AMAZING TRIBUTE!! | Stairway To Heaven (Live at Kennedy Center Honors) - Heart (Reaction)

[@jaggerone1]

John Bonham passed away in 1980. That was his son Jason. He was wearing his father's hat in tribute

[@billc.5861]

Robert Plant personally ask alone with John Paul Jones & Jimmy Page that Jason Bonham the son of their late drummer John Bonham be there for this tribute. Jason told Robert he couldn’t join them because of a show he was doing. Obviously the members of Led Zep were pleasantly surprised when Jason was introduced and walked up to the his dads drum set & started playing. Jason is an incredible drummer in his own right. Watching Plant , JPJ & Page become proud, and emotional is priceless

[@AliasMark69]

40+ years ago Ann could set the place on fire with just her voice in concerts, she hasn't lost anything since then in this performance.

[@randystalnaker6700]

I have NEVER seen a better tribute! Kudos to Ann & Nancy Wilson, they are ROCK goddesses! Also much love to Jason Bonham...you can tell by the look on his face this meant sooo much to him, and the guitar solo by Shayne Fontayne, just pure 🔥, the best...the look of Robert Plant being overwhelmed, and the sheer joy on Jimmy Page's face

[@mikeg.4211]

This was the Kennedy Center honors in Washington, DC. You could see not only the three surviving members of Zeppeln, but also Barack Obama, Bonnie Rait, Stephen Colbert and famed cellist Yo Yo Ma. Seeing Jimmy Page loving it and Robert Plant tearing up was awesome!

[@dotlund1096]

I’ve watched this video too many times to count! Greatest version of Stairway ever. 😊

[@marybrant9586]

Taking it to church as they say

[@odiesdad95]

Jason Bonham is wearing his late Father's bowler hat and playing his Father's acrylic drum kit from the'70s.

[@bella-xp7qd]

JACK Black opened the Led Zeppelin Tribute. Foo Fighters, Kid Rock, Lenny Kravitz also performed at the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors. Jason Bonham is Robert Plant's godson. He surprised them being there. Love how he looks to the heaven for his dad.

[@dapeach06]

I was in the choir for this performance. One of the best moments of my life. Some fun facts: * Jason Bonham being on drums was a surprise to EVERYONE. He had told Led Zeppelin that he had a prior commitment and couldn't make it to the ceremony, and Dave Grohl had been on drums for all the rehearsals, including the live dress rehearsal. * This broadcast version has footage from both the dress rehearsal and the final performance * Nancy Wilson is super nice in person * Stephen Colbert came up to me and some other choir members after the show to tell us we did a great job * We rehearsed every day for 2 or 3 weeks for this performance. * When only the small choir is shown, the full choir is still singing, just behind the curtains

[@marybrant9586]

So wonderful to get some behind stage and rehearsal info. I watched the broadcast and was blown away. I can only imagine how magical it truly was 😊❤❤

[@AaanElle]

How amazing that you were part of this. The memory will last forever.❤

[@ellenbacklin]

Oh. Thats cool. Love the background information. Please tell me the lead guitar players name. I know people say his name is Shane but when I look him up he's much older and doesn't look like Sheldon from big bang theory. 😊 How's Rob Mathes? I've had some replies from him awhile ago but never got the guitarists name. I think he's the most talented musician composer and arranger for this venue. And Kenny on drums. OMG. Love to see him waving his arms at the end. So cool. 😊

[@michaelakkerman407]

Good on you brother for doing the full version. So many do the chopped version and they miss so much greatness...

[@tektoniks_architects]

Great comment. Truth.

[@MAYNARD927]

The chopped version was what was shown when this was broadcast on tv. Probably had to shorten it because of time.

[@AliasMark69]

"High Stakes"....Indeed, Not many could do what Ann did in this performance. Her status is well deserved as to why she was asked to do the song in the first place. Who can we get to sing Stairway to Heaven, Live, in front of the boys?...... Ann Wilson.

[@cweefy]

That is john Bonham's son on drums. Jason.

[@jessicaleblanc-nh1yl]

That lovely drummer was Jason Bonham, John's son. Incredible and amazing. Pretty fantastic!

[@AliasMark69]

NOW... you know about Ann Wilson. Many say she is the Greatest Female Rock Vocalist. Nancy is a fine guitarist and vocalist. You did 'These Dreams" with Nancy singing. The Wilson Sisters have a very uniquely special place in Classic Rock History..... NOW you are learning why. Great Choice.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

There were 4 Zeppelin songs played at this Honors event where a few other people were honored as well. Heart did the finale and I think the halls there are still vibrating from it.

