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Robert Plant Gets Restraining Order Against Delusional Stalker

Ken Kelley — Sun, 05 May 2013 19:12:07 +0000

Robert Plant has recently had to take some safety precautions, including obtaining a restraining order against a woman he claims is stalking him. TMZ reports that the Led Zeppelin vocalist says that Alysson Billings has been harassing him for the past three years, believing that she is involved in a relationship with the singer even though [...]

Robert Plant Appears in Video for Patty Griffin's 'Ohio'

Dave Lifton — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:44:38 +0000

Last month we learned that Robert Plant was slated to sing on three tracks on folk singer Patty Griffin's new album, 'American Kid.' Today (April 23), Griffin released the video for the first of these duets, 'Ohio.'

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

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:43:47 +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 Joins Patty Griffin on 'Ohio,' First Single From 'American Kid' Album

Billy Dukes — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:17:31 +0000

The first single from Patty Griffin's new album 'American Kid' features Led Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant on harmonies. 'Ohio,' is much more than a vocal collaboration between the two however. Griffin credits her longtime partner with bringing the track to its final resting place.

Robert Plant Gives Extensive Interviews for Forthcoming Biography

Nick DeRiso — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:48:11 +0000

Legendary former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant gave extensive interviews for a forthcoming new biography from HarperCollins, to be called 'Robert Plant: A Life.' The book is due for release this October in the U.K. and Canada and then next January in the U.S.

Robert Plant Sets First 2013 US Tour Date, Fights to Save English Pub

Ken Kelley — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:29:09 +0000

Former Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant has announced his first 2013 American show with his backing band, Sensational Space Shifters. Plant and the Space Shifters will be performing at the inaugural JamBase Live Festival, taking place July 5-6 at the Gorge Amphitheatr

Robert Plant Sings Three Songs on Patty Griffin's New Album

Nick DeRiso — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:37:32 +0000

Robert Plant joins singing -- but definitely, definitely not married -- partner Patty Griffin for three songs on her forthcoming solo album 'American Kid,' continuing a collaboration that began with 2010's well-received 'Band of Joy.'

25 Years Ago: Robert Plant Releases 'Now and Zen'

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:29:15 +0000

On Feb. 29, 1988, Robert Plant released his fourth solo album, ‘Now and Zen,’ and in the process finally admitted to himself and the world that it was pretty cool to have been the singer of Led Zeppelin. The singer — quite admirably — spent the eight years since the legendary group’s breakup working hard [...]

Details on Robert Plant's Primal Scream Collaboration Revealed

Eduardo Rivadavia — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 18:55:30 +0000

As previously reported here, Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant has lent his incomparable vocal chords to the forthcoming album by UK indie rockers Primal Scream.

Robert Plant Just Wants to 'Chill for a While'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:45:49 +0000

Recent rumors have had Robert Plant doing everything from touring with Led Zeppelin to releasing a pair of new studio albums, but it sounds like his plans for the immediate future are a lot more mundane.

Jimmy Page Details Post-Led Zeppelin Reunion Attempt to Find New Singer

Chad Childers — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 17:07:48 +0000

Led Zeppelin gave us one great night in 2007 that's turned into the new 'Celebration Day' concert film, but Jimmy Page reveals that he always thought more shows would follow. The only problem was that Robert Plant was busy with his own project at the time.

Robert Plant & The Band Of Joy To Release DVD In July [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 02:55:20 +0000

Robert Plant is readying a DVD and Blu-ray documenting a show at Nashville’s War Memorial Auditorium from February 2011.Plant played the show with his backing group The Band of Joy. The show was originally featured on the PBS series Live from the Artist Den. This expanded version features the reworked Zeppelin classics “Rock and Roll” [...]

Robert Plant Says Avoiding Led Zeppelin Reunion Key to His Recent Success

Billy Dukes — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:13:32 +0000

If Robert Plant were to run into his 25-year-old self, he says he’d tell that young man to take as many chances and risks as he can. “Because if you’re just a singer for the sake of it, it’s not quite enough.” In an interview with GQ, the one-time Led Zeppelin singer says he appreciates [...]

Robert Plant & Jimmy Page In Studio Together This Weekend[AUDIO]

Jon Michaels — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:30:29 +0000

It's not the reunion we've all prayed for, but it's a chance to share in the 40th anniversary of Led Zeppelin's IV, which was never really named. It came to be known as IV (to many fans) simply because it was the band's fourth release.

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

Chris M. Junior — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:00:27 +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.

Bonnaroo 2011 Lineup Announced

Jon Michaels — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:23:54 +0000

The Bonnaroo 2011 lineup was announced today and includes headliners like Eminem, Arcade Fire, Lil Wayne, Buffalo Springfield, The Black Keys, The Strokes, Florence + the Machine and more. The four-day music festival is scheduled for June 9-11 in Manchester Tennesee, and tickets go on sale at noon on Saturday.

Keep reading to see the complete lineup.

Robert Plant In Denver April 27th [Video]

Jon Michaels — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 03:59:45 +0000

Robert Plant has confirmed a 12-date spring North American tour, which will bring him to Denver on April 27th. Think we should load up and road trip for this. More info can be found here:pollstar.com

Robert Plant's Long, Diverse Career

Tom McCarthy — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:42:15 +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 mellowed) collaborations with artists like Alison Krauss and Sharon Corr

Robert Plant Speaks About Led Zeppelin's Problematic Reunion

Tom McCarthy — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:31:34 +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: