Back in 1994, my friend and I pulled into a petrol station in Kidderminster UK to fill up the car. Next to us was a vintage Mercedes 320 with a beautiful lady sitting waiting patiently. Filling the Mercedes with petrol was Robert Plant!! I and my buddy were lost for words, we were like little children seeing Santa. I spoke to Robert and said what a pleasure it was to meet him. We spoke for over 20mins about music, life and what was happening with his work. It was like talking to an old friend i hadn't seen in a year or two. He asked where we were going and i said we were headed back to our work in Halesowen. His reply was to ask if we fancied a pint and some lunch. We spent the next 3hrs or so in conversation with this guy. I will remember those 3hrs for the rest of my days. We parted with no autographs or 'selfies', just a memory of lunch with a legend and his lady. Plus, he paid!!

And now we know why Zeppelin hated being interviewed. No one gets them.

It's 1980 and I finally got front row seats to see Led Zeppelin live. I'm 29 years old and I'm feeling like I just met Santa Claus for the first time. I'm driving a truck down I-95 listening to WMMR when the announcement of John Bonham's death come on. I pulled over to the side of the road and cried the same way I did when my Dad past away when I was 12. For whatever reason I got out of the truck,sat on the railing and just couldn't stop crying. A cop pulled up and asked me if I was OK and I looked at him and said John Bonham died.He put his hand on my back and said I'd be alright. I got back in my truck and drove home and this cop followed me the whole time to make sure I got home safely. Since then every September I'd think of John Bonham and John Whittle the cop who followed me home.

Love how Robert said "these guys are my buddies and soul partners " probably the tightest band I've seen.

"was there a leader?" " jimmy smiles and waits for someone else to answer, proudly

Jonsey, "... when I went onstage I didn't think oh, I'm going show everybody how good I am, I thought I'm going to show everybody how good Led Zeppelin was." Word.

Interviewer: Was there a leader? Led Zeppelin: 🤨 😐 😏

Robert Plant's speaking voice has tremendous clarity and projection. It's no wonder he's such a phenomenal singer.

Robert Plant is so intelligent and it must be excruciating for him to hammer an idea into a nitwit like Rose.

I honestly find Robert Plant such a warm loveable person, I’d love to be his friend

surprised Plant didnt walk out of this interview. Rose was hounding him for 10 mins about not doing a reunion tour

Jonesy is usually the quiet one, but he’s definitely a giant of Led Zeppelin. It’s almost impossible to believe that these four phenomenal musicians found each other. We have to thank God for allowing that to happen. Imagine how great it would have been to see John Bonham continue with his mates.

"Bonzo got some extra money for driving the van and I got some penicillin", what a sense of humor!

Title should be *Led Zeppelin answers loaded questions in a mature manner*

"When I went on stage I didn't think 'oh Im gonna show everybody how good I am'. I thought 'Im gonna show how good Led Zeppelin was" -jpj

Robert sounds a little surprised people remember their music. What a humble man. But who could ever possibly forget Led Zeppelin? Once you’ve heard them it’s impossible to.

3:49 "was there a leader?" *semi-awkward silence because everyone is screaming in their heads, Jimmys little wise-ass smirk and look over to the the rest of the band* 😂😂😂 Pagey is my favourite person alive.

JP Jones is the most British human in the history of British humans

Amazing to think everyone in this band individually is considered one of the greatest musicians that have ever lived. What a collection of talent…

John Paul Jones is the most underrated rock star ever!!! What a GEM

The three former members of Zep were real gentlemen to Charlie Rose's verbally awkward, flailing galoot. I cringed at his questions, but took delight in the measured, mature responses.

I love it when Jimmy tells Rose, “wait a minute, wait a minute.” Basically he was saying, I’m going to talk now, so shut up. ✌️🤪🎸🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶

Robert Plant once said " Its not that we think we are the best band in the world. Its just that we are better than whoever is number two.

I got a ton of respect for all 3 of them when John Bonham died..They stayed in Jason Bonham's life..

I like how when he asked if there was a leader, and Jimmy is all smiling like, "yeah it was me" lmao

I love Robert Plant so much. How respectful and tender..

I love how humble these men can be even when they know they are the best rock band in history

He didn't have to bring up Robert's loss of his son, crass interviewer

The true genius never talks.

If God created a band better than Led Zeppelin he kept them for himself.

The critics may not have liked you, but by god the rest of us begged to differ! Pure genius.

That reunion with Jason was for John's son. I think he been longing to man the drum kit while his dad's band performed, just like John. For that moment in time, that concert, Jason was channeling his dad. It was for Jason. Thanks Jimmy, Robert, and Paul♪♫

Let me first state - Led Zeppelin is the greatest rock n' roll band in history. That said, Charlie Rose was far too pressing. The members seemed uncomfortable and reluctant to answer his endless, super-fan, stream of questioning. They didn't want to continue after the 2007 performance, simple. Let it go. The band owes us nothing. Bringing up Robert Plant's son's death?... You could see Robert's heart sink. Charlie Rose had no gauge on this interview or when to lighten up and switch topics.

