring Ahmet Ertegun, Delivering a Two-Hour Masterclass in Blues-Infused Rock Featuring “Whole Lotta Love,” “Kashmir,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and More—Now Immortalized in the Electrifying Concert Film “Celebration Day”
On December 10, 2007, rock royalty Led Zeppelin took the stage once more at London’s O2 Arena, delivering a seismic performance that has since become one of the most iconic reunions in music history. The occasion was a deeply personal tribute to Ahmet Ertegun, the late founder of Atlantic Records, who played a pivotal role in the band’s rise to global superstardom.
Founding members Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones were joined by Jason Bonham, son of the band’s original drummer, John Bonham, to honor their dear friend. What followed was a two-hour, 16-song set of pure sonic power, capturing the essence of Led Zeppelin’s signature sound—blues-drenched riffs, thunderous rhythm, and transcendent vocals.
The setlist featured timeless anthems like “Whole Lotta Love,” “Black Dog,” “Kashmir,” “Rock And Roll,” and a soul-stirring rendition of “Stairway to Heaven,” evoking roaring applause and emotional tears from over 20,000 fans lucky enough to witness the event live.
Though many had longed for a full-scale reunion tour, the O2 concert would be the band’s only full-length performance since 1980, making it an instant legend. The performance was later released as the critically acclaimed concert film “Celebration Day”, allowing fans worldwide to experience the magic that unfolded that night.
Page called it “a night of intensity and chemistry that felt like no time had passed.”
Today, “Celebration Day” stands as a cinematic monument to one of rock’s most influential bands and a heartfelt farewell to a chapter that helped shape the music world.
Watch “Celebration Day” and witness the moment Led Zeppelin roared once more into eternity.
