Robert Plant “didn’t need” Led Zeppelin after the death of his son
Robert Plant has said he considered leaving Led Zeppelin after his five-year-old son Karac died from a stomach virus in 1977. He continued with the band at the time, but said the loss changed how he felt about touring and spending long stretches backstage with his bandmates.
Plant said he no longer needed the group after his son’s death, describing music as a less compelling “romance” when life turns difficult. Led Zeppelin ended in 1980 after drummer John Bonham died; the band reunited for a tribute concert in London in 2007. Plant now lives in Worcestershire and is touring the United States with his folk Americana band, Saving Grace.
- Plant considered leaving Led Zeppelin after his son died in 1977.
- He said the tragedy changed his perspective on touring with the band.
- Plant is now touring the United States with Saving Grace.