Jimmy Page has stepped back from the touring lifestyle, he told The Sun. The Led Zeppelin guitarist made clear that while he no longer wants the constant travel and early mornings that come with life on the road, he remains interested in playing live.
Page’s comments focused on the practical demands of touring that have worn on him over the years. He described the daily routine that has defined his career for decades and explained why that particular life no longer appeals to him.
“The whole sort of, ‘living out of a suitcase, bags go down at seven in the morning, and then you leave for the plane at midday’, that doesn’t really appeal to me any more,” Page said.
He then made his position on playing itself clear. “But the idea of playing does, and I am still playing – of course I am.”
Page’s remarks came at the Music Industry Trust Awards, leaving open the possibility of future one-off live performances despite his farewell to the touring circuit.
Page has not toured since he completed the Excess All Areas tour with the Black Crowes in 2000. His live appearances since then have been sparse, with a nine-song Tribute to Sun Records set with Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2001 being among his most notable outings. Page’s most recent public performance was at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony four years ago.
A proposed Jimmy Page solo tour was discussed in 2014 and 2015 but never took place. While Page stepped away from the touring world, he maintained his connection to music through other work. He remastered the entire Led Zeppelin discography and oversaw the release of new archival live material from the legendary rock band.
Page’s comments suggest he remains open to playing music without committing to the grueling schedule and logistics that touring demands. His distinction between touring and live performances leaves room for special appearances or limited engagements if the right opportunity presents itself.
