Highlighting some of the best concerts from years past.

Few concerts in rock history carry the myth and power of Led Zeppelin at Knebworth in 1979. The legendary performances took place on August 4 and August 11, 1979, at Knebworth Festival 1979 in Hertfordshire, England. These shows marked Zeppelin’s triumphant return to the UK stage after four years away and became some of the most talked-about concerts in classic rock history.

At the time, the band had been through emotional and personal struggles. Singer Robert Plant was still recovering from the tragic loss of his son in 1977, and the band had barely toured since. Fans wondered if Zeppelin could still dominate the live stage in a changing music world filled with punk and new wave acts. When tickets went on sale, the demand exploded, with roughly 200,000 fans attending each concert.