You're gonna trip out when you find out that the drummer was John Bonham's son, playing on his dad's same drum kit and that he and the choir wore bowler hats in Honor of John who used to wear them all the time. Go back and watch this again, I'll bet you'll see it much differently when you see Jason at the end look up toward the sky at his father, then gives a heart tap to Robert Plant and Robert gives it back. Absolutely cool.

@jackspa5335

4 жыл бұрын

John Bonham and Robert Plant were mates. The singer and the drummer. When Bonham died Robert Plant left.

@coreyjudd4676

3 жыл бұрын

Let's not forget that Heart started as a Zeppelin cover band. For them to be able to kill this opus in front of their hero's with the son of a fallen god? Jesus Christ It's fucking crazy good, and so meaningful.

@herrdocjdm

3 жыл бұрын

​@@coreyjudd4676Plant was the one who went to Bonham's house to tell Jason's Mom that John Bonham had died. You never forget moments like that. Respect for Robert Plant.

@FeaturingRob

3 жыл бұрын

Add to the fact that Robert is Jason's godfather.

@AuntieNita74

3 жыл бұрын

Oh shiy thats johns actual drum kit..wow..that i did not know. That is amazing!

Ive seen this at least 30 times, and I still get chills when that choir comes in at the end.

@petielew

4 жыл бұрын

Ronnie Mayo always brings a tear to me when I see Jason and imagine what his emotions he’s going thru

@wendymarshall7571

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@amybaker3551

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I'm not the only one!

I like how Jimmie Page was going through the notes on the guitar solo with a big smile on his face.

@ginger4141

4 жыл бұрын

You know he wanted so bad to be up there doing the duck face and all.

@jenbill

4 жыл бұрын

ghadley, Yeah he did what’s funny though he never played it the same way twice Ahahahahahah!

@aprilcorbett

4 жыл бұрын

I wondered if anyone else noticed that! His lips barely moved but you could see him going through them all during the solo : )

@you123ST

3 жыл бұрын

yeah like he's counting the notes

The drummer is Jason Bonham, John Bonham’s son.

@andreadeamon6419

4 жыл бұрын

And they're all wearing hats that his dad was famous for ❤

@onepieceofgumleft

4 жыл бұрын

Jason toured with the group Foreigner for awhile. Saw them in 2006.During the song “Juke Box Hero” , they broke into “Whole Lotta Love”. Would love to see a reaction to it. m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y6Rmzs-Cgt2wmZc.html#searching

@lowrider4266

4 жыл бұрын

@@onepieceofgumleft He also toured with Heart he recent years. I didn't go but they did play near me.

@rodciferri9626

4 жыл бұрын

And - from the look of the three intertwining circles on the bass drum - he was playing his father's drum kit he used in the '70s!

@lesliesylvan

4 жыл бұрын

Tom. . . thanks for the info. Peace~

Ann's voice is a National Treasure ❤️. Nancy is one of the most underrated guitarists of all time ❤️🎤❤️

For some reason, and I'm not sure why, there are certain live performances that are just epic. This is one of those performances!

@kalanhitchens8782

2 жыл бұрын

Halestorms familiar taste of poison on Jimmy Fallon is up there too

@SharonS-fn2ym

Жыл бұрын

John Bonham’ s son, Jason, was the drummer. He wore his Dad’s bowler hat and said he would only do this if Ann and Nancy Wilson did it.

Robert Plant has a tear in his eye near the end! I Love It! Can you imagine how Heart felt to be able to do this tribute to Led Zeppelin! Kennedy Center Honors are beautiful! Love Jason Bonham on drums and so touching when the choir has on the bowler hats with Jason to honor his father!

I can’t count how many times I’ve watched this performance and it never gets old!!! Absolutely flaaaaawwwwwless. 💓

@kayomholt-montague7661

3 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@smittysmith4746

3 жыл бұрын

Watched it a 100 times

@jamesemery3639

3 жыл бұрын

And tears!

@claire.esculier

3 жыл бұрын

Goosebumps and teary eyes every time 👌🏻

@JJ-wk5wy

3 жыл бұрын

I love this cover sooooo much!

I get choked up every time I see and hear this. It's so great on so many levels. One of the greatest covers ever!!

