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[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 35 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

For those who didn't know: This is Robert Plant, the vocalist of Led Zeppelin. A dove spontaneously landed on his hand during a concert. They (the doves, not the band) were released from cages at the end if Stairway to Heaven, and one of them decided to land instead of flying off.

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Tangent, but where are they expected to go?

[–] merde@sh.itjust.works 17 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Via some sort of implement that helps such an ascent. Like a ladder. Or maybe an escalator. Those were the only ones I could think of.

[–] Please_Do_Not@lemm.ee 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Tractor beam, chairlift, Scottie from Star Trek, ramp, hoist and pulley, that's probably it.

[–] neidu3@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Derp, we both missed the obvious one. How stupid of us: Elevator

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 2 points 2 days ago

Pneumatic tube?

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago

Where were you

[–] verdigris@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 days ago

They're trained to return to their home roost. It's just a flock of white homing pigeons.

[–] sin_free_for_00_days@sopuli.xyz 10 points 2 days ago

In June 1973, Led Zeppelin played a legendary concert at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco, where an unforgettable moment took place. As the band performed before over 50,000 fans, white doves were released during the closing of “Stairway to Heaven.” While most of the birds flew off into the crowd, one returned to the stage, landing unexpectedly on Robert Plant’s hand. The scene was striking: Plant, cigarette and drink in hand, calmly held the dove in the other, creating a serene image that contrasted with the band’s electric performance. -source

Legendary moment from a legendary group.

[–] Squorlple@lemmy.world 11 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Robert Plant with a dove

Alice Cooper with a chicken (that was then thrashed apart by the audience)

And Ozzy Osbourne biting the head off of a bat

Any other notable instances of rockers with live airborne animals on stage?

[–] AstridWipenaugh@lemmy.world 14 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Ozzy thought it was a toy. Went to the hospital and got a rabies shot after the show.

https://www.goldradio.com/news/music/ozzy-osbourne-really-bite-bat-head-off/

[–] Dr_Box@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago

Dudes got the vocals of a disney princess. I love Robert Plant

[–] ikidd@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

Gotta whole lotta dove...

[–] ummthatguy@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago

I... I can see Robert's Plant.

[–] Alice@hilariouschaos.com 0 points 2 days ago

thought that was Carrot Top