FIRST time SEEING HEART - Stairway to Heaven LIVE! Before I knew the significance... (rerelease)

[@BlackPegasusRaps]

This was recorded about two years ago before I knew anything about Heart or Led Zeppelin. So many people have asked me to react to this performance specifically, I figured it would be good to re-release it so you guys could see it and also see how oblivious I was at that time. hahaha

[@pamelahofman1785]

You've come such a long way and we love taking the journey with you!

[@CoastalNomad]

Great Reaction..... Nice Re-Release..... This is from a Concert "Kennedy Center Honors: Led Zepplin," the concert was hosted by Jack Black, All the other Performaces are Awesome as well....... The Rainbow ribbons around their neck hold the Medaliion of Honor they were Given.......

[@ruserious9577]

You are 100% right. However, the 20+ times I've watched it, Anne wasn't nearly this drowned-out. No way. I was thinking to myself...wtf?...and then you mentioned it too. (And you've never heard it!) Not sure if this vid has been re-mixed or what...but this is strange and can't believe it's the original "official" video the official video. weird.

[@tatucorreia]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJurpGiEZcmteK8si=yzUDay8zriH31v9l Please react to UK band Artic monkeys. They said once they wanted to do an album that could be danced to like 50 cent in the club and they came up with this great album as British Rock Band!

[@jaymilu6384]

In the FULL version Ann’s audio is soooo much better

[@neillenet291]

Yes...she can sing. Yes...that's the surviving members of Led Zeppelin Yes...the drummer is John Bonham's son filling in for his father. Yes, Robert Plant is tearing up.

[@1chound1]

And she was sick with the flu during this performance.

[@neillenet291]

@1chound1 wow, I never knew that. I'm a singer myself and have been sick and had to perform. It's not an easy task. Ann crushed it.

[@chapmaned24]

Sounds about right!

[@andreadeamon6419]

Jason is also wearing his dad's hat - then so is the choir (Jason is wearing the original) Then I've heard through the grapevine that Jason is playing his dad's drums.

[@neillenet291]

@@andreadeamon6419 I think they were John Bonham's acrylic drum set

[@alpetrocelli4465]

These are the Kennedy Center Awards, where Led Zeppelin was honored. The rainbows are the bows holding the medallion they are awarded as honorees. These Honors are annual awards given to individuals in the performing arts for their lifetime contributions to American culture, first awarded in 1978. The Grateful Dead & Bonnie Raitt were among the 2024 awardees. And the only “dumb question” is the one you don’t ask. ✌️❤️🎶

[@janflewelling6277]

IMO the highlight of this year's Honors was Keb Mo and Susan Tedeschi doing Walkin' Blues. Bonnie's version from her debut album was the 1st time I ever heard that song so always associate it with her.

[@deborahpaley21]

not bows they are rainbow striped ribbon holding the whols award necklace together, not bows

[@bwcbiz]

More details about the awards... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennedy_Center_Honors The sitting president typically (there have been exceptions) hosts the winners at the White House and attends the award show, hence the Obamas.

[@LillyMarz777]

And most importantly, the great Barry Gibb.😊

[@leeyaferguson9019]

YEP.

[@randolphpacheco3447]

What made Robert Plant tear up, was seeing Jason Bonham playing the drums in honor of his father John Bonham who had passed away. Robert Plant and John Bingham were very close, and Robert Plant was like an Uncle to him. Also the Bolo hats that were worn by Jason and the choir was John Bonhams favorite hat.

[@mikecreger9702]

That's also Johns drum kit.

[@MusicLover-dt7ic]

As well as Ann's phenomenal singing, nailing this song..Give credit where credit is due.

[@FedMikeDC]

Robert Plant was also emotional because they had invited John Bonham's son, Jason, to attend with the band and represent his father. But he said he couldn't because he had a scheduling conflict. But the conflict was playing with Heart. And that surprised Robert when Jason came out and was introduced.

[@bwcbiz]

I think auto-correct zinged bowler into bolo there..

[@wickedjester8272]

​@MusicLover-dt7ic not why he teared up 😂😂

[@lewismaddox4132]

The asian gentleman they showed twice during that extraordinary guitar solo is Yo Yo Ma, widely considered the greatest cellist that ever lived.

