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Robert Plant Announces 2013 U.S. Tour Dates for Sensational Space Shifters

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:04:47 +0000

Legendary Led Zeppelin front man Robert Plant has announced the first North American tour dates for his new project, Robert Plant presents the Sensational Space Shifters. The group will kick off their native stateside jaunt on June 20 in Dallas, Texas and run through July 27 in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Robert Plant 'Has Not Married Patty Griffin'

Billy Dukes — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:27:36 +0000

When Robert Plant said he’d eloped with Patty Griffin, he didn’t actually mean he’d married her. That’s what a rep for the former Led Zeppelin singer tells the Hollywood Reporter. In an article in the Independent last week, Plant seemed to confirm marriage reports that have been circulating for months.

Robert Plant Says He 'Eloped and Ran Off to Texas'

Ultimate Classic Rock Staff — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:14:41 +0000

If Robert Plant seems to have an extra bounce to his step nowadays, it just might be because he’s found himself a lovely and talented new bride, specifically, his Band of Joy bandmate Patty Griffin. Now all he needs, seemingly, is a better place to live.

Robert Plant Unveils Live 'Band of Joy' DVD Trailer

Dave Swanson — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:28:50 +0000

As we recently reported, Led Zeppelin main man and all around rock and roll legend Robert Plant is set to release a new live in concert DVD next month, and you can now get a sneak peak thanks to a new video trailer.

Robert Plant Performs Led Zeppelin Classics on New Concert Benefit DVD

Dave Lifton — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:19:21 +0000

In September 2009 a handful of famous British rock musicians, including Robert Plant, performed a concert at London’s O2 Arena as a benefit for Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Foundation. A DVD of highlights of the show, which was called “Rockwell,” will be released on June 19 by MVD.

Robert Plant Books First 2012 U.S. Show

Chris M. Junior — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:15:41 +0000

Blues music has always been important to Robert Plant, and the same can be said of Clarksdale, Mississippi. Not only has Plant been there more than once to explore its deep blues history, he and fellow Led Zeppelin legend Jimmy Page honored the city by naming their 1998 joint studio effort ‘Walking Into Clarksdale.’

Clarksdale is where Plant will be in August when he headlines the 25th anniversary edition of the Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival.

Robert Plant, Gregg Allman Featured in PBS' Americana Music Festival Special [VIDEO]

Chris Cobb — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:09:27 +0000

A special featuring highlights from the 2011 Americana Music Association's Honors and Award Show is scheduled to premiere on PBS stations starting on November 19. ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival will include performances by Robert Plant and his Band of Joy, Gregg Allman and many other roots musicians that were taped at the October 13 ceremony at Nashville's famous Ryman Auditorium.

Robert Plant, Alfie Boe 'Song to the Siren' Clip Debuts [VIDEO]

Chris M. Junior — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:42:27 +0000

He sings just one line, and he doesn’t even appear onscreen. But former Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant certainly makes his presence felt in the video for English opera star Alfie Boe’s new version of the Tim Buckley tune ‘Song to the Siren.’

Robert Plant and Jeff Beck To Record Together?

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:12:36 +0000

Jeff Beck and Robert Plant have reportedly discussed working together on a musical project of unknown shape and size. It would certainly be a case of legend partnering with legend, if it does indeed happen.

Robert Plant's Favorite Led Zeppelin Song

Chris Cobb — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:57:38 +0000

By the end of March in 1975, all six of Led Zeppelin’s albums were in the U-S Top 100 chart in the same week. It’s not too much of a surprise though since the records are filled with amazing songs. So which one is singer Robert Plant’s favorite? He filled us in. “I think ‘Immigrant [...]

Robert Plant's Long, Diverse Career

Andree Valentine — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 04:02:21 +0000

Robert Plant’s musical career has been one of unexpected turns and uneven critical response—the subject of his interview in this week’s Rolling Stone.

Here are some highlights from the musician’s diverse tenure in the rock limelight, from his riotous Led Zeppelin years, to his more recent (and more

Robert Plant Speaks About Led Zeppelin's Problematic Reunion

Andree Valentine — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 04:06:25 +0000

In the new issue of Rolling Stone, Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant talks about the behind-the-scenes reality of the band’s 2007 reunion show in London, and why he won’t be playing with his old bandmates again any time soon.