[@AliasMark69]

Ann and Nancy Wilson-Heart--- "Barracuda"... "Crazy On You"... "Magic Man".... Now you know what to expect from these sisters.

[@chrisappert2184]

Ann and Nancy (Heart) are the best female rockers of their time. They are amazing, and only they could do this.

[@cletushouse906]

This one never gets old. Great choice.

[@CG68810]

Truly the best cover I have ever heard by anyone. Every time I hear this, I get chills. Led Zep are not big fans of people covering their music, but you can see they were truly impressed by this and why wouldn't they be?? It was stunning. I watched it when it aired on TV and was so glad I had it on my DVR. Heart were already one of my favorite bands. I saw them in concert when I was younger in the early 90s and they were amazing. Ann's voice is a national treasure for sure. Here are 2 songs of theirs from different times in the career that are prime examples of what makes them so good. Barracuda from the late 70s and Alone from the last 80s. Both show the power of Ann's voice.

[@jorel80]

I didnt know until i first saw this that Heart has been performing a variety of Led Zeppelin covers at their shows since the 70's and they are ALL fantastic. Heart was the perfect choice for this tribute with Ann Wilson's amazing voice capturing the song like she wrote it. I think the combination of her performance and seeing Jason Bonham on the drums was what brought Robert Plant to tears.

[@scoobysnacks]

They blew this out of the park. What a fitting tribute to an awesome band. I saw Heart in concert several years ago and they were still amazing. Ann can still hit those notes and I think she'd have to be in her 70's by now. Just brilliant!

[@B4cch4nte]

You know you did it right when you move Led Zep to tears with their own song. ❤‍🔥

[@karenwalker3770]

Ann Wilson can sing ANYTHING!! Unfortunately John Bonham died choking on his vomit...but that was his son Jason on drums. The bowler hats that the choir was wearing was in tribute to John Bonham as well....he wore them.

[@eviehadlock8133]

So did my father . Your point ?

[@tektoniks_architects]

@@eviehadlock8133 No need for the snark. John Bonham was famous for wearing them during the 1977 tour, and they became a "trademark" of his. True Zep fans know this, and it was a touching gesture by the choir. Get a clue.

[@robertwalegir8677]

You have rock legends, playing for rock, gods, and the rock gods give a standing ovation for the rock legends

[@michellebuchanan730]

Whoever arranged this performance was genius. Ann sang her heart out and Nancy played beautifully. Jimmy approved of the guitarist, Jason kicked ass on his DAD'S ORANGE KIT and looked to the heavens at his dad, John Bonham at the end of the performance. The bowler hats on the choir was just...... heartbreaking while also being the BEST SH!T EVER!!!!!

[@daseguin]

Great reaction, bro. I didn't read through many of the comments to see if anyone else said this, but that's actually John Bonham's son Jason playing those drums with his dad's symbol on the bass drum. John died in 1980, and Zep disbanded. The black bowler hats that he and the big choir were wearing were as a tribute to John, as that was one of his famous signatures. Robert got teary-eyed because he and John were best mates, and this made the tribute doubly emotional.

[@bugvswindshield]

Easily one of the best covers of this song ever. EVER!!! Heart Rocks !!!! kudos

[@bobshaw8319]

It's the greatest cover in the history of music

[@AliasMark69]

Ann Dustin Wilson (born June 19, 1950) is an American singer and songwriter best known as the lead singer of the rock band Heart. Considered by many to be the Greatest Female Rock Vocalist. Wilson has been a member of Heart since the early 1970s; her younger sister, Nancy, is also a member of the band. The first hard rock band fronted by women, Heart released numerous albums between 1976 and 2016; the early Heart albums Dreamboat Annie (1976), and Little Queen (1977) generated classic hard rock singles such as "Magic Man", "Crazy on You", and "Barracuda". All told, Heart has sold over 35 million records worldwide, placed 29 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, and has scored top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2010s. Ann Wilson was ranked no. 78 in Hit Parader's 2006 list of "Greatest Heavy Metal Vocalists of All Time". In 2013, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Heart. Wilson possesses a lyric soprano vocal range.She is known for her operatic abilities.