[@fu6817]

Yo ma was the greatest... uh

[@cshubs]

@@fu6817 Ya know, from the long list of 'famous' cellists we could choose from. 🙂

[@toddylu6869]

I can’t imagine singing this and playing it in front of LED Zepplin. But Heart killed it!

[@thomasmacdiarmid8251]

Heart and Led Zeppelin had a very solid relationship, and Heart had been given standing permission to perform Led Zeppelin covers.

[@newfiemom8696]

She sounds as good as she did back in the day! Best female rock voice!

[@kenkonwick6660]

Yes Ann was in her early 60s at this performance, and has recently been declared cancer free and will tour again this summer. One of the greatest voices, not just female voices, of the rock genre.

[@marshawargo7238]

She has to be over 60❤!!!

[@marshawargo7238]

​@@kenkonwick6660 Sorry, we must have been typing at the same time

[@kenkonwick6660]

@marshawargo7238 62 i believe at the time.

[@douglasgawitt8818]

Imagine being in the choir and being told your singing with rock legends to honor rock Icons.

[@jockeyladjockeylad8492]

Jason Bonham behind the drum kit was a prank on all three of them - they had asked him along as they were honouring his late Father too - he told them he would have loved to attend but he had something he really couldn't get out of. Then a big 'Here I am - & I've even dug out one of my Dad's Bowler hats. Ha!' Good enough to bring Robert Palmer to tears.

[@jeffjones6221]

Plant....😅😅😅 blame it on autocorrect 😅😅😅

[@jockeyladjockeylad8492]

@@jeffjones6221 The shame - though in my defence it was 9pm here in the UK on Boxing day - so I was a tiny weeny bit massively pissed because all that IPA isn't going to drink itself. Bit more pissed now so I've carefully proof read this post before hitting reply. Think I better eat something. Have a good 'un.

[@gold98gtp]

And he was playing one of his father's drum kits.

[@mmg8823]

This was at the Kennedy Center Honors. Led Zepplin was being honored along with several others. Yes, this is a tribute to them. The rainbow things are lanyards holding their medals. The three men in the balcony are the surviving members of Led Zepplin. The son of the deceased member is playing the drums. Yes, Robert Plant was crying. This is widely regarded to be the best cover of this song that has ever been done. He was also a bit dumbfounded to find himself at a black tie event with the President of the US and watching the world’s foremost cellist bobbing his head along with the music. Back when this song was released, people did not anticipate the band would ever receive this level of formal acceptance.

[@stephaniegoddard9397]

But we’re all so happy they did achieve greatness! 💕💕💕

[@jenniferohle7406]

They absolutely killed it. You are correct that is Led Zepplin, and the man on the drums is the son of their late drummer.

[@vernhoke7730]

These ladies have said in many an interview that Led Zeppelin is a big influence on their music. On the day Elvis died, I saw them, with Rick Derringer opening for them. We found out waiting to go in, someone had a transistor radio, that Elvis passed. Heart closed out their set with "Rock and Roll" by Led Zeppelin and dedicated it to the King. Zeppelin harassed Jason Bonham, John's son, to attend the show with them and he said he couldn't he had a gig. In a longer version as Jason is introduced, Robert was completely surprised.

[@michaellockhart554]

Coolest shot of all time, YoYo Ma, the greatest cellist of all time, rocking out

[@RonSmith-u1e]

This was in 2012 Ann Wilson was 62 yrs old at that time very impressive voice.

[@Atarikidd]

Here is the reason behind the ribbon around there necks: The rainbow-colored ribbon used at the Kennedy Center Honors symbolizes the "spectrum of many skills within the performing arts," representing the diverse range of talents honored across different artistic disciplines like music, dance, theater, and opera, all coming together under one award.

[@paulschuyler2320]

Wife here. Beautifully done. Yea remaining Led Zeppelin watching them . Drummer who passed son is playing drums.

[@chuckwilson4186]

Dude this is perfect ! You can’t get any better than this !!!

