Quick Info
| Profession | Singer-songwriter |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 20/08/1948 |
| Age | 77 years |
| Birthplace | West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Robert Anthony Plant |
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| Summary | English singer and songwriter, best known as the lead singer and lyricist of the rock band Led Zeppelin from 1968 to 1980. Regarded by many as one of the greatest singers in rock music, known for his flamboyant persona, raw stage performances, and powerful, wide-ranging voice. Since Led Zeppelin's dissolution, he has pursued a successful solo career including collaborations with other artists and forays into bluegrass and early rock and roll. |
Personal Life
| Residence | Left childhood home at 16 |
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Relationships & More
| Collaborations | Alison Krauss |
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Family
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Career
| Early Bands |
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| Major Band | Led Zeppelin (1968-1980, lead singer and lyricist) |
| Solo Career | Successful post-1980, including bluegrass and collaborations |
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| Honours | CBE |
| Notable Works | Co-wrote and performed lead vocal on 'Stairway to Heaven', one of the most played records ever and regularly voted as the top rock song of all time |
Style Quotient
| Known For | Flamboyant persona, raw stage performances, powerful wide-ranging voice, dynamic vocal range |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. First met John Bonham in Crawling King Snakes | |
| 2. Performed at Stourbridge’s Seven Stars Blues Club as teenager | |
| 3. Attracted CBS Records attention in 1966 with band Listen | |
| 4. Persuaded John Bonham to join Led Zeppelin | |
| 5. Band started as New Yardbirds in 1968 | |
| 6. From West Bromwich in the Black Country, west of Birmingham | |
| 7. Discovered by Jimmy Page while performing with Obs-Tweedle |