@fgf366

4 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, the greatest cover, of any song...EVER!!!....🔥🔥👍👌😄🕺

@fong03

3 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest performances, period!

@Chatta-Ortega

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. An epic performance. I can't imagine how nerve-racking it must have been to do the Stairway guitar solo in the presence of Jimmy, JP, and Robert.

@deevillalobos4277

3 жыл бұрын

AMAZING

@janethernandez724

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, me too,. I agree this is absolutely fantastic! I just love this cover by Heart. It is the best one ever!

Balls of stainless steel to play that solo in front of Jimmy Page. Such an amazing version of the song.

That drummer learned from one of the greatest rock drummers ever.

@karenward267

3 жыл бұрын

He inherited his father’s incredible talent.

@larryronkq586

3 жыл бұрын

NO NOT 1 OF ,, He was the best ENOUGH SAID

Never get tired of Ann singing. She has such a lovely powerful voice!

Just an FYI Anne Wilson was in her 60's when she did this :) Gotta love that voice :)

Yes that is Ann and Nancy Wilson doing a tribute

@conniesloan921

4 жыл бұрын

Willa-jane's opinion He has if ya look through his reaction videos you’ll see the ones he has reacted to so far 😊

This was the greatest live performance that ever happened on television. The GOAT!

That’s Jason Bonham, John’s son, on the drum kit. 💔❤️💔

@steveakhurst7845

4 жыл бұрын

You can see and hear his passion playing his dad,s song ...so good to see !

@kalamahina7157

4 жыл бұрын

All the bowler hats are also homage to Bonzo.

This is one of the greatest performances ever! It was stunning and honestly it was flawless. Ann Wilson is one of a kind

I have no words! They just filled monumental shoes! The vocals,the band,the orchestra,the choir,Jason Bonham! God up in Heaven what a performance! Pick me up off the floor!! The Wilson sisters just gave the greatest performance of their careers!! Need I mention in front of The president of the United States but also in front of the greatest rock band in History and they covered the greatest rock song ever created. The scary part is,they absolutely crushed it!!! Ann Wilson,good Lord what amazing vocals and the arrangement was earth shattering!! I'm fucking speechless!!!

Ann Wilson takes my breath away everytime I hear her. She has an angels voice on earth!!!

Robert plant has said he doesn’t like hearing most covers of stairway to heaven but he loved hearts version, but heart has always covered Led Zeppelin, they almost always do at least one zeppelin song at their concerts and I know they have live covers of both black dog and rock & roll.

Ann Wilson was 62 (!) years old when she gave that performance. Absolutely amazing. She still had such power in her voice but she really held it in check in keeping with the original. The last notes of the crescendo were awesome! I never tire of watching this one.

This cover is a masterpiece, the arrangement was brilliant, from Ann & Nancy Wilson, to the musicians & the choir

So Awesome and Robert Plant was so emotional!He loved their cover!

@teatimedrinker1

3 жыл бұрын

I know. It’s almost like he’s trying not to lose right there with the camera in his face. Love those boys! And Heart -just amazing.

@stephpick

3 жыл бұрын

@@teatimedrinker1 He was emotional because he was told no one from Bonham family was going to be in attendance and then Jason pops up on stage, playing John's drum kit and using his sticks. Robert said in an interview, it just made the night complete for him as prior to that point it felt very bittersweet. He also said he watched John teach Jason the drums from a young age and felt like Jason was a son to him and has and always will be watching over Jason and his family, as one bigger Zep family does.

@teatimedrinker1

3 жыл бұрын

@@stephpick ❤️Thank you for that tidbit. I was not aware of that 🤗aww, so sweet

@stephpick

3 жыл бұрын

@@teatimedrinker1 Interview with Jason and Robert about it can be found here, with also Jason saying that it was Robert who told him is father had died. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nqGKltiAldKviLQ.html

@teatimedrinker1

3 жыл бұрын

@@stephpick Thank you so much!

Your twinkly spirit is your greatest gift. It’s contagious! ❤️

@karenlourim9020

4 жыл бұрын

Kathleen Karsten His smile is precious!

When you make the original artist tear up... you've won the night!

