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The untitled Led Zeppelin IV, released in November 1971, became a cultural touchstone. Featuring tracks like “Stairway to Heaven,” which remains one of rock music’s most revered songs, the album solidified their status as rock royalty, achieving sales of over 37 million copies.
Maintaining Influence and Innovation
Throughout the 1970s, Led Zeppelin continued to break records and chart-topping sales with albums such as Houses of the Holy in 1973 and Physical Graffiti in 1975. However, they also faced struggles as the pressures of fame and the lifestyle of excessive partying took a toll on their personal lives. The tumultuous atmosphere coalesced with issues surrounding their codependent relationships and individual addictions.