For the last 10 weeks, I have seen some great tribute bands. These have all been the best of the best in the tribute band arena. It is impossible to say who was the best. They all represented different styles and different eras in rock music.
Granted they were the last band of the season, but all season I heard people talking about wanting to see Led Zepagain. I saw them about a month ago at a concert in the park in my local city so I knew what expect. However, seeing them at an open venue like the City Hall yard and inside at the Roxy, is completely different. The sound system is 100% better and the lighting is top notch.
I arrived at the Roxy an hour and half before the doors opened. Not to stand in line but to get dinner at the Rainbow room next door. On a side note, I highly recommend eating there. When we arrived, there were already a dozen people waiting in line to get in. By the time I was done eating, there was at least 100 people waiting to get in.
When the doors open at 7:00, there was a rush to get a spot around the stage. The Roxy is a small place and the camera crew has taken up some of the valuable real-estate around the stage. Very quickly I was packed into my spot for the night.
At 8:01 the curtain went up and you would have thought the real Led Zeppelin was on stage. David "Swan" Montgomery embodies Robert Planet in looks and sound. He is able to master the unique voice of the iconic lead singer. On guitar was Jimmy Sakurai playing to a tee the Jimmy Page guitar which included the Gibson double neck guitar. He also added his own flair with a remarkably embroidered Japanese outfit (see the pictures below). I am not sure what it is with most bass players. They all seem to be happy in the corner of the stage playing their instrument. And that was true for Jim Wootten as John Paul Jones. While he may have stood off the the side of the stage, there was no missing his bass and key board playing. Last but not least is Jim Kersey on drums. I could have watched Jim Play the drums all night. I think the only person that could have play those songs any better is the son of John Bonham, Jason. It would be an incredible show to see those two play side by side.
If you did not get a chance to see Led Zepagain on TV or at the Roxy, they are playing Friday night at the LA County Fair. They are worth the price of admission. Check out their web site for up coming shows.
As this is the last show of season 2 of AXS TV's Worlds Greatest Tribute Bands I would like the thank Katie Daryl for giving me the opportunity to photograph the entire season and the Roxy for being such a great place to shoot at.
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