I Was There: Nostalgic Recollections From Led Zeppelin's 1979 Shows at Knebworth
Dave Lewis, Then As It Was (Tight But Loose Publishing), August 2009
FOR THE THOUSANDS of fans who converged on Hertfordshire over the first two weekends of August 1979, Led Zeppelin at Knebworth was more than a gig. It was an adventure. For many young rock fans it was their first experience of a large festival gathering. They came from all over the UK and beyond to pay homage to a band whose legacy was already assured.
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