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Robert Plant is an English singer born in West Bromwich in 1948, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Led Zeppelin from 1968 to 1980. His soaring, blues-influenced vocal style on songs like 'Stairway to Heaven,' 'Whole Lotta Love,' and 'Kashmir' helped define the sound of hard rock and heavy metal. After Led Zeppelin disbanded following the death of drummer John Bonham in 1980, Plant pursued a solo career that incorporated diverse musical traditions. He later collaborated with bluegrass singer Alison Krauss on the Grammy-winning album 'Raising Sand' (2007).
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Robert Plant ranks #24 of 225 in the Singer ranking, behind Madonna, ahead of Bjork.
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When did Led Zeppelin break up following John Bonham's death?
Led Zeppelin officially disbanded in December 1980 following the tragic death of their drummer, John Bonham, who died from asphyxiation in September of that year. Robert Plant and the surviving members decided they could not continue without him.
Who did Robert Plant collaborate with on the album "Raising Sand"?
In 2007, Robert Plant released the critically acclaimed album "Raising Sand" as a collaboration with bluegrass-country singer Alison Krauss. The album was produced by T Bone Burnett and won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2009.
What was the name of Robert Plant's band before Led Zeppelin?
Before forming Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant was the lead singer of a band called Band of Joy. He also recorded a few solo singles for CBS Records in the mid-1960s before teaming up with Jimmy Page.
Has Robert Plant ever performed with Led Zeppelin after they broke up?
The surviving members of Led Zeppelin, including Robert Plant, reunited for a single charity concert on December 10, 2007, at the O2 Arena in London. The show honored the late Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun.
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