The insecurity that accompanied Robert Plant during Led Zeppelin's first tour in 1968

Before becoming one of the greatest vocalists in rock history, Robert Plant faced strong insecurity during Led Zeppelin's first tour, held in 1968. The singer revealed that, at that time, he had constant doubts about his ability to lead a band made up of extremely experienced musicians such as Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham. Plant was the least known member of the group when Led Zeppelin was created. While Page already had international fame for his time in the Yardbirds, Jones was an in-demand studio musician and Bonham was considered one of the most talented drummers on the British scene. According to the vocalist, this difference in experience made him feel pressured during the first shows. At various times, I questioned whether I was really up to the band. The presentations, however, began to change his perception. The audience's extremely positive reaction showed that his powerful voice and stage presence were fundamental elements of Led Zeppelin's identity. Jimmy Page also played an important role in giving the young singer confidence and encouraging him to develop his own style without trying to imitate other vocalists of the time. A few months later, the release of the band's first album confirmed that those insecurities were behind them. Plant quickly became one of the most recognized voices in rock history. Today, when remembering that period, the singer states that doubts were natural for someone who was starting a journey that would end up definitively changing his life and the history of music.