[@maryt2290]

The broadcast of the Kennedy Center honors usually on CBS is one of my favorite holiday traditions. The annual presentation usually honors five recipients representing all aspects of the arts . The honorees receive a medallion with the rainbow ribbon. (You may notice in some of the audience shots that David Letterman was also honored that year.). Often if it’s a musical artist honored they have other famous musicians singing the honorees songs. The Kennedy Center website has clips of some of these phenomenal performances. When Carole King was honored, Aretha performed Natural Woman, which Carole wrote but of course Aretha made a hit. When Billy Joel was honored, a group of Vietnam Vets joined the stages to help sing Goodnight Saigon. It really is appointment tv for me every year.

[@M63Tod]

That is maybe the best tribute to any song ever. I’ve heard videos where Ann’s vocals were more prominent. Great reaction.

[@fhdz505]

The Kennedy Center honors awards. I love when other great groups pays tributes to those who paved the way for them. You should def keep track of those award ceremonies. Great music being performed.

[@rogue5369]

At 75, this still makes me tear up! And it will never be repeated!

[@drjag1155]

This version is incredible. I can't help but cry at the end

[@robmyckatyn]

why is it that every time I see this tribute someone starts peeling onions?

[@sharonelliott2366]

I'm old enough to be able to say that Heart was my neighborhood band. I lived in a suburb of Seattle, and Anne went to the same high school (Sammammish) that my lead guitarplayin' bro did. This is the most wonderful Kennedy Center Honors performance I've ever seen. It allows the Zep to see what a gift they were to music, and what this song meant to all of us. I love their reaction to be honored like this.

[@UncleD153]

This was an incredible performance at the Kennedy Center honors. The ribbons around the neck of Led Zeppelin were the ribbons they were given for being parts of the Kennedy Center. Jimmy page, Robert Plant, and John Paul Jones were the members in the stands. On drums was Jason Bonham, son of original drummer, John Bonham.(RIP). This is one of the greatest versions of that song. Led Zeppelin did tear up and in an interview they said it was because they were thinking back over when the band first started and all the years they have been together.

[@conniekungfu206]

The choir makes it even more epic!!

[@douglasdenton6989]

Yeah watching this the first time it caught me. As a kid Led Zeppelin fan young adult Heart fan there is zero thought the band Heart could pull this performance off at the Kennedy Center Honors. Was Shocking I’ll never forget it

[@walterfleury3840]

Robert Plant said it took hearing Ann sing this is the first time he really felt the punch of the song. Yes Led Zeppelin is watching it. John Paul Jones, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page. John Bonham the drummer died in 1980 his son is drumming here for Heart.

[@brendaguerin5423]

OMG!!! being an old person , your comment about old red eyes made me laugh so hard!!! No those are tears

[@bswizzle5227]

Chokes me up every time I see this. From Plant's reaction to seeing Jason on the kit. To the amazing choir. To Jason obviously dedicating his performance to his dad. The list goes on and on with this performance. Arguably the best in the history of the Kennedy Honors, and my favorite by far. And beyond well deserved. 🤙🤙👍👍👏👏

[@shanegooding4839]

Jason Bonham.😊

[@bswizzle5227]

@shanegooding4839 fuggin auto correct. I really should proof read slower.

[@sl8605]

I was just watching this last night, couldn't get enough of hearing this, especially when the choir came in. Best tribute performance imo, ever!

[@PattiB333]

Robert Plant got teary eyed because his best friends son and his godson Jason Bonham was playing the drums and it was bringing back memories of his father John “Bonzo” Bonham

[@randyhanson9441]

As mentioned, John Bonham was the original drummer of Zeppelin. The three gentlemen in the crowd were the other original members. John Paul Jones, Robert Plant and the great guitarist Jimmy Page on the right. Lead singer Robert Plant was especially close with John. Jason also played drums with the band after his father's death. Robert Plant invited Jason to join them that evening during this tribute concert. However, Jason said he had a prior engagement. A few tears were shed when Robert saw Jason. Must have brought back some incredible memories. What a trip it must have been for the guitarist to play a Jimmy Page guitar solo in front of Jimmy Page.

[@russallert]

Shane Fontayne is the lead guitarist. He's played with lots of well-known musicians.

[@adolfomcasasjr4668]

Kennedy Center Honors every year in December. Artists, poets, writers, musicians, medicine, sports, scientists, etc are given recognition for lifespan of giving great contributions to the public

[@MissLibertarian]

Choirs who enter like that give me goosebumps. (I'm pretty sure that's Yo Yo Ma in the audience, but haven't heard it mentioned.)