I will never forget Knebworth 79 when they played Kashmir. The hairs on my neck stood up it was amazing. No band will ever be the same.

Everyone knows they'll never be another Led Zeppelin. It was a magical chemistry. The reunion in 2007 and incredible concert shows that these musicians were the real deal. ❤

Charlie Rose's ego got in the way, here, haranguing about why this and why that? I love JPJ's response, "is a tour really good for music?" And watching Plant's graceful response to his mention of his son's death brought tears. Not just great musicians, but great guys overall. I still remember my first time hearing Stairway to Heaven. Even my dad appreciated it. Thanks for this great interview, loved it.

13:07 "Time gallops now..." That's a very sharp observation. So I'm not the only one who feels it...

'Was there a leader among you?' Jimmy's smart ass smile 😂😂😂 Robert: *Few seconds pause* 'Well Jimmy was in charge' lol.

These guys are so poetic, just in an interview alone the way they express their history as a band you can really just put yourself in their shoes for a moment and imagine (or try to anyways) the magical moments they shared. Led Zeppelin man I tell ya

Such gentlemen. Plant's present music is still great and he's leaving the past behind where it must remains. The greatest rock band

In the mid to late 70's, when I was in high school, the process of buying concert tickets was to literally "camp out" in line on the sidewalk and into the parking lot in front of an Orange Julius cafe, at an outdoor mall, in St. Louis, not for hours -- but for days! A few of us would always go -- always among the first in line -- no matter what rock band -- to buy tickets (Pink Floyd, Rush, Styx, Yes, REO, Genesis, and yes Led Zeppelin). Day and night 24-7 for 2-3 days I camped out waiting for first dibs to buy tickets close to the stage. In 1980, it was Zeppelin coming to town. I got 2 seats on the 3rd row. Bonham died right before that concert. The show was cancelled. Ticket costs were reimbursed. I remember feeling shell shocked. The concert of a lifetime; with seats so close to the stage. Part of me died at that time too because they were "my band" ... I admire these 3 guys who so loved that drummer as a person, they disbanded rather than go on without him. What an incredible honorable act.

Get all the remastered led Zep CD's , in your car, and enjoy driving again. You can hear each musician doing magic.

As tragic as it was, they absolutely did the right thing by disbanding after John's death. May he be resting in peace. ❤

You have to admire the patience of John, Robert and Jimmy at times in this interview... the interviewer really pokes them for a reaction..

WoW ~ back in the day Bonzo was their designated driver...must of been a wild ride

Mentioning car accident and kid's death is disrespectful and irrelevant...

John Paul made me cry, spoken like a true bass player and worthy of my idolatry! No matter how cool every other part is, I always find my self bouncing back to the incredible bass lines. Thank you sir for inspiring me to try my hand at bass!

I find Robert Plant to be so lovely in interviews. Charlie Rose was out of line bringing up the death of his child.

I see such sadness in Roberts eyes. No matter what has happened now..They will always be the gods of Rock and Roll..forever.

So much talent in this room. They changed the music we listened to forever. There are probably 50 people in human history that can make that claim.

The 2 best bands of all time that will be great forever are Led Zepplin and Pink Floyd. Every album from start to finish were great. Not just a couple songs, ALL of them!

‘There’re more important things sometimes than being an entertainer.’ The best band in the world had its priorities straight: family.

There will never be a band like led zepplin. They broke the mold after this band.

The mighty Led Zepplin, their music will be playing as long as there are people on the planet.

@3:50. “Was there a leader?” Silence. Yes there was. His name is Jimmy Page. He had a vision and changed the course of the music scene forever.

What a loyal band of brothers, their loyalty to Bonzo is unquestionable. All for one and one for all!

Not gonna lie man, don't think that question about Karac was necessary, I teared up more than Robert did but you could tell he knew that was a low blow...

3 left of 4 geniuses and gentlemen...... I’m so sad that I wasn’t old enough to have seen them in concert. Damn they were powerful 🚀

I hate that question about being the 'best.' It's art Charlie, it goes deeper than better, worse, best.

You guys performed the most addictive, exciting, fun and purely entertaining music of that era. I’m 68 and still play your first 3 lp’s loud, and love it. Especially driving on the highway. My memories of that time are fine.

I love their confidence, & the displaying of humility each member showed. Glad I was able to see them in concert.

I absolutely adore JPJ, such a class act! They are SO ultraprogressive, that’s why they endure. I love LZ! They kept me going during dark times. 💜

without a doubt the most humble band members

More like Charlie rose enjoying listening to himself with led zeppelin as a captive audience.

Did Robert say he got some "penicillin" as a perk! hahaha!! Classic Zeppelin line!!!

Poor Jonesie looks like he doesn't want to be there.

