LED ZEPPELIN 2 – The Live Experience
BAND BIO
LED ZEPPELIN 2 The Live Experience recreates the sights, sounds, and pure rock & roll euphoria
of a prime Led Zeppelin concert. Decked out in satin and denim stage costumes, LZ2 delivers
the intense, raw energy and dynamics of songs such as Whole Lotta Love, Stairway to Heaven,
Kashmir, Dazed and Confused and many more.
LED ZEPPELIN 2 The Live Experience is comprised of musician/songwriters from the best of
Chicago’s indie music scene. From cutting their teeth in the top heavy rock and alternative
clubs of Chicago, LZ2 quickly gained national attention and has sold out major rock music
venues across the USA.
In concert, LZ2 delivers authentic renditions of classic Zeppelin material, as well as recreating
the live improvisation & onstage dynamics that earned Led Zeppelin their legendary status for
performing. LZ2 has performed across the US since early 2010 drawing rave reviews for a
"spot-on" Zeppelin show, playing both deep cuts and classic tracks from the entire catalog, and
occasionally entire Led Zeppelin performances from specific dates. LED ZEPPELIN 2 brings
forward the Led Zeppelin experience to a new generation while satisfying diehard fans with a
fresh new approach.
LED ZEPPELIN 2 – The Live Experience
BANDMEMBER BIOS
BRUCE LAMONT
The Chicago Southsider is no stranger to the city's rock scene. As frontman for the critically
acclaimed avant-metal group Yakuza for the past decade, Bruce has toured all over the world.
In addition to Led Zeppelin 2, Yakuza, and his solo works, Lamont performs with other projects
including Circle of Animals, Bloodiest, and previously with Dyslexic Apaches. Lamont's solo
album "Feral Songs for The Epic Decline" was recently selected Top 20 Metal Recordings by
SPIN.
IAN LEE
Canadian-born Drummer Ian Lee's dad was a well-known folk musician (the satirical and
occasionally controversial Brothers-In-Law). Starting drums at age 8, Ian moved to US to join
Bad Oskar, opening for Ted Nugent and national acts. In Chicago, Ian drummed for
Woolworthy, Not Rebecca, and with members of Cheap Trick, Veruca Salt, Ministry, and Urge
Overkill. Lee runs the www.thebestdrummerintheworld.com website, and was recently
featured in Asylum magazine "How to Be John Bonham -- A Drummer's Guide".
MATTHEW LONGBONS
After winning Downbeat awards on jazz trumpet in high school, Matthew picked up bass. In
2001 Matthew joined Chicago-based Ghettobillies, playing upwards of 200 gigs a year, including
shows with Alice Cooper and The Allman Brothers, and numerous European tours. Matthew
was voted best un-signed bassist in America at the 2004 National Emergenza battle of the
bands and has played with Pete Special (The Band), Umphree’s McGee, Nyco (Ted Atkatz of
CSO), Underwater People, Matt Walker (Smashing Pumpkins, Garbage, Morrisey). Matthew
handles bass, keys, and mandolin in Led Zep 2.
PAUL KAMP
By age 12 Paul was playing lead guitar in bands on Chicago's southwest side. Kamp is
recognized for his work with Busker Soundcheck, a Chicago trio known for inventive,
interactive rock songs, including bowed-guitar and a range of electric and acoustic styles, a
staple of the 1990's Chicago music scene. “The Busker” was a touring machine, with studio
recordings hailed on several prominent critics' "Best Of" lists. Greg Kot, Chicago Tribune, called
Kamp "one of the most accomplished guitar players in the Midwest" and he earned a
nomination as "best guitarist" in the Illinois Entertainer magazine.
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