A while back rumors of a Led Zeppelin reunion were squashed by Robert Plant, via a statement on his website indicating that he would not be participating.

However, a new rumor has surfaced recently, courtesy of former Twisted Sister front man Dee Snyder (of all people). Supposedly, the other original members of Led Zeppelin and Jason Bonham are considering reuniting with the singer of Creed off-shoot Alter Bridge as a sort-of bargaining chip.

Snyder told MuchMoreMusic: “They’re saying [to Robert], ‘We’re all rehearsed, we’re ready to go, here’s a gazillion dollars on the table. If you don’t do it, we’re going out with this kid. And he can sing the shit out of Zeppelin.’ And they’re gonna, like, hope that Robert, at the last minute, will go, ‘OK’, and step in…”

It is quite mysterious how Dee Snyder could know this kind of information, but it is interesting nonetheless.

Jason Bonham, (John Bonham’s son), has gotten many accolades for his drumming at Led Zeppelin’s 02 Arena Reunion show. Dave Grohl even stated in the press that Jason Bonham’s performance was “amazing.” His current kit is somewhat simlar to his father’s in that he plays larger size Ludwig drums.

My own drum kit is meant to be in the style of John Bonham and Dave Grohl, but its a combination of Pacific drums and Tama drums. I’d love to get a set of Ludwig’s similar to Bonham’s setup, as I’ve played them and they sound great.

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If you can make it, this should be amazing, you can catch Jason Bonham playing his awesome Ludwig Kit up-close and personal.

Harmony-Central.com reports…

“Fresh from playing in the Led Zeppelin reunion tour Jason Bonham today confirmed he will officially open The London International Music Show next week. The son of drumming legend John Bonham will cut the red ribbon and welcome crowds next Thursday 12 June at 10am at ExCeL London.

Europe’s largest drumming festival, Drummer Live, is part of the overall music show and has a truly world class line up of drummers to play the show.” Line-up is now as follows:

Drummer Live Stage (Saturday & Sunday):

Saturday 14th June

• 11.15 George Barnett (Young Drummer of the Year) (mikedolbear.com)
• 11.30 Ray Luzier (Korn & Jonathon Davis)
• 12.45 Derico Watson (Victor Wooten Band)
• 14.00 Trevor Lawrence (Snoop Dogg, Independent)
• 15.15 Jojo Mayer (NERVE)
• 16.30 Chad Smith (Red Hot Chilli Peppers)

Sunday 15th June

11.30 Josh Devine (Mapex Drummer of Tomorrow)
• 11.45 Roy Mayorga (Stone Sour)
• 13.00 Pete Ray Biggin (Mark Ronson)
• 14.15 Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree)
• 15.45 Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin & Foreigner)