Childhood and Education Journey of Robert Plant in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Robert Plant, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Robert Plant is an English singer and songwriter best known as the lead singer and lyricist of the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin. His career spans from 1968 to the present, including a successful solo career and collaborations with artists like Alison Krauss. Plant is celebrated for his powerful, wide-ranging voice, raw stage presence, and flamboyant persona, solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest rock singers of all time.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

August 1948: Robert Plant's Birth

Robert Anthony Plant was born on 20 August 1948, in West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England.

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1967: Worked at Wimpey Construction

In 1967, while pursuing his music career, Robert Plant worked for Wimpey, a major British construction company, laying tarmac on roads in Birmingham.

November 1968: Robert Plant Marries Maureen Wilson

On 9 November 1968, Robert Plant married Maureen Wilson. The couple later had three children together, marking a significant life event for Plant in November 1968.

1968: Meeting Jimmy Page

In 1968, Jimmy Page, seeking a lead singer for his new band, met Robert Plant after Terry Reid recommended Plant, who was singing with Hobbstweedle. Plant sang Jefferson Airplane's "Somebody to Love" for Page, leading to Page ending his search.

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1968: Joining The Yardbirds/Led Zeppelin

In 1968, Peter Grant and Jimmy Page invited Robert Plant to join The Yardbirds, which they were trying to keep active after its breakup. The new version of the band then changed their name to Led Zeppelin.

1968: Led Zeppelin founding

In 1968, Robert Plant became the lead singer and lyricist of the rock band Led Zeppelin, a role he held until the band's breakup in 1980.

1972: Birth of Son, Karac Pendragon

In 1972, Robert Plant and his wife Maureen welcomed their son, Karac Pendragon, into the world.

1973: Bought Welsh Sheep Farm

In 1973, Robert Plant bought a Welsh sheep farm, began taking Welsh lessons, and explored Welsh mythology, influencing his songwriting.

1975: Car Crash in Rhodes

In 1975, Robert Plant and his wife Maureen were seriously injured in a car crash in Rhodes, Greece, affecting the production of Led Zeppelin's seventh album "Presence" and leading to the cancellation of tour dates.

July 1977: Death of Son Karac

In July 1977, Robert Plant's son Karac died at the age of five while Plant was on tour with Led Zeppelin in the United States, leading Plant to retreat and question his future.

1977: Death of Son, Karac Pendragon

In 1977, during Led Zeppelin's US tour, Robert Plant's five-year-old son, Karac Pendragon, tragically died of a stomach illness, deeply impacting Plant's life in 1977.

1979: Birth of Son, Logan Romero

In 1979, Robert Plant and his wife Maureen welcomed their son, Logan Romero, into the world.

December 1980: Considered Abandoning Music

In December 1980, after Led Zeppelin disbanded, Robert Plant briefly considered abandoning music to become a teacher and was accepted for teacher training, but embarked on a successful solo career.

August 1983: Divorce from Maureen Wilson

In August 1983, Robert Plant and Maureen Wilson divorced, marking the end of their marriage.

1991: Birth of Son, Jesse Lee

In 1991, Robert Plant and Shirley Wilson, the sister of his ex-wife Maureen, had a son named Jesse Lee.

1994: Denton talk show interview

In 1994, Robert Plant stated in an interview with Andrew Denton on the Denton talk show, that as a ten-year-old, he wanted to be like Elvis Presley.

September 2004: Donation to Owain Glyndŵr Statue

In September 2004, Robert Plant donated money to the creation of a bronze statue of the Welsh prince Owain Glyndŵr at Pennal Church, near Machynlleth, in Wales. He also contributed funds to a slate carving of Glyndŵr's coat of arms at the Celtica museum in Machynlleth in September 2004.

July 2009: Appointment as Commander of the Order of the British Empire

On 10 July 2009, Robert Plant was invested as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by then-Prince of Wales King Charles III for his services to music in July 2009.

August 2009: Appointment as Vice-President of Wolverhampton Wanderers

On 14 August 2009, Robert Plant was announced as the third vice-president of the football club Wolverhampton Wanderers. He officially received the honour before the club's first match of the season against West Ham United in August 2009.

August 2010: Recollection of First Visit to Molineux Stadium

In an August 2010 interview, Robert Plant recalled his first visit to Molineux Stadium at age five, where Billy Wright waved at him, sparking his lifelong support for Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2010.

July 2012: Relationship with Patty Griffin

In July 2012, Robert Plant mentioned "eloping" with American singer Patty Griffin to Texas, though his manager clarified that they were not married but residing together in Texas. They had been dating for over a year, spending time in Austin, Texas in July 2012.

2013: Contribution to Save The Bell Inn

In early 2013, Robert Plant contributed to a community buyout scheme to save the Bath music venue, The Bell Inn, showing his support for local music venues in 2013.

August 2014: Breakup with Patty Griffin

On 23 August 2014, it was reported that Robert Plant and Patty Griffin had broken up. Plant cited lifestyle differences as a factor, expressing sadness and regret about the separation in August 2014.

2020: Donation to Frontline Medical Supplies

In 2020, Robert Plant donated money towards frontline medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting a small clothing manufacturer in Kidderminster, England that makes scrubs for local hospitals in 2020.

March 2022: Guest on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs

On 15 March 2022, Robert Plant appeared as a guest on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, where he shared his musical choices, book preference, and luxury item in March 2022.