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Robert Anthony Plant (born August 20, 1948, West Bromwich, West Midlands, England) is an English rock singer and songwriter, most famous for his membership in the rock band Led Zeppelin, but also for his successful solo career. He is known for his powerful style, often mystical lyrics, and wide vocal range. As the lead singer of Led Zeppelin he is often defined as the quintessential rock front man, combining rare musical adeptness and knowledge with a large measure of stage bravado and braggadocio. As a solo artist following Led Zeppelin's break up after the death of John Bonham, he is often credited for his wide range of musical taste and his ability to perform an eclectic range of songs in a refined and critically acclaimed manner.

Plant was born in West Bromwich but grew up in Halesowen, formerly Worcestershire, now part of the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley. He left school in his mid-teens and developed a strong passion for the blues, abandoning a promising career as a chartered...

Created by dipity on Jan 24, 2008

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• George Strait, Kenny Chesney take high honors at CMA Awards
  Nov 13, 2008 10:11 AM

  (LiveDaily.com) George Strait [ tickets ] set a new record at last night's (11/12) CMA Awards [ tickets ], becoming the artist with the most overall wins in the Country Music Association's history.... continued
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• Alison Krauss, Robert Plant extend 'Sand' through fall
  Jul 14, 2008 1:07 PM

  (LiveDaily.com) Robert Plant [ tickets ] and Alison Krauss [ tickets ] have extended their "Raising Sand" tour, with the unconventional duo now slating new shows well into fall.... continued
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• Foo Fighters, Beck lead Austin City Limits roster
  Apr 15, 2008 1:04 PM

  (LiveDaily.com) Foo Fighters [ tickets ], Robert Plant [ tickets ] & Allison Krauss, Beck [ tickets ] and David Byrne [ tickets ] highlight this year's seventh edition of the multi-day Austin City Limits Festival [ tickets ] in Austin, TX.... continued
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• Robert Plant, Alison Krauss set new summer dates
  Apr 3, 2008 9:04 AM

  (LiveDaily.com) Grammy winners Robert Plant [ tickets ] and Alison Krauss [ tickets ] have added another leg to the upcoming tour supporting their collaborative album, "Raising Sand."... continued
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• Robert Plant, Alison Krauss map US tour
  Feb 20, 2008 12:02 PM

  (LiveDaily.com) One month after unveiling plans for a handful of April concerts in the South, recent Grammy winners Robert Plant [ tickets ] and Alison Krauss [ tickets ] have rolled out the itinerary for a full-blown spring and summer US tour in support of their joint... continued
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• Bonnaroo nabs Pearl Jam, Metallica
  Feb 6, 2008 9:02 AM

  (LiveDaily.com) Pearl Jam [ tickets ], Metallica [ tickets ] and Kanye West [ tickets ] are among highlights of the initial lineup revealed by organizers of this summer's seventh annual Bonnaroo [ tickets ] Music and Arts Festival.... continued
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• Jimmy Page says Zeppelin tour possible
  Jan 28, 2008 11:01 AM

  (LiveDaily.com) Led Zeppelin [ tickets ], who last month gave a much-lauded reunion performance in London, may take the show on the road this fall, guitarist Jimmy Page [ tickets ] reportedly said today (1/28).... continued
  http://www.livedaily.com/news/13566.html

• Robert Plant, Alison Krauss make tour plans
  Jan 18, 2008 11:01 AM

  (LiveDaily.com) Robert Plant and Alison Krauss take their unlikely partnership on the road this spring, with the duo performing material from their surprise smash album, "Raising Sand."
  http://www.livedaily.com/news/13520.html

• Carrie Underwood notches her first No. 1 album
  Oct 31, 2007 3:10 PM

  (LiveDaily.com) With about 527,000 copies sold during its first week in stores, Carrie Underwood's "Carnival Ride" debuts atop the latest Billboard 200 album chart, marking the first No. 1 album for the "American Idol" alumna.
  http://www.livedaily.com/news/13090.html

• Dreamland
  May 2002

  Track listing: Funny in My Mind (I Believe I'm Fixin' to Die)Morning DewOne More Cup of CoffeeLast Time I Saw HerSong to the SirenWin My Train Fare Home (If I Ever Get Lucky)Darkness DarknessRed DressHey JoeSkip's SongDirt in a Hole
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• Fate of Nations
  May 1993

  Track listing: Calling to YouDown to the SeaCome Into My LifeI BelieveMemory Song (Hello, Hello)If I Were a CarpenterColours of a ShadePromised LandThe Greatest GiftGreat SpiritNetwork News
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• Manic Nirvana
  Feb 1990

  Track listing: Big LoveS S S & QI CriedShe SaidNirvanaYour Ma Said You Cried in Your Sleep Last NightAnniversaryLiars DanceWatching YouHurting Kind (I've Got My Eyes on You)Tie Dye on the Highway
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• Now and Zen
  Feb 22, 1988

  Track listing: Heaven KnowsDance on My OwnTall Cool OneThe Way I FeelHelen of TroyBilly's RevengeShip of FoolsWhyWhite, Clean and NeatWalking Towards Paradise
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• Shaken 'N Stirred
  Apr 1985

  Track listing: Hip to HooKallalou KallalouToo LoudTrouble Your MoneyPink and BlackLittle by LittleDoo Doo A Do DoEasily LeadSixes and Sevens
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• The Principle of Moments
  May 1983

  Track listing: Other ArmsMessin' With the MekonWreckless LoveThru' With the Two StepHorizontal DepartureStranger Here... Than Over ThereBig LogIn the Mood
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• Pictures at Eleven
  May 1982

  Track listing: Burning Down One SideMoonlight in SamosaPledge PinSlow DancerWorse Than DetroitFat LipLike I've Never Been GoneMystery Title
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• Robert Plant's Birthday
  Aug 19, 1948

  Robert Plant was born
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