Led Zeppelin - Kennedy Center Honors (complete)

Led Zeppelin was given tribute at the Kennedy Center Honors on December 2, 2012. It was televised on Dec. 26, 2012. In my opinion, it was probably the best one I have ever seen. Jack Black introduced the band and the performers include The Foo Fighters, Kid Rock, Lenny Kravitz, and Heart. ALL amazing performances.

[@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...♥️♥️♥️

[@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

[@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.

[@tawoo]

I'm 76. 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!

[@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🏆

[@frankmurasso1698]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@jimmywashington5752]

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 !!🍻🍺

[@user-in4ny9ir1e]

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

[@Kado_Tornado]

Cringe

[@ACBD90]

YES!!!

[@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

[@chuckwood8452]

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

[@daviddaniels6607]

Amen❤

[@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.

[@lukewise1227]

​@@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]

@@lukewise1227 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.

[@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🌹

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 ❣️❣️❣️

[@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

[@jeffreyspatzspatz3863]

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

[@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.

[@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! 😊

[@coonalisa230]

There is NOT ONE single lie told by Jack Black there. Truly the greatest band of all time.

[@amanismith3690]

when he finished I had to take a moment and really talk to the universe like: wtf, thank you

[@davehempfields7921]

The yard birds they are the best shit ever it all started with them facts are facks check out who s next

[@barrymcguinness6360]

Greatest rock and roll band ever is and always will be The Beatles fact! And if you think differently then you don’t know anything about music and what you are on about... Zeppelin are up there tho

[@asianguy6174]

The part about them selling their soul to the devil was greatly exaggerated.

[@pumpkinpuna4087]

If you watch the Concert for Valor or something..he said the same thing about Metallica. Lol

[@user-iy7oj8xl3p]

You do realize if led zeppelin did small reunion tour, nobody would be talking about taylor swift

[@chrissykinney1126]

😂🙌🏼💯

[@Charlie3vans]

Trailer who????

[@omarotero7722]

​@@Charlie3vans😂😂😂

[@keithshields6891]

1,000 percent. She cannot stand with titans. The songs of Led Zeppelin will be played and celebrated many years after we’ve all forgotten the names of her and every other greedy little songbird.

[@nancycambareri4535]

Amen to that!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@jimf7654]

Yes…also agree..kudos to Lenny and Kenny Aronoff for a kick-ass performance on drums👍

[@RowenMyBoat]

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

[@johnreynolds8293]

It was his guitarist. She stole the show

[@puffykitten31]

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

[@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!

[@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?

[@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.

[@donbrogan3158]

​@@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. 🤔

[@maverickhodge9239]

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

[@KevinG7108]

As I watch this for the hundredth time. This amazing tribute by Heart and all the fantastic choir singers, was such an awesome way to say thank you to one of the Godfather's of Heavy Metal, the other being of course Black Sabbath. This is by far the greatest version of stairway, other than by Zeppelin that I have ever heard.

[@punchdrunkfunk23]

Nobody talks about how amazing Taylor Hawkins did. Underrated performance for sure!

[@bethkemp5715]

Is that the freaking amazing guitarist on multiple songs? Because he deserves mad respect!!

[@punchdrunkfunk23]

@@bethkemp5715 no he’s the drummer from Foo Fighters who sang Rock And Roll

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

Yes, Taylor did a fantastic job. It was a sad day when it was announced that he died. He was quite talented, period!

[@grantwhitehead8530]

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

[@EvilJester119]

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

[@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!

[@bebeski5168]

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

[@BrahBee]

Ann and Nancy Wilson's performances were phenomenal.

[@davidsolomon7966]

Sometimes the stars align.

[@gregoryingram7561]

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

[@chrismcclelland779]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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!!!

[@johnbergerson3737]

These tributes and this band are nothing short of amazing. This version of stairway to heaven is stunning. Thank you!

[@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.

[@frankyulloa21]

Jack said it all “ jimmy page stole the lightning from the heavens” “Robert plant seduced the devil”.” John Paul Jones made poetry of every note” “John Bonham was a man on Fire”

[@brucetaylor5800]

Amen brother Best band EVER!!!

[@steveburchfield5576]

YA GOT TWO RIGHT!!!!! ONE STILL IS!!!!!!

[@williambyham3674]

!

[@jameslatta6813]

"Robert Plant seduced LIKE the devil. "Not seduced the devil. Lol.

