Plant says he’s ‘too old’ to tour with Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant has finally ruled out the band getting back together for a concert tour. Plant, 60, said he was getting too old for two-hour rock shows in giant arenas across the world.
Plant has been nominated for five Grammy awards for his ‘Raising Sand’ album with American bluegrass singer Alison Krauss.
He said: “I’m doing very well with Alison and I’m enjoying that.”
But Plant said he was regularly in touch with Zep guitarist Jimmy Page and they were still great friends.
“I still see Jimmy quite a lot and he’s very complimentary and supportive of what I’m doing.
“But we are in different places now and you have to go on to do different things.”
Plant was on stage yesterday being interviewed on BBC Radio Wales by actress Ruth Jones who plays Nessa in TV’s Gavin And Stacey.
Jones was presenting her final Sunday Brunch show, live from the square at Barry Island. Part of Gavin And Stacy is set in Barry, South Wales.
Plant agreed to do the interview because he is such a huge fan of the cult comedy show.
But when Ruth asked him about a Led Zep reunion Plant said: “Do you know how long it took me to climb up on to the stage here – and it’s only four steps!” (Hmm… not exactly a Stairway To Heaven, then…)
Plant delighted the crowd by praising Ruth Jones for her Nessa character.
He said: “I’d just like to say thanks for giving me so many laughs over the last couple of years.”
In his interview, Plant also recalled how Zep’s manager Peter Grant had tripped and fallen on Elvis Presley’s father Vernon in the band’s first meeting with the singing legend.
I recall Francis Rossi once saying something similar. He was 32 at the time!
This whole Ded Zeppelin thing is getting boring now. Move on to something interesting.
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For god sake Plant forget this Alison bird, I know the album was good but we want Zeppelin not some American Songbook rubbish! Get it sorted man, too old my arse look at the Stones they have been too old forever but still rock
Mr. Page should give a call to Mr. Cormac Neeson from The Answer……
Led is Dead!!! Jimmy Page should not waste his talent waiting for grandpa Plant!! He should get together with different singers and do some new stuff!! Robert Plant thinks the world is waiting for his every move. Paul McCartney still tours and plays 2 hour shows, he is in his mid 60’s, so does Eric Clapton. I am a great singer, and whne my wife squeeze’s my testicle, I scream louder than Plant ever did!!! Call me at 630-379-1501-USA
Fair play to Planty! He acknowledges that he`d be unable to do justice to the bands material at his age,and i`m not suprised.It`s not “easy” to do what he did that is why LZ were so special.It`s not just a show.Leave well alone.
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[...] Peter Mensch has confirmed that Led Zeppelin will find themselves a new lead singer this year.After Plant confirmed that he would not be taking part in any further Led Zeppelin endeavours and will allegedly be recording with Alsion Krauss again this month, rumours have continued to [...]
Mister Plant has right, two hours show its too much now, for people, on they 60.
Either way, if they were to get back or not, some of you people still need to show some respect. Arguably the best band of all time, I think Mr. Plant knows whats best for his career.