[@mmg8823]

Yes, that is Yo Yo Ma.

[@danwood4171]

Yeah, I've noticed that no one seems to recognize him. There are other's shown I also recognize.

[@mmg8823]

@@danwood4171 Well, Led Zepplin and Yo Yo Ma are not in the same musical genre. I guess it's not unusual for fans of one to not recognize the other.

[@paulschuyler2320]

Wife here. It was emotional I would imagine for them seeing His son playing on their epic masterpiece!

[@karenmandeville7116]

the bowler hats they're all wearing is a tribute to John Bonham, who wore one. and Jason is playing his dad's drum kit.

[@annepinkerton6280]

Yes, this is a tribute to Led Zepplin and that is them watching someone honor their beautiful song! The original drummer passed away and his son is on the drums. He wore a Bolo hat in honor of his father. The band had asked him to come sit with them in place of his father but he told them he had another engagement and then showed up on the drums at this! The love between them is apparent at the end! I just love this "cover!" Whoever is being honored at The Kennedy Center wear those around their neck! Of course my favorite Heart song is Dreamboat Annie! Not only the lyrics but Nancy's guitar playing is world class!!! When you made it to The Kennedy Center Honors, you've "MADE IT!!!" The rainbow ribbon around their neck symbolizes the diversity of the arts .... all kinds, all colors!

[@peterburrell007]

the prism is Pink Floyd, these guys are enough of a legend on their own, ;) Love how they respect the vocals being shown. And the drummer is the son of LZ's original, now deceased drummer.

[@36karpatoruski]

It was perfect. Period.

[@joebenshetler1978]

They interviewed Jimmy Paige or Robert Plant afterwards and he/they said they never cared for covers of this song by others. They said this is the only cover they were moved by. Maybe the awards, maybe Heart, the choir, maybe the son of their drummer playing, but they were real tears or al least watery eyes. They were all moved.

[@Goomberdups]

no intro is so good, thank you

[@walterfleury3840]

You want to hear Ann still punch it. Check out the 3 songs they did on the Howard Stern Show earlier this year. They did Barracuda, Magic Man and Led Zeppelin's Going To California. Ann still is able to belt it out, sitting in a damn chair she belts it out. Robert was crying there he said it was emotional seeing Jason and hearing Ann sing this.

[@KayBolinger-ec2vw]

I get goosebumps every time I hear this. Thanks for reacting to it! You can't go wrong looking at Heart's own songs.

[@Heartstrings_Skyla]

Ann Wilson is in remission ❤ they're supposed to tour in 2025.

[@bubbavonmax4211]

This is the Kennedy Center Honors. Led Zepplin is one of the Honorees. Don't worry, your reactions are some of the best! I thoroughly enjoy them.

[@jlocke78759]

This was the 2012 Kennedy Center awards. Honored that year were: Buddy Guy (blues artist), Dustin Hoffman (actor), David Letterman (comedian and late-night host), ballerina Natalia Makarova, and Led Zeppelin. That was David Letterman sitting to the left of Jimmy Paige (you can see his ribbon). Jack Black introduced the Led Zeppelin segment, with a video tribute to the band. Foo Fighters performed "Rock and Roll". Kid Rock performed "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You", and "Ramble On". Then Lenny Kravitz did a great version of "Whole Lotta Love". And of course, Ann and Nancy Wilson closed it out with "Stairway to Heaven". You should look for the whole Led Zeppelin segment; I'm sure it's on KZbin somewhere.

[@stephaniegoddard9397]

This entire performance…John Paul, Robert, Jimmy and Jason Bonham looking up as if giving a nod to his dad just teared my eyes up…😢 Beautiful rendition of Stairway to Heaven from Heart and ensemble was phenomenal!!! 💕 The metal dangling from the Honoree’s is Specific to The Kennedy Center Honors. It has nothing to do with Any other artist/ band. I do give you props for learning about Rock & Roll, etc. None of us are born knowing everything and I love your honesty and curiosity. Keep on keeping on! 💕☮️💕

[@danielbenincasa770]

Yes and yes and yes. They show this on TV. Watched it in 2012 on the TV was the Honors....

