Whole
Lotta Led – 02 Academy Glasgow Friday 6th March 2009
 There are
many “tribute bands” playing gigs all over the world covering music
from the Beatles, The Eagles, Abba, Queen and too many more to mention.
“Whole Lotta Led” are unique because they are the only Led Zeppelin
tribute band who tour full time.
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. Right from the
opening number, these guys thundered through Led Zeppelin classics “
The Immigrant Song” , “Nobody’s fault but mine”, “Going to
California” “Dazed & Confused” of course “Stairway to
Heaven” Whole Lotta Love” and the excellent “Rock ‘n’ roll”.
The
evening consisted of two sets. The first part of the show laid the
foundations and, at forty five minutes, was in my opinion just a little
too short. After a fifteen minute interval the band returned and opened
with a ten minute acoustic set, after which they turned up the power
again and rocked for a further hour and a half.
All four
members bring the talent which is required to play Led Zeppelin’s
music note perfect and more importantly the vocal performance of Lee
Addison is eerily close to Robert Plant.
In over
35 years of attending all types of live music gigs, I’ve never been a
huge fan of drum solo’s but watching Graham Twist recreate “Moby
Dick” whilst adding his own unique style was totally awe inspiring.
Witnessing this amazing drummer play emphasised what a power house John
Bonham was to the sound of Led Zeppelin.
Nick
Ferris on Guitar was absolutely spot on in his playing of the very
complicated guitar pieces that were significant of Jimmy Page and the
audience showed their enthusiasm when Nick launched into a series of
blistering guitar solos. An outstanding rendition of “Stairway To
Heaven” had the audience enraptured from the opening note, right to
the very last guitar lick. Finishing the set with “Whole Lotta Love”
and “Rock ‘n’ roll”.
Geoff
Hunt’s bass playing was 100% on the money as he thundered through the
set standing unassumingly at the side of Lee Addison. Collectively these
four guys worked their socks off and provided a superb evenings
entertainment of classic rock by the greatest rock band ever.
If you
get the opportunity to see these guys perform at a venue near you, make
the effort and go along to the gig, I can assure you that if you have
any interest in live music and appreciate quality musicianship, you will
have a fantastic experience. Great musicianship, rock music as it should
be and all at a very affordable £12.50.
For
tour dates in 2009 check out their website at www.wholelottaled.co.uk
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