Stone Roses star backs Led Zep one-off

Former Stone Roses guitarist John Squire has said that he doesn't want Led Zeppelin to play any more reunion gigs.

Squire, whose guitar work was heavily influenced by the '70s rockers, argued that the band's reformation at London's O2 arena last year should be left as a one-off.

Speaking about the O2 concert, Squire told NME: "I went to see Led Zeppelin...I was blown away. The Clash in 1977 were probably the only ones who have topped that."

On the subject of the band playing further shows, he commented: "I know it’s selfish [on my part]. They should be allowed to, but I would like that moment to be crystallised. I don’t want to read reviews of mediocre Led Zeppelin gigs."

Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant reportedly turned down a £100 million offer for the band to go on a world tour.

Squire, who quit the Stone Roses in 1996, went on to form The Seahorses and released two solo LPs.

He announced his retirement from music in 2007 and is currently working as an artist.