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.
It took place at Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire and featured appearances from other famous faces including Ella Henderson, Andrew Ridgeley of Wham!, former Pink Floyd bassist Guy Pratt, comedian Katherine Ryan and renowned drummer David Palmer.One of the main highlights of the night – dubbed An Evening With Andy Taylor And Special Guests – arose with a performance from Plant, who broke out Led Zeppelin tracks ‘Thank You’, ‘Black Dog’ and ‘Stairway To Heaven’.
The latter marked his first time singing the track in 16 years.The last time he sang the world-famous song in public was back in 2007 at London’s O2 Arena, later released as the Celebration Day concert film.
Check out footage of the moment below.A post shared by JuliaDella (@julia__della)The gig in Oxfordshire over the weekend wasn’t the first charity concert to be held in support of Cancer Awareness Trust.
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