Led Zeppelin - Kennedy Center Honors (complete)

[@annikapc]

Thank you all for finding this video I uploaded in 2012 and watching it. I remember when I posted this video (I was one of the first ones). I had to share it because I literally had tears in my eyes after watching Heart sing Stairway to Heaven with Jason Bonham playing drums as I watched Robert Plant getting emotional.

[@nbawinningtips]

Thank you plenty

[@pauljacobs4947]

yeah, im just seeing it for the first time. Amazing!

[@lisaordonez7223]

Thank you so very much for posting it. It was amazing!!! Led Zeppelin is the best band ever!!! My favorite

[@MCeleste56]

...and many thanks for sharing it. I've enjoyed it every time I watched it.

[@lourainejenarahclamonte7586]

Thank you thank you thank you...♥️♥️♥️

[@jakekemp21]

who watched this time and time again like me ? It’s incredible

[@annikapc]

I am starting to use it for my 20 minute workout. It goes fast watching this.

[@williamgallucci9913]

Its otherworldly

[@auraterry3548]

Me

[@renataromanowski7174]

Ich bekomme jedes Mal gänsehaut. Es ist himmlisch schön und unsterblich🏆

[@frankmurasso]

Over and over, mostly watching Plant and his reaction. or lack of, almost catatonic.

[@tawoo]

I'm 77. Not much longer in this beautiful life but this music makes the ride fun. Thank you!

[@Totto87]

If not for music like this I'd be gone way too soon. Stay alive because there's more to come! All the best!

[@williamgallucci9913]

Agreed

[@josephinebournes8212]

You gotta another 15-20 years of good living ahead of you ❤

[@Deborah4Antiques]

Fun, it's darn near everything!

[@Milestogo68]

Let’s enjoy the last ride with some absolute great music!

[@chuckwood8452]

The tears in Robert’s eyes were unbelievable. I can only imagine the memories he relived within his thoughts during this.

[@daviddaniels6607]

Amen❤

[@Mike-zl9nk]

God bless Him ...

[@dennysmith7862]

Yes... Saw his emotions from get-go - he lost a 3 year old son about the time 'Stairway to Heaven' came out...

[@sjefhendrickx2257]

Tears? He is 😵‍💫

[@janetkriegl6720]

@@dennysmith7862 His son died at age 5. Plant speaks at some length about Karac Pendragon Plant in an intimate interview with Dan Rather. It's here on YT. Well worth the viewing. Cheers.

[@gregoryingram7561]

You can tell in their looks and facial expressions and fighting back the tears they really enjoyed this tribute to them.

[@katashley1031]

I know that seeing Bonzo's son playing the drums really moved them, esp Plant. They were so close.

[@JenniferMullins-ut4rw]

Will Nancy ever get credit for how incredible she is as a master guitarist, she's truly a gift to the world

[@bamachine]

She is a good vocalist also, just outshone a bit by Ann, in that right.

[@8rr725]

Thank you!! Way overdue!

[@bobabooey4537]

Every guitar player knows who Nancy Wilson is.

[@47mossie]

@@bobabooey4537 Fact!!!

[@TNT-km2eg]

Just a one of many

[@TimDeLauder]

It's possible that this version of Stairway to Heaven could be the greatest live cover of any rock song in history. It is simply perfect.

[@stephenperkins5644]

Robert Plants eyes were welled up with tears he was fighting it back the whole song . When you can impress self made legends you are way beyond stardom😉

[@KellyKelly-qd7xv]

That performance of Stairway to Heaven was flawless. Stunning!

[@bikerboi1983]

Except the guitar solo, fudged it and cut it short.

[@haydenpolumbo2061]

It’s so cool to see their apparent expression of approval. In my opinion they all earned it.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Gets my vote.

[@jeanmaynard352]

I can’t be the only person who watches this over and over to watch the expressions and obvious appreciation of Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones. The Stairway to Heaven finale is phenomenal.

[@annikapc]

No, you are not. It seems that many people have watched this video over many times to do the exact same thing!! :)

[@reneetone8965]

You're definitely not the only person who does this. I have watched this video countless times for the same reasons. It's amazing! Stairway to Heaven was simply incredible.

[@adrijanacah1280]

I am here too, looking this video on and on...

[@shannonfinn4316]

Nope, still here too. Amazing tribute to the best band ever. RIP Taylor Hawkins. You are missed dude.

[@kimcrews1721]

I'm right here with you

[@mcoleman6893]

As a black man, I am used to catching grief for loving rock music. Actually, I love and cherish many genres of music. My only requirement is that it touch and strengthen my soul. I grew up on Motown, TSOP, and rhythm & blues. Any time I heard sound that stuck with me, I wanted to know who did it and where it came from. This led me to blues, gospel, and rock at a time when I sought and needed support and direction, and I got it! Eventually, I got picky about pop, found great country music beyond "Hee Haw", and decided that my cd collection REALLY needed some Duke Ellington, so I found my way into the world of jazz. I even eased up on my 30-year allergy to disco music, and have found some rap that I can relate to and enjoy. In music appreciation, I am on a journey that, hopefully, won't end soon. But when the Kennedy Center chose to honor Led Zeppelin, I was skeptical. Could they do the music justice? Foo Fighters, Kid Rock, and Lenny Kravitz showed their love and respect for the music and for Misters Plant, Page, Jones, and Bonham. It is a pleasure to watch it again and again. But when the Wilson sisters walked out, along with Jason Bonham (wearing his daddy's derby!), and managed to stress test the building, accompanied by a classical string ensemble AND a gospel choir, by performing AT LEAST one of the best live performances of "Stairway to Heaven" EVER, I had to say something because they ended up making me smile😊😊❤❤. I apologize for this being wordy, but when folks of many shapes, colors, cultures, and genres get together to punch a hole in the sky, it is good to know that I will be just one of millions that will replay this video many times. Lord have mercy, what a night!🙏🏽🙏🏽👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@elizabethness3629]

Thank You for the BLUES !!! Look what we did xxx BB KING MUDDY WATERS on n on ... Love Peace n Huge RESPECT xxx

[@marycouvillion1135]

Best Kennedy awards show EVER! OMG!

