Legendary rocker drops in at Ludlow arts venue
Led Zeppelin legend Robert Plant made a surprise visit to an entertainment venue in Shropshire - just weeks before a tribute act to the rock band is performed there.
Mr Plant dropped in unexpectedly at Ludlow Assembly Rooms, just to have a look around as he happened to be in town for a couple of days.
But the 65-year-old rock god's visit was timely - Led Zeppelin tribute act Whole Lotta Led are set to play the Assembly Rooms on June 7.
Plant, who lives in Bewdley near the Shropshire border, played at the venue with his folk-rock outfit Priory of Brion - back in 1999.
Tony Johnston, marketing officer at Ludlow Assembly Rooms, said: "I was out of the office at the time and got a call from our operations manager saying 'does the name Robert Plant mean anything to you?'
"I thought, I know he's the lead singer of Led Zeppelin, but it can't be him - and they said yes, it was.
"I was a huge fan of Led Zeppelin as a teenager. It was absolutely brilliant, there was a really good atmosphere in the building and everyone was excited.
"He was lovely guy, really friendly."
