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Has anyone after led zeppeloin beat the attendance record of 56,000 people or 70,000?
It was 76,000. I don't think that record has been beat, although there are some Rolling Stones fans that may beg to differ. And keep in mind that, and this IS fact, most of the 200K who came out for the Knebworth Festival in August 1979 were there for Led Zeppelin. Take half that number and you're still left with 100K.
Folks wanted to see the revamped Led Zep and Robert Plant after the tragedy of losing his son, etc..
To say that the concert festival attendance for Knebworth 79 would have still been the same if Led Zeppelin were not on the bill?...yeah....right. The festival was promoted by Freddie Bannister with Zeppelin as the Headlining Act. They were saved for last and STILL played for almost 3 hours each week on the 4th and 11th. To me, THAT is where they broke their concert attendance record.
Hope this helped,
Chris.
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Chris M. Zangara
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I`m not only a Zeppelin fanatic, but I have been collecting Zeppelin - including Jimmy Page and Robert Plant solo music & information - for over 27 years. I am truly a lover of Page/Plant music in & out of Zeppelin simply because of the honesty & integrity of it all. - I have been studying them for as long as I have been listening to Rock/Blues Music. Their interpretation of the blues is unlike any other. I look forward to any question and will answer the very best I can - as above all - I am just a fan like you! (Please understand my interest is in the music and people of REAL life; NOT in rumor or fantasy).
Experience
Lover of blues roots and rock music from early 1900's to today. Musician for 30 years, mostly study of guitar and recording engineering.
Publications
http://ledzeppelinconcertticket.net/zeppelin_concert_club_west.html (click the PINK ticket). Other miscellaneous articles from allexperts given to help anyone who asks. I love to share.
Education/Credentials
Sound mixing and engineering certification and self training.
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