[@ritapalermo7983]

Led zepplin stems from the blues actually the stones did too

[@lisascorp]

Good taste. Were you a fan when Aerosmith collaborated with Run DMC ? Nobody can scream sing like Steven Tyler (Not even Robert Plant) I'm looking forward to when the Kennedy Center honors Aerosmith. It's just got to do it soon.

[@mcoleman6893]

@lisascorp I got into rock music in 1979. First time I heard "Dream On," Aerosmith had my attention. When Misters Tyler and Perry worked with Run DMC, I was stunned how well it worked. It also brought rap into the mainstream. I saw Run DMC live two nights running. They were good.

[@shirleyannex]

I still come back to this and its now Feb 2024, and i will keep coming back ❤❤❤

[@kasssmith2404]

Me to....chills

[@eenusch6225]

Amazing!!

[@davidfuerstenau5965]

me too!

[@shirleyannex]

@@davidfuerstenau5965 brilliant !!!!!, thank you for your comment

[@shirleyannex]

@@kasssmith2404 thank you for your comment

[@dougbrown709]

The single greatest performance in Kennedy Center Honors history! Bar none

[@davidrhodes7655]

@@dougbrown709 brought Robert Plant to tears

[@biff5856]

@@dougbrown709 Indeed. The greatest rock production ever

[@royborgersen5332]

7:23

[@MKenney369]

Agreed

[@puffykitten31]

Ann and Nancy brought the MFing house down. I can’t imagine anyone else who could have done that song justice.

[@MomKimHub]

Chills from them.

[@Dansrgurl]

And with Ann being a 62 year old LEGEND to boot when she sang that!

[@EvilJester119]

@@Dansrgurl Anne actually became a Legend years before this performance. Her status as a female rock n roll singer started in the early 1970s. As a matter of fact. Anne and her sister recently announced they are going out on tour in 2024 the first time in five years

[@brenttaylor7856]

For damn sure! 👍

[@spdyrzr01]

Heart has been covering Led Zepplin for 40+ years in concerts and on albums. No one better to do the honor, Ann and Nancy earned that spot.

[@Bubbleslynn]

May 2024 and watching for the 1 millionth time. Never gets old. ❤❤❤❤

[@MoonFairy11]

Right here with you May 2024!

[@danp980]

Powerful!

[@LunaWolf29]

Never gets old! Here on 5-19-24

[@cld3761]

Watching again. My 8th grade music teacher started closing out the spring choir show with Stair Way to Heaven from the moment it hit the air. Hated it back then.

[@Monymony1969]

Same here

[@salspataro9389]

This musical tribute to Led Zeppelin is one of the finest of the Kennedy Center Honors Program. Ann and Nancy Wilson should get a medal for this cover of Stairway to Heaven...

[@pennywebb867]

And Jack Black should get an award for best intro ever! I forget that he is a musician himself.

[@sisu9450]

Nancy Wilson is forever a goddess in my estimation.

[@davidday8417]

They have covered Zep songs since the 70’s in concert !! They were phenomenal to say the least !!

[@tuffgonggbUNCTION]

YEH""!!!

[@beenaplumber8379]

@@davidday8417 I heard somewhere that Heart had its origins as a Led Zeppelin tribute band. I don't know if that's true, but they cover LZ like no one else can. They did a live album in Seattle in 2008 (I think?) that had an extraordinary cover of the Battle of Evermore. Who covers that song? Who can do it justice? Heart can.

[@a2zme]

Whoever arranged that version of Stairway to Heaven deserves an award .. absolutely incredible.

[@outerrealm]

yeah, they should get a Kennedy Center award.

[@MC-ik9ei]

Heard it was Paul Sheaffer but have no confirmation of that.

[@texasblueboy1508]

@@MC-ik9ei He would be capable of doing it.

[@edlococo4106]

Ann and Nancy killed it. An incredible performance.

[@rubendominguez2868]

Agree!

[@hilarymorrison8211]

There will never never be a band like Led Zeppelin.

[@robertwadas]

Guns N Roses were close

[@Vertchewal]

@@robertwadas wrong

[@robertwadas]

@@Vertchewal Queen, Journey, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Bon Jovi... You Cant be wrong about music you like... Joan Jett is considered #10 all time best woman Guitarists... Musically you can say vey few had the range of Freddie Mercury or Steve Perry.. Madonna had a bigger impact on the world than Zepplin.. I saw Led Zepplins last performance in Chicago and I saw Michael Jackson in Chicago... The Victory tour was a much better show !

[@robine.mcwilliamssaylor7805]

Never

[@weshawkins7165]

We’ll never see the era of music of the 60’s and 70’s again, it was the greatest.

[@ceronsamason6054]

I am watching this in September 2024. To watch the look of acceptance in Robert, Jimmy and John Paul's faces! It makes me happy to see them happy! Thank you for sharing!

[@nancya.bollschweiler4307]

December 12th 2024 not my first time❤

[@nancya.bollschweiler4307]

Stairway to heaven, can't get enough 12 12 2024.❤

[@cindydenning1502]

I am 66 years old, listened to Led Zeppelin since I was 15 years old, still rocking to them.

[@russellearley4442]

I'm 66 also,zeppelin always my favorite. Maybe I'll have stairway played at my funeral

[@jagodahirs4990]

I am 69 an I ❤ it!

[@siamosolonoi1659]

Salut à toi !! T'as des très bons goûts musicaux, car Led Zeppelin,Rollig Stones, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, et Pink Floyd, ont rendu les autres groupes de musique,pas a la hauteur 😅 Désolée si j'ai fait de la paine a certains, mais c'est juste mes goûts personnels ....

[@barbaralynch3015]

Same here at 66!

