“Ann Wilson Unfiltered: The Heart Singer Finally Answers the Led Zeppelin Hotness Debate—Jimmy Page or Robert Plant?”
Rock and roll royalty collided in a recent episode of After Dinner Thinks with Ann Wilson, when the Heart frontwoman decided it was finally time to weigh in on one of classic rock’s most fiercely debated questions: Who was the hotter member of Led Zeppelin—guitar god Jimmy Page or golden god Robert Plant?
Ann Wilson, widely revered not only for her powerhouse vocals but also for her deep reverence for rock history, didn’t hold back. She has long worn her admiration for Led Zeppelin on her sleeve. After all, Heart’s legendary performances of “Stairway to Heaven” and “Battle of Evermore” are etched in the memories of Zeppelin fans and critics alike. But while she’s always celebrated the music, this time she got a little more personal—and playful.
“I’ve heard people argue about this for decades,” Ann said with a grin. “But for me, it was always Robert.” She went on to describe Plant’s magnetic stage presence, his ethereal beauty, and his untamed charisma. “He wasn’t just hot in the typical sense—he had this wild, mythical energy. Like he walked right out of some ancient Celtic poem and into a leather vest.”
That said, Ann didn’t throw Jimmy Page under the rock-and-roll tour bus. “Jimmy was the dark mystery. That brooding genius vibe. He was incredibly compelling. But Robert was the one who made people forget to breathe.”
Her answer may not settle the debate—after all, rock fans are famously divided on this—but coming from Ann Wilson, it’s as close to gospel as it gets. As a woman who stood toe-to-toe with the greatest voices and riff-slingers of the 1970s, she knows the difference between stagecraft and true rock god magnetism.
So, what’s the final verdict? According to the queen of Heart herself, when it comes to hotness, Robert Plant reigns supreme. And honestly? We’re so here for it.