Currently Trending: According to reports, Led Zeppelin rejected a $800 million personal request from billionaire Sir Richard Branson to resurrect the band for a 35-date tour. According to reports, Branson offered the iconic seventies supergroup an incredible $800 million (U.S.) for the reunion tour, which would have brought in about $800 million for the remaining members of the band, which included bassist John Paul Jones, guitarist Jimmy Page, and singer Robert Plant. Continue Reading

According to multiple reports, legendary rock band Led Zeppelin turned down a staggering $800 million offer from billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson for a reunion tour that would have spanned 35 dates around the world. The proposal, aimed at reuniting the surviving members—Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, and John Paul Jones—was meant to be one of the most lucrative music tours in history.

Branson, a longtime fan of the iconic band and founder of Virgin Group, reportedly hoped to finance and promote the global tour through Virgin’s entertainment and airline ventures. The proposal would have seen the band perform in some of the biggest arenas and stadiums across the globe, promising not only massive ticket sales but also merchandising, sponsorships, and broadcast rights.

While Page and Jones were allegedly open to the idea, it was Robert Plant, the band’s charismatic frontman, who reportedly rejected the offer outright. Sources close to the band claim Plant was not motivated by money and felt that reuniting after so many years would not honor the band’s legacy in the way he envisioned. Despite the astronomical sum on the table, Plant was said to have torn up the contract in front of stunned executives.

Led Zeppelin last performed a full set together in 2007 during a special tribute concert for Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun at London’s O2 Arena. That performance sparked worldwide speculation about a potential tour, but Plant has consistently dismissed reunion talk, preferring to focus on his solo work and collaborations.

Fans around the world were both stunned and impressed by the band’s decision. In an era when reunions often revolve around financial incentives, Led Zeppelin’s commitment to their legacy over profit stood out. While the dream of seeing them live again may be over for many, the music and myth of Led Zeppelin remain as powerful as ever.