Concertgoers in Ledbury were in for a special treat when an unexpected guest attended the Rotary Club of Ledbury’s charity concert held recently to raise funds for Acorns Children’s hospices.
Guests were left stunned when legendary global rock star Robert Plant climbed on stage to sing a duet with Welsh singer songwriter Deborah Rose, who was performing.
Whispers were heard around Market Theatre, as he sat in the audience, speculating on whether it was the famous Led Zeppelin singer, 66, before he got on stage to sing Roy Orbison’s Love Hurts in front of a small audience of 200.
Rotary club spokeswoman Jan Long said: “Many in the audience had guessed that the man with the beard and long curly hair was global rock star Robert Plant. But we were all surprised and delighted when he performed a song on stage.
“There were even empty seats in the theatre. People will be kicking themselves they were not there.”
The concert raised £1,000 for the charity and Robert spent time after the show talking to the concertgoers and posing for pictures.
The musical programme also included solo performances from tenor Carlos Alfonso and soprano Livia King, with Ledbury’s own Philip Holland providing piano accompaniment.
