On December 10, 2007, the surviving members of
Led Zeppelin reunited for a benefit concert held in memory of music executive Ahmet Ertegün, with Jason Bonham filling in on drums. The concert was to help raise money for the Ahmet Ertegün Education Fund, which pays for university scholarships in the UK, US and Turkey.
Music critics in attendance were unanimous in their praise for the band's performance. One critic proclaimed, "What they have done here tonight is proof they can still perform to the level that originally earned them their legendary reputation...We can only hope this isn't the last we see of them."
Page has suggested the band may start work on new material, and has more recently stated that a world tour may be on the horizon. Meanwhile, Plant made his feelings regarding a reunion tour known to the Sunday Times, stating: "The whole idea of being on a cavalcade of merciless repetition is not what it's all about". However, he also made it known that he could be in favor of more one time reunion shows in the near future: "It wouldn't be such a bad idea to play together from time to time."
On January 25, 2008, In an interview during the half-time of the game between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers in Madison Square Garden, Robert Plant was asked if
Led Zeppelin would be seen back together again performing on this very court. He said "I don't know what is around the corner... Right now my all energy is based on other projects".
Three days later, at a press conference in Tokyo, Jimmy Page revealed that he is prepared to embark upon a world tour with
Led Zeppelin, however due to Robert Plant's tour commitments with Alison Krauss, such plans will not be announced until at least September. The world and certainly
Led Zeppelin’s music fans will be waiting!