Led Zeppelin’s iconic rock song Stairway to Heaven celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. But today marks 50 years since the Led Zeppelin IV song was first performed live on March 5, 1971.

It’s been hailed as the rock epic to end all rock epics, a sprawling paean to rustic mysticism with stunning dynamics that span woodwind-tinged folk, intricate fingerpicking and raw, unbridled rock.

Led Zeppelin, the legendary British rock band, pioneered heavy metal and hard rock through their distinctive electric sound and influences from folk and blues. The iconic group, which consisted of ...

“Stairway to Heaven” is one of Led Zeppelin’s most popular songs and one of the most acclaimed rock songs of all time. The song was released in 1971 on Led Zeppelin‘s fourth studio album ...

Over the weekend, however, Plant sang “Stairway To Heaven” live for the first time since the last Zeppelin show. In 2007, Led Zeppelin played a one-off reunion show at London’s O2 Arena.

“Stairway to Heaven” is one of the greatest rock songs of all time, and we have Robert Plant and Jimmy Page to thank for it. Lead singer Plant and guitarist Page co-wrote the iconic track for ...