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Led Zeppelin Declined Bonham Replacement, Plant Honored 2026

5/4/2026

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Carmine Appice said Led Zeppelin never asked him to replace John Bonham after Bonham’s death on September 25, 1980.
Appice was touring with Rod Stewart after six nights at the Forum in Los Angeles.
Stewart joked about the replacement rumors to boost ticket sales.
Led Zeppelin decided not to replace Bonham, called him irreplaceable, and disbanded soon after.
Robert Plant was named Record Store Legend for Record Store Day 2026.

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Carmine Appice said Led Zeppelin never asked him to replace John Bonham after Bonham’s death on September 25, 1980.
Appice was touring with Rod Stewart after six nights at the Forum in Los Angeles.
Stewart joked about the replacement rumors to boost ticket sales.
Led Zeppelin decided not to replace Bonham, called him irreplaceable, and disbanded soon after.
Robert Plant was named Record Store Legend for Record Store Day 2026.