Led Zeppelin Tribute - Jack Black - 2012 Kennedy Center Honors

[@shoenengz]

Jack looked so happy giving that speech. He probably wanted to say that all his life. BEST BAND EVER

[@averyetvspecial1487]

He has been saying it all his life, just not on tv with Led Zep, Letterman and the President in the audience while getting an ovation for saying it.

[@floreaciprian9742]

True,,, this wasnt a typical speech, its simply what he always dreamt of saying to the band if he ever met them. A true fan

[@melvis303]

I wanted to like this comment, but could not becouse it would ruin the 666

[@westerling8436]

haha no

[@darrensiegel6651]

he's not wrong

[@colemcleod941]

Jack Black; Best Tribute Speech, EVER.

[@doyoulovehimloretta1607]

Agree!

[@glynisgaston6602]

Facts!

[@Chiungalla79]

It`s not the best speech in the world, it`s just a tribute.

[@monzeloo]

Second after Mick Jagger's inducting beatles to rock n roll hall of fame.

[@Koen030NL]

I liked the comment but unliked again in an effort to go back to 666

[@andrewcruz7595]

*Jack Black got me inspired to do the Zep Marathon and honestly I can't thank him enough*

[@c-j-f-90]

Me too. It was by far my best day in lockdown.

[@Zippypeepee]

I do it every year on Bonzos bday. It’s wonderful

[@vascoernesto78]

Did you finish yet?

[@McWhatevs]

Zepathon

[@westerling8436]

I threw up halfway through

[@blackfishgaming7145]

"even better than Tenacious D" How he kept a straight face is beyond me. classic

[@Aiden-vg4xs]

He is a paid actor. Literally.

[@blackfishgaming7145]

Aiden paid actors laugh at themselves all the time. Literally. Check out any gag reel Literally.

[@SoulFighter27]

​@filipbacik9313exactly, he recognizes led zeppelin truly, not an ounce of this speech isnt from his soul, it was a privilege for him to do it

[@ThaisMCruz]

Awesome speech. And I love how Obama literally sat back to enjoy the show, he was clearly having a great time

[@Ryan79345]

"They made songs about love, about vikings. About vikings making love" amazing!!

[@sicotshit7068]

Yes so great.

[@Tolkieniana1]

he's so right. BEST BAND EVER.

[@midgetmonster7897]

So far you mean

[@KojoGotMojo]

Tenacious D still has the best song in the world

[@rams2702]

lightyears behind the stones.

[@gugakuprashvili943]

even better the tenacious d?

[@rockinron3215]

@@KojoGotMojo it was just a tribute.

[@jhonatanribeiro8008]

BEST SPEECH EVER

[@pjh2331]

Jhonatan Ribeiro his last comment there where he points at them and drives it home is perfect

[@averyetvspecial1487]

He really loves them, and they know it (ever since he made that video message to them from the set of School of Rock). I love the looks on their faces when he walks out, and how Jimmy is beaming through the whole speech.

[@TheLYagAmi]

This is not the best speech in the world....this is just a tribute!

[@rockinron3215]

@@TheLYagAmi He couldn't remember the best speech in the world.

[@TheLYagAmi]

It was just a tribute

[@randykent9594]

"The Zepathon is the pilgrimage to heavy metal mecca"...This needs to be engraved in stone at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@GordonBagshaw-GBEnglishClass]

it's funny i never really thought of them as heavy metal, for a rock band they were so unbelievably eclectic, funk, country, folk, rock, pop, reggae, blues, samba, to name a few. The weren't just a rock band nor heavy metal, they were an education.

[@sicotshit7068]

They are not every metal, & they hated being called a metal band. If they were a metal band, I’d hate them, yet they are my favorite band for around 50 years.

[@emiquin1248]

i love Jimmy's face when Jack is making a joke

[@Frankybroadcast]

When he says, "C'mon guys. You know you did.", I busted out laughing. Pretty funny.

