Robert Plant kicked off his new world tour with a performance in Plymouth on November 16.
The show was the first show of Plant’s new tour following the release of his latest solo album “Carry Fire” on October 13.
Several videos have been posted from the show:
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And many photos have been shared:
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#robertplant @PlymPavilions playing #LedZeppelin pic.twitter.com/rg4sxAXDX8
— Chris Watson (@chriswdesigns4u) November 16, 2017
Here’s the setlist for the show, via Setlist.fm:
The Lemon Song
New World…
Turn It Up
The May Queen
That’s the Way
All the King’s Horses
In the Light
Gallows Pole
Carry Fire
Rainbow
Babe, I’m Gonna Leave You
Little Maggie
Bluebirds Over the Mountain
Funny In My Mind (I Believe I’m Fixin’ to Die)
Misty Mountain Hop
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Satan Your Kingdom Must Come Down
Whole Lotta Love
Previously Plant and his band, The Sensational Space Shifters, performed songs for the BBC on October 6, October 10, and October 11.
The lineup of Plant’s band has changed from his last tour. Musician Seth Lakeman has been added to the touring band after playing on “Carry Fire.” Lakeman told BBC News in September that Juldeh Camara had left Plant’s band.
Here are the remaining dates on Plant’s tour:
November 17 – Bristol.
November 20 – Wolverhampton.
November 22 – Llandudno.
November 24 – Newcastle.
November 25 – Liverpool.
November 27 – Glasgow.
November 28 – Perth.
November 30 – Manchester.
December 2 – Belfast.
December 3 – Dublin.
December 6 – Sheffield.
December 8 – London.
December 11 – Portsmouth.
December 12 – Birmingham.
February 9 – Raleigh, North Carolina.
February 11 – Charlotte, North Carolina.
February 12 – Norfolk, Virginia.
February 14 – New York.
February 16 – Boston, Massachusetts.
February 17 – Toronto, Ontario.
February 20 – Chicago, Illinois.
February 22 – Minneapolis, Minnesota.
February 24 – Denver, Colorado.
February 26 – Phoenix, Arizona.
February 28 – Oakland, California.
March 2 – Los Angeles, California.
March 26 – Sydney, Australia.
March 27 – Sydney, Australia.
March 30 – The Byron Bay Bluesfest in Australia.
April 1 – Melbourne, Australia.
April 2 – Melbourne, Australia.
April 8 – Perth, Australia.
Drummer Dave Smith posted a photograph to Instagram on November 13 which showed Plant and his band rehearsing for the tour at Real World Studios:
The November 16 performance also saw the launch of Plant’s new line of tour merchandise. The collection of items is available to see and purchase online. Many of the items include Plant’s feather symbol, which was first used on the packaging for Led Zeppelin’s untitled 1971 release.
This grey “retrographic” T-shirt includes Plant’s feather symbol, as well as a silhouette of Plant performing with Led Zeppelin:
Plant’s online store also lists a metal feather keyring:
You can view the full collection here.
Plant is also selling an art print that’s only available from the merchandise stall at his run of 15 UK and Ireland shows. Plant said on Twitter that the print is by Welsh artist Richey Beckett:
(Twitter/RobertPlant)
he sucks without JIMMY AND JOHN PAUL JONES
Rubbish the mans brilliant
I had the opportunity to see him again. I passed it up. I will always love Percy for what he was, but cannot listen to his new cd. It totally sucks! I think it’s time for Percy to retire. I love you Percy, but give it up. ❤️ A very dedicated fan from 1969, I will listen to what made you famous. It’s over now…
I had the opportunity to see him again. I passed it up. I will always love Percy for what he was, but cannot listen to his new cd. It totally sucks! I think it’s time for Percy to retire. I love you Percy, but give it up. ❤️ A very dedicated fan from 1969, I will listen to what made you famous. It’s over now…haha! They won’t post my comment…sorry Percy
All you Led Zeppelin Stuck dead heads can stay Right where your stuck. Roberts new Album is riveting, flavorful Emotional, heart felt, dreamy, gorgeous. Non of you can’t cut his Spirit down or kill his Passion for what he was born to do. As ‘Robert Plant’ he as a Solo Artist has Recognitions with Awards don’t forget that. Get a life of your own.
If fans want to pay to see “Deliverance” versions of Plant/Zep songs, so be it.
I just don’t see much intensity in the videos, on His part. He doesn’t want to be Percy at all anymore. So, we get what we get. I’ll pass on this time around!
Carry on Robert, amazing as ever !!