[@sergeychernykh2571]

66 лет. Ни дня без LZ

[@davewilkirson2320]

No rock band comes close to Led Zeppelin. My wife called me from Texas as I was working in Denver to give me word this was being broadcasted that evening. I thought this would be good. It was out of this World good. I grew up with Led Zeppelin in the 1970's. I have all 9 albums on vinyl to this day in 2023. My 43 year old daughter was raised to love Led Zeppelin and my son too. I made sure they knew the importance of this music. I do believe in 100 years the folks of that time will be jamming to this music. Over 40 years have passed since John Bonham's death. Google best rock drummer ever and John Bonham's name is at the top of the list. Simply incredible production with Ann and Nancy closing the tribute. I still watch this with a tear.

[@JusticeAlways]

Led Zepplin is definitely etched deep in my memory....but there's another one right up there with them.....the WHO! 😊

[@bigdawg7703]

I as wellg

[@robyn-yn2bv]

I totally agree with you and they can't be replaced or duplicate ❤ my grandfather and father love them ❤❤❤❤

[@MaureenMaloney-x3x]

Me too.

[@MaureenMaloney-x3x]

I like Kid Rock. What a man true to his Detroit roots. Boy that kid can rock. Good choice for Ramble on.

[@SalMaccarrone]

Ann Wilson has a voice that's incredible. Wow!!!!!

[@nutrinoparticle1031]

I love her... She did sing stairway to heaven better than Robert Plant, indeed.

[@myfavoritedream2149]

Hats off to anyone who could play Zeppelin songs in front of Zeppelin.

[@mysticalove]

Exactly!

[@stephengiffith1010]

Yessir my knees would knock and identify would be needing a shot of whiskey to not blow it in front of the best band of all TIMES

[@stephengiffith1010]

It's LIKE anybody wonder REALLY what plant page jones and Jason is thinking when one of THOSE ARTISTS play there songs in front of them not to mention my favourite mr. President Obama and wife???? WOW thay have lots of balls a ????

[@ronhollander4696]

Buddy Guy too!

[@ashliestevenson6823]

Plant is remembering, Page is enjoying

[@wwjwd702]

It brought tears to my eyes when Jason Bonham looked up in the sky at the end of "Stairway to Heaven". His Pops looking down and said, "Very well played my son"

[@debrasantos6690]

Was thinking the same thing

[@kenglass7833]

Next he said to Jason, let's hit the nearest Pub and have us a bit of a cele !!🍻🍺

[@JohnWetzel-n7o]

So true! Thank you Jason for honoring your dad! We miss him very much! He was an amazing drummer!

[@Kado_Tornado]

Cringe

[@ACBD90]

YES!!!

[@tammyharris11]

It doesn't matter how many times I watch this, it still gives me chills.

[@williamtsmith9668]

We want one more world tour!!! They can do it!!! Before it's too late!!! It's not even about the money. Come on Jimmy. Come on Robert. Come on John. Come on Jason. Let's Rock and Roll!!! You owe it to the people of the world! And it will be FUN as h;LL!!!

[@syvsinger1]

Me, too! ❤

[@luannabbate2624]

Ann And Nancy....Total ROCK GODESSES!

[@TheodoreHuckstable-lb1uy]

I guess you can always improve on perfection. To send a great musician to tears with his own song must have felt great for him.

[@vickiewiseman7112]

Ditto! It's become a weekly must for me!

[@herbertbryant5203]

I get tears everytime i watch it ! Quite possibly one of the greatest tributes of ALL time !! LED ZEPPLIN!!!!

[@BarryL2697]

UNDENIABLY 👍

[@GELSOMMIRAGLIA]

Me too !!!!!! A thousand views and a million tears !!!!!!!!!!

[@southernfury01]

the bowler hats for Bonham had me in tears, Jason is an amazing drummer just like his pop.

[@beenaplumber8379]

That always does the same for me. I think I associate a choir (gospel or pop) with a celebration of a life that has passed, like sending thanks and joy up to the departed soul or something, letting him know we'll be ok, and opening a door for all of us to let some of our grief to fly away. Wearing the bowlers with Bonzo's son leaves no doubt about who's life they were celebrating. That's how I feel it anyway.

[@waylonlevins]

If you bring tears to Led Zeppelin while singing their greatest song in front of them. No words.

[@Charles53412]

It wasn't just the performance that caused that, there is more to the story of the tears, per Robert Plant !

[@ricog2343]

right? imagine having to be the musician to play their music in front of them and that happens. goosebumps

[@23wiski]

@@Charles53412 what was the story Charles

[@Charles53412]

@@23wiski Go look it up ! Plant talks about it. For one Jason Bonham wasn't suppose to play. And it was kept from the Plant and the band that he was. And seeing Jason after a long time meant a lot. Plant also realized the impact their music had, and that it wasn't lost on them, after all those years. Do some research, Plant talks about it in depth !

[@markrobinson6129]

@@Charles53412 Also, Jason had his dad's trademark bowler hat look - and then all the choir too, like they were all paying tribute to John. Fantastic.

[@mountaindewdrop5893]

Still watching in 2023. Every performance gave me chills! Amazing!!!❤️‍🔥

[@kathleeengray8975]

Me too!

[@rabcspaniel5679]

zep are a bit like that.

[@bamachine]

Make that 2024. Only one that I did not care for was Kid Rock(he is OK in his own lane but not for the Zep). Heart plus Jason was perfect, Grohl was great on drums, sorry to Taylor(RIP) but not the best vocals and Lenny was great vocals. I think he should have sang with FF and instead of Kid Rock, doing all three partial songs.

[@coolhand1964]

​@@bamachineI got the impression he was not very impressed with Kid Rock at all. One thing that stands out, and I'm old enough to have seen Robert Plant live in the early 80's when his voice was still at it's best, you will get a greater appreciation of his vocal range and just what a good lead singer he was.

[@bamachine]

@@coolhand1964 Yeah, I am old enough to have seen Plant live, just never got a chance. He did not come anywhere close to where I lived at the time. Wanted to see him when he toured with Allison Krauss. If I had the money, at the time, would have loved to fly to NY for the Atlantic 40 year gig to see Zep with Jason.

[@tracymccollam9969]

Who's watching this masterpiece on December Eve? ..ive watched this beauty over and over, and it takes my breath away, still...