[@classicjukebox]

Franky Broadcast Its astonishing the satanic Backward masking messages in Stairway to Heaven.... Look at the list...these are clearly heard in reverse... "There is no escaping it" "The Lord turned me off" "My sweet Satan" "He will give us 666' "I live with Satan" and there is more... and there is even gnashing of teeth that can be heard backwards. (a reference to the Scripture in the Bible "there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth".) Surely, Plant knew about this backward masking....watch carefully when he sings "and you know sometimes words have two meanings" in the Live Concert Video (referring to the backward messages...and how deliberately Plant flips his two fingers back and forth to the audience....surely Plant knew... ) and Just look at their logo on the center of the album...an angel being cast out of Heaven! This is eery and supernatural in nature...how can someone create a song with the destiny of this song, and make it work forwards to reach the heights it has, and make sense forwards, yet still embed these complex Satanic messages. Yes, Satan is real. And so is the Lord Jesus Christ who came into the world to destroy the works of the devil and save sinners from the devil's blinding power and plans to kill, steal and destroy everyone in his path. Thank God that His mighty power is far greater than Satan, who is merely a fallen angel. One holy angel, at God's command, lays hold on the Devil, binds him in chains and throws him into the bottomless pit. Ultimately, Satan and his demons will be cast into the lake of fire and will be tormented day and night forever, along with all the wicked, and unbelievers. Repent, and seek the LORD people. Get a Bible...Ask God for mercy....follow hard after Jesus! He is worthy. His sheep will hear His voice, and follow Him. Are you one of His lost sheep? www.LifeChangingSermons.com is packed with Bible Reading and teaching.

[@Frankybroadcast]

The Bible is about as real as a Spider-Man comic

[@classicjukebox]

Franky Broadcast That is why it has survived for almost 2000 years... That is why it uniquely does not flatter man. That is why it contains prophecy that has been fulfilled. Example: Psalm 22. Written over 100 years before Christ's birth...fulfilled in detail. I think you need to take the Bible seriously because it talks about your sins...your sins... your sins....that you know bind you....

[@Chiungalla79]

Maybe he should try a career as a comedian or something... ;-)

[@lukeclapp499]

@@classicjukebox a lot of things have survived for 2000 years and reciting verses is not an argument that will convince anyone god is real. i believe there is no right and wrong because we're the ones who came up with that idea, there is no god above who watches and judges us, there is only animals like us roaming the earth and we happen to be smarter than every species because we asked 'why?'. am i right? i don't know shit, but neither does anyone so it's best to admit that you have believes that could be wrong despite how strongly you believe in them.

[@TheFett79]

When Jack was making the movie, "School of Rock." he wanted a Zep song...but being the band that they are, they don't easily give out their songs. So Jack and the crew of the movie made a music video to give to Led Zeppelin to show why they needed to have one of their songs in the movie. after seeing the video they agreed. So just think how important of a moment this was for Jack Black to be able to say thank you at this level.

[@AngelOfDeath420]

BEST COMMENT EVER BROTHER!

[@silvermorales5310]

Jack Black spoke for all of us !!!! Led Zeppelin The best band ever!!!

[@JV-df9em]

A real speech, from a real dude, and a real lifelong fan - this was awesome!

[@strumdynasty3050]

There was literally no other human to pick to deliver this speech. Mr. Black and Zeppelin. The match made in rock heaven!

[@brianmallen8887]

Jack Black owns it. His walk to the microphone; that strut. How he did it was amazing. Two minutes. That's all it took, but boy did he represent. Funny as hell. Opinionated. Thematic. Everything he said, every word had great portent. Didn't Lincoln say it all in two minutes with "The Gettysburg Address?" Out of all his great comedic performances I think this was his finest moment.

[@DigitalUnderground7]

True words. Zeppelin will never grow old. Best band ever!!

