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Unlike
the majority of bands on the tribute circuit, Whole Lotta
Led are a sound-a-like as opposed to a
look-a-like tribute band. They believe that the music comes
first and wearing wigs and costumes can distract from what
they are trying to achieve - which is to play some of the
best music ever written.
Whole Lotta Led were originally formed
as No Quarter in 1993 playing a wide variety of rock standards,
original compositions as well as the odd Led Zeppelin number.
Audience reaction to the Led Zeppelin
material in their set
was such that in January 1996 the band decided to play exclusively
Led Zeppelin numbers and changed their name to WHOLE LOTTA
LED. Originally playing local clubs and pubs,
the band soon progressed to the major rock venues touring
all over the UK and Europe.
WHOLE LOTTA LED regularly play two and
a half hour sets
and perform approximately 100 concerts a year to enthusiastic
crowds. New generations are getting involved in the
Led Zeppelin experience, audiences at WHOLE LOTTA LED gigs
span four generations from six to sixty and for most it is
the first opportunity of seeing and hearing Led Zeppelin's
music performed live.
The bands aim is to reproduce the classic Zep songs with the
same enthusiasm, excitement and passion that the original
band created.
In January 2001 Whole Lotta Led turned
professional thus becoming the UK's only full time tribute
to Led Zeppelin and are now considered by many to be the UK's
top Zep tribute.
The band have also been very active
in raising funds for
The ABC Trust, a charity founded by Jimmy Page's wife to help
under privileged children in Brazil, the involvement with
the charity eventually led to a meeting with Led Zeppelin's
legendary guitarist Jimmy Page who has given the band his
blessing and wished them all the best.
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| Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page
with Geoff and Rick |
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Where to see Whole Lotta Led
For full details go to the gig
list page |
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Whole
Lotta Led's BBC TV interview was broadcast on 7th December,
click the link below to be taken to the clip.
Whole
Lotta Led on the BBC
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