This may be one the best covers I have EVER seen. Beautiful and Moving....

@theodoreritola9758

2 жыл бұрын

NOT ONE OF ,,,, It was the best night night

John Bonham;s son is on the drums

@kaarlosaario525

4 жыл бұрын

Like Father like son!

I love that they're all wearing bowler hats - paying homage to Bonzo!

Jimmy page was really loving this. What a masterpiece this song is..

@heliotropezzz333

4 жыл бұрын

Jimmy was loving it. Robert was getting emotional - just another way of loving it.

@mrs.martin3158

4 жыл бұрын

I think it's safe to say that all 3 of the men loved it. They were truly surprised when Jason walked out when they were first introduced.

Heart was often called the female Led Zeppelin & they requested that Heart perform it. The Kennedy City Honors are awarded each year to 3 or more recipients by the board of the Kennedy Center. David Letterman was one of the others...can't remember who the third one was.

@mrs.martin3158

4 жыл бұрын

I'll need to rewatch it to be certain. But, I think it was a dancer. A ballerina, maybe? No, no, really. It's fine. I'm happy to take the bullet for everyone and rewatch The Kennedy Center Honors. Torture? Yes, absolutely. But it's the least I can do. Don't worry. I can handle it.😉

@michelewith1l636

4 жыл бұрын

The other recipient was Buddy Guy.

@tmf866

3 жыл бұрын

They're awarded by the Kennedy Center, the sitting president usually attends and may present the award for the center. Agolf Twittler was not invited.

@drieuxkoeppel8152

3 жыл бұрын

Thomas Farrell Trump has NEVER attended a Kennedy Center Honors ceremony. He can’t handle NOT being the center of attention!

@msredstilettoscraftsshoesc5152

3 жыл бұрын

@@tmf866 Sorry, you are totally correct & now that you've said that, I think I vaguely remember it. I think I got mixed up because it was named for JFK as a living memorial. I'll edit my OP so there's no misinformation. Thank you 🙂

Ann Wilson... greatest female voice in rock history!!!!

@GratefulZen

3 жыл бұрын

Tied with Grace Slick!

@dianesylvester156

3 жыл бұрын

Greatest voice. Full stop. Male OR female.

@deevillalobos4277

3 жыл бұрын

EVER!!!!!

@trevortamboline279

3 жыл бұрын

@@dianesylvester156 I'm partial to Steve Perry and Brad Delp on the male side. Lou Gramm's up there, too.

I don't know who arranged this (musically speaking, adding the choir etc) but they deserve huge credit too, it is beautifully done. The girls from Heart know the boys from Led Zep well and Ann has sung many of their songs, her and Robert have a very similar tone and range. I loved how you just beamed all the way through it, I think we all did that the first time we saw it, it is a joyful experience, one that bears watching time and again. Nicely done :)

Not bad for ladies in the mid sixties, the drummer is indeed John's son and the derby hats are a tribute to him.

@TheCornishCockney

4 жыл бұрын

BOWLER hats my friend.

@mrs.martin3158

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheCornishCockney THANK YOU! I've been fighting the urge to reply the exact same thing.

@TheWynch

4 жыл бұрын

@Michael Asay I knew they were getting up there but wasn't sure. Didn't want to mae them too old :)

Heart is still rockin' Ann's voice is still awesome. We went and saw Heart in concert in 2016 in Montreal. Her and Nancy still really moved too. This cover is just so WOW!

Love Heart, a band I listen to regularly.🎸🎶👌😎

Heart played this when I seen them earlier this year.....even without all the extras on stage, they still killed it!!

@darcythmpsn1

4 жыл бұрын

@Michael Asay yes, last Oct....meant to type when I saw them last year (2019)

Hands down the best cover of any song EVER!! Just amazing! Watching it never gets old. Seeing Robert getting emotional always gets me in the feels..

Great reaction! So glad you showed this tribute to Zeppelin. I've watched this more than twenty times and I get teary eyed almost every time. Brilliant.

Hard to believe that powerhouse voice of Ann Wilson is almost 63 years old when they did that. She is now almost 71 and still looks and sounds incredible!

I can only imagine being in the audience. Jimmy and Robert's reactions are phenomenal! Ann and Nancy's performance was magical!