[@seandobson6221]

Some days all you need in your life is Ann and Nancy Wilson to make it great! Robert plant has always said he hates when people cover Zepplin but at the end of the song he’s so moved he’s in tears. Rip John Bonham, his son is playing drums. The boller hats are a tribute to John. I just realized the other day that Ann is 72 and can still blow the doors off the place. She opened a music studio in Seattle and several of the Grunge bands of the 90s, my teens, records there because she made it a point to pass on opportunities that she got for the next generation.

[@salsonny]

imagine you have to play THIS Song in front of them.

[@marcieharreld286]

Great choice!! You should check out the entire tribute!! It was awesome!!🎶🎼🎵🎤🎧🎹🎸🥁🔥🔥🔥💜💜🤘🤘

[@franksullivan1873]

This song is probably the rock anthem of the 1970s and is the most popular of rock songs.

[@rogerfleming6354]

Ann is 62 years old at the time of this performance.

[@lindakoschwitz7370]

I LOVE Jimmy Paige's reactions..my favorite member of Zepp. This is beyond amazing!

[@mariaeisenhardt2296]

The Kennedy Center Honors are annual honors given to those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture. They have been presented annually since 1978, culminating each December in a gala celebrating five honorees in the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, D.C.[1] While the awards are primarily given to individuals, they have occasionally been given to couples or musical groups, as well as to one Broadway musical and one television show. Heart was not the only performance, you should watch the the whole tribute

[@AliasMark69]

CRANK IT UP!... Spark Up the pipe for another great JM Reaction to another Great Classic Rock Legendary tune/performance. Thanks

[@kima.4268]

Still brings tears to my eyes. Every time.

[@TexasMagnolia]

You must go down the Heart rabbit hole! A must see: Alone & These Dreams - live from Seattle

[@armandoperez8230]

The son of John Bohnam playing the drums ,Jason Bonham playing the actual drum set his dad owned .the same drumset that was on the Song remains the same concert in 73' , freaking awsome

[@patticampana9458]

Okay, thanks for making me cry and realizing how old I am😁

[@DaxtonKnight]

She made them proud. As you saw. Imagine singing Led Zeppelin in front of Led Zeppelin. And then killing it making them tear up. Btw I saw Heart as a teenager back in 2009. They are amazing live. Almost 15 years ago but I remember everything. I was 15 with a big mohawk. Now im 29 with long hair down my back and I still love Heart. Listen to "Crazy on you" and "Magic Man" if you haven't. Its golden. Nancy and Ann are sisters.

[@ricelaker]

I still remember hearing this song by Zep when I listened to it on the album when it was first released. I still am in awe.

[@lindakoschwitz7098]

The three gentlemen they keep showing are the three remaining members of Led Zeppelin. Jimmy Paige (white hair) wrote the music, Robert Plant (long curls) wrote the lyrics. The drummer is the son of the original John Bonham...Jason.

[@trudyjoejenkins9357]

I know I will be healed for this but this cover, to me, is the best version. Still get chills

[@johnathanstruble1064]

If you get a chance, catch the intro by Jack Black, a five minute monologue, before the music begins, He chronicles the bands history, and why they deserve a Kennedy Honor. Plus it pure Jack Black fun!

[@toniallen1130]

Great reaction! Just want to say you have a great smile, which makes me and I’m sure other people smile as well. Keep up the good work!

[@TwoPair72]

To me, a lot of artists have covered this song and did a good job. If they didn't, they would have gotten chewed up. Something about Ann Wilson. Plain and simple, she brought it. This will go down as one of the best tributes in history.

[@return2earthvideochannel]

Extraordinary Tribute!

[@lindakoschwitz7098]

A masterful performance!!!

[@fripso]

Not only was Ann 62 at the time of this, she also had the flu. Damn! ❤

[@MsZepfreak]

No one does it like RP. The best voice in rock history. This was the . Kennedy award concert for Led Zeppelin. Heart have always been huge Zep fans and cover a lot of their catalogue. Great reaction. Thanks. 😊

[@robertserafin-uc3qn]

One of the Greatest covers ever , That guitarist nailed the solo . Ps You should react to Heart live Rock and Roll . They're a great band & love Zeppelin

[@stratcat3216]

Thumbs up man. You played the full version.. in it's entirety. Great reaction!

[@beverlywarren3675]

Goose bumps!

[@karenmandeville7116]

and to have Jason Bonham (John's son) on drums. that was a surprise. they told led zep that he couldn't come.

