Led Zeppelin

bostinelosd · 12-12-2007, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by jperickson23

You know how there are things that you are supposed to like because everyone else does but for some reason you just don't? Led Zep is one of those things for me. I mean I understand that Stairway is one of the best songs ever written. I understand that Plant is considered one of the best rock vocalists and that Page one of the best guitarists. I understand that they have influenced almost every rock musician since 1972. I'm a big fan of 70s-80s rock/metal but for some reason I just can't get into Zep. I have no idea why.

You are not alone. I feel the same way. I really dont like the Doors either. Some of the songs I like, but would never buy the cds.

dmclone · 12-12-2007, 08:27 AM

Bron-Yr-Aur (Stomp) on Led Zeppelin III
Trampled under foot on Physical Graffiti
Moby Dick I don;t remember wha tCD but there is one version that has about a 10 minute drum solo

dmclone · 12-12-2007, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by bostinelosd

You are not alone. I feel the same way. I really dont like the Doors either. Some of the songs I like, but would never buy the cds.

Not that they are even similar in talent I feel the same way about Pink Floyd. I can't get into there music at all. Maybe I would need to get high or something.

bostinelosd · 12-12-2007, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by dmclone

Not that they are even similar in talent I feel the same way about Pink Floyd. I can't get into there music at all. Maybe I would need to get high or something.

Yeah, most of Floyds stuff is way out there. I like alot of the popular ones they have, but you're right, I may have missed the boat on the whole out of body experience with Floyd.

jperickson23 · 12-12-2007, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by dmclone

Not that they are even similar in talent I feel the same way about Pink Floyd. I can't get into there music at all. Maybe I would need to get high or something.

I don't get Floyd either but would say that Zep is far, far superior than Floyd ever was. To give an example, I am fully expecting to drop the 147.99 for floor Van Halen seats this Saturday morning but would probably not go to a Zep (or Floyd) show if I had free tickets. Weird I know.

drmwevr08 · 12-12-2007, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by jperickson23

I don't get Floyd either but would say that Zep is far, far superior than Floyd ever was. To give an example, I am fully expecting to drop the 147.99 for floor Van Halen seats this Saturday morning but would probably not go to a Zep (or Floyd) show if I had free tickets. Weird I know.

Thats not something you want to say in public...

bostinelosd · 12-12-2007, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by jperickson23

I don't get Floyd either but would say that Zep is far, far superior than Floyd ever was. To give an example, I am fully expecting to drop the 147.99 for floor Van Halen seats this Saturday morning but would probably not go to a Zep (or Floyd) show if I had free tickets. Weird I know.

I have a hard time paying more than 40 dollars per ticket to see anyone. I would rather see Van Halen though.

alaskaguy · 12-12-2007, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by bostinelosd

I have a hard time paying more than 40 dollars per ticket to see anyone.

I believe the price of the Zeppelin tickets was in the $200 range and they were distributed via a lottery. Somebody paid more than $200,000 for a ticket.

bostinelosd · 12-12-2007, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by alaskaguy

I believe the price of the Zeppelin tickets was in the $200 range and they were distributed via a lottery. Somebody paid more than $200,000 for a ticket.

Good grief. Why are tickets so expensive these days.

dmclone · 12-12-2007, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by bostinelosd

Good grief. Why are tickets so expensive these days.

Because there are very few good bands these days so when a good band tours people will pay the $$$.

alaskaguy · 12-12-2007, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by bostinelosd

Good grief. Why are tickets so expensive these days.

In the case of the Led Zeppelin concert, I'm convinced that the ticket prices were grossly underpriced based on how many people wanted to purchase tickets.

The Rolling Stones performed at the "Joint" a few years ago. The Joint is the concert hall within the Hard Rock Casino, Las Vegas. Ticket prices started at $500 and were sold within minutes.

Some bands will play for private audiences and their fee for doing so isn't cheap.

So the answer to your question is that concert tickets are expensive because their is a willing market that will pay the price.