The day Led Zeppelin met the King

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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