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Robert Plant’s first performance of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Stairway To Heaven’ in 16 years was prompted by a fan’s “six-figure” charity donation, according to new reports.The performance of the iconic 1971 track – from the band’s ‘Led Zeppelin IV’ album – took place during a charity concert last Saturday night (October 21).Organised by former Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor, the show was held at Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire and raised funds for The Cancer Platform. It also saw the legendary rock frontman perform Led Zeppelin’s ‘Thank You’ and ‘Black Dog’.Now, according to a new interview with former Reef and current Goldray guitarist Kenwyn House – who played alongside Plant at the gig – the performance of ‘Stairway To Heaven’ was prompted by a six-figure charity donation.“Someone bid a huge amount of money for him to sing this song,” he told Led Zeppelin News.

Last Saturday (October 21), Robert Plant — the former lead singer for Led Zeppelin — surprised longtime fans by playing his 1971 classic, "Stairway to Heaven." It was the first time the singer had performed the song in 16 years.

Robert Plant has performed the Led Zeppelin classic ‘Stairway To Heaven’ live for the first time since 2007. Find footage of the moment below.The solo artist and former Led Zeppelin frontman revisited the iconic 1971 track – taken from the band’s ‘Led Zeppelin IV’ album – during a charity concert on Saturday night (October 21).Held for The Cancer Platform, the live show was developed by the Cancer Awareness Trust and organised by former Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor.

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Tony Iommi made a surprise appearance at the premiere of the new Black Sabbath ballet in Birmingham.The ballet, announced earlier this year, opened at the Birmingham Hippodrome last Saturday (September 23) and will run until this weekend (September 30), before moving on to Plymouth’s Theatre Royal and Sadler’s Wells in London. Tickets can be booked here.Iommi was involved in the creation of the ballet, working with Birmingham Royal Ballet director Carlos Acosta.

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summer tour just for you.Former Led Zeppelin frontman and current Grammy-winning bluegrass icon Robert Plant is touring all over North America with Alison Krauss as part of his ongoing ‘Raising The Roof Tour’ in support of his 2021 album of the same name.Along the way, the duo will perform with 90-year-old Willie Nelson on the traveling ‘Outlaw Music Festival’ from June 23-25 and stop into New York for a gig at Bethel’s Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on Saturday, July 1.When all is said, the tour wraps up on July 7 in Montreal.And if you need tickets to hear the man who brought “Stairway to Heaven,” “Black Dog,” “Immigrant Song” and so many more live, we’re here to let you know that shockingly cheap last-minute seats are available.At the time of publication, we found some tickets going for as low as $24 before fees on Vivid Seats.Now, that’s a steal to see a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer live in action.Want to find out more about where, when and how much it will cost to see Plant this summer?Keep scrolling.We’ve got everything you need to know and more below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all of Robert Plant’s 2023 tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Utopia’s Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis) grossed an estimated $10k from one engagement at NYC’s Film Forum, where it was the top-ranking pic. Celebrated filmmaker and photographer Anton Corbijn’s first feature documentary is the story of Hipgnosis, the iconic album art design studio that was a force in the music industry behind some of the most recognizable covers of all time. It features new interviews with Paul McCartney, Roger Waters, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Noel Gallagher and others.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Much of the music industry heaved a collective sigh of relief when the news broke Thursday that Ed Sheeran was found not liable on a copyright claim alleging that he copied key elements from the Marvin Gaye ‘70s hit “Let’s Get It On” for his own song “Thinking Out Loud.” The case is one of countless similar infringement cases that have been brought before courts, settled, or continue in seemingly endless loops of appeals. But there’s little question that recent ones — at least the ones that followed the 2015 “Blurred Lines” decision that shook the industry — have sided with creators. The lawsuit around Katy Perry’s “Dark Horse” went on for five years before being decided initially in favor of Christian rapper Marcus Gray — who claimed her song was substantially similar to his earlier track “Joyful Noise” — but was overturned in 2020 when a judge ruled that the eight-note “ostinato” Perry allegedly copied lacked the “quantum of originality” to warrant copyright protection (Gray’s appeal was unsuccessful). Later in 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up the long-running copyright battle over Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven,” leaving in place a ruling that rejected infringement allegations over the 1971 song. The justices denied a petition aimed at reviving the case, ending six years of litigation over claims that the song’s writers, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, plagiarized the song’s iconic intro from the 1968 song “Taurus” by the group Spirit.