[@p.b.edwards7287]

I can't get over how great that version of Stairway is. Ann's singing is so sensitive, so respectful and the arrangement out of this world. You could see how it moved all three of the Zeps. Just phenomenal.

[@drexlspivey3047]

Plant has said he was emotional because of John's son playing drums. Page didn't get excited till the chorus appeared. JPJ is a stoic guy. Not sure what you are talking about.

[@p.b.edwards7287]

I saw what I saw and was talking about what I said. You got something against Heart or what?

[@metalmechanic55]

Well said, sir. I agree 100%.

[@reneecushman9630]

​@@drexlspivey3047Not sure what you're talking about! You must be watching another show. The Zeps were into it the whole time and each Artist hit the nail on the head with there cover!!!!

[@dva62004]

I absolutely agree🌹

[@trgoohileshea2820]

Having Heart do Stairway to Heaven was a stroke of genius! No one could cover that other than Ann Wilson. This is a masterclass in how to cover a song and do it right! What a tribute!!!

[@beenaplumber8379]

I agree totally. It makes sense though. As I understand, Heart was originally a Led Zeppelin tribute band in Seattle. I think they always did LZ songs in their later sets. In any case, they were extremely talented and massive fans of LZ. Ann & Nancy deserved that place of honor, doing Stairway for the band. No pressure though...

[@pjef1956]

@@beenaplumber8379 I know, right??? LOL

[@karelglasner2673]

And Zeppelin appeared to get a real kick out of the show. I Loved it of course growing up on it. I'd forgotten how truly fantastic that really was ❤

[@LightsLamps]

Agree, the production is 100.%

[@ferdinandmolenkamp1]

Boy am i going to get in trouble for this ...but here goes: it is my personal opinion that it s (slightly) better than the original..... Dont kill me

[@Maggiecerminara]

Just stumbled on this, as im lying in bed, unable to sleep. Now I'm lying in bed, unable to sleep, with tears streaming down my face. What an incredible tribute to the preeminent rock band of my youth. Heart rules! Zeppelin rules! Long live rock!❤

[@diannefuller2507]

Me Too.....❤❤❤❤ Gods of music.Ethereal methinks Jimmy Mozart incarnate soul.....I have fallen in love with him😅

[@alfredoaristidessalazarrio6230]

DIOS.que musica.insuperable unica

[@Ewesley382]

Yes what a great studio band. Got to see them in 76 the following week Pink Floyd. David Gilmore another great guitar player. The best. I'm 65 got to see a ton of great bands my favorite live act was the Stones in 1972 3 hrs of rip the walls down. The songs they played from the albums let it bleed to Its only l . Half of rock and rollernever heard their greatest hits. They were never played on the raido.Mick Taylor was probably my favorite guitar player. Clapton I saw overrated.

[@danielsotelo3942]

I can still remember like it was last night when I introduced my 3 children to Led Zeppelin while waiting for Mom in a parking lot in Seattle. They were 5, 10 & 14 and they were all into pop music... When I told them, "do you want to hear the music dad grew up with"? All three said "YES"! So I cranked it up and they were shocked and amazed at how powerful and almost embarrassing their pop music was compared to LZ. To this day, now 23 years later they remind me how their thinking of music changed that day.

[@georgeaxiotidis2783]

I love how Page is there listening carefully to how the musicians treat his music... the love he has for his work and the reassurance down the road is unbelievable!!

[@kennethparker4578]

Absolutely,,,he was on it

[@beatrizarias2213]

He still the only one❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bungalowmo]

Yes! I've noticed his reactions more and more every time I see this. He takes it in and is pleased. Just a beautiful thing to see!

[@mikepurkat6259]

Wow Great tribute to a Phenom Band Great music Therapy Heart n Jason Killed it Choir was great sounded awesome ! Took me back to 70 s awesome! , Mikey

[@Eric_Nielsen]

Robert was moved by Heart's performance, but it was memories of John Bonham, his best friend, that brought tears. Jason starts Stairway wearing a Bowler hat like his father but it's the moment that a 2nd choir comes into view, all wearing Bowlers - it hit Robert in the chest, you can see it.

[@sess845]

Can we really know what moved him to tears?

[@donahunt832]

yup

[@junesmith1656]

Hit all of us...

[@bobabooey4537]

Thats a great piece of info to share, I did not know that. Im 51, always knew Zeppelin and their place in rock n roll history etc, but didnt know that style of hat was a hat Bonham wore. Very cool touch here... all these years later and this video gives even more meaning for me. Thanks for choosing to share that.

[@annmharbison1190]

This video is from 11 yrs ago. I can’t believe all these folks (including me) are still commenting. What a legacy! I was 16 yrs old when first I heard Stairway to Heaven. A friend came for a sleepover and had just bought the album. I’ll never forget it.

[@crazydave7836]

I've watched the Stairway to Heaven tribute by Heart so many times and it's still so awesome and its almost 2024 in a few days. But the guy who impressed me was the lead guitarist he was just too smooth... I had to find out who he was and found out his name is Shane Fontayne he deserves accolades as well.. lets be honest this was the best cover of Stairway to Heaven and anybody that had anything to do with this performance needs to get an award.

[@kristinemunholland8980]

Shane has played with Springsteen and Marc Cohn and is always the 'house' guitarist for this event.

[@LoriceKhoury]

I completely agree.

[@rebeccarice3755]

After hearing the announcement of Ann Wilson's cancer diagnosis, I came to listen to this again. Most powerful performance, beautiful. I am such a fan of both Heart and Led. Prayers that Ann will recovery and sing on. Music will live on forever...

[@jeffreyspatzspatz3863]

Those Gospel singers in the Backround AMAZing that fullness of sound love it❤

[@paulatacheny1353]

Thisl by far is the best Kennedy Honors EVER!! I have watched this 100X and cry every time❤❤❤ I've been in love with Led Zeppelin for 42 years and l never tire of their music ❣️❣️❣️

[@LaurelSchultz-Kopff]

Me as well 😊

[@Cyannah117]

To bring the great Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones to tears with their own song is an amazing feat! Could only have been done by another legend of rock history - Heart - Ann and Nancy Wilson! ❤

[@Hagg-o-tron]

I think most people agree that this cover is the greatest ever! What a performance!