[@frankyulloa21]

@@jameslatta6813 you knew exactly what I meant. Lol.

[@barbaralbarrrose1828]

Simply the best. Have watched it a million times and will continue to watch. Thank you Led Zepplin.

[@robbinjuliano9014]

Robert Plant especially, seems emotional/sad, as he listens and watches. I’d love to know what he’s feeling and thinking. I hope he knows how much we love him and the entire, Led Zeppelin band!♥️

[@Morgan-vl4dg]

I believe he was so touched and moved by the performance Heart and Bonam put in in their memory and probably miss’n Jimmy. You have to admit they did an excellent job as a true tribute to them. Great job to Heart and to Jason as well as the choir !!! Adding a choir can always be so powerful, especially a black choir !!! THEY NAILED IT. Great job for all that participated cuz “YES” you nailed it and impressed all of us. I believe most of us can relate in one form or another. LZ, thank you for so many memories and such iconic music !!!!!!

[@mbc65]

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

[@metalmechanic55]

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

[@herbertbryant5203]

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

[@russellearley4442]

Its so enjoyable to watch the band still jam out listening to their music. They must have heard it thousands of times and still get into it!

[@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!!!

[@paocastro5223]

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

[@stephanieredden8861]

Weren't we all much younger then. My favorite Kennedy Center Honors to date. Adding the full choir and topping them off in bowler hats was a great tribute to those still here and to John who climbed that stairway to Heaven much too early. R.I.P. John and Taylor Hawkins too.

[@SalMaccarrone]

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

[@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 ...

[@DeadHandX]

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

[@syedahsan7241]

word

[@SuSiMa1lu]

I keep coming here over and again to watch Ann and Nancy doing their best performance ever. One of most moving moments I've felt ever watching Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Robert Plant having tears in their eyes. My eyes were watered as well. By the way, Jason Bonham is one of the best drummers on the planet.

[@skeno6981]

I cannot imagine how much Plant, Page and Jones can be satisfied of what they achieved in their life. Massive tribute ever!

[@joycelivesay9820]

I have watched this over and over. It’s such an outstanding tribute to Led Zeppelin❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for sharing it with America!!!

[@TheAsdsdswww]

Lenny understands rock like very few people do

[@kathyrz9624]

Yeah!! I absolutely loved his performance

[@caroleglew2190]

I feel like I'm born again, didn't really listen to them in the day I was into David Cassidy, Rod, Elton etc, but now I can listen to Led Zeppelin over and over again, best hand ever ❤

[@joehohmann6015]

Un f'n believable !!! I can't count how many times I've watched this with tears on my eyes every time. So perfect and emotional. I would've loved to hear this choir practicing. I wonder how many of them originally heard of this song.

[@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.

[@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

[@lifebreath77]

Jack Black. What a great tribute! To an awesome band. Amazing band. But the surprise of the evening? Kid Rock! 😂 Gotta love Jimmy Page’s facial expressions that show him immersing himself in the joy of listening to all these great artists performing Zep’s works. And the Wilson sisters killing it.

[@user-ox2ie6jq1t]

Heart was incredible as jimmy is seen amazed , Robert was serious & studying heart hard who knows what memories hit him, I think it was his least song to sing but probably astounded watching heart perform it, and John was intrigued 👏

[@cherylarampone3486]

It's June 16, 2023, still brought tears to my eyes!! So glad I got to see this again all these years later! THANK YOU!! ❤

[@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.

[@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.

[@user-xn1no3do2h]

I keep coming back to this because it's so awesome! I feel like my hair is blowing back and my lips are flapping in the wind. I love the Foo Fighters, Lenny, and Stairway to Heaven gives me goosebumps!

[@rogueshadow93]

Can you imagine singing the most iconic song in all of rock-and-roll before the creators being honored before their piers? Heart blew it out of the water!

[@davidpalmer2850]

Peers

[@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

[@sandmanCQB8541]

The first time I saw Led Zep, was during the summer of '77. I saw them on a Saturday nite at The Garden in NY City. My first concert. I cant watch this without crying. Yeah, I said it. It floods me with so many memories of my youth and how much I enjoyed that freedom I didnt even realize I had. BEST ROCK BAND EVER 💯 !!!! 🎸🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@cynthusinfinite]

Best era ever - my teenage years best band ever. Love love love. No f'ing words...