Lionel Richie, Katy Perry as well as Andrea Bocelli, Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Winwood and many more.Want to see them live in person for yourself?Luckily, you can this year.Many of the aforementioned acts have tours and residencies scheduled this year.Best of all, you don’t need to be part of the Royal Family to see them in concert.Here’s how you can catch the stars of the Coronation IRL these next few months.All the other artists scheduled to perform — Nicole Scherzinger, Steve Winwood, Take That, Paloma Faith, Olly Murs, Bryn Terfel, Freya Ridings, Tiwa Savage and Alexis Ffrench — currently do not have tours lined up.At the time of publication, King Charles is also not set to embark on a concert tour of his own.While the Coronation is a once-in-a-lifetime event (the Royal YOLO if you will), many huge U.K.-based stars will be playing venues all over North America this year.Here are just five of our favorite performers we can’t wait to see live these next few months.• Adele• Rod Stewart• Ed Sheeran• Queen with Adam Lambert• Robert Plant with Alison KraussWho else is on tour? Check out our list of the 52 biggest concert tours in 2023 here.

How did album covers become an art form all its own? Anton Corbijn looks at one of the medium’s most respected duos in “Squaring The Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis).” Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey “Po” Powell’s art design studio Hipgnosis is behind some of the music industry’s most legendary covers, including Pink Floyd‘s “Dark Side Of The Moon.” And while the pair’s visionary work inspired artists around the world,their story wasn’t without its pitfalls.

Robert Plant first joined Led Zeppelin in 1968 when he was a young 19-year-old singer trying to make a name for himself.Now, 55 years, countless hits and eight Grammy wins later, it seems like the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has done everything under the sun.Yet, the 74-year-old doesn’t see it that way.Rather than rest on his laurels, he’ll be touring, playing with Willie Nelson and headlining festivals with frequent collaborator Alison Krauss all spring and summer long as part of their ongoing ‘Raising The Roof Tour’ which includes a stop at Bethel NY’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on July 1.Most amazingly, some tickets are dirt cheap.We’re talking $8 before fees cheap.Our team’s got a “Whole Lotta Love” for that.Want to find out how much tickets are for the Robert Plant show closest to you?Keep reading — we’ve got everything you want to know and more below. All prices listed above were found on Vivid Seats at the time of publication and are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and cheapest tickets available for each show can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

New Orleans Jazz Festival marches its way into the New Orleans Fairgrounds.And, of course, it’s not just jazz at the fest.Mega stars from a number of genres will be performing both weekends.Just a few of the biggest names set to headline include Dead and Company with John Mayer, Ed Sheeran, Lizzo, Santana and The Lumineers.Mumford and Sons, Jill Scott, Jon Batiste, Tom Jones and Robert Plant with Alison Krauss are also on the bill.Need more?Well, should you attend the annual multi-weekend musical celebration this year, you’ll also get to witness the talents of Steve Miller Band, Trombone Shorty, Gary Clark Jr., Tedeschi Trucks Band, Kane Brown and so many more.Best of all, last-minute tickets for both weekends are still available.The cheapest three-day passes for the first weekend start at $640 before fees on Vivid Seats.Word to the wise though — single-day passes are much, much cheaper.Should you opt to attend weekend two, passes can be found for as low as $360 before fees.Want to go?Here’s everything you need to know and more about the 2023 New Orleans Jazz Festival.All prices listed above were found at the time of publication and are subject to fluctuation.Need last-minute tickets but aren’t sure what the best deal available is?We got you covered.Below, you’ll find a complete calendar of multi-day and single-day passes along with the cheapest ticket options for all dates.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

David Bowie’s ‘Let’s Dance’ is set to be released alongside a series of NFTs.To celebrate the 40th anniversary of ‘Let’s Dance’, blockchain platform Gala Music has teamed up with writer and producer Larry Dvoskin (David Bowie, Robert Plant, Bono, The Beach Boys) to release a limited series of David Bowie inspired digital collectibles.The series goes live April 14, giving fans early access to a previously-unheard version of ‘Let’s Dance’ which was recorded 19 years after the original and produced by Dvoskin.“I am first and foremost a huge Bowie fan. It would have been a mistake to attempt to copy the original.

A headlining tour and two-day 90th birthday extravaganza weren’t enough for Willie Nelson this year.So, per usual, he’s “On The Road Again.”Willie Nelson’s annual Outlaw Music Festival will hit amphitheaters, arts centers, pavilions, festivals and theaters all over the U.S. from June through August this summer.And, of course, he’s bringing along a cavalcade of stars along with him on select dates.Just a few of the big names set to join the Red Headed Stranger include Robert Plant with Alison Krauss, Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff, The Avett Brothers, John Fogerty and many more.Along the way, the traveling road show will stop into Bethel, NY’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on July 29, Darien, NY’s Darien Lake Amphitheater on July 30 and Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center on Aug.

