Fred Zeppelin

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Fred Zeppelin is a tribute band to Led Zeppelin based in the original band's heartland of the West Midlands of England. Drummer Steve 'Blackie' Black also heads Midland talent agency and music organisation Moby Music- named after Led Zeppelin's drum solo "Moby Dick".

Although not endorsed or formally linked 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 quotation about them 'Accept no substitute' appeared on their flyers. Jason Bonham has also drummed with them in a one-off cameo encore appearance; his late uncle Mick Bonham used to introduce their shows in the family hometown of Redditch.

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Austin, Macauley. (April 5, 2002) The Sentinel (Britain) Drawing tribute from masters Steven Gale from Fred Zeppelin Tribute band Fred Zeppelin have more reason than most to believe they are doing their heroes justice. Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant has been to see them not just once, but three times, even. Page 73.
Derby Evening Telegraph (September 30, 2005) Plant pays tribute to the freds. Page 40.
Tamworth Herald [1] (March 29, 2007) Fred zeppelin? We whole lotta loved it. Page 54.