RE: News of the World Confirms (Kashmir Peace Concert)

[Jean McCarthy <jean.mccarthy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi there 

Re the rumours of this Page/Plant concert for Kashmir - it would be great if
is true however I don't know if you work to a different calendar in the
States but in the UK, and as far as I know, the rest of the world,  June
only has 30 days - I don't think even Pagey could magick up an extra day!! 


Jean

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Percy [mailto:percy88@xxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: 03 June 1999 14:47
> To: Led Zeppelin
> Subject: News of the World Confirms (Kashmir Peace Concert)
> 
> 
> British Prime Minister Tony Blair was quoted in
> today's News of the World, pledging to throw the full
> weight of his support behind the upcoming Page/Plant
> "Concert for Peace in Kashmir" concert to be held on
> June 31, 1999.
> 
> "While I must admit to being more of a Free fan in my
> youth, there's no denying the immense influence and
> strength of the Page/Plant partnership," Blair said,
> while meeting a phalanx of reporters outside 10
> Downing Street early this morning. "Jimmy and Robert
> are great examples of influential people using their
> collective might to make an impact on everyday life
> and they have my full support. Godspeed to them both."
> 
> Earlier this week it was announced that Page/Plant
> intend to organize a massive concert featuring many
> international music stars and a three hour concert by
> the duo. Since then rumors have been flying regarding
> who's involved, the date of the show and whether or
> not the whole thing was in fact true, or merely one
> big Zeppelin sized hoax.
> 
> To recap, Page/Plant will headline an outdoor concert
> on June 31, 1999 on the grounds of the Taj Mahal in
> India. Support acts include Najma Ahktar, Transglobal
> Underground, Nusrat Jamal Fateh Ali Khan and several
> other acts to be named later on this month.
> 
> Page and Plant will be joined by former Fairport
> Convention drummer Dave Mattacks, Ahktar on lead and
> backing vocals, the Eqyptian Pharoahs led by Hassam
> Ramzy and assorted members of the Bombay Symphony, who
> originally worked with Page/Plant in 1972. 
> 
> While it remains unconfirmed at this time, rumors
> continue to swirl that John Paul Jones, former bass
> player and keyboardist with Led Zeppelin will be a
> part of the event. Jones is expected to release a solo
> album, tentatively titled "Zooma" in September and
> it's not known if he will play as a solo act or if he
> will join his former band mates.
> 
> More details will be shared as they become available.
> Stay tuned.