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!
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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
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.)
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.
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...
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
i saw dread zeppelin in regina sask in 94 it was totally great they rule i almost got into a fight with a guy who didn't like my dancing what a great night
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.
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!!!!
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
Man I miss the '90's! These boys were always a hoot but had the chops as legit musicans. Long live Tort!
I'm 51 now. Still love it.
Wow!
Any act whose lead singer has a valet is awesome.
Elvis mixed with hard rock and reggae. Gotta love it.
These guys represent what life is all about! You can't help but smile when you watch...
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.
That's an awesome show, good music and funny as hell. Incredible how much the lead singer sounds like Elvis!
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
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......
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!
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.
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.
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
I miss these days.
I concur, and it hurts.
One of the (if not the) greatest concept bands of all time.
In the Bermuda Triangle.... Elvis needs boats. Elvis Needs boats.
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 😂
Great musicians, what a spectacle!
I love this band!!
I saw these guys live in Lake Tahoe 25 years ago or so, sometime in the late '90's. Truly an awesome spectacle.
If I went to a club and these guys were there, Holy crap I'd be impressed and tell the world!
Tortelvis is the future of rock and roll.
This will be played at my funeral. Dread zepplin forever
This band is amazing.
This proves it, Elvis is alive. At least he was back in 94.
This beauty brought back some great memories,the whole album was class👍❤
Absolute gold,and they managed to get Robert Plant to play lead for them!
Loved them the first time I heard them way back in the 90’s. Got to see them live. Steer it up!!
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
Who is here in 2024 celebrating what is perhaps the greatest cover in history???
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
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!
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
excellent musicians
better to hear than to watch :P
what are you talking about ...they are pure style :P
@@TheMauvetys , dont be Tard.
The towl gag gets me every time 😂
I have to watch this one everyday to put me in good spirits..
Thanks for making me LOL! Keep on rocking Zeppes!
I've really been needing a good laugh about something.their videos do the trick.totally absurd.i love it.
This is so out there I love it, all the breaks are, classic
Genre overload!!! Loved it!
The worst and best of led and Bob and Elvis..all mixed in to one .. perfect puck😂😂love it ..more please
"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.
Surprising good rock and great musicians.
Yes, tongue in cheek, but it actually works!
Saw them live Ambler Cabaret 1990, best highlight of that summer!
RIP Jah Pa Jo, AKA my friend Joe Ramsey. I miss you
Saw them in Vegas (of course) and they were great!
Proud to call Tort my FB friend
How did we ever live without the internet?
Nigel in Canada 🇨🇦
I like musicians that don't take themselves too seriously
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
Elvis would be Proud Of You!!! Thank You,,,Thank you Very Much!!!!!
懐かしい❤CD持ってた😂
技術あるコミックバンド❤❤❤
excellent awesome fantastic ..rock on Tort Elvis
As Blues Traveller said ( It's all about the hook). And what a fine hook it is.😊
i love these guys they not only make me laugh but also let me enjoy them singin my favourite bands songs in raggea:DDD
Excellent performance. Viva Dread Zep!
Saw them live in Boston 2 times. Great great shows 👍
This is some next level genius stuff right here. :)
One of the more creative and musically accomplished groups of our time
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,
Great vocals all round......thanks boys! Charlie get me a towel.
Love how much fun they are having!
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.
@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!!!
Fantastic Band and Great musicians ❤❤❤
“Hot & Spicy Bean Burger” they were light years ahead of their time.
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...
Remember seeing them play at Tailgate Charlies in Hamilton, Ontario around '92.
One of thee best live shows ever!
OUTSTANDING!! 🫡👍🏻
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!
I loved Tortelvis' Towel Boy!!!
awesome guitar solo ...
@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
feckin absolutely genius!
Led Zeppelin with the king up front ? very cool.
Sheer loveliness gentleman
This is great!
This is pure gold. I’ve probably commented on this video 3 or 4 times at this point
Oh we need that more than ever now,
Unique and funny as hell. I remember Bill Hicks' bit about "Charlie Hodge, ladies and gentlemen; Charlie Hodge".
lol this is so great! i can't believe i JUST discovered this cover band!!
I love Tortelvis so much
Tortelvis has left the building..
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
The TV presenter at the beginning reminds me of the SNL skit delicious dish. Good times.......
LOL I thought the same thing.
Videos don't capture what it was like to see them live. I saw them several times and they were fucking amazing!
Charlie Haj and Ed Zeppelin are the coolest dudes on the planet!
i saw dread zeppelin in regina sask in 94 it was totally great they rule i almost got into a fight with a guy who didn't like my dancing what a great night
These guys kick ass! excellent !!!!!!!!
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....
Brilliant, Genius!!!!
Still amazing!!
I still have my Spicy Bean Burger tour shirt!
Love 'em and seen 'em many times!
oh man! I remember these guys 20 yrs ago...when they played at the grand emporium in kansas city