Led Zeppelin may no longer be together, but their albums remain cornerstones of classic rock . In 1968, Jimmy Page , John Bonham , Robert Plant , and John Paul Jones skyrocketed to fame with their self-titled debut album. The band’s rise ended abruptly in 1980 after Bonham’s death from pulmonary aspiration, but their music has never faded from memory. “Stairway to Heaven” still stands as one of rock’s greatest mysteries , while Beyoncé sampled “When the Levee Breaks” in her track “Don’t Hurt Yourself.” Beyond the band’s collective effort, Plant’s songwriting deserves attention, especially when it's influenced by J.R.R. Tolkien ’s The Lord of the Rings .

"Ramble On" References Mordor, Gollum, and the Evil One from 'The Lord of the Rings'

Plant might be best known

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