[@MontagZoso]

Man, I could not believe the audience didn't roar with a huge cheer when Jack shouted, "BONZO!" I get the feeling there may have been more than a few in the crowd who had no idea who Bonzo was. Ouch, that hurts. Well, many in the crowd don't look like they have been educated much on THE ZEP. :(

[@senseispud2197]

I could only think of the Ramones

[@dewalrus8240]

Thought the same thing. 😔

[@digge2210]

They all snorked cocaine and believe he freaked out

[@shamiir1812]

John fucking Bonham, the God of drums

[@ignaciopena8532]

You right, they didn"t know, what a shame

[@nickjjismyhusband]

Couldn't agree more with Jack! LONG LIVE LED ZEPPELIN!

[@williamoliveaux3435]

i love how jimmy is cracking up in the audience

[@Thered09100]

honestly.. i start to like led zeppelin because this speach .. that make me wonder how good this.. after zepphaton.. I sure this rock should be sound..truely legend..

[@stevelee4759]

makes me wonder

[@joeh2690]

"Best band ever" Truer words were never spoken. These gentlemen are absolute MAGIG!!!! OMG Wow... just wow.

[@catherinepeters8469]

Seriously, Jack Black couldn't have said it better... best band, EVER!

[@Rollwithit699]

Such a confident, talented man. Love him.

[@flowerintherain6956]

agree with him or not. I HAVE NEVER in my life SEEN SUCH A MAN WITH THAT RAW ENERGY , ENTHUSIASM AND Zeal !!! he can turned a ripple into a tornado

[@billystrutt9085]

I just cried watching this as soon as he said the best band ever I just broke down for some reason...

[@HungNguyen-id7hg]

Since Jack Black set a benchmark in presenting a short, sharp, witty, and engaging tribute like this, it is quite difficult for anyone to match it in years to come.

[@Price70]

Jimmy Page's happiness with this presentation makes it all worth while

[@EricGori]

John Paul, Robert, and Jimmie look so happy and healthy. Truly the "Kings of Rock"! I read the book when I was a young man in the USMC called "Hammer of the Gods". It was all about Led Zeppelin". The first 4 chapters were individually about each band member. Chapter 5 was when they became LED ZEPPELIN. The rest of the book was about them and their exploits and careers!! Awesome book.

[@therealbaglady]

Jack Black has so much love for Led Zeppelinn xo

[@kukmica6422]

Well said!

[@mariecraftt]

JB is the best human being

[@AtheistGamerz]

Period.

[@xbilly_vedovelli1228]

c mon who doesnt like justin bieber ? im i right or im i right !

[@sm_4859]

@@xbilly_vedovelli1228 i hope thats a sarcasm

[@ericruiz9255]

I almost fell of my chair when he said the Zepathon. I still remember listening to all Zep albums in a row when I was 14 y/o. I always thought I was crazy for doing that, I guess I am not the only one.

[@tatemcilwain1775]

0:12 i love the way jack black says "led zeppelin"

[@aurelioc9987]

the Zepathon!!!

[@Smartass_Jedi]

This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. And of course, as usual, Jack is right about everything

[@pillertas2157]

Jack Black got the privilege of saying what we all wish we could say to Led Zeppelin...

[@Aiden-vg4xs]

Hey, guys. Jack Black made me do the Zeppathon. After hearing all of their songs, I can definitely say that a lot of songs that I have never heard before in comments are very good and I can agree that the entire zeppelin catalog is great. Thanks, Jack Black and youtube commenters!

[@pippajesse6807]

He's not wrong ❤best band of all time songs of love, songs of loss (all of my love was about the loss of Karac Roberts Son) 💔their catalogue touched everyone & every subject....don't even get me started on the magic of artists themselves, absolute legends 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@MambaBreezy24]

Yes, the Undisputed Kings of Rock and Roll. Gods if you will.

[@DeaconArael]

this is really inspiring. And I say so because it inspired me to actually do a Zepathon. I went to the heavy metal Mecca and now I can be proud of being a rock’n’roll pilgrim.

