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ZOSO, America’s premier Led Zeppelin tribute band, is celebrating 28 years of delivering electrifying performances. With up to 150 shows scheduled in 2023, they will be headlining at venues like Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, The Fillmore in Detroit, The National in Richmond, and the House of Blues in Orlando.
Since forming in the mid-‘90s, ZOSO has performed over 4,500 shows, earning praise from fans and critics alike. The L.A. Times lauded them as “head and shoulders above all other Led Zeppelin tributes,” a sentiment echoed by their devoted fanbase. What sets ZOSO apart is their ability to faithfully capture both the sound and presence of Led Zeppelin’s legendary live performances from 1970-1977.
The band’s lead vocalist and founder, Matt Jernigan, is known for his uncanny ability to channel Robert Plant’s voice and stage persona, complete with flowing blonde hair and charismatic stage presence. Co-founder Adam Sandling, a multi-instrumentalist handling bass, keyboards, and mandolin, mirrors John Paul Jones’ versatility. Together, they deliver fully realized renditions of Zeppelin classics like “Kashmir” and “Stairway to Heaven,” which other tribute bands often require additional musicians to perform.
ZOSO’s newer members have only added to the band’s power. Drummer Bevan Davies, who joined in 2015, brings his Bonham-inspired grooves and technical skill honed from touring with bands like Danzig and Static X. Lead guitarist James Volpe Rotondi, who took up the mantle of Jimmy Page in 2021, adds his own impressive pedigree, having played with Humble Pie and Mr. Bungle. Rotondi’s mastery of Page’s intricate guitar work and iconic style, from blues to fingerpicking, completes the band’s authentic Zeppelin sound.
The combination of ZOSO’s musicianship and their dedication to recreating Led Zeppelin’s onstage magic keeps fans coming back year after year. They not only attract longtime followers but also draw in new generations of fans in their teens and twenties, eager to experience the legendary energy and mystique of a Zeppelin concert.
Praised by the Chicago Sun-Times as “the closest to the original of any Led Zeppelin tribute,” ZOSO offers fans of all ages a chance to relive the experience of seeing Led Zeppelin live, bringing the band’s timeless music and stage presence back to life.
