After charming fans worldwide with their playful kitchen performances, Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp took to the Cropredy Festival stage to remind everyone just how powerful they are as seasoned musicians. Stepping beyond their cheeky Sunday Lunch videos, the pair unleashed a show-stopping set that included a breathtaking version of Led Zeppelin’s epic “Kashmir” — and in the audience, none other than Robert Plant himself was there to witness the magic.
Their set was a dynamic blend of reinvented rock classics and Toyah’s own hits, including crowd favorites like “Thunder In The Mountains,” “It’s A Mystery,” and “I Want To Be Free.” But it was their fiery renditions of tracks like Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid” and Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” that set the stage ablaze, leading up to a towering performance of “Kashmir” from Physical Graffiti.
Before diving into the Zeppelin classic, Toyah teased the audience with heartfelt pride:
“We’re immensely proud of this next song,” she said. “It’s by someone we love to the moon and back. I won’t say more—but the Midlands has given the world some brilliant musicians.”
As the first notes of “Kashmir” thundered through the festival grounds, a surge of energy swept over the crowd. Backed by a full band, Toyah and Fripp delivered a rendition that was raw, commanding, and packed with a reverence for the source material — a far cry from their usual light-hearted covers, and a full-on display of their musical might.
When the final notes faded into the night, Toyah’s voice rang out, brimming with excitement:
“We are so proud to have Mr. Robert Plant watching from the audience tonight!”
The revelation sent a ripple of awe through the crowd. One attendee, YouTuber ganazby, later shared his surreal experience online:
“Robert Plant was standing right behind me, near the bar, nodding his approval. It was an incredible moment.”
In a festival filled with unforgettable performances, the magic of seeing two generations of rock brilliance collide — on stage and in the audience — made this night truly historic.