[@bobbubevski2719]

Glad you watched this version, this is a must in anyone's life time. The entire concert/tribute is a must

[@doplinger1]

“Old man red eyes..” 😂😂😂 You’re killin’ me, Smalls! 😂😂

[@Barbara-lu2sj]

I was blessed to have attended this performance. In the audience was Yo Yo Ma (cellist, honored in 2011), Debbie Allen (choreographer, actress, honored in 2021), and Jimmy Kimmel. Sitting next to Led Zeppelin is another honoree David Letterman. This was in 2012. The pendants they're wearing are the official Kennedy Center award. They have nothing to do with Pink Floyd. But Pink Floyd should be honored.

[@tracyfrancis6561]

Yes I felt the same. Her mic needed to be up. Thought it was me.

[@evanowen8689]

Lenny Kravitz was also a part of the salute to Led Zeppelin, he had toured with them in the past, he performed a good cover of their song "Whole Lotta Love", which unfortunately got partially cut, for a commercial break, the whole version of the performance is on KZbin as well.

[@Heather-x3m]

They're wearing the rainbow because they are being honored at The Kennedy Center...

[@traveldoc1234]

And Gay! 😂

[@Heather-x3m]

Are you serious? Not that there's anything wrong with that... however if you were trying to be funny..epic fail.

[@MsRmaclaren]

The only duo that did justice to the song. Amazing work by Anne and Nancy! As a classically trained violinist turned pro electric bassist I can say without equivocation that Led Zeppelin is the best band on the planet bar none! BTW, that was the short version.

[@janflewelling6277]

Was thinking the very same thing. Was trying to think of who would be the best contenders to do this tribute, and absolutely no one else comes to mind.

[@Malmas7]

I saw you origional release of this and I was telling you all the things you asked about as you were asking your questions. lol

[@angelado3]

I love to see people react to this and everything else you have asked others have covered and answered that for you- 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lostheroes87]

Still my favorite cover song performance ever. Phenomenal!

[@marcieharreld286]

The Honorees are all selected by The President!! The rainbow triangle thing was Pink Floyd. The rainbow ribbons with the medallions is a Kennedy Center Honors thing. If you notice , there's a guy sitting on Jimmy Page's left also wearing an Honor ribbon...that's David Letterman who was also honored that night!!🎵🎼🎶🎸🎤🎙🎧🎹🥁🔥🔥🔥

[@tomlafleche332]

Ann Wilson has said that Robert Plant told her afterwards that he "finds it uncomfortable when others sing this song but not tonight". As for the rainbow-colored ribbons they are just ribbons to hold the Kennedy Honor Medal nothing more bro lol.

[@sherryheim5504]

John Bonham was the drummer for Led Zeppelin. When he passed away the band tried but was unable to go on, it was just too painful for each of them. The person on drums is Jason, John Bonham's son. Yes the guys in the audience are the other three members of Led Zeppelin. Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones. John Bonham usually wore a Bowler Hat like the one his son is wearing and also the members of the choir. Jason is playing on his father's drum set. Thos e ribbons are their awards that they were honored with on this night. You are thinking of the Pink Floyd album cover with the prism. Yes, you are correct, the mix is off when the choir comes in. They let it drown out Ann's voice and I think that was a real mistake because she is so powerful and doing such a great job on this song. Robert Plant is very emotional throughout this song. He is usually so stoic during interviews, even a few days ago when I caught one of him. He is moved by this performance. This is his song, he wrote it.

[@elmarkothegreat]

This was Amazing and yes the choir drowned out Annie some but i still think it was Great and I am a huge Heart fan since i was a kid Love Annie since i was 10

[@vondahartsock-oneil3343]

Plant said he teared up b/c he doesn't listen to the song, never heard it other than when they performed it. Hearing Nancy sing and hearing the song, made him realize the impact the song has. He never knew. Now he knows why everyone requests it. -From a bona fide Badgeholder

[@benh59]

It's one of the best covers of one of the best songs ever. RIP Bonzo.

[@michaelbenematti9362]

I've seen hundreds of bands try and do a cover of, Stairway to Heaven. But, when I got to see the Kennedy Awards with Heart and Jason Bonham, I literally got goose bumps!! This is without question in my mind the greatest cover!

