Robert Plant

Singer-songwriter

English West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England Leo

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger-songwriter
NationalityEnglish
Date of Birth20/08/1948
Age78 years
BirthplaceWest Bromwich, Staffordshire, England
Zodiac SignLeo

Latest News about Robert Plant

17/07/2026

Robert Plant was reported to be receiving the Americana Music Association's Lifetime Achievement Award in Nashville in September 2026. The recognition highlighted his long-running place in the Americana and roots music world, following years of work beyond Led Zeppelin.

09/06/2026

Robert Plant announced a U.S. tour with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian for the fall of 2026. The run was described as a continuation of the band's recent work, with tour dates planned across the United States in support of their current material.

20/04/2025

Robert Plant reflected on the early days of Led Zeppelin in a new interview, discussing how the band formed with Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones. He also shared personal recollections about recruiting John Bonham and the group's rapid rise to becoming one of rock's most influential acts.

Do you like Robert Plant?

You can vote only once.

96% like · 4% dislike

Bio/Wiki

Full NameRobert Anthony Plant
SummaryEnglish 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

ResidenceLeft childhood home at 16

Relationships & More

CollaborationsAlison Krauss

Family

Parents
  • Robert C. Plant
  • Annie C. Plant (née Cane)

Career

Early Bands
  • Crawling King Snakes
  • Band of Joy
  • Listen
  • Delta Blues Band
  • Black Snake Moan
  • Obs-Tweedle
  • The New Yardbirds
Major BandLed Zeppelin (1968-1980, lead singer and lyricist)
Solo CareerSuccessful post-1980, including bluegrass and collaborations
Awards
  • Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2005)
  • Polar Music Prize (2006)
  • 5 Grammys for Raising Sand (2009)
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1995)
HonoursCBE
Notable WorksCo-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 ForFlamboyant persona, raw stage performances, powerful wide-ranging voice, dynamic vocal range

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

Also born on 20 August

Information on this page is collected from public sources and may not be 100% accurate. Report an error
Scroll to Top