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The day Led Zeppelin met the King
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In the 70s towards the end of Elvis’ career there was a band selling out more stadiums than him. So naturally the King wanted to meet them. The band was called Led Zeppelin. After attending one of his shows in LA; Elvis invited the band to come back stage. The meeting has a great story with it.
Elvis was a huge watch collector. He had hundreds of watches. Led Zeppelins lead singer Robert Plant the man who sang to thousands is on record saying “When Elvis walked in. I was star struck. I was speechless.” Robert plant being a huge Elvis fan also states that Presley was his main inspiration. Out of the whole band the only one who struck up a conversation with him was John Paul Jones the bass player. While talking; Jones complimented Elvis’ watch. A $5000 Rolex. Being a generous King Elvis took the watch off and handed it to Jones. “I’ll trade you!” Elvis said. Jones was wearing a $5 Mickey Mouse watch. After trading watches Elvis also invited the band to come spend time with him in Memphis. So on the night Led Zeppelin; one of the greatest rock bands to ever live, met the King of Rock N Roll; They got a $5000 dollar watch in exchange for a $5 one. Why? Because Elvis. Second to None. A generous King.
Led Zeppelin had an active career of 12 years 1968-1980
Though great the band had zero #1 hits.
Elvis Second to None.
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