Robert Plant's Tolkien Love Fest, Saving Grace Tour Magic, and Irreverent Grammy Snub
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Robert Plant's Tolkien Love Fest, Saving Grace Tour Magic, and Irreverent Grammy Snub
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Robert Plant has been on a whirlwind this past week, kicking off the North American leg of his Roar in the Fall tour with his band Saving Grace, a project he describes as “a song book of the lost and found.” From West Virginia’s Capitol Theater on October 30 to recent stops in Boston, Brooklyn, and Port Chester, Plant has transformed classic Led Zeppelin tracks like Ramble On, The Rain Song, Friends, and Four Sticks into atmospheric, folk-infused revelations. Fans and press alike have remarked on the band’s ability to conjure a near-mystical vibe—think more enchanted English chapel than roaring stadium. At the Brooklyn Paramount, Plant mesmerized a packed house, seamlessly blending Zeppelin magic with new material and covers that showcased both his own and his bandmates’ talents. He’s been giving Suzi Dian, Oli Jefferson, Tony Kelsey, Matt Worley, and Barney Morse-Brown space to shine, and together their harmonies, storytelling, and eclectic instrumentation have captivated audiences from coast to coast.
On November 4, Plant made headlines with a charming appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert—a segment that quickly morphed into a Tolkien love fest. Parade and several outlets reported that Plant confirmed, much to Colbert’s delight, the deep influence of Tolkien on his lyrics, especially for iconic Zeppelin songs like Stairway to Heaven, Ramble On, and Misty Mountain Hop. He revealed that neither Jimmy Page nor the rest of Zeppelin grokked the references at the time, and joked with Colbert about being part of the Inklings. The segment was widely shared, earning him praise for his wit and warmth, and even sparked renewed fandom chatter on social media about Plant’s literary influences.
Businesswise, Plant’s Saving Grace album, released September 26, has been getting major push; his label recently took out a full-page Billboard ad to promote the single Everybody’s Song. Despite the buzz, LedZepNews reported that both Plant and the new documentary Becoming Led Zeppelin were snubbed at the Grammy nominations, thanks to a cutoff date that excluded the album. Nevertheless, Plant doesn’t seem fazed—he’s been famously irreverent about awards and more focused on connecting with his audience and bandmates.
Online, fans on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube have been sharing live footage and glowing accounts of his shows—especially the magical renditions of Zeppelin classics. Comments sections are alight with adulation for Plant’s energy, voice, and storytelling, with recent posts from Plant himself teasing “See you on the road!” as the tour heads west for more sold-out dates. If anything, this tour and the Colbert appearance have cemented Plant’s long-term stature—not just as a former golden god of rock, but as a sage, a folklorist, and a performer who keeps writing his own legend.
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