How Phil Collins Saved Robert Plant's Career After Led Zeppelin's Split Revealed

Robert Plant gave all the credit to Phil Collins for how he was able to launch his solo career successfully after Led Zeppelin's split.

Led Zeppelin ended its fruitful career in September 1980 following drummer John Bonham's death. At that time, Plant revealed he was "floundered" and lost his track.

Fortunately, the Genesis drummer rescued him and helped him launch his solo career.

Speaking with Vulture, he recalled the things he went through before Collins gave him the support and motivation he needed.

"I went through all that stuff ... I have a lot of songs under my belt, which I co-wrote with the members of Zeppelin," he said. "It was a lot to live up to. I had a lot of people who gave me support and strength around that time, so I suppose the first two albums were driven by great friends."

Plant then worked on his debut solo album, "Pictures at Eleven," with Collins playing on five of its songs.

He called Collins "a driving force" of his first record. He added that the drummer told him he would do anything to help him get into fighting shape again. At that time, they released "In the Air Tonight."

Although Led Zeppelin members parted ways, its surviving members often reunites in different shows in the past years.

Robert Plant Reveals Why He Approved "School of Rock" To Use "Immigrant Song"

In the same interview, he spoke about the 2003 comedy "School of Rock" and its use of Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song."

For what it's worth, the Jack Black flick used the track in the scene featuring the comedian's character, school teacher Dewey Finn. He drives his band of students after successfully making it into the Battle of the Bands.

Black then covers the song and thanks Summer (played by Miranda Cosgrove) for her idea.

According to Plant, he approved it because their song did not "come from Valhalla." He also applauded Black's skills that he made "a magnificent meal of it" in the show.

"Everyone gets it, young and old," he went on. "It's a great song. Not only slightly ridiculous but ridiculous."

Although the use of the song was indeed a risk, he noted that it inspired his grandkids to play Black's riffs. He added that he watched the film and found the scenes extremely funny.