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Robert Plant

Robert Plant's Genre:

Hard Rock, Album Rock, Rock & Roll, Blues-Rock, Neo-Psychedelia, Alternative/Indie Rock

Biography

In 1968, a naïve young singer from the Black Country hills in England named Robert Plant was discovered wailing the blues by veteran session guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones. When Plant recommended his friend John Bonham as the drummer, one of the most successful bands in rock history was born as Led Zeppelin. But the group that started with such force also ended in flames after 12 years, as Bonham's death from alcohol poisoning in 1980 split the band after nine albums. The remaining members went their separate ways, but Bonham's death hit Plant particularly hard. Starting his solo career in 1982 with his Zeppelin-like Pictures at Eleven album, Plant would use a slew of great drummers over the next few years, including Phil Collins, Cozy Powell, Barriemore Barlow, and Richie Hayward. Collins appeared on the 1983 follow-up, The Principle of Moments, and Plant achieved a lighter touch somewhere between Genesis and Zeppelin's quieter side with tracks like "In the Mood" and "Big Log." But the singer would feed his Elvis Presley infatuation on 1984's The Honeydrippers, Vol. 1, teaming with Page and other guests on influential roots rock material.

Refusing to be typecast, Plant then threw a major curve with Shaken 'n' Stirred, the 1985 album that approximated new wave through the synthesizer embellishments of keyboardist Jezz Woodroffe and guitarist Robbie Blunt, plus Hayward's use of electronic drums. It was a creative highlight of his career, but despite a hit in "Little by Little," the album sold poorly, and the rumblings about a Zeppelin reunion mounted. Plant took the next few years off, then answered the call for Zeppelin material with 1988's Now & Zen, which featured samples from his old group (plus selections from its vault on the subsequent tour). Manic Nirvana furthered the post-Zeppelin theme in 1990, and Plant's 1993 CD Fate of Nations proved another artistic high point and found Plant singing Page's name on the hit "Calling to You." The old songwriting partners had gotten together again for special occasions with Jones and drummers like Collins and Bonham's son Jason, but organized a different reunion in 1994. Plant brought in his bassist, Charlie Jones, and touring drummer, Michael Lee, to back the singer and Page -- who added a British symphony orchestra and Middle Eastern musicians for their televised No Quarter concert and CD. Despite Plant blocking John Paul Jones from participating (the two had disagreed throughout their careers), the show proved a fascinating blend of different cultures tackling Zeppelin classics like "Since I've Been Loving You" and "Gallows Pole."

As the versatile John Paul Jones made a name for himself as a producer (of groups as disparate as Heart and the Butthole Surfers) as well as solo artist, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page further stirred the ashes with their 1998 studio CD, Walking into Clarksdale. But the quartet format (with Charlie Jones and Michael Lee) paled in comparison to Zeppelin's similar blend of bombast and subtlety, and poor sales put Plant back at the crossroads of his 35-year career. He stayed away from recording until late 2001, when he stepped into the studio with a batch of original material and a few well-chosen covers and recorded Dreamland. Taking his penchant for experimenting with ethnic musics and blending it with a softer approach to his bluesy pop, he steered in another interesting direction almost 40 years into his recording career. In November 2003, Atlantic issued Sixty Six to Timbuktu, a two-disc compilation dedicated exclusively to Plant's solo work. The set ranged from hits like 1988's "Tall Cool One" and the Honeydrippers favorite "Sea of Love" to the previously unissued "Upside Down" and a pre-Zeppelin single dating from 1966. Mighty Rearranger followed two years later, and Plant teamed up with bluegrass icon Alison Krauss to release the Grammy-winning collaborative album Raising Sand in 2007. Plant next revived the name of his first band, Band of Joy, in 2010 for the self-titled Band of Joy release, which was co-produced by Buddy Miller. ~ Bill Meredith

AOL Radio Stations Robert Plant is Featured on (13)

Forecastle 2013

In a sea of change, the Forecastle Festival is a port-of-call where the world gathers to experience the best in Music, Art, and Activism. A celebration of sights, sounds, and sustainability, Forecastle connects travelers North, South, East, and West. Forecastle 2013 on Slacker plays music from the artists playing this year’s Festival including today’s biggest stars and the hottest up-and-coming Indie and Electronic acts taking the stage in Louisville, KY from July 12-14, 2013.

ZZ Ward Showcase

This is the ZZ Ward Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by ZZ Ward including music hand-picked by her as well as commentary about the songs that influenced her music and her life.

Soft Rock

Soft Rock on Slacker is a true rock station that showcases the lighter, more contemplative side of the biggest names in rock-n-roll. No sappy love ballads or lame pop songs here...just great soft rock from Coldplay, U2, Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Snow Patrol, Dave Matthews Band, Train, and more!