[@harryjones-haroldine]

They rocked it 🎶

[@jaymilu6384]

There is a FULL version to this and Ann’s audio is sooo much better

[@666headspin]

No, Robert plant is really crying, The guy playing the drums is John Bonham's, Led Zeppelin's original drummer son Jason Bonham that's why he gives the little salute at the end.

[@Ajimwade]

I saw Heart twice in San Diego. A great show.

[@marcianisenbaum7590]

The men with the ribbon rainbow necklaces are the 3 surviving members of Led Zeppelin: L to R …John Paul Jones, Roger Plant and Jimmy Page. The next guy that sometimes gets clipped is David Letterman. They were all being recognized for their contributions to the arts. Obama was president at the time of this program. The drummer is Jason Bonham.. son of Zep drummer John. This tribute was probably the best honor drill I’ve ever seen. Heart’s tribute is da bomb.

[@GordonGlenn]

Robert Plant, not Roger.

[@VickiSlater-mj3hg]

It is Awesome! Best band ever! ❤️

[@marybloody615]

Ann and Nancy have also covered another Led Zeppelin song "Battle of Evermore" as the group "Lovemongers" . It was featured on soundtrack to movie "Singles" . Mandolin playing is featured in song.

[@christinawilliams]

Also, the drummer on this performance was Jason Bonham and his father John Bonham was the late drummer of Led Zeppelin. I always love it when a son steps in for a father.❤

[@susanbaldree691]

I think the 'rainbow' colors are the medal given for the Kennedy Center award.

[@heyou702pc]

The rainbow reflects the Kenndey Center Honors which every year are awarded in November and broadcast on CBS every December. Check out Aretha Franklin singing to honor Carole King at the 2015 Kenndey Center Honors you will not be disappointed.

[@jeremybales6348]

Just my perception but I think his crying was him realizing what his music has actually meant to people. I think seeing how much work and effort so many people put in just to honor them made him realize just how much the music influenced others. This is easily top 5 all time iconic and influential songs in history.

[@steve-pm9nf]

This is pure fire

[@marciaramirez3791]

Not alone in wishing they had lifted Ann's mic. You got it right the gentlemen were members of Led Zeppelin. Great reaction!

[@gtplumbing2004]

My whole body tightens up every time I watch this. It's emotional because I was 7 years old when this song was released. It's been a while. Watching Robert Plant get emotional is what makes me feel like crying. He knows what this song means to so many people.

[@VioletJayne]

you are right this time, this is paying tribute to Led Zep, and the band in the audience. and the prism is Pink Floyd Dark side of the moon album cover

[@FloridaMonty]

That’s exactly what’s happening… You nailed it Robert Plant doesn’t normally like to hair stay what I have… But you could tell he really appreciated this version… He got goosebumps along with the rest of us

[@twofarg0ne763]

Nancy Wilson... she has perfect pitch... amazing, amazing female vocalist. There are other videos where her voice is more distinct.

[@stevehamilton8824]

It is an incredible tribute to an incredible band by another amazing group. Ann Wilson is awesome! But the whole production gives you chills. Watching Robert Plant get teary eyed shows you the reach of music. Add to it that Jason Bonham (on drums) and son of Zeppelin drummer John Bonham who passed away years ago is emotional. The hat being word by his son and those in the background is a style of hat John wore all of the time. The KENNEDY CENTER HONORS pays tribute to artists & musicians by bringing other artists & musicians to pay tribute to them. The rainbow is only what is holding the medallion given to them for being honored.

[@JackiLeaWWP]

Yes. It was the Kennedy Center Honors. John Bonham passed away, his son Jason is playing drums. Led Zeppelin is up on the balcony watching. The teary eyed guy with the curly here is Robert Plant (the singer). Also back in the (i think) 90s there was a Led Zeppelin tribute album called Encomium that had some great tributes. My personal fav was Misty Mountain Hop by 4 Non Blondes. (The prism is Pink Floyd)

[@candicelitrenta8890]

Their drummer died earlier in their career, and he wore a bowler hat. This is why they are all donning one at the end. Also, they invited the son to the show, and he said he was otherwise engaged and showed up there to drum to surprise them

[@cindywest5529]

Yes!! That's them listening! Robert Plant etc! ❤

[@brentyoung4986]

Yes

[@stephenpresley5772]

Great song and reaction loved the old man wet eyes !!

