Black Crowes covers Led Zeppelin with slash at FireAid

The Black Crowes, along with John Fogerty and Slash, were under a triumphant set of FireAid Benefit Concert in Los Angeles.

The group opened their three-song set with a high-energy rendering of “Remedy” The southern harmony and musical companion.

Next, they welcomed Fogerty to the stage for a reproduction of Creedence Clearwater Revivals “Have you ever seen the rain.” Fogerty had been announced as an artist for the distribution show, but his collaboration with Crowes was a surprise. Before the event, the CCR legend expressed how much he appreciated being part of FireAid.

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“Excited to participate in an incredible series of artists at the Kia Forum tonight for FireAid, supporting our society’s recovery from the recent fires,” Fogerty passed on Facebook. “Let’s get together through music to rebuild and strengthen southern California.”

Black Crowes covers Led Zeppelin with the help of Slash

The last song of the set was a cover of Led Zeppelin’s “Going to California”, with Slash entering the famous guitar part originally played by Jimmy Page. The GnR icon originally came on stage unannounced, only to receive scary cheers from the crowd.

“He doesn’t need any introduction!” Singer Chris Robinson asked when Slash took a seat next to Black Crowes guitarist, Rich Robinson. Fan shot video of the performance can be viewed below.

The band has some history with Led Zeppelin. Page first made a como on stage with Black Crowes in 1995. Four years later he collaborated with the southern rockers for a series of appearances, resulting in Live on the Greek: Excess all areas Live album.

According to Setlist.fmBlack Crowes also occasionally has mixed Led Zeppelin Melodies in their shows. While Firaid marked the first time they have appeared “Going to California”, songs like “Whole Lotta Love” and “Hey, Hey, what can I do” have made it into their regular lists in the past.

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From their Lynbolt introduction to their reunion LP more than three decades later, they have rarely already been cleared from form.

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