| Date | September 11, 1971 |
| Band | Led Zeppelin |
| Tour | North America 1971 |
| Venue | Rochester Community War Memorial |
| City | Rochester, New York, United States |
| Personnel |
John Bonham Jimmy Page Robert Plant John Paul Jones |
| Setlist |
1. Immigrant Song |
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Best show I ever saw
There was no opening act. The lights went down, and we were in pitch black for about 5 minutes. At the second the lights went up, the band started "Immigrant Song" It was really loud, to the point that the bass was rattling the bolts holding the seats under us.
They went right in"Heartbreaker" and Page did a prolonged guitar solo which was more amazing than Ive ever heard him do, on record or stage. After a great "Dazed and Confused" chairs were brought out, and they all sat at the edge of the stage and did some accoustic stuff off the 3d Lp. I remember "Goin to Ca" and "Tangerine" vividly, will have to try and remember the others, they did about 5.
They did "Stairway to Heaven" at this show, and we had never heard it. We thought the way they did it that night was better than the record. There was a hush after the song was finished, I have heard in interviews that Led Zep thought that it didnt go over well. I am here to say that it was because everyone there knew they had witnessed the greatest thing they had ever seen and heard, and that it was the greatest rock and roll moment in their lives, and we didnt know how to react for a minute.
They did the rock and roll medley, "Misty Mountian" and "Rock and Roll" I will try and remember more. It was the best concert I ever saw.
I dont remember hearing of the 1st Rochester concert listed on this site.
It was a blast! You shoulda been there!!!