This was the first series of concerts performed by the band since their shows at Knebworth almost a year before . Singer Robert Plant was reluctant to tour the United States , and the band wanted to avoid some of the negative press attention that had dogged them in the United Kingdom , so as a compromise Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant decided to schedule a short European tour . He hoped that being on the road again would rejuvenate Plant 's enthusiasm for touring and eventually inspire Plant 's desire to tour the U.S again
shows at Knebworth
Knebworth Festival 1979
Tour Over Europe 1980