[@flynnstone7454]

Yet, Plant was interviewed by Letterman later and was dismissive of the event and performance. Go figure.

[@loveistheanswer8137]

@@flynnstone7454 I can’t believe he wasn’t moved by that performance. He had tears in his eyes.

[@YouTubetyrantfascistslosers]

​@@flynnstone7454you're kidding. I'll have to look it up. Strange.

[@melissatyree566]

@@flynnstone7454 ...I never heard that? I thought he was very pleased with the performance. I have heard that he didn't like people covering the song. 🤔

[@giannigunn5247]

I’ve been drumming for 47 years spent 20 years paying professionally all over the world and look on Robert Plant’s face with the emotion that he showed while Ann and Nancy were heart. We’re doing stairway to heaven. There’s no money in the world that can make you connect with people, and any musician in the world doesn’t need any kind of accolade except for respect… for being good at craft… Led Zeppelin didn’t just make a footprint. They smashed into the rock ‘n’ roll world with such that they will ever end forever always will be immortalized as one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands in history, hands-down.!!!!!

[@SheilaSchemanske]

It's all been said.....❤❤❤❤the very 👌 best.....

[@BrahBee]

Ann and Nancy Wilson's performances were phenomenal.

[@davidsolomon7966]

Sometimes the stars align.

[@snodgrassgerald2352]

i give huge props to the sound man. can you imagine mixing the orchestra, backup singers, instruments, the lead singer ? night mare but he pulled it off flawlessly

[@metalmechanic55]

I don't know anything about that but it sounds like you know what you're talking about and looking at it from your perspective I can see how might be challenging. They must've practiced a lot, not only to have a good performance but for the sound people too to get the mix right.

[@bethkemp5715]

That’s what professionals do. Many years. And many, many pros in different areas. Many, like a lot. Kennedy Center has the loot.

[@beenaplumber8379]

I'm sure they rehearsed it, but they surely remixed it in post, meaning we hear a more careful and deliberate mix than the live audience heard. They had 24 days to work on post-production before this edited broadcast. I suspect they probably played the full versions of these songs live and edited them down for broadcast length, which is a bit of a sad thought, but it's how TV works. We got the good mix, but the live audience got the whole songs. I know, I'm speculating some, but there are edits that come across a bit clunky. It's all good. I still get super-emotional when I watch this. It's a solid collection of masterpieces performed by great ensembles of virtuosos who did a lot more than expert production and engineering work. IMO, there was a hugely uplifting theme about life in this whole tribute.

[@snodgrassgerald2352]

@@beenaplumber8379 it was a live tapeing. you are full of shit just tryna make yourself sound smart. do you know the meaning of the word "live" preformance?

[@steviechampagne]

10 years later, 9.5 million views later, it’s still as captivating as ever. This is what the human experience is all about. What greater joy than to tribute and honor your fellow man, especially those who accomplished so much and brought so much joy to you. There is no greater honor than serving your fellow man

[@IronDio698]

When Heart covers Zeppelin, I stop and listen. AMAZING!

[@grantwhitehead8530]

That stairway to heaven version was jaw droppingly brilliant....absolutely brilliant.

[@dafyddil]

Lenny Kravitz was incredible in this... shockingly powerful for just playing a few minutes

[@Violet2148]

Totally agree loved him and of course the epic Heart final.

[@francescovillano1447]

Yes! In my opinion the best performance of all the celebration.

[@RowenMyBoat]

Only him and Heart got a standing ovation from the members of the band.

[@johnreynolds8293]

It was his guitarist. She stole the show

[@AndyClarke-rv9pm]

His guitarist cooks!!

[@billgolfer2682]

i watch Robert Plant kind of tear up as they sing Stairway to Heaven and I can totally relate. I bet he is thinking back to the life gone by and the times they had , how most of the good stuff is past . Its hard to get old and realize the best is in the past . and dont give me this stuff about how in your 60's and 70's you have a lot to live for. Its all in the rear view mirror. With all the craziness of today , I long for the good ole days of rock and roll.

[@RobynRay422]

Right on brother

[@candybermudez5087]

Couldn't have said it better..every word TRUTH

[@kevinhasecuster1199]

Amen brother!!!

[@Vertchewal]

No band will ever come close to the magic of Zeppelin

[@kennethmoser6826]

Can we all just appreciate how EPIC Jack Black's intro was? It summed up the band PERFECTLY.

[@daniellerussomanno188]

There was no one else who could have done it better!

[@johnnash4787]

Yeah it was fittingly Awesome ! Well done Jack ! "Aussie John"

[@bebeski5168]

Whoever “they” are, they picked the right artists to cover these songs! They all did an amazing performance!!!

[@metalmechanic55]

That rendition of Stairway To Heaven is the kind of thing that gives me hope for mankind. Just beautiful.

[@patmcc7758]

Jesus, all those riffs, solos and massive drums...those three dudes must be very, very proud of their legacy.

[@lennymoss2216]

Boy, I've watched this video one thousand times, but can never get enough of it! I grew up during the LED Zeppelin years! WOW!

[@annemarie1507]

Plant famously hates Stairway, but you can tell that treatment of it with the horns, strings and full chorus got to him. Gets to me, too, every time I watch this. Best Kennedy Center Honors tribute ever.

[@Swayz7777]

I also think it was seeing John up there honoring his Dad as well. Everything was tied in so beautifully.

[@victoriareynolds9412]

Never gets old. Best tribute ever ❤️

[@ztbt]

Hate isn’t the right word. He has said the lyrics came from a 23 year old guy that he doesn’t connect with anymore. Nor did he feel that stairway was the song that adequately captured the true essence of the band. He certainly acknowledges and has some form of love for it knowing what it means to all of us as fans. I’m sure hearing it everywhere all the time was possibly triggering for him due to how much pain he endured during the mid to later years of the band.

[@hubriswonk]

When the choir suddenly appears and fills the song with an amazing performance empowered by angels from above doesn't flush the tears from your eyes you have no soul.