'80s Rock

The '80s was the decade of decadence and music was no exception. From bands like Poison and Cinderella who celebrated excess to U2 and R.E.M., that rebelled against it, '80s Rock on Slacker Radio covers the best rock the ‘80s had to offer.

Eclectic Rock

Eclectic Rock on Slacker Radio showcases music from across the spectrum of smart and sophisticated songwriting. Whether you seek to be inspired by the classics or discover promising new artists, Eclectic Rock offers the best of both worlds.

Americana

It’s time to hit the country back roads with Americana on Slacker Radio. Travel through the prairies, swamps, dance halls and pubs to discover rock that twangs, country, folk, and bluegrass. Americana features all of the greats of the genre including Gram Parsons and The Byrds, Lyle Lovett, Ryan Adams, Lucinda Williams and more.

Matt Nathanson Showcase

This is the Matt Nathanson Artist Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by Matt including music that he hand-picked as well as commentary about the songs that influenced his music and his life.

The Current

The Current brings you the best authentic new music alongside the music that inspired it, from unique to universal, indie to influential, new to nostalgic. Broadcasting from the musical hotbed that is Minnesota, listen to The Current and you’ll see why we say, “Great Music Lives Here.” Find playlist, interviews and more at thecurrent.org.

Folk

Slacker Radio's Folk station harkens back to the glory days of the folk revival with artists like Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell. In this mix, you'll also find elements of contemporary songwriters, roots music, old standards, folk-rock and Celtic. Folk Radio on Slacker features the best in traditional and contemporary acoustic music with a roots sensibility.

Classic Rock

Classic Rock on Slacker takes you back to the golden era of rock music. You will hear classic Rock hits mixed with deeper album cuts from your favorite artists and a few forgotten classics.

Adult Alternative

Adult Alternative on Slacker has all the good stuff without the angst-ridden teens and their complicated haircuts. You’ll hear cutting-edge artists like Gotye, The Lumineers, and The Head & The Heart as well as established artists like Dave Matthews, Arcade Fire, U2, R.E.M., the Black Keys, and Talking Heads. If you’ve graduated from keg stands to craft beer, this is the soundtrack to your next party.

Bluegrass

Bluegrass on Slacker Radio features music that'll make you tap your feet and shout “Yeehaw!” You’ll hear plenty of banjo, fiddle and mandolin from Bluegrass stars both past and present. Tune in for Ricky Skaggs, Alison Krauss, Flatt and Scruggs and many more.

Robert Plant

This station plays the best music from and music from related artists like Jimmy Page, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Joe Walsh, Peter Frampton, Pink Floyd, Bad Company, Steppenwolf, Jethro Tull, Dire Straits and more.

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Robert Plant's Selected Discography (30)

Band of Joy

2010 Rounder Records201012 Songs

Raising Sand

2007 Rounder Records200713 Songs

Now & Zen [Bonus Tracks]

1988 Es Paranza, manufactured and distributed by Atlantic Recording Corp200713 Songs

The Principle Of Moments

1983 Es Paranza, manufactured and distributed by Atlantic Recording Corporation200712 Songs

Dreamland

2002 Trolcharm Limited200210 Songs

Fate of Nations

1993 Es Paranza, manufactured and distributed by Atlantic Recording Corp., a Warner Music Group company199315 Songs

Manic Nirvana

2007 Trolcharm Ltd., under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group company199011 Songs

Pictures at Eleven

Shaken 'N Stirred

Angel Dance

2010 Trolcharm, Ltd. Under exclusive license to Rounder Records.DIGITAL20101 Songs

Nine Lives

2006 Trolcharm Ltd., under exclusive license to Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group companyCOMPILATION2006130 Songs

It Keeps Rainin'

SINGLE20071 Songs

Little by Little

SINGLE19854 Songs

Fate of Nations [Bonus Tracks]

200716 Songs

Pictures at Eleven [Bonus Tracks]

200710 Songs

Shaken 'N Stirred

200710 Songs

Manic Nirvana

200714 Songs

Fate of Nations [Fontana]

199712 Songs

Now & Zen

198810 Songs

Sixty Six to Timbuktu

ECD200335 Songs

The Principle of Moments

19838 Songs

Nine Lives

DIGITAL2007109 Songs

Rich Woman

DIGITAL20081 Songs

Stick with Me Baby

DIGITAL20081 Songs

Live from the Artists Den [DVD]

201216 Songs

Robert Plant & the Band of Joy: Live from the Artist's Den

201216 Songs

Unplugged: Live 1993

201211 Songs

Robert Plant & the Strange Sensation

200611 Songs

By Invitation Only

20107 Songs

Live at Knebworth

DIGITAL20104 Songs

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