September 11, 1971

Led Zeppelin
at Rochester Community War Memorial, Rochester

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
2. Heartbreaker
3. Since I've Been Loving You
4. Out On the Tiles / Black Dog
5. Whole Lotta Love
8. organ solo / Thank You

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BrettLowden 2008 Dec 6

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!!!

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