Robert Plant celebrates music’s legacy with a new release and a trip down memory lane
Rock legend Robert Plant is marking Record Store Day on April 18, 2026, with a special tribute to the roots of music culture and the release of new material. The former Led Zeppelin frontman visited Spillers Records in Cardiff—recognized by the BBC as the oldest operating record store—to celebrate the occasion, requesting that a plaque honoring his role be placed at the historic shop.
For Plant, the visit was deeply personal. He credited the store for providing him with the opportunity to discover music during a time when he couldn’t afford to buy records. “I actually never had the money to buy anything, it was really just very exceptional, but thanks to the people from the store I listened to a lot of music,” Plant recalled, noting that the shop served as a cultural hub for young people and a place to meet friends and “meet girls!”
The singer fondly remembered the atmosphere of the era, describing how he and his friends would gather near Rockfield Studios in Monmouth or at the shop. “Why not stop by here? And then maybe travel for a Brains beer, I don’t know,” he said, praising the staff who were just as enthusiastic about “catching the groove” as the customers were.
Adding to the celebration, Plant is releasing a new vinyl EP titled Saving Grace: All That Glitters…, available on the shelves for Record Store Day. This project follows his September 2025 album, Saving Grace and features four new studio recordings. The new vinyl was recorded with the Saving Grace band and features collaborations with singer Suzi Dian, continuing the trend of covers found on the previous album.
Ashli Todd, owner of Spillers Records, told the BBC that Plant is “first and foremost a connoisseur of his craft, whose taste for discovering music does not fade over time,” adding that the musician has long been a legend.
This latest release further cements Plant’s commitment to musical exploration. His work with Saving Grace—which includes drummer Oli Jefferson, guitarist Tony Kelsey, banjo player Matt Worley, cellist Barney Morse-Brown, and Suzi Dian—began as a way to escape the pressures of professional ambition, allowing him to enjoy the “different joy” of playing in little clubs without expectations.
