Dennis Campbell So true so true.. I just recommended this band to some troll who I guess took issue with me laughing at a really shitty cover version of King Crimson in the Court of the Crimson King.. the singing was horrible. This Japanese dude didn't like me laughing and saying oh my God... doesn't it figure I look at his channel he's got his own shitty cover band. Dread Zeppelin had the right idea ..add a really creative twist and you can do whatever you want
Up there with The Rutles for taking the piss and irritating Beatles fans and Paul McCartney!! First rule of entertainment is don't take anything seriously, you're in the spotlight so a target for criticism. In another life I'd have been a dedicated Dreadhead 💀 Bravo from a Limey Leatherneck 🫡🇬🇧
@majorcornell3799 I didn't say they were the backup band. If they were, the band would probably be called Tortelvis and the Rasta Dread Zeppelin review band.
I saw these guys at the Empire Ballroom in Cleveland in 1990. By far the best "show" I've ever seen. These guys were one of the most inventive novelty acts around, knew it, played right into it instead of acting serious, and just the fun they had doing what they did made it a great show. I've been to a million concerts and I'll never forget this one. Thanks Dread Zeppelin!
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I thought these guys disbanded, but to my sheer delite, "THEY'RE BACK" these guys are better than any cover group I've ever witnessed. "Sing on brotha, Play on drumma"- Jimi Hendrix
Mojo Nixon opened for these guys and it was one of the best concerts I've been to. Hilarious at some points and as close to being at a Zep concert as a kid can get in the 90s. THEY WERE MUCH BETTER IN CONCERT THAN THEY ARE HERE.
Nope, it's sophisticated craftmanship at work here that keeps the song sounding good. If you'd just mess around with it, it would deteriorate I suppose
Notice one thing, with all the antics and crazy outfits, these guys are tight. Hell, they're tighter than many bands who take themselves way too seriously. Love Dread!
The fact that Robert Plant is on record as loving this band speaks volumes about his taste. they take serious rock and make it seriously fun. Although people without senses of humor will undoubtedly hate it. And this isnt close to one of my favorite songs of theirs.
Brilliant! the lead singer makes us BELIEVE he IS Elvis; has the soul and moves, and does the voice purrfectly. Kudoes to this band -- a hilarious satire, yet their sound is good, a pleasing, lower key version of Zep.
When I was on Jeopardy in the early 1990s, the correct question I provided was , "Who is Dread Zeppelin?), (This band performs Led Zeppelin songs with a reggae influence,) Years later, I got into their show in Las Vegas for free, because I told th story to the guy at the gate......Tortelvis' wife had never believed they were a Jeopardy answer, so I was asked to confirm it.)
You guys are nuts, this is the greatest lol. They pulled it off in my opinion, it might look stupid now but the formula worked! Whose with me? Ok, stop throwing tomatoes! I get it...
Best imaginary tour line-up ever: Me Mom & Morgentaler; Weird Al; Dread Zeppelin. People would literally need to be carried out on stretchers and have some kind of surgery to get the permanent smiles off their faces.
This concept was definitely influenced by psychedelics lol amazing cover. My older brother had this album. Haven't thought about these guys in over thirty years!
@PichonIglesias This is the original band... Butt Boy (Put-Mon) on bass; Carl Jah and Jah Paul Jo playing the gee-tars. Spice playing drums (sadly, no Fresh Cheese 'n' Cheese). What was and what should never have been!
@dreadzeppelindottv Why doesn't anyone notice that that guitar solo is so fucking intense, I love how they just zoom in on Butt boy while the solos glaring like a laser beam in space
Ok, I just find these guys now? Where have I been for 35 years?
Don't ask me, I ran into them yesterday 😂
@@biankacosma You have just entered a world of insanity...and it is quite wonderful and entertaining!!
Me 2😅
They were pre-internet
@@deandunn-q1o been listening since 1989. Best live show..... EVER!!!!
You can't help but laugh, but they are actually all great musicians. These guys are a great example of not taking art and music too seriously.
Dennis Campbell
So true so true.. I just recommended this band to some troll who I guess took issue with me laughing at a really shitty cover version of King Crimson in the Court of the Crimson King.. the singing was horrible.
This Japanese dude didn't like me laughing and saying oh my God... doesn't it figure I look at his channel he's got his own shitty cover band.
Dread Zeppelin had the right idea ..add a really creative twist and you can do whatever you want
I totally agree. I always say they're hilarious but don't let that overshadow what a fantastic band they are. Such a blast to listen to.
They’re incredible!! I’m glad they did this!