[@Malkezzar]

I'm doin' the zep-anthon

[@lhart99]

JB's bit on Zeppelin and Jon Stewart's bit at Springsteen's Kennedy Center Honors are two of the best comedic bits.

[@stanleydavis7904]

Over the nam when i first heard them...best band ever!!

[@yaboi5047]

2012 was lit. Yo yo ma was like "Damn son zepathon when I get back home."

[@dirtyryze508]

It wasn't greatest speech in the world. It was just a Tribute

[@jasonbroom7147]

You can argue 2nd best until the cows come home, but there can be only one GOAT. When it comes to real, honest-to-god, melt your face off, ROCK AND ROLL BANDS...Led Zeppelin, is the GOAT.

[@jayquanvo5134]

It’s so fitting that the musicians played Immigrant Song for Jack Black’s introduction since it was the exact song that he had recorded a video request to the surviving members of Led Zeppelin to allow him to use in his film School Of Rock.

[@raheelshayaan]

"The Rock n Roll Hajj. Something every heavy metal fan must do once in their life time. The pilgrimage to Meccah." hearing this on Eid day just hits different.

[@kochstevens3210]

Yep defiantly in the top 3 that started metal way back when.. Zeppelin, Sabbath & Purple!

[@pjh2331]

This was so great. Wow. Kudos to Jack Black

[@Marelfan]

1:31 Come on guys you know you did! There’s no other way to explain your Un godly talent!

[@kellylappin5944]

Hilarious! Even the usually stoic Robert Plant laughed at that one!

[@pablovortex8602]

conocer a led zeppelin fue, es y sera una de las mejores decisiones que tome en mi vida... creo que cambiaron mi vida en muchos sentidos y, desde allí, empece a adorarlos y a amar el rock and roll hasta el día de hoy.... no conocí jamas una banda mejor.... y sinceramente me parece justo y necesario haberles dado este reconocimiento antes de irse de este mundo.... En las palabras de JB mejores que los beatles... mejores que los stones... sin lugar a dudas..... BEST BAND EVER.

[@TheGreatSeraphim]

Jack's probably had that speech ready since he was 8.

[@KevinVonBorries]

He's not wrong. Led Zeppelin epitomizes Rock and Roll!

[@robertturner1550]

Led Zeppelin were Giants among mere mortals!

[@rmoljono]

What a speech! Best band ever!

[@rmoljono]

Goddamn that's a hell of tribute! Zapathon!

[@jessemiranda326]

Jack is the only person who could have pulled that off so well ❤❤❤

[@EmreCan-zo1wx]

This is not the greatest speech of all time, this is just a tribute to Led Zeppelin

[@ChickenatorJr]

Jack speaks the truth, so good they had him speak for Zep cos remember all the way back in School of Rock and in the behind the scenes you see the video of Jack pleading with Zep to let them use a song in the film and they did! Must be some mutual respect there.

[@Nankech]

Ok, I need to do my Zepathon now

[@biseksuelrahibe167]

best speech ever!i'm doing the zep-athon tonight!

[@Trip2929]

I’m on In Through The Out Door in the Zepplathon right now!

[@sabyasachi9184]

Led Zeppelin along with David Letterman This is class

[@Morticia2102]

Led Zeppelin - Best Band Ever! 🖤 Thank you, Jack Black.

[@zacharysmith1187]

This isn’t the greatest speech in the world .. this is just a tribute

[@bas919]

*BEST* *BAND* *EVER*

[@DB-pi3fs]

Jack black is cool guy.and he knows his music

[@gabriellemueske4626]

When I was 14 I would go to a friends house and we would do things, listen to LED ZEPPELIN and watch Keystone Cops.😊

[@rickgrimes9874]

I love Jack Black so much there will never be another like him🥲🤘🏽

[@thedailylifeofalonelyman6870]

Good job jack black the best tribute speech of all time..every single word...

