Legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has reflected on the band’s much-anticipated 2007 reunion at London’s O2 Arena — an event he describes as one of the most meaningful moments in the group’s storied history. The performance, held on December 10, 2007, was part of the Ahmet Ertegün Tribute Concert and became an instant rock-music milestone, drawing enormous global attention and cementing the band’s legacy decades after their original run ended.
Page has spoken warmly about the energy and preparation behind that one-off show, which reunited the surviving members — Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones — with Jason Bonham (son of the late drummer John Bonham) behind the kit. Rather than a short appearance, the band chose to deliver a full-length set that built steadily in momentum and impact. Page said the goal was simple: he wanted the audience to leave saying, “I expected them to be good, but I had no idea they could or would deliver like this.”
The 2007 concert wasn’t just another gig — it was a testament to the band’s enduring power and craftsmanship. With 20 million fans entering a public ballot for the 19,000 available tickets, demand far outstripped supply, showing just how deep Zeppelin’s influence stretched across generations. Critics and fans alike praised the show for its authenticity and raw musical synergy, noting that it didn’t feel like a cash-grab or nostalgia stunt but instead a dignified celebration of the band’s work.
Page has also underscored how much effort went into rehearsing the set, ensuring that Zeppelin didn’t simply revisit old glories but genuinely delivered a performance worthy of the moment. That commitment to excellence mirrored their work ethic from earlier eras and helped the show live up to its reputation long after the final note faded.
The legacy of that night lives on not only in fan memory but in the concert film Celebration Day, released in 2012. The film captures the magic of the reunion with stunning clarity and has helped introduce the performance to new listeners who weren’t able to attend the original event.
Even today, Page’s reflections highlight how significant that evening was to him personally — a moment where the iconic band came together with intention, precision and reverence for both their own history and the fans who made Zeppelin a defining force in rock music.
