Robert Plant | |
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![]() Plant at Birmingham's Symphony Hall (2010) | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Robert Anthony Plant |
Born | West Bromwich, (then Staffordshire, now West Midlands), England | 20 August 1948
Origin | Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England |
Genres | Rock, hard rock, heavy metal, blues rock, folk rock, world music, country rock |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
Instruments | Vocals, harmonica, percussion, guitar, bass guitar |
Years active | 1966–present |
Labels | Atlantic, Swan Song, Es Paranza, Sanctuary, Mercury, Universal, Rounder |
Website | Official website |
Robert Anthony Plant (born 20 August 1948) is a rock singer and musician, and was known for being the lead vocalist for rock band Led Zeppelin. In 2007, he recorded an album with bluegrass fiddler Alison Krauss, and toured with her in 2008.