When Zeppelin rose again: Inside the Rock Hall's most electric night

Flashback: Led Zeppelin broke up in 1980 following drummer John Bonham's death. The three living members hadn't shared a stage since the Atlantic Records 40th anniversary concert in 1988.

• A mini reunion of sorts took place in 1994 when guitarist Jimmy Page and singer Robert Plant joined forces for a live album and tour under the name Page and Plant.
• Yes, but: Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones was not invited.

What they said: Plant, Page, Jones and Bonham's kids, Zoe and Jason, took the stage together at the induction ceremony, where Jones' speech cut through any would-be tension.

• "Thank you, my friends, for finally remembering my phone number," Jones joked, drawing a huge laugh from the audience.

What happened next: The bandmembers, along with Jason Bonham on drums, were joined on stage by Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry for a set that included a 15-minute medley of blues classics.

• Everyone seemed a bit rusty. However, the addition of Neil Young for a second set of songs, including a thunderous version of "When the Levee Breaks," stole the show.

The bottom line: Zeppelin's reunion brought global attention to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, which would finally open its doors in Cleveland that September.

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