In 1973, Elvis met with Led Zeppelin members Robert plant and JohnPaulJones in Los Angeles. Elvis wanted to meet 'who was outselling him' at concerts. (Zeppelin was in the midst of a record-breaking tour that year).
A meeting was arranged with plant and jones. Robert plant was so awestruck at meeting his idol in person that he could barely speak to him. Jones nearly as awestruck as plant, made small talk with Elvis, and mentioned what a beautiful watch Elvis wore.
Elvis always the generous one, instantly traded his $5,000 gold and diamond watch for Jones $10 Mickey mouse watch. This broke the ice with all of them, and they became fast friends.
Throughout the early 70s members of Led Zeppelin even attended a few of Elvis's concerts, andwere granted the privilege of sitting in the front row by Elvis himself.
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