[@patdavidson7520]

When I was a teenager listening to these guys, yeah, they were great, but the appreciation level was not what it is now that I'm older. They were such masters at what they did, and you get filled up by listening to just how great they were. The boomer generation produced such a breadth of great, great music; not that great music didn't exist before Zeppelin, but the sheer breadth of what we got to listen to is beyond words. Think about it, and appreciate what we had.

[@chrismcclelland779]

Wow....Love Led Zeppelin & Heart just crushed Stairway & grown mens hearts with this cover...AMAZING

[@cathycully5950]

Undeniably the most beautiful tribute to Led Zeppelin ❤❤

[@metalmechanic55]

It was flawless. Its so beautiful its the kind of thing that gives me hope for humanity. Simply wonderful

[@Soulkal1979]

The love that they had with each other is what made them really great!

[@mbc65]

This production is perfect. Ann Wilson hasn't lost a note, just magical.

[@rosevan5485]

As a 53 yrs old singer of Rock…. Who has since stopped…. Singers …. Our natural gift are vocal chords…. We cannot go to a store and replace that string or another. If you notice… Robert Plant is crying subtly throughout Stairway…. His eyes are heavy probably for many reasons… but as a singer I can express for a fact he has heavy tears because it’s his song and in his life his vocals were part of The Hammer of the Gods…. It is a unique and very personal fragile relationship that all singers have. We cannot buy another set of strings to sound the same. Love to all from Montreal, Canada.

[@buckosoft]

I was just reading that starting in the 90s, Genesis was dropping keys so Phil could sing.

[@AudazPicaFumo]

CHAKA DEMUS &Pliers

[@richardwhite8227]

Stop it youu do not know whats going through his mind

[@Missmillie5132]

Is he thinking of all the women he met throughout the tours is he thinking of the possible children he may have or had never met is he thinking of his fallen band member or maybe how the years have flown by and now he is in the twilight of his life??

[@mi.dogman4438]

Well said my friend from the north eh! As a 54 vocalist bass player. I can only change strings and only remember the vocals I could do in the 80’s… But… My bass sounds sweet with new steel! Ha.

[@carmenforniss3107]

ONLY Ann Wilson of Heart could do justice to Stairway to Heaven. No words great enough to describe the phenomenal performance at the Kennedy Center Honors! It gave me chills. Her voice is truly a gift from God.

[@edwardbrennan4000]

W0w unreal w

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

@@edwardbrennan4000 The Wilson sisters always like Led Zep and the early rockers. They asked each other, which Beatle are you?

[@mercyworks2]

I even bought this version on iTunes!

[@stila1123]

Ann Wilson had a lot of help… She had an entire orchestra backing her up.

[@osteomed]

​@@stila1123 So!? It did their song even more justice, in my opinion ...

[@miked4973]

I remember watching this live in 2012. I was already a Led Zeppelin fan, and in 2012 I was 23 years old - ironically the same age Robert Plant wrote Stairway to Heaven. He no longer identifies with that song, and said it’s a song from that era and should be left as such. I understand this to an extent but I think what’s lost on him is that song he wrote at 23 by just tossing lyrics to Page’s/Jones’ melody has been an immortalized masterpiece that has been enjoyed by myself at 23, and many to come after me. I truly hope Led Zeppelin knows how much they mean to everyone.

[@blknbuf1]

I as a BLACK Man just watched this for the first time and it literally brought tears too my eyes - I remember as a child over 60 + yrs ago living in a small town in West Virginia were racism was as blatant as the sun rising and falling - Rock music for blacks was considered "Evil & Satanic" - But I remember STILL listening too some of it and absolutely feeling the power of it all .I loved Queen , Heart ,Chicago, Led Z , and many more - Music is mostly immune to race or the evils of bigotry to the average human ears , with ALL the evilness, RACISM, hipppocracy ,and hate for EVERYONE in this nation I just wish that Music [ Of ALL sorts ] could unite us ... Just a dream I guess 🙏

[@faith.s_mom]

But music DOES unite us!! I see it every day. And speaking as an old white lady (who married a Black man in 1979 and have the most amazing daughter by him), I have never met one soul who hates Black people. Unfortunately, I can't say the reverse is true. I'm sorry you had the experiences you did, but please don't give up on us 💔🙏

[@mousiebrown1747]

“You may say that I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one…….” John Lennon. “imagine”

[@grafixgirl]

It's a good dream. For all of us. Rock on.

[@BarryL2697]

I couldn't have said it bettef AMEN!

[@dianefuller9549]

You have said it well...yes to you

[@jakebowerman7782]

Robert's reaction to seeing Jason is everything. Especially since they didn't expect him there

[@dlovell7098]

Because Robert asked Jason to sit with them and he had to tell him I got a gig tonight..well Robert's shock when Jason came out says it all that's why the Letterman conversation that happened??? I have never heard about that as well but the emotion on all 3 of them says everything I need to know. best KCH show ever! (Another performance not rock in roll by no means is Adam Lambert when he honored Cher at her KCH with the song Believe he sang that song beautifully so much so that the tears were streaming down Cher's face before he was done and she hoped up so fast to applaud his performance, that one is right at the top for a non-Rock in Roll cover, sorry don't remember when she was inducted) Check it out!

[@thenomad531]

@@dlovell7098 Thank you for filling in the details.....I never knew...😮‍💨

[@dlovell7098]

@@thenomad531 You are very welcome🙂

[@boomboxbadboy1]

They knew he was playing well in advance

[@bellakallen-KZ]

Роберт прослезился, видимо вспомнил о своем друге Бонзо😢

[@EvilJester119]

Thank you to Ann and Nancy for your magnificent tribute, and major praise to Jason for keeping his dad’s legacy alive. ❤

[@andrewsandoz8005]

Could have done without Kid Crock, what a douche!

[@EvilJester119]

@@andrewsandoz8005 Honestly, I agree with you. Lenny Kravitz was alright but, I would have had Anne and Nancy with Jason do the entire music performance.

[@chaz5229]

Am I the only one that cried through this whole show? It pulled at my heartstrings....and gave me such a joyous feeling at the same time. This was GREAT!!! And emotional for an old music lover like me.