Nicole Scherzinger covered Celine Dion‘s ‘My Heart Will Go On’ in the style of Led Zeppelin on the second series of That’s My Jam.A clip of the Pussycat Dolls singer performing a rock driven rendition of the Titanic ballad was shared by the show last night (March 6) ahead of its return in the US tonight (March 7).The show, which is hosted by Jimmy Fallon, sees contestants participate in a segment called the Wheel of Musical Impressions.In this case, Scherzinger was asked to sing ‘My Heart Will Go On’ in the style of Zeppelin. You can view her performance below.The forthcoming season, once again hosted by Jimmy Fallon, will feature the likes of Adam Lambert, Migos‘ Quavo and will.i.am as new guests.Meanwhile, Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant recently credited Phil Collins as the “driving force” spurring him to get his solo career off the ground.“After John [Bonham, Led Zeppelin drummer] passed away and there was no Led Zeppelin, there had to be a way to go,” Plant said.

Madonna, Guns N’ Roses, Duran Duran, B-52s, Bruce Springsteen and many, many more.In fact, over 100 more.You wouldn’t believe it but A Flock of Seagulls, Rick Springfield, Slick Rick, Kenny G and Billy Idol are all performing live over the next few months as well.With that being said, it doesn’t matter if singling along to “Like A Virgin,” “Welcome to the Jungle” or “Born In The U.S.A.” sends you back — we’ve got ‘something for everyone.Below, you’ll find a comprehensive list of 107 rock, pop, hard rock, alternative rock, new wave, R&B, hip-hop, jazz, folk, country, punk and Latin concert options to choose from.Plus, if you scroll to the bottom we have the ultimate ’80s-tastic festival.So, if you want to re-live your Gen X glory days or catch your favorite group live for the first time, here’s who you have to see and everything you need to know about each and every tour from opening acts to tour dates to how to get tickets.Now, fire up the time machine (and grab your shoulder pads, leg warmers, and gold lamé leotards while you’re at it) — we’re going back to the ’80s.Runs March 2 through Dec. 10(co-headlining w/ Stevie Nicks on select dates as part of ‘Two Icons, One Night’ Tour)Runs March 10 through Nov. 10(co-headlining w/ Billy Joel on select dates as part of ‘Two Icons, One Night’ Tour)Runs March 10 through Nov. 10Runs April 16 through May 8Featuring Toto on select datesRuns March 1 through May 19Runs March 1 through April 8Runs March 1 through June 24Featuring John MayerRuns May 4 through July 16Runs April 27 through June 30Featuring Loverboy on select datesRuns March 24 through Sept. 30Runs March 30 through Sept. 3Featuring Iggy Pop, The Strokes, St. Vincent, Mars Volta, The Roots and moreRuns March 29 through July

music icons, whose huge hits including Stairway to Heaven have had generations of fans shredding their air guitars, are one of the most influnetial bands of all time.Likewise, Robert Plant continues to wow audiences with his stellar performances - but did you know that he could have also landed a role in Game Of Thrones too?READ NEXT: Inside Jon Bon Jovi's life - Hollywood film stint, secret wedding and royal linkIt is just one of the many interesting facts about Robert Plant, and here, Daily Star takes a closer look at his life as the rock star turns 74 years old today (August 20, 2022).Robert rose to fame as the lead singer of one of the greatest rock bands of all time - Led Zeppelin.Known for their hits including Whole Lot Of Love and Stairway To Heaven, the group toured across the world between 1968-1980 and released huge albums including their self-titled 1969 debut and In Through The Out Door in 1979.One of the best selling bands of all time, with sales of between 200-300 million worldwide, the group disbanded following the death of drummer John Bonham in 1980.They were later inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall Of Fame in 1995 - with the group reuniting for a selection of performances throughout the years including Atlantic Records 40th anniversary and MTV's Un-Ledded special.Robert Plant continues to tour, previously performing with groups including Band Of Joy, Sensational Space Shifters and Saving Grace.He also regularly collaborates and tours with blues musician Alison Krauss.It is no surprise then that across Robert's stellar career, the singer has amassed a huge estimated net worth of over £200m.On September 25, 1980, Robert and his fellow Led Zeppelin bandmates suffered a heartbreaking loss after drummer

Robert Plant has discussed playing Led Zeppelin songs live and the idea of reuniting the band, saying it wouldn’t “satisfy my need to be stimulated”.The legendary band split up in 1980 following the death of drummer John Bonham. They have since reunited several times, most recently in 2007, but only for one-off gigs.

Several acts who hit the stage at the weekend’s Glastonbury Festival are on course for huge uplifts on the Official Albums Chart this week.

A GLASTONBURY festival-goer has gone viral after fans mistook her for the QUEEN. Viewers watching the world-famous event on TV joked about the striking resemblance between the unidentified woman and Her Majesty.