The grounds of Knebworth House near the village of Knebworth had been a major venue for opan air rock concerts since 1974. In 1979, veteran promoter Freddy Bannister booked Led Zeppelin to play that year's concerts, which took place on 4th August and 11th August.
The band had not performed live for two years since the death of Robert Plant´s son during the band's 1977 North American tour, and they had not performed in the UK for four years. Led Zeppelin's manager, Peter Grant, decided that the band should perform at Knebworth instead of embarking on a lengthy tour.
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