[@dva62004]

@chaz5229 . . I cried, too🥲🥲🥲

[@ScottyLiardi]

Yeah it got me too... Seeing countless rock musicians paying their respects to the ultimate rock God's. I mean cmon... How many musicians pick up their first guitar and don't try to ply a zeppelin song? Zero. How many of those artists wouldn't be up there if they weren't inspired by Led Zeppelin. Also seeing Taylor Hawkins trade places with Dave grohl was a tribute in itself.

[@donahunt832]

i cry too, every time 🥲

[@geoffreyneelin6063]

It was the legends honouring the legends Awesome

[@rayRay-pw6gz]

It does my heart good to hear memories of our past sound so wonderful again. 🫶

[@michaelmclaughlin8382]

I somehow got lucky enough to watch it live. I have seen it multiple times and would agree one of the best. I just happened to come across it today. Such a huge impact they have had. Another fact is David Letterman is sitting next to them. The next night the 3 of them were on Letterman's show. I happened to catch that too. Classic.

[@paulb1988]

When Heart toured in '12 with The Bonham Experience I saw them live. Heart did this as the encore, full orchestra and choir and Jason on drums. Bringing the house down doesn't even begin to describe how absolutely incredible their rendition of Stairway was. Unforgettable.

[@bamachine]

Saw them with Def Leppard in 2011 and they opened with "Rock And Roll" and played "Battle of Evermore" during their encore. Don't know if they always played a lot of Zeppelin in their shows or that was the seeds of what you saw and then we saw in the KCH show.

[@paocastro5223]

The cover of FF is absolutely incredible, with Grohl on drums and Hawkins singing, wow

[@missmew3499]

Agreed!! Taylor probably felt more comfortable letting Dave play drums on this!! Either way, all the performances were great!!

[@nickluzzi8767]

I watched this on tv live . It was just plan greatness . I have to say Ann and Nancy Wilson stole the night. They did a great job for a greater band. The back up singer were awesome.what a song yo remember. Thanks

[@erinredmond71]

Me too. I’m a bit low atm, facing major surgery. And feeling old. Watching these guys takes me back to my adolescence when we were invincible . And weren’t we lucky to be young in the 70’s. A time of societal revolution

[@laurabondurant5096]

I hope you feel better. Take care.

[@johnnash4787]

Hope all went well Fellow LZ fan . "Aussie John"

[@Talula-Darling]

How are you?❤❤

[@maverickhodge9239]

anyone else notice the fact that they were the most emotional when Heart played.. or is it just me??

[@denisedroumbakis4577]

I noticed too!

[@janekraft1359]

No body was as good as her. No one!

[@dianefuller9549]

No...I totally agree

[@barbaracarr2710]

Definitely

[@MC32595]

I mean who WASN’T emotional during that performance, it’s amazingly powerful

[@petermuller7029]

Covering Led Zeppelin well is super difficult, but all these musicians have what it takes and the courage to do it in front of the guys, madness.

[@dshep1025]

This was the best cover of any song in the history of music!!!!!!❤❤❤

[@elmundodeangela3289]

I'm 64.. fell in love with them at 14!! Luv that i was able to grow up listening to the Best band Ever!!❤

[@76jasonl]

The look on the Led Zeppelin (original) faces shows exactly how much they appreciate this.

[@trevorbrit2300]

I saw Zep perform Stairway to heaven Live at the Knebworth rock festival (1979 I think) and it moved me to tears then; every time I listen to their recording of that song, it moves me to tears. I've heard other "cover band" attempts, but NOTHING came as close to the magnificence, the glory, the emotion and the sheer raw power of THIS cover performance! I didn't think ANYONE could EVER do this song justice aside from Led Zeppelin; I was wrong! I stumbled on this video doing an online search, and I've watched it over and over and over again, with the same emotional reaction, sheer awe at the musicianship, sheer admiration for the breathtaking performance, the raw tug at the heartstring with Bonham's son on drums; tears streaming down my face EVERYTIME!!!! Amazing tribute and I can't imagine that ANYONE else could come even close to such a magnificent recreation of rock's greatest musical anthem ever!

[@ronhollander4696]

I've never heard a famous band cover Zeppelin's songs better than HEART ♥️

[@tracieleeburnett3395]

Me either! This was soooo great! The BEST!

[@josephmonaco4503]

That's because Nancy Wilson's an amazing guitarist and singer and Annie Wilson still has a tremendous high voice. She was perfect. I don't personally like Jason because he only made it riding under his dad's name and talent as a Rock n Roll Drummer.

[@Socrataclysm]

Really amazing. Was the only cover that really could stand up to the band itself out of all of those.

[@toolrammsteindeftones]

No not heart not any band can do that song justice

[@BrentMFisher]

Zepparella (girl band) does a dang good job. Still partial to Heart though. Roger Fisher should have been the one playing the guitar solo for Stairway to Heaven imho - kimie

[@ramyhuber8392]

Am sobbing what a glorious tribute. Am so happy Heart did Stairway, and did it justice. Dec 2024. This video will help me get through the next 4 years. Thank you so much for posting it.

[@annikapc]

Thank you for your comment. I really appreciate it!

[@maryshields3481]

I hear you 😂

[@veronicalodge5692]

I watched this broadcast in 2012. Was blown away. Still blown away 11 years later. What an amazing tribute to an extraordinary band.

[@rogermacauley806]

For sure...

[@armonraymond6206]

I sing that song 30 years ago my self..... uuhhhh...woouuww....

[@debrasantos6690]

Me too

[@huntydog3645]

Gotta respect Jack for coming out and saying it how it is, "Best. Band. Ever."

[@glenchapman3899]

Even better than Tenacious D. Now that is a big call lol

[@johnnash4787]

Even better than "Tenacious D" ha,ha, Good one Jack ! "Aussie John"

[@stevegiangiulio7190]

Stairway to Heaven was the theme of my senior prom back in 1972 , but this version by Heart was the most incredible most beautiful, inspiring version of the song I've ever heard. I've watch this probably 10 times in the last week and will continue. I've sent it to everybody I can think of thank you.

