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Music rocks, rolls through Zeppelin Tribute Band

by Kyle Conrad

"Stairway to Heaven," "Kashmir" and "Black Dog."

These Led Zeppelin songs are considered among the greatest hits to have ever been unleashed amongst rock fans, and Thursday night at Legends, they will be played live, the way Jimmy Page and Robert Plant meant for them to be heard.

Led Zeppelin may have broken up over 20 years ago, but their music lives on through one of the most famous tribute bands to ever take the stage.

"ZoSo: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience," will visit Appalachian State University Thursday.

"Most people say, 'well, the first time I saw them it was because I was curious,' but then they all end up saying, 'these guys are good,'" Program Advisor in the Office of Student Programs Randy M. Kelly said. "You may have that little bit of disbelief, but then you see them."

ZoSo tours mainly up and down the East Coast and has performed nearly 2,000 shows during their nine-year tenure, according to the band's Web site. Their intensity and passion for the music they play, along with their famous "we don't cancel" attitude, has helped them earn the title of "Best Tribute Band in California."

"Having seen the original Led Zeppelin throughout the '70s, I can tell you that ZoSo puts on a show [that is] visually and musically as close as you can get [to Led Zeppelin]," Greg Germino said. Germino works with Germino Amps, a ZoSo sponsor. "These cats know every Zeppelin tune... they are a definite must see."

The band has been booked about five times at Appalachian and APPS Chairperson Andrew T. Sarta said he plans to bring them back as much as possible because of the huge success they have been in the past.

ZoSo's visit last semester nearly sold out at Legends, and this week's show promises to be just as successful.

"I saw them last year and they are amazing. I wouldn't miss this show," sophomore business major Brad D. Rhyne said.

Tickets can be purchased for $5 in advance or for $7 at the door.