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November 1, 2007 at 04:34:00 PM | more stories by this author
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page breaks finger, forcing change to show that also includes Pete Townshend, Bill Wyman, Paul Rogers, Paolo Nutini, and Foreigner.
The old adage that "the show must go on" does not apply to legendary guitarists.
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin axe man Jimmy Page broke a finger over the weekend, forcing organizers of the massive November 26 tribute to Ahmet Ertegun to postpone the event until December 10, allowing Page time to heal.
The event, headlined by the third reunion show in 27 years for Page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones--joined by drummer Jason Bonham, son of late Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, is to be held at the O2 Arena in London. It will also feature performances from the likes of Pete Townshend, Bill Wyman, Paul Rogers, Paolo Nutini, and Foreigner.
"I have examined the fracture to Mr. Page's finger, and it is my opinion that with proper rest and treatment, he will be ready to resume rehearsing in three weeks time, and thus able to perform on December 10," the doctor treating Page said in a statement.
Ahmet Ertegun
"I am disappointed that we are forced to postpone the concert by two weeks," Page added. "However, Led Zeppelin have always set very high standards for ourselves, and we feel that this postponement will enable my injury to properly heal and permit us to perform at the level that both the band and our fans have always been accustomed to."
All tickets for the show--acquired via a lottery held in September--will be valid for the rescheduled date. Fans who can't make it to the new date will be able to obtain a full refund at their place of purchase until November 14.