[@SusieD-xh4fd]

Rainbow with a medal--kennedy center honor medal

[@alexaleo1]

Love Led Zeppelin so glad you are doing reactions to them. ❤❤

[@susiealles5878]

The man sitting to the right of LZ is David Letterman who also received an honor that evening. Dave invited them and they later appeared on his show.

[@michellemcauley2315]

You are exactly right.

[@angieg3098]

They were being honored at The Kennedy Center. Their drummer (John Bonham) had passed away, and his son (Jason Bonham) was playing the drums in the bowler hat like his dad wore. They had asked Jason to join them at the honors to represent his dad with them. He told he couldn’t because he had a gig that weekend. The gig was performing for them, and if you watch the entire show, you see him coming out on stage and pointing at them like saying ‘gotcha.’ Hope I articulated that ok. I highly recommend watching the entire show honoring them. It will make more sense. 😊

[@angieg3098]

The rainbow was the ribbon holding their medal they received for being honored.

[@melanieredfield9736]

You got the gist except the prism/rainbow is Pink Floyd. The ribbons are actually holding a medallion given to all Kennedy Center honorees. It's high honor & annual tribute reserved for artists who have achieved excellence and left a legacy impact on American culture. The drummer is Jason Bonham. His dad John was Zeppelin's drummer and best friend of Robert Plant. John died young leading to the breakup of LZ. Jason was only about 4 when his dad died but Plant has always continued to be involved in his life as a friend & mentor. He had invited Jason to attend this occasion, but Jason made an excuse to decline, knowing he would be performing as a surprise guest in a direct nod to the band and in personal tribute to his father. His unexpected appearance clearly had an effect on them, but touched Robert Plant especially. Heart did a fantastic job with Stairway, and it was so awesome to see the Obamas rocking out to Zeppelin! That you could hear Ann at all over a full orchestra and 2 choirs, is a credit to her vocal projection. I can't imagine performing this, their most well-known signature masterpiece, live in front of the geniuses who wrote it. Riffing Page's guitar solo while Page is in the audience!?! Wow, that took guts!

[@susanworkman529]

The ribbon has the medallion award on it. This is how the award is always presented. This is The Kennedy Center Honors award ceremony. Led Zep is being honored and various artists perform some of theirbsongs. This is Hearts homage to Led Zep's "Stairway to Heaven". The drummer on this is the son of John Bonham who was the drummer for Led Zep. who died some years ago. **The funny thing about this is that Robert Plant had invited Bonhams son to come with him to this event but he declined saying he had a gig. This was the gig he had. That's why when Heart came out with Johns son, Plant pointed at him and he pointed back. The derby's that the son and choir wore were in honor of John, who wore one. For more Kennedy Center Honors great videos honoring artists I recommend these: Aretha Franklin ( singing " A Natural Woman") honoring Carol King.who write the song. and Beyonce ( singing "Proud Mary" ) honoring Tina Turner The president always attends this event. I can't tell you when this event started without looking it up myself.

[@kellymckinney9050]

John must be watching down from the heavens, so proud of Jason!

[@karenmandeville7116]

Jason Bonham (on drums) is the son of Led Zep's drummer John Bonham who died. This is the ceremony honoring Led Zep, so yes, the dudes with the rainbow sashes and medals are the 3 remaining members. John and Robert Plant were really close-Jason is Robert's godson.

[@kallsop2]

Heart was very heavily influenced by Led Zeppelin and they covered Zeppelins Rock and Roll on their third album IIRC. This was the Kennedy Center Awards honoring, seated left to right as they pan, John Paul Jones, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and the late John Bonham. The drummer is Jason Bonham, John's son. The rainbow ribbons with the thingy on them is an award from the Kennedy Center For The Arts, one of the highest awards an artist can receive.

[@bjw0515]

The necklaces are Kennedy Centers Award recipients. This is an awesome performance!

[@kathleenshaw838]

Yes, in spite of the fact that this is an amazing, powerful performance, other people have wished Ann Wilson's vocals weren't almost drowned out there at the end. Legendary and emotional performance though.