[@marybrant9586]

Jason Bonham. Ann was 62 then...Kennedy Center Honors for the arts

[@Violet-xg4bb]

I love that you save your commentary until the end. ❤

[@cheryljones1361]

The Mighty Zep!

[@rodb9275]

Minor point, but that was Jason Bonham, John Bonham's son. That's another part that made this so emotional. (John is dead). Led Zep did not know that he would be drumming in this.

[@Me-myself-b3g]

If you want another Stellar Performance ya gotta chec out "I'd Rather Go Blind" with Beth Hart and Legendary Guitarist Jeff Beck, a Tribute to Blues Legend Buddy Guy at this same event! And This is an Epic Performance, cant believe the Guys from Zeppelin`s reaction, whoa!

[@brendastanford9545]

Welcome to my teenage I grew up in seattle

[@franksullivan1873]

Chills

[@08davey]

Another Kennedy Center Honor performance you should check out is Aretha Franklin's tribute to Carole King. She blows the roof off.

[@RedBud315]

Heart is my favorite choice for any cover of a Led Zep song. Not saying I don't like any other covers but, they just do it better than anyone else. 🙂

[@brendastanford9545]

Ann and Nancy Wilson...Heart

[@anonymous19844]

Good reaction. One thing: John Bonham was Led Zeppelin's drummer who died a while ago. His son on the drums is JASON Bonham - not John Bonham. Also, I missed seeing all the artists that came on the stage to applaud Led Zeppelin - Lenny Kravitz, Jack Black, etc... who performed before Heart as part of this hour-long Kennedy Honors Tribute show that also honored Blues artist Buddy Guy & (I think) David Letterman & this was back in the days when the President & First Lady attended these Kennedy Center tributes (so did W. Bush & Laura before the Obamas).

[@Pigrat.]

Dude please react to Eudaimonia- The Crudes!! Its not a popular song but its always blown me away and been a fav

[@Asti.sayAhstee]

You gotta have to have some huge ovaries to sing Zep’s iconic song for Robert Plant. No doubt he who played the ⚡️guitar solo put in extra prep time. But I have a feeling that in Jimmy, Robert & JP Jones’s eyes the drummer could do no wrong.

[@penelopehornswaggle102]

I have some more Heart recommendations. I am a Heart freak 😅 that means I know all their songs. My favs are "Cook with Fire", "Sing Child," "White Lightning and Wine", Magic Man, "Mistral Wind" and "Little Queen". You will have fun with these.😅❤ I have a few by ELP, they are "Knife Edge" and "Take a Pebble" and ...I have 30 more, if you want them.❤

[@trishriley9681]

❤❤❤

[@bluesrock1]

The hard part was Ann and Nancy Wilson having to do this performance in front of John Jimmy and Robert. No doubt the Pucker-Factor had to be a 10!!!

[@cweefy]

😊

[@ellenbacklin]

Wondering if you have heard Luciano Pavarotti singing Nessun Dorma from the opera turandot. Hes the goat of tenors in opera. No one better. Would love to see your reaction. Jason bonham wasn't supposed to be there, they thought, jason is robert plants godson. It was a complete surprise that he was there because David Grohl from foo fighters was rehearsing on drums.

[@Violet-xg4bb]

Bonnie Raitt rocking out is the best!

[@tessasnow]

The 3 remaining members got together when they were older and performed Kashmir…Robert Plant’s as good if not better than he ever was. 🇨🇦🖖🏻

[@carolbaumgart3773]

This was not the full version. In the ful version, they introduce Jason Bonham (son of John RIP), and you see Robert Plant cry.

[@mauricelechenault3814]

Dude, it's not John Bonham on drums because he died in 1980 but it's his son Jason (with the same Ludwig drums as his father)

[@pmR32red]

👍

[@beverlybrown2673]

I think this version is far better than LZ's original! And Ann and Nancy are in their 50s here.

[@lethasatterfield9615]

Jason Bonham on drums...John Bonham's son. John Bonham died in 1980.

[@franksullivan1873]

You need to do a Johnny Winter reaction.

[@JMBOYTV]

I have!

[@joannparker1977]

Isn’t this just incredible???

[@mrysedeers]

Jason Bonham...just saying:)

[@computerfis]

The fuck is that obama. cool!

[@MarkWilliams-d5o]

For me, this is just as good (or better maybe) than the original. Just sayin'

[@dragonage2112]

That was John Bonham's son Jason on the drums bro. Jason was playing his fathers original drum kit.✌👍