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July 1, 2025
It’s sometimes easy to forget Led Zeppelin are a fairly small part of Robert Plant’s 50+ year career. Because when the stage lights dim and the crowd hushes, it’s not just nostalgia that steps forward — it’s a man who’s never stopped evolving. From desert blues to Celtic laments, from Nashville roots to Moroccan mysticism, Plant has walked through eras with a restlessness few can match. And on that night with Imelda May, as the first chords of “Rock and Roll” struck, it wasn’t a throwback — it was a transformation. Stripped of bombast, dressed in swing, the song didn’t just return — it reincarnated. And suddenly, it was clear: Robert Plant isn’t chasing the past… he’s dragging it somewhere new…Paul McCartney Finds Lost Child at the Airport — His Heartwarming Response Will Leave You SPEECHLESS! While walking through a busy airport, Paul McCartney noticed a young girl, no older than six, standing alone and frightened. Instead of simply walking past, the music legend stopped, approached her, and offered comfort and reassurance. He didn’t just give her a quick fix—he took the time to ensure she felt safe, staying with her until airport staff arrived and her parents were found. Paul McCartney’s simple, selfless act of kindness shows that true heroes aren’t just found in the spotlight—they can be found in everyday moments of genuine care…The relationship between Robert Plant and Alison Krauss is one of deep artistic kinship, defined by mutual admiration, patience, and an unspoken emotional harmony that permeates their music. Despite their contrasting backgrounds—Plant from the raw intensity of British rock and Krauss from the refined subtlety of American bluegrass—their partnership feels seamless, almost fated. They share a quiet understanding that doesn’t require words, often describing their collaboration as effortless and organic. Plant has said that working with Krauss opened a new chapter in his life, helping him rediscover the power of restraint and space in music, while Krauss admires his courage to let go of control and follow feeling…What made Keith Richards say Mick Jagger had “blown his credibility”?Jack Black’s teary tribute to Led Zeppelin: “Best band ever”
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Tag: rock 60’s

The one Led Zeppelin song that reminds Robert Plant of John Bonham

In the case of many rock bands, the drummer is deemed replaceable, but with Led Zeppelin, John Bonham was the lynchpin, and nobody else on the planet could do his job. While Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones contributed immensely to their success, Bonham’s ferocious drumming elevated each song to new heights. With […]

“I was flourishing”: Robert Plant’s greatest Led Zeppelin performance

We approach the end of the 1960s, and every rock vocalist in London is either in another band or pursuing a solo career. The decade had been a who’s who of innovation, as The Beatles’ experimental approach to some of their latter albums opened up the charts to a range of different styles of music. […]

“You cheeky little bastard!”: The only drummer John Bonham saw as his equal

Redditch’s roaring beatmaker, John Bonham, is considered one of the all-time greats in rock and roll’s rich history. His distinctive style and technical skill helped define the sound of Led Zeppelin throughout the late 1960s and ’70s before his untimely death in 1980. Like most of the greats, Bonham was largely self-taught, but his natural […]

Were The Beatles asked to play Woodstock Festival?

Let’s imagine it together: The Beatles did their rooftop concert. The challenging Get Back sessions ended with that iconic moment, marking a strange point where the band simultaneously knew they were breaking up but also seemed somehow reinvigorated by the process. Now imagine a world where they had another booking to be working towards, another […]