On This Day, Dec. 2, 2012 … Rockers Led Zeppelin were celebrated as Kennedy Center Honorees at a ceremony held in Washington, D.C.

On **December 2, 2012**, Led Zeppelin was honored at the **Kennedy Center Honors**, a prestigious recognition of lifetime contributions to American culture through the performing arts. The ceremony, held in Washington, D.C., celebrated the band’s groundbreaking impact on music and their enduring legacy as one of the most influential rock groups in history. The event included a star-studded tribute to Led Zeppelin, with performances of their iconic songs by renowned artists. Highlights included renditions of “Stairway to Heaven” by Heart, “Rock and Roll” by the Foo Fighters, and other classic tracks. The tribute captured the power and innovation of the band’s music. President Barack Obama personally honored the band, acknowledging their revolutionary sound and influence, while humorously referencing their reputation as rock legends. Band members Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones were present, expressing their gratitude and reflecting on their career. This celebration solidified Led Zeppelin’s place not just in music history but also in the broader cultural canon. For more details, you can read coverage of the event on [oai_citation:2,This Day In … December 2nd, 2014 – DEF LEPPARD, HANOI ROCKS | Ultimate Metal Forum – Heavy Metal Forum and Community](https://ultimatemetal.com/threads/this-day-in-december-2nd-2014-def-leppard-hanoi-rocks.961460/) or [oai_citation:1,This Day In … December 2nd, 2014 – DEF LEPPARD, HANOI ROCKS | Ultimate Metal Forum – Heavy Metal Forum and Community](https://ultimatemetal.com/threads/this-day-in-december-2nd-2014-def-leppard-hanoi-rocks.961460/).