Industry Jun 19, 2026
Led Zeppelin Ballad Inspired by John Lennon's Comment
“Seven minutes of exquisite heartache” – quite unlike anything else the band created
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MusicRadar
A light-hearted comment from John Lennon, suggesting Led Zeppelin did not create ballads, inspired one of their notable songs. Lennon reportedly told John Bonham that the band's problem was a lack of ballads, prompting Robert Plant to offer one. Originally reported by MusicRadar.