@mrs.martin3158

4 жыл бұрын

Ah. When Robert takes his finger and flicks away his tear, aaagh, waterworks at the Martin's.

It's one of the best live performances ever. It's beyond a concert performance. Really in a class by itself. Amazing tht Nancy was into her 60s here and bringing those incredible vocals like the Rock goddess she is.

Ann Wilson is amazing. She's got such a powerful voice. They dud their own version & smashed it out of the park, the musicians & the choir were brilliant

Imagine the emotional rollercoaster Jason had to be experiencing sitting in his dad's seat on this song. Jayvee that drummer is the late great , John Bonham's son.

Heart - one of THE most under-rated groups of all time!

I loved watching cellist YoYo Ma and comedian Stephen Colbert rocking it out.

@cici7333

3 жыл бұрын

I noticed Bonnie Raitt, too!

Actually, this wasn't the full version. When this song came out in 1971 I bet they never imagined that they would be honored by POTUS for their contribution to rock music.

EPIC - I have heard this cover dozens of times and gives me goose bumps every time. They went all out on this, and brought a tear to Robert Plant's eye at the end. Can't get any better than that.

Heart is old school touring buddies with the Zep guys! The bowler hats were also a tribute to John.

So much respect and Led Zeppelin tradition in this version. Apart from the vocals, the fact that John Bonham's son played drums, with his dad's hat on, then the choir had his hats on too. So good to see that they all enjoyed it. What a wonderful tribute to a classic song! Heart are the best!

Robert Plant wants to cry from her voice!!! It's amazing and he knows it.

Epic as fuck. Ann Wilson is an amazing vocalist. Love the choir at the end and seeing the remaining members of the band loving it. What an insanely good production.

They asked Robert Plant long ago what his favorite rock song was. He said anything Ann Wilson is singing. That always brings a smile to my face.

This is one of my favorite performances of all time. I always cry. I shared it with everyone I knew after I first watched it. Imagine being the original members having your own iconic song dedicated back to you in front of that type of audience? The best of humanity. Ok, crying again.

The only singer who could do any justice to cover this classic!! ❤❤❤

From what I've seen, from watching different honors at The Kennedy Center, the Obamas are at them all. And YES, Heart did a CRAZY GOOD performance. I had seen it awhile back, but wanted to see you watch it. Your love for great music, is well noticed!

@ALeafOnTheWind42

4 жыл бұрын

Traditionally the sitting president (as well as the first lady) attends the event after the ceremony which presents the honorees their awards. The Trumps are the first to not attend, after Norman Lear said he would accept the award but boycott the ceremony because of Trump. The Trumps said they would not attend "to allow the honorees to celebrate without any political distraction", and they haven't for the past two years either.

@lisac9930

4 жыл бұрын

@@ALeafOnTheWind42 That's really good to know, beings I AM NOT a Trump fan!!!

@drw07w40

3 жыл бұрын

Lisa C I’m sure he’s devastated by that but he’s still gonna be your president for the next 4 years 😂😂😂

@lisac9930

3 жыл бұрын

@@drw07w40 We talkin' about the same president??? 🤔 It seems like u might be talking about the man who "holds that title"; I mentioned Obama.

@drw07w40

3 жыл бұрын

Lisa C the term I AM NOT a trump fan....where’s obummer mentioned there ?

Absolutely best freaking cover of all time!!!

I was watching your reaction again, JayVee, and I had to laugh with delight at the first time you exclaimed "Okay!" when.Ann Wilson gave us just a taste of her famous rock diva power. It's nust a warning shot telling you what's coming and that you are in the hands of one of the greatest vocalists in rock. Goddess bless her every day. 🥰 I love her voice too.

I get such a kick out of seeing other people's reaction mirror my own the first time I heard this version. Fantastic stuff.

Imagine singing Stairway to Heaven with the members of LZ sitting there watching.

Who ever arranged this kept to the spirit of the song, from quiet with a gentle increase of sound and passion to an epic wall of sound, harmony and love.

at the end Jason bonham looks up to heaven for his dad John bonham original drummer for Led Zeppelin

Absolutely the best cover of this song ever, love Heart.

