Robert Plant Turns 78, Led Zeppelin Icon
The articles profiles celebrate influential musicians born around Aug. 20–21, highlighting their lasting contributions to rock, pop and songwriting, plus how they shaped bands and genres. They spotlight Kim Sledge and Sister Sledge’s disco-era hit We Are Family, Steve Smith’s jazz-inflected rock with Journey, Robert Plant’s Led Zeppelin legacy and ongoing influence, John Hiatt’s acclaimed songwriting and Dylan collaborations, and John Deacon’s quiet but pivotal role in Queen.
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About Robert Plant
Robert Anthony Plant is an English singer and songwriter. He was the lead singer and lyricist of the rock band Led Zeppelin from its founding in 1968 until their break-up in 1980. Since then, he has had a successful solo career, sometimes collaborating with other artists such as Alison Krauss. Regarded by many as one of the greatest singers in rock music, he is known for his raw stage performances and his powerful, wide-ranging voice.
Everything about Robert Plant →- Occupation
- singer, composer, songwriter, guitarist
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Born
- August 20, 1948
- Website
- http://www.robertplant.com, http://www.robertplanthomepage.com/