Historical Figure
Robert Plant
b. 1948
English singer (born 1948)
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Key Dates
Birth
1948 August 20, 1948 →Biography
Robert Anthony Plant is an English singer and songwriter. He was the lead singer and lyricist of the rock band Led Zeppelin from its founding in 1968 until their break-up in 1980. Since then, he has had a successful solo career, sometimes collaborating with other artists such as Alison Krauss. Regarded by many as one of the greatest singers in rock music, he is known for his flamboyant persona, raw stage performances and his powerful, wide-ranging voice.
Timeline
English singer-songwriter (Led Zeppelin, Band of Joy, The Honeydrippers, and Page and Plant)
August 20 →More from the Postwar
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