When drummer John Bonham passed unexpectedly on September 25, 1980, Led Zeppelin essentially came to an end. There was discussion about continuing on but the final decision was to breakup. Following the breakup, Zeppelin released one final album in 1982 – Coda – a collection of unreleased recordings. Since then, the band has appeared for some live dates with John’s son – Jason Bonham. Although the band ended, the individual members have carried forward with various solo albums, bands and production credits. The list below keeps the projects mostly to solo records and bands the members played in. For John Paul Jones, for instance , I do not list all the albums where he played a few tracks for other bands but do show the major contributions he had as producer, member or arranger.
Robert Plant
By far the most prolific of the Zeppelin members, Robert Plant has released several solo albums under his name alone as well as with his various backing bands. Plant is also the most commercially successful member in terms of post-Zeppelin projects,
Pictures at Eleven (1982) by Robert Plant
The Principle of Moments(1983) by Robert Plant
The Honeydrippers: Volume One(1984) by The Honeydrippers
Shaken ‘n’ Stirred(1985) by Robert Plant
Now and Zen(1988) by Robert Plant
Manic Nirvana(1990) by Robert Plant
Fate of Nations(1993) by Robert Plant
No Quarter (live) (1994) by Page and Plant
Walking into Clarksdale(1998) by Page and Plant
Dreamland(2002) by Robert Plant with the Strange Sensations
Mighty ReArranger(2005) by Robert Plant with the Strange Sensations
Raising Sand(2007) by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss
Band of Joy(2010) by Robert Pant with the Band of Joy
Lullaby and …. The Ceaseless Roar(2014) by Robert Plant and the Sensational Shape Shifters
Carry Fire(2017) by Robert Plant with the Sensational Shape Shifters
Raise the Roof(2021) by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss
Jimmy Page
Although Jimmy Page has not released as many records as Plant (or had as much overall commercial success), he has made major contributions through the years – especially his work with Paul Rodgers in The Firm, his project with David Coverdale and his live album with the Black Crowes.
Death Wish II soundtrack (1982) by Jimmy Page
Whatever Happened to Jugula(1985) by Roy Harper & Jimmy Page
The Firm(1985) by The Firm
Mean Business(1986) by The Firm
Outrider(1988) by Jimmy Page
Coverdale-Page(1993) by Coverdale-Page
No Quarter(live) (1994) by Page and Plant
Walking into Clarksdale(1998) by Page and Plant
Live at the Greek(2000) by Jimmy Page & the Black Crowes
Lucifer Rising and Other Soundtracks(2012) by Jimmy Page
John Paul Jones
John Paul Jones has been the least active overall of the three remaining members of Zeppelin. However, his contributions to R.E.M.’s classic album Automatic for the People alone is enough to continue his legacy beyond Zeppelin.
Scream for Help soundtrack (1985) by John Paul Jones
Automatic for the People (1992) by R.E.M. (orchestral arrangements on four tracks)
Independent Worm Saloon (1993) by Butthole Surfers (producer)
The Sporting Life (1994) by Diamanda Galas and John Paul Jones (producer, bass and lap steel guitar)
The Road Home (live) (1995) by Heart (producer)
Zooma (1999) by John Paul Jones
The Thunderthief (2001) by John Paul Jones
Them Crooked Vultures (2009) by Them Crooked Vultures
Hubcap Music (2013) by Seasick Steve (played bass on most of the tracks and also played Hammond organ and lap steel ukulele on a track).
