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Who headlined Knebworth in 1979?
Led Zeppelin
The iconic Knebworth Festival, located Knebworth House in Hertfordshire, welcomed the sell-out two concerts headlined by Led Zeppelin in August 1979. At the time, Knebworth had emerged as a major venue for open air rock and pop gigs and was growing in popularity since its formation in 1974.
How many times did Zeppelin play Knebworth?
On Monday night, five days before the first of Led Zeppelin’s two shows at Knebworth, there were some 30 or so fans staked out in the campsite next to the site.
Who played at Knebworth in 1980?
Live At Knebworth. The Beach Boys in concert at Knebworth Park, Hertfordshire on 21st June 1980 (it’s been listed erroneously elsewhere as June 20th) was a memorable occasion in more ways than one.
Who played at Knebworth 1978?
Genesis, Jefferson Starship, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Devo, Brand X, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Roy Harper.
Who played Knebworth in 1978?
The first Knebworth Festival of 1978 featured Genesis and Jefferson Starship with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Devo, Brand X and Atlanta Rhythm Section.
Who played at Knebworth in 1976?
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones played in front of an estimated 200,000 at Knebworth in August 1976. In 1979, Led Zeppelin performed at Knebworth for two gigs, their first concerts in the United Kingdom since 1975.
What was the Knebworth Festival 1979?
The Knebworth Festival 1979 consisted of two concerts performed by the English rock band Led Zeppelin and other artists at Knebworth House, Hertfordshire, England, in August 1979.
What is the history of Led Zeppelin at Knebworth House?
History. The grounds of Knebworth House near the village of Knebworth had been a major venue for open air rock and pop concerts since 1974. In 1979, veteran promoter Freddy Bannister booked Led Zeppelin to play that year’s concerts, which took place on 4 August and 11 August. Led Zeppelin had not performed live for two years since…
Where was Knebworth House?
The grounds of Knebworth House near the village of Knebworth had been a major venue for open air rock and pop concerts since 1974.