[@annikapc]

Thank you for your heartfelt comment. This was truly a once in a life-time event to honor LZ and I am so glad you enjoyed it and want to share it also with others.

[@burgundybabyy]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a band so happy and entertained watching someone else play their song than this.

[@wendylucka2397]

Heart has been playing Zeppelin songs with Bonham for years. They all nailed that one!! Tears streaming down my face, it was chilling!!

[@beverley6061]

Me also!!!

[@dankowalski6925]

Me too. Wooo!

[@chadbamab489]

Heart bought the rights to their music... 1 condition, that if stairway to heaven is played it has to be played in front of 1 original member.

[@bethkemp5715]

This, Heart, is one of the absolute best tributes to a stone cold classic band. And what a powerful tribute.

[@nenballesteros7715]

I just love how Robert Plant reacted when Jason Bonham was introduced and played the drums. Such a tribute to his DAD...

[@niceview369]

And the choir all wearing Bonhams Boiler Hats. Beautiful!

[@boballmendinger3799]

I thought for a moment he was going to jump out of the balcony!

[@mrcranky8410]

We all have watched this over and over. It's part if our souls.

[@melissatyree566]

Watching Taylor sing is especially poinent now since he is gone. Talented and beautiful. Rest in musical peace. Melissa💜🤎🖤

[@markntexas8265]

Taken by the same drug Page Garcia and so many others struggled with

[@heidichristensen7919]

I thought the same. He did such a great job with the Dee Gees, and I was impressed with his rendition of Rock and Roll. Very talented. RIP.

[@theothersongsonthealbum2598]

he was a very average drummer at best.

[@6EndlessNameless9]

@@theothersongsonthealbum2598 f u

[@Kathleen60]

Stairway To Heaven is the best rock song ever written. This rendition is the best live performance ever performed. It's simply majestic! I've listened to this song 100s of times throut my life and can't hear it enough, especially this version. It's pure magic. ❤ The guest artists were fantastic. Lenny Kravitz was sensational. I'm not a Kidd Rock fan, but he was amazing. Paul Sheaffer on drums and Shane Fontayne on guitar were standouts.

[@mohdasrisulong4617]

I thought the drummer looked bloody familiar ... Is this the same Paul Shaffer with the David Letterman show? I know he was a wizard with the keyboard ... But a bad-ass drummer as well? Wow!!!

[@kevvoo1967]

@@mohdasrisulong4617 Yes.

[@mohdasrisulong4617]

@@kevvoo1967 Thanks, wow!!!

[@tommills2097]

The drummer is Kenny Aronoff

[@katebansuelo6348]

The guest artists were fabulous as well.

[@kpag3030]

Come on man. How can this whole thing not make you tear up. Greatest band of all time. Period.

[@dianneedwards600]

Gotta agree with you! . . . Stevie Ray is my 2nd fav. Good tunes all round. God my teens and 20's were great!! Lol.

[@cathybremmers7361]

That is a true statement.

[@masonshome]

I did, all the memories. I’m so glad I got to grow up with these guys.

[@martinohare9179]

stones & the who are better bands maybe not as technical but had far better tracks

[@allivanaip]

@@cathybremmers7361 yeah, I'm standing in my kitchen tearing up. And I'm a 65yo guy.

[@bobb6280]

After watching Hearts cover hundreds of times. I still feel this was the greatest cover of any song by any artist of all times. Still get chills

[@potterylady]

Every SINGLE Time that curtain goes up and the chorus joins in on Stairway to Heaven, I get chills, Every Single Time! The greatest rock band of all time!

[@amil_imani]

So does mine

[@debrasantos6690]

Me too

[@RowenMyBoat]

I would love to have seen the stage in whole, especially during those transitions, just overall more in general. As overwhelmed as we were watching it on TV, being able to see the whole stage would have been 10x’s more emotional.

[@DeadHandX]

Its crazy how many people come back to this everyday... this song is a masterpiece!!!

[@syedahsan7241]

word

[@morlywatt292]

Ann just took us all to church on this one ❤❤❤❤

[@karanbisias7103]

They all did a fantastic job….but Nancy Wilson/Heart with chorus just bring tears every time at the end..unexpectedly. Just Perfect!

[@kimkieser7654]

The best band ever in the world of the 70's. What a time that was. Love, love love Led Zeppelin

[@klrdotorg]

Never seen a Rock tribute that comes close to this. Amazing.

[@christineseme3486]

Can't stop watching the entire video. I get teary-eyed every time. Tribute filled with so much emotion.

[@kelvingowrie9486]

Still watching in 2021/2😂😂. Tears of joy and excitement

[@quiquebuxeda6044]

Me too

[@DragerPilot]

I never ever listened to LED ZEPPELIN, even though I’m only a couple years younger than Robert Plant. It just wasn’t my kind of music. In the last few years I kept hearing what a great classic “Stairway to Heaven” is, so I finally listened to it. I still wasn’t thrilled, but I listened a few more times and began to like it. Then I watched this performance and it was the light switch. Since then I have studied this group and listened to all their major hits. I still can’t say I like everything , but I can say I have great respect for these guys, and their talent. Yet I find myself watching this performance over and over again, I think to see the reaction and realization the men have as to the impact they have made. And yes, it brings a tear to my eyes each time as Robert sheds a tear for the past. At this age most of us long for days when we were young, and foolishly thought we would live forever.

[@annikapc]

It's been a while since I watched my own upload and I still cried. I thought I wouldn't this time.

[@mr.mikeyg.5282]

There are no words to express Ann, Nancy and Jason’s rendition of Stairway ! Robert’s , Jimmy’s and John Paul’s emotions say it all!

[@RowenMyBoat]

In all fairness to the other musicians on stage, they were part of the whole that made it great too.

[@janf5193]

Watchg again, 5/13/24. Alone in the house, soundbar blasting, reliving my years hearing them for the first time. The greatest R&R band...EVER!

[@kevvoo1967]

For me 23rd.

[@karih1650]

I discovered this maybe a week ago and I can’t stop watching/listening to it.