Some songs should not be covered; I always thought that stairway was one of those that should not be touched. Wrong; Heart and crew nailed it; what a show! Loved the bowler tribute.

Ann & Nancy Wilson were brillant; the musicians were amazing, then adding the choir was a mastetpiece; thus cover was an amazing tribute to Led Zepplin

Simply the best production of all time.I have watched this many times.All fantastic musicians.

one of the best covers I have heard , fantastic loved every minute 😊 .

Love your reactions. This may be the best "live" performance I've ever seen, cover or not. The Stars aligned on this one. The musical director of this production was genius.

Anne & Nancy Wilson were such awesome musicians!! They can really rock it out (Kick It Out and Baracusa are 2 more great examples of this), but they have incredible harmonization in softer tunes too, like Dog & Butterfly! Check them out! ❤️

Great great performance by Heart & Jasin Bonham...evertime I see this performance I literally have tears in my eyes! So good to see how well the guys in Led Zeppelin enjoyed it...& it's especially touching with Jason..John Bonham's son playing the drums...great teaction!

That's some next level shtuff right there!

heart best ever female group love steve and christina always

This is song is so epic and impactful that 200 people were willing to dress up for about a 30 second singing part towards the end

OMG electric ⚡️♥️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Whenever I see and hear this version, I cry. It's so very beautiful, in every way.

This was awesome, and they did this song "fantastically"! APPLAUSE!! APPLAUSE!!

Ann Wilson’s voice is amazing and never failed her. This was 2012- she was 62 years old! To belt out a performance like this at that age! Wow!

One of the greatest rock bands, doing a tribute to THE greatest rock band of the greatest rock anthem in history, and nailing it in awesome style.

Awesome freaking reaction! I cry everytime I see it!!

Best cover of any song..EVER!!!...👍🔥👌🙂🕺🕺

kennedy center honors. a treasure trove of unbelievable performances

Heart doing this brings tears to my eyes. Every single time.

Goosebumps and tears every time I watch this one.

I think Heart is the only group that could pull this off. What a tribute!

Yo Yo Ma in the audience was actually head banging...love it!

Wow! Yes, brings memories and tears... Loved that performance! Very powerful rendition with the members and a bonus of a Great President and First Lady, bringing class and heart full spirit to the already super charged atmosphere.

Classic and beautifully aranged.They loved it....

The best rendition I've ever heard

This was just part of a great tribute show! You really should watch the whole thing!😁❤

@mrs.martin3158

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Watch the whole thing.

Kennedy Center Honors is an annual show that is broadcast around Christmas time. There’s always one performance or two makes me cry. This must have been the year that Led Zepplin was honored. Check out Adam Lamberts tribute to Cher with Believe, and Aretha Franklins tribute to songwriter Carole King with You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman.

An absolute masterpiece

I loved watching the Led Zeppelin facial expressions as the song progressed. They all started off looking like parents dropping their kid off at school for the first time and by the end they seemed so pleased. When Ann added the shred to her voice in the "To be a rock and not to roll" line you could tell it got Robert Plant right in his feelings. I know nothing will ever touch the original but I hope this superbly done cover just might have let those men experience just a bit of what we've all felt all these years listening to them.

Yes a great tribute to a Band that inspired Ann and Nancy Wilson. I couldn't imagine what kind of pressure they were under playing an iconic song to a legendary and iconic band.

That's a special drummer... somebody must have filled you in. So emotional!

I saw a comment on the original video for this that said “This is Led Zeppelin feeling what we’ve all been feeling all those years listening to their song”. Couldn’t be more true.

As a little boy Jason Bonham would play his drums back stage during the concerts. Talk about a musical education !

This was my 1st time hearing this song or seeing Heart perform it. I have to say, that was AWESOME! 🥰🥰🥰

I get chills every time I watch this performance.

Gives me the chills.. So awesome!!! Great song.. Amazing cover, HEART.

Do some more Heart: These Dreams....and witness Nancy on vocals.

@rinah75

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! These Dreams is my favorite Heart song.

Watch it again and see Jason lookin' up to the sky at the end, when she sings the words "stairway to heaven'"... I think, he's proud of his boy up there...