Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin - Live Aid Full Concert featuring Rock and Roll, Whole Lotta Love, and Stairway to Heaven

John F. Kennedy Stadium
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• The Live Aid concert on July 13, 1985, marked a significant moment in Led Zeppelin's career, serving as their first live performance together in over ... Read Full Description >

  The Live Aid concert on July 13, 1985, marked a significant moment in Led Zeppelin's career, serving as their first live performance together in over a decade since their breakup in 1980. Prior to this event, the band's last studio album was "In Through the Out Door," released in 1979, which showcased a shift in their musical style incorporating more synthesizers. During Live Aid, the band's lineup was completed by former members Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones, with drummer Jason Bonham filling in for his late father, John Bonham. This performance was marred by limitations imposed by the brief set time, showcasing only three pivotal tracks: "Rock and Roll," "Whole Lotta Love," and "Stairway to Heaven." Despite this, the concert reignited interest in Led Zeppelin and rekindled their legacy as one of rock's most iconic bands. The performance exemplified their ability to captivate vast audiences, underscoring their historical significance in live music.