Fred Zeppelin is a tribute band to Led Zeppelin based in the original band's heartland of the West Midlands of England. Led Zeppelin (clockwise from left: Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham, John Paul Jones) Led Zeppelin was a British band noted for their innovative, influential approach to heavy blues-rock and as one of the most popular and influential bands of all time. ...
Although not endorsed or linked in any formal way to the band or any of its associates or companies, it arguably has been the most supported by individual band members and their families. Robert Plant has been to see them four times and for some time, his quote about them 'Accept no substitute' appeared on their flyers. Jason Bonham has also drummed with them in a one-off cameoencore appearance; his late uncle Mick Bonham used to introduce their shows in the family hometown of Redditch. Robert Plant performing live on stage at the University of East Anglia in November 2002. ... Jason Bonham, born (July 15, 1966), British drummer and son of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer, John Bonham. ... Cameo is a method of carving; or an item of jewelry made in this manner. ... Encore may be referring to one of the following: Adobe Encore, a software program by Adobe Systems intended for authoring DVDs. ... Redditch is a town and local government district in Worcestershire, England, just south of the West Midlands urban area. ...
A fellow named FredZeppelin shows up near the end of the show: an ingratiatingly clumsy but cool character whose suit seems to be filled entirely with hot air, he nevertheless executes a wicked dance routine to "Do Ya Love Me?" from The Blues Brothers.
When Zeppelin tries to sit on a bright red bridge chair, he topples onto his bottom and almost floats above it: all of Garbo's extraordinary inventions, crafted literally from only cloth and air, send our spirits soaring every time they lift off.
FredZeppelin is of course Fred Garbo in a custom-made suit: Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater Co. is a dazzling, dizzying showcase for the remarkable talents of this man, which include, in addition to the aforementioned, juggling (rings and flaming torches), mime, effortless acrobatic dancing, and corny, warm-hearted comedy.