In 1964, Robert Plant saw one of the best live rock bands. Decades later, he still calls it the “most exciting” show he has ever been to

In 1964, Robert Plant saw The Who play in town halls across the West Midlands and later described the performance as the most exciting music scene he had experienced. The show left a lasting impression on the future Led Zeppelin singer, offering an early glimpse of how energetic live rock could be.

Plant recalled being about 16 and praised the band’s animated performance, particularly Keith Moon’s drumming and Roger Daltrey’s presence out front. The article connects that experience to Plant’s later musical development and notes that Pete Townshend, while friendly with Led Zeppelin’s members, said he did not feel a need to enjoy their music.