[@dshep1025]

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

[@mskimber66]

Blown away every time I watch this, the chorus comes up during Stairway, cue the SHIVERS! All covers were jaw dropping excellence, with Heart blowing it out of the water! Seeing the OGs loving the tribute is golden, love Zep!

[@ruthiemspangenberg3363]

You said it!! This must be the best Kennedy's Honor to the Best Band period!

[@conanlive3784]

Lenny Kravitz's drummer was amazing as well. What moving tribute this whole thing was.

[@stephenadamsmusicalinterpr4203]

Greatest moment of this entire KCO series.

[@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.

[@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

[@camillesmith5132]

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.

[@newspaperman281]

As a kid i listened to Motown, Beatles. As a teenager in the early 70,s it Funk, Disco. But where i lived my radio would get rock sations clearly. So i listened to a lot rock. I've lived the best decades of music, 60's, 70's,80's. Pure music,singing,musicians. Absolutely the best music no matter the genre.

[@juliedavis8881]

So so good!! I almost forget I could still have Led Zeppelin in my life.

[@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!

[@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. 🫶

[@theignoreitgardener]

I have seen this numerous times and always tears in my eyes. Love this tribute!! Thank you for the upload.

[@ginamcdade4655]

I watch this video easily 1 time a week and it makes me cry every single time because I frigging love this band and LOVE these artist's expression of their music. I love the energy, and the audience grooving, and the enormous thundering ROCK of this moment! Led Zeppelin is historic and deserves nothing less that this tribute! Goosebumps!

[@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.

[@toolrocks10]

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

[@mariabarbieri6237]

Can’t stop replaying this and I cry each time! Likely the most incredible moment ever at the Kennedy Centre Honors! Zeppelin will never die! Jack Black said it all!

[@marykaydeenmoore8126]

I can watch this over and over....led Zeppelin . ... Awesome band!!!!!

[@msdsmotivationalmoment2942]

What an amazing tribute to a beyond fabulous band. Every performance was spectacular. I can see the members of Led Zeppelin analyzing every guitar riff, drum beat and vocal variety not to mention the expression on their faces. Priceless. Led Zeppelin!!

[@jenniferlondon7898]

✨❤️🎩❤️✨ Heart's performance of "Stairway to Heaven" before Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin's reaction to it (especially Robert Plant crying), and the audience's reaction to it, is one of the most stunningly beautiful, moving, and emotional things I've seen or experienced. And I just watched the video. I can't imagine what it was like to be there for this live performance. Thank you to the poster of the video for making sure we all get to see this. Congratulations to Led Zeppelin! Very, very deserved. ✨❤️🎩❤️✨

[@dalbriggss]

When John Bonham died Robert Plant had lost his good friend & band mate and it hit him very hard. It was easy to see that this wonderful tribute to John (with the derby hat choir & the band Heart singing Stairway to Heaven), and having Jason (John’s son) playing drums obviously made Robert emotional. The entire tribute was well orchestrated & amazing! Back in the day Led Zeppelin worked their butts off touring back-to-back all over the U.S. promoting their music non-stop for a decade. This Tribute was well deserved!! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️🎫

[@tamarakonczal6350]

Her voice is a female version of Plant's

[@hawkeyemaga3110]

@@tamarakonczal6350 Nancy was simply awesome ♥️♥️♥️

[@lucretiabryan8936]

Best version of Stairway to Heaven ever next to LZ, the best band ever!!

[@cdd4248]

They KNOCKED it out of the park...absolutely moving as I was in tears!

[@arlenecordio2586]

Not 1 dislike. The world remembers and will never forget the greatest music ever made. I'm a grandmother driving around blasting 80's rock in my car. My grandsons listen to this music now. Have to pass it on!

[@77nizzova53]

I wish there wasn't any dislikes, but over 1700 people have sad lives and don't know what great music is!!!!

[@ricardojuricic9027]

@arlene cordio well done maam!!! thank you!! 👏🤙💣😉😂

[@veggigoddess]

KZbin stopped showing the number of dislikes, so I'm sure there are thousands and thousands, cause people will hate anything

[@kathleenchapman3890]

Hell ya Gramma!! I do the same thing. I sing along too and have absolutely no shame!

[@williambyham3674]

🎶

[@rontuengel5849]

Heart Blows The Roof Off The Place!!!