Up there with The Rutles for taking the piss and irritating Beatles fans and Paul McCartney!! First rule of entertainment is don't take anything seriously, you're in the spotlight so a target for criticism. In another life I'd have been a dedicated Dreadhead 💀 Bravo from a Limey Leatherneck 🫡🇬🇧
Let's work out this equation shall we? Led Zeppelin songs sung by Elvis with a reggae band backing him up? Genius.
Pasadena local Boys. Seen them a dozen or more times. Never disappoints...
The band isn’t the backup band. They are the band. These guys came up with a Brilliant idea and they’re still going strong
@majorcornell3799 I didn't say they were the backup band. If they were, the band would probably be called Tortelvis and the Rasta Dread Zeppelin review band.
you gotta see it live...
I saw these guys at the Empire Ballroom in Cleveland in 1990. By far the best "show" I've ever seen. These guys were one of the most inventive novelty acts around, knew it, played right into it instead of acting serious, and just the fun they had doing what they did made it a great show. I've been to a million concerts and I'll never forget this one. Thanks Dread Zeppelin!
So jealous!
Ditto
Doesn't hurt it's Zepp, Marley and Elvis music
I'm 51 now. Still love it.
Wow!
Man I miss the '90's! These boys were always a hoot but had the chops as legit musicans. Long live Tort!
Any act whose lead singer has a valet is awesome.
I miss these days.
I concur, and it hurts.
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I thought these guys disbanded, but to my sheer delite, "THEY'RE BACK" these guys are better than any cover group I've ever witnessed. "Sing on brotha, Play on drumma"- Jimi Hendrix
These guys represent what life is all about! You can't help but smile when you watch...
That's an awesome show, good music and funny as hell. Incredible how much the lead singer sounds like Elvis!
Mojo Nixon opened for these guys and it was one of the best concerts I've been to. Hilarious at some points and as close to being at a Zep concert as a kid can get in the 90s. THEY WERE MUCH BETTER IN CONCERT THAN THEY ARE HERE.
Elvis mixed with hard rock and reggae. Gotta love it.
This is proof that no matter what you do to this song, it still sounds good.
Nope, it's sophisticated craftmanship at work here that keeps the song sounding good. If you'd just mess around with it, it would deteriorate I suppose
Notice one thing, with all the antics and crazy outfits, these guys are tight. Hell, they're tighter than many bands who take themselves way too seriously. Love Dread!
One of the (if not the) greatest concept bands of all time.
In the Bermuda Triangle.... Elvis needs boats. Elvis Needs boats.
I remember these dudes back in the 90's
Great musicians, what a spectacle!
By far the greatest band of the 90's, if you dont like this for its great talent and creativity, well then, you dont have a soul......
The fact that Robert Plant is on record as loving this band speaks volumes about his taste. they take serious rock and make it seriously fun.
Although people without senses of humor will undoubtedly hate it.
And this isnt close to one of my favorite songs of theirs.
Brilliant! the lead singer makes us BELIEVE he IS Elvis; has the soul and moves, and does the voice purrfectly. Kudoes to this band -- a hilarious satire, yet their sound is good, a pleasing, lower key version of Zep.
When I was on Jeopardy in the early 1990s, the correct question I provided was , "Who is Dread Zeppelin?), (This band performs Led Zeppelin songs with a reggae influence,) Years later, I got into their show in Las Vegas for free, because I told th story to the guy at the gate......Tortelvis' wife had never believed they were a Jeopardy answer, so I was asked to confirm it.)
Bruh, that's awesome, thanks for sharing
This will be played at my funeral. Dread zepplin forever
I love this band!!
the ending is just great... that new move blew my mind, so good
Watch Black Dog then, where he has elaborated JUUUUUUUUUZ a lil bit on that new move 😂
I saw these guys live in Lake Tahoe 25 years ago or so, sometime in the late '90's. Truly an awesome spectacle.
The worst and best of led and Bob and Elvis..all mixed in to one .. perfect puck😂😂love it ..more please
This band is amazing.
excellent musicians
better to hear than to watch :P
what are you talking about ...they are pure style :P
@@TheMauvetys , dont be Tard.
If I went to a club and these guys were there, Holy crap I'd be impressed and tell the world!
This beauty brought back some great memories,the whole album was class👍❤
Thanks for making me LOL! Keep on rocking Zeppes!
loved these guys since 1992 on head bangers ball when MTV played music
bunghole buttermilk lip buttermilk lip da shits bunghole boy?
bung baby lip da shits baby
This is so out there I love it, all the breaks are, classic
Tortelvis is the future of rock and roll.
This proves it, Elvis is alive. At least he was back in 94.
Seen somewhere in Amsterdam at some point in the general era of their tour and it was tons of fun as well as a phenomenal performance. Good times!
Loved them the first time I heard them way back in the 90’s. Got to see them live. Steer it up!!
