Robert Plant Opens Up About Led Zeppelin Reunion, Failed Follow-Up With Alison Krauss…
July 26, 2025 — Legendary rocker Robert Plant has shed new light on two major chapters of his post-Zeppelin life: the long-speculated Led Zeppelin reunion and his acclaimed collaboration with bluegrass-country artist Alison Krauss. Speaking candidly in a recent interview, Plant addressed the enduring question of a full Led Zeppelin comeback and revealed why a third album with Krauss hasn’t materialized—despite their creative chemistry.
Plant, now 76, remains one of rock’s most iconic frontmen. In the interview, he reflected on the 2007 Led Zeppelin reunion show at London’s O2 Arena, where he joined surviving bandmates Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones, alongside Jason Bonham—son of late drummer John Bonham—for a one-night-only performance that thrilled fans and critics alike.
“I still get asked about that night like it was yesterday,” Plant said. “It was powerful, emotional, and full of fire. But that’s where it had to end.”
Despite repeated rumors over the years about a full-fledged tour or album, Plant stood firm in his belief that revisiting the past would risk tarnishing the band’s legacy.
“We captured lightning in a bottle that night. Trying to stretch that moment into something bigger felt… dishonest,” he added. “Zeppelin was of its time, and it ended when it needed to. The magic doesn’t always repeat itself.”
While Led Zeppelin fans may be left wanting, Plant did strike gold again creatively when he teamed up with Alison Krauss. Their 2007 Grammy-winning album Raising Sand blended haunting Americana, folk, and roots rock into an unexpected masterpiece. In 2021, they reunited for a follow-up, Raise the Roof, which was met with critical acclaim and another round of Grammy nominations.
Plans for a third album had reportedly been in the works, but Plant confirmed that those efforts have quietly fizzled out—at least for now.
“Alison and I have this incredible musical bond,” Plant explained. “But sometimes, timing and energy have to align perfectly. We started writing and recording some ideas last year, but it didn’t quite take flight.”
Still, Plant didn’t close the door entirely on future collaborations. “We may come back to it when the moment feels right. But neither of us wants to force it. That’s not how the first two records happened, and that’s why they worked.”
Plant remains active musically, touring with his band Saving Grace and continuing to explore genres far beyond his rock roots. His restlessness as an artist, he says, is what keeps him going.
“I never wanted to be a monument,” he said with a grin. “Music has to keep moving forward. That’s the only way it stays alive.”
Though hopes for a Zeppelin reunion or another Krauss duet may be uncertain, one thing remains clear: Robert Plant isn’t interested in nostalgia—only in what’s next.
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