[@yourfriendlybulbasaur9165]

jimmys reaction is so funny 😂

[@luisespinoza188]

Best band ever...Muy Cierto y tengo todos sus Albums.

[@susannebass1883]

Absolutely ❤😊😊😅

[@larryjackson9443]

Best band ever everyone

[@Sjp977]

They let a true Zep fan give the tribute…and he spoke for all of us

[@caractacusbrittania7442]

From my hometown, had the chance to see them before their fame,but things got in the way, We used to travel past the house ,on the border between wales and shropshire,when they were renting it, And putting down the words,and riffs to this song. That part of britain is steeped in celtic and anglo saxon legend,and at 5.30 am ,the morning mists from the forests , Swirl and drift and you could swear you hear faint music in the distance. Maybe its the lost jam session tape of zep and ozzy and freinds.

[@rexspencer5107]

Jack killed it!!

[@fernandoviruz2258]

Jack, you're the best person, ever!

[@tedfordsdrumworld910]

He is right, taking almost anyway way you can quantify it, in total...Greatest Band EVER!! 🤘

[@hzgts308]

He's absolutely correct. I cannot think of a better band.

[@julianfisher6373]

In my teens Led Zeppelin was the band we all admired & still do. A fashion was to carry a Led Zep. 2 album around under one arm.

[@Rockpiggy]

Fantastic video

[@debraheller5656]

Best speech ever for the Best Band Ever ❤️

[@jedhawkins1769]

Wonder how Jack Black reacted to meeting the three surviving members of Led Zeppelin. Did they enjoy School of Rock?

[@konstantinzaytsev997]

The best speech ever

[@francesco7566]

LED ZEPPELIN. THE BEST RNR'BAND OF ALL TIME. YEAH! LORO GLI DEI. POI TUTTI GLI ALTRI.

[@gregorykrug8034]

Here are the top five rock bands of all-time: Zeppelin, Hendrix, the Stones, the Beatles and the Doors. You're welcome for setting the record straight for you.

[@Bader_96]

pink floyd ?

[@gregorykrug8034]

BadrHD I love Pink Floyd, but I wouldn't put them in my Top 5. That said, "Dark Side..." is probably my favorite album of all-time. I think "Animals" is one of the most underrated albums of all-time. Also, Syd's stuff was amazingly good, too.

[@thehydragamingandcomedy9366]

The D

[@MrLemmy2000]

Badr top 10 classic rock bands yes

[@Azazel8]

Near perfect list, I'd put The Doors at the tail end of a top 50 list maybe.

[@charlietarkirk5253]

Nobody is better than the beatles they proved it with now and then in 2023

[@Churro_Flaminguez]

The Zeppathon was a rite of passage for me when I was 19!

[@durster27]

lol who's ready for a Zepathon!?

[@AgimLubonja]

Starting tomorrow! :)

[@pedromendes1703]

The Zepathon is a real thing. Changed my life.

[@dazzlerby]

@@pedromendes1703 I'm thinking of participating, do you have any tips on making sure you don't get interrupted? Only I just mentioned it to my other half and she told me to fuck off...

[@ljjessie]

Wahre Worte....

[@DieseltechRJ]

I love that they played immigrant song as he walked out. He worked so hard to get them to let him use it in school of rock.

[@Sabgav1]

I wish I was there too! I LOVE them!!!

[@ony8081]

Jimmy Page is such a simple guy but a beast behind his guitar...

[@harshawidyalankara9131]

Best speech ever in any aspects...

[@nikolaborbandi6070]

As I commented on the Ozzy Osbourne speach, Jack Black for rock music is what Joe Rogan is for MMA, in every aspect. Great practitioner of a craft, but even more brilliant expert and commentator on the subject.

[@dailysov]

The Greatest Band of all time. LLAC

[@anz2441]

JB is the best ..Great speech !!

[@tommyt1971]

Only Jack could come out to an orchestral playing Immigrant Song and make it like a James Bond entrance.

[@AleksandreMzhavia]

The Best!