I have to watch this one everyday to put me in good spirits..
I've really been needing a good laugh about something.their videos do the trick.totally absurd.i love it.
Absolute gold,and they managed to get Robert Plant to play lead for them!
Genre overload!!! Loved it!
You guys are nuts, this is the greatest lol. They pulled it off in my opinion, it might look stupid now but the formula worked! Whose with me? Ok, stop throwing tomatoes! I get it...
The towl gag gets me every time 😂
Smiles galore. Joe we miss you a ton. Your creation of this incredible band was sheer genius. Peace & love be with you friend wherever you are. RS
Saw them in Vegas (of course) and they were great!
Proud to call Tort my FB friend
man i love zeppelin and i love elvis and i love chocalate and when you mix all that you get dread zeppelin with more to love elvis singing lead
"Kirk to Scotty, there's been a terrible accident on the transporter deck!"
Best imaginary tour line-up ever: Me Mom & Morgentaler; Weird Al; Dread Zeppelin. People would literally need to be carried out on stretchers and have some kind of surgery to get the permanent smiles off their faces.
Saw them live Ambler Cabaret 1990, best highlight of that summer!
Big lz fan , heard of these guys but never actual heard their stuff. Could have gone the whole rest of my life and wouldn't have missed it.
i love these guys they not only make me laugh but also let me enjoy them singin my favourite bands songs in raggea:DDD
This concept was definitely influenced by psychedelics lol amazing cover. My older brother had this album. Haven't thought about these guys in over thirty years!
Many years ago, he came on stage at a small venue in the UK, pulled out a pair of knickers and threw them at my wife :)
Thats my claim to fame,
Saw them live in Boston 2 times. Great great shows 👍
Surprising good rock and great musicians.
Yes, tongue in cheek, but it actually works!
How did we ever live without the internet?
Nigel in Canada 🇨🇦
I like musicians that don't take themselves too seriously
As Blues Traveller said ( It's all about the hook). And what a fine hook it is.😊
This is some next level genius stuff right here. :)
@TheBestGuitarSoloEVR Good guitar and GREAT bass!! I love a good bass! Man, they dong art, just like this, is art... Live an let die GUYS!!!
Great vocals all round......thanks boys! Charlie get me a towel.
RIP Jah Pa Jo, AKA my friend Joe Ramsey. I miss you
Tortelvis has left the building..
Excellent performance. Viva Dread Zep!
Just read a comment on a wigfield video with someone saying the music of the mid 90s was great - jesus christ!
So I came here to see real music :)
awesome guitar solo ...
Elvis would be Proud Of You!!! Thank You,,,Thank you Very Much!!!!!
excellent awesome fantastic ..rock on Tort Elvis
“Hot & Spicy Bean Burger” they were light years ahead of their time.
懐かしい❤CD持ってた😂
技術あるコミックバンド❤❤❤
This is pure gold. I’ve probably commented on this video 3 or 4 times at this point
One of the more creative and musically accomplished groups of our time
This is great!
Fantastic Band and Great musicians ❤❤❤
lol this is so great! i can't believe i JUST discovered this cover band!!
Love how much fun they are having!
@PichonIglesias This is the original band... Butt Boy (Put-Mon) on bass; Carl Jah and Jah Paul Jo playing the gee-tars. Spice playing drums (sadly, no Fresh Cheese 'n' Cheese). What was and what should never have been!
Remember seeing them play at Tailgate Charlies in Hamilton, Ontario around '92.
One of thee best live shows ever!
feckin absolutely genius!
OUTSTANDING!! 🫡👍🏻
I loved Tortelvis' Towel Boy!!!
Led Zeppelin with the king up front ? very cool.
Unique and funny as hell. I remember Bill Hicks' bit about "Charlie Hodge, ladies and gentlemen; Charlie Hodge".
Oh we need that more than ever now,
Best band on the planet.
Fuckin awesome! I really like how they throw back to the yard birds, the guitar player looks just like eric clapton from that era. Lol
Still amazing!!
It’s a full house.🎶👌And Hodge is there too.
I love Tortelvis so much
@dreadzeppelindottv Why doesn't anyone notice that that guitar solo is so fucking intense, I love how they just zoom in on Butt boy while the solos glaring like a laser beam in space
Videos don't capture what it was like to see them live. I saw them several times and they were fucking amazing!
Awesome talent musicians .
Love this, must share!
These guys kick ass! excellent !!!!!!!!
Charlie Haj and Ed Zeppelin are the coolest dudes on the planet!
lol, i only heard these guys on tape back in the day, almost exactly as i pictured them, except my vision had more karate chopping....
Fantastic.
You guys ROCK! would love to hear seriously how you all got together and came up with this idea