I admire how well those guys handled that interview. Charlie Rose was like a dog with a bone over the concert and taking the band one the road again. Then for him to mention Roberts son. I have no words for that! I have loads of memories driving in the car as a kid, with my Daddy playing Led Zeppelin among other greats and that is where I get my love for these guys from.

JIMMY STAYS SO YOUNG LOOKING. HE ALWAYS HAD A BEAUTIFUL SMILE.

Charlie Rose is as subtle as a war tank!

Why is the interviewer so aggressive towards them? also bringing up Plants sons death was heartless.

Hands down one of the best Rock bands of all time

There is no question it is beyond a shadow of a doubt that this is the greatest rock and roll band of all time. Nobody even came close.

Robert Plant, so timelessly handsome

There are great bands.. then there’s Led Zeppelin 🔥

I think also what makes Zeppelin absolutely so great is you can listen to their music recorded 50 years ago and it still sounds fresh, new & bombastic, explosive.... no band currently sounds like Led Zeppelin, people say Gretta Van Fleet. To me the they're Nickolodeon's version of Zeppelin, they're going through the motions. You just can't duplicate Robert Plant's voice. Pages Playing, "Bonzo" The GOAT John Henry Bonham, John Paul Jones, music they're belongs in a time capsule too show explorers just who Zeppelin was, the world will never be the same... The Greatest Band of All Time

Absolute Genius's. They were amazing in the 70's but just to listen to them you can't help but admire their reason and desire to be the very best. To go out at the absolute pinnacle without their 4th member and friend.

It tickles me that page was like "yea,we were the best" lol classic....But true....

It was so nice that "they" allowed John Paul Jones to speak in "their" interview

I was 15 when I heard Immigrant Song, and I had never heard of this band. But I was hooked from that moment on. When I bought the vinyl, the clerk asked if this was for my parents or older sibling. I said it was for me. Then I started singing the immigrant song and he finally believed me.

What incredible and genuine humility. They made Charlie’s imploring narcissism look silly, as it should. Incredible.

Led Zepplin is and will always be the greatest band

Led Zeppelin is the GREATEST BAND! In Rock History.❤

I love when Jimmy says "Sometimes it's two, sometimes it's three, and sometimes it all four" fantastic and well said. P.S.> John Paul Jones ends it so well with..."I'm not going on show who I am, I'm going on to show who Led Zeppelin are."

I saw Jason's band open for Peter Frampton a couple years ago. My 30 year old son went with me. A new fan was born, and his mom was loving it! Anybody that hasn't seen it, find the Kennedy Center performance--especially Heart, Jason, and an absolutely stellar group of folks poured their heart and soul into their tribute of Stairway. These three LZ band mates were thrilled. It's a beautiful moment.

The best rock band ever. Many great ones but they were the best.

Some cruel questions, respect to Robert for not reacting

Yes they were the greatest band I feel to this very day and yet they are the most humblest people you could ever meet, unless that was just for show but I don't thing it was. And the fact that they felt they couldn't go on after the tragic death of Bonzo really shows just what great people they are with in their very souls!

Я русский и ни чего не понимаю, что они говорят. Но я безумно обожаю этих пацанов, которые перевернули наш мир своей музыкой!!! Живите для нашей радости!!!!!

Couldn't finish this, Rose gave me cancer.

Zeppilin made it even cooler to be a blues based band. We're still listening. Thanx

I literally thank The Creator, these 4 blokes got together and created the catalogue of music that has enriched my life more than any other single artist or band. The breadth of emotion present in Zeppelin’s cannon is almost comprehensive.

JPJ almost startled me when I heard him speak. I've heard plant and pages talking voices so much. They are instantly recognizable

I am a Led Zeppelin fan....love their music all their music.

I feel so lucky to have seen this group in 1975 market square indy

This is a most rational and intellectually enriching interview. Thanks Led Zeppelin.

Fantastic interview- love Led Zeppelin and feel so blessed that I got to see them play in LA. Miss seeing fantastic interviews with Charlie Rose!

Jimmy actually looks the best of the three of them even though he's the eldest (and put his body through more). I think that Charlie kind of summed up why it might not be best for Led Zeppelin to continue in one of his questions. He said that the Led Zeppelin reunion show was magical. And that's it isn't it? It was magical, but would they be able to reproduce that magic for the span of a full tour? I heard an interview with Robert Plant many years ago when he was first starting off his solo career and he said in regard to Led Zeppelin that "there were times that he wasn't very good and times when I wasn't very good, but we got by." And I think that's part of it too, at this point in their career they just don't want to accept good enough any more. If they're going to do Led Zeppelin again, it would have to be perfection and better going forward. At 64, when this was taped, that's a lot harder to do than when you're 24.

Dan Rather interviewed Robert Plant for his show The Big Interview (On AXS TV). This may be the best interview I've ever seen. Aside from being informative and entertaining, one can feel the mutual love and respect they have for each other. So unusual and moving.

I love these guys soooo much! The soundtrack of my teenage years!!

What a ride I had through life listening to these guys since the 70's. Living legends. Their music will live on for a very very long time.