Robert Plant is an English singer and songwriter, best known as the lead singer and lyricist of the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin from 1968 to 1980. After Led Zeppelin's dissolution, he embarked on a successful solo career, marked by collaborations with artists like Alison Krauss. Plant is widely regarded as one of rock's greatest vocalists, celebrated for his dynamic stage presence, distinctive voice, and significant contributions to music.
Robert Anthony Plant was born on 20 August 1948, in West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England.
In 1967, Robert Plant worked for the British construction company Wimpey in Birmingham, laying tarmac on roads, while pursuing his music career.
On 9 November 1968, Robert Plant married Maureen Wilson.
In 1968, Jimmy Page met Robert Plant while searching for a lead singer for his new band, after being referred to him by Terry Reid. Plant was singing in a band named Hobbstweedle at a teacher training college in Birmingham.
In 1968, Robert Plant became the lead singer and lyricist of the rock band Led Zeppelin, marking the beginning of his prominent career in rock music.
In 1968, Robert Plant was invited by Peter Grant and Jimmy Page to join The Yardbirds, which was being reformed. This new version of the band eventually became Led Zeppelin.
In 1968, the band initially dubbed the "New Yardbirds" was formed, which later became known as Led Zeppelin.
In 1969, Led Zeppelin's eponymous debut album hit the charts and is widely credited as a catalyst for the heavy metal genre.
In 1969, Robert Plant began writing song lyrics with Led Zeppelin during the making of Led Zeppelin II.
In 1970, Robert Plant spontaneously wrote most of the lyrics to "Stairway to Heaven" at Headley Grange while Led Zeppelin IV was being recorded.
In 1972, Robert Plant and Maureen Wilson had their son, Karac Pendragon.
In 1973, Robert Plant bought a Welsh sheep farm, began taking Welsh lessons, and explored Welsh mythology, influencing his later lyrics.
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 forcing the band to cancel tour dates.
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 question his future.
In 1977, during Led Zeppelin's US tour, Robert Plant and Maureen Wilson's five-year-old son, Karac, died of a stomach illness. The song "All My Love" was written as a tribute to him.
In 1979, Robert Plant and Maureen Wilson had their son, Logan Romero.
In December 1980, after the death of John Bonham, Led Zeppelin disbanded, leading Robert Plant to consider teaching before embarking on a solo career.
Although Led Zeppelin disbanded in 1980, Robert Plant occasionally collaborated with Jimmy Page on various projects.
In 1980, Led Zeppelin broke up, marking the end of an era for the band and leading Robert Plant to pursue a solo career.
In 1982, Robert Plant released his first solo album, Pictures at Eleven, which reached the top ten on the Billboard albums chart.
In 1982, Robert Plant released his solo album Pictures at Eleven, marking the beginning of his solo career.
In August 1983, Robert Plant and Maureen Wilson divorced.
In 1983, Robert Plant released The Principle of Moments, continuing his solo career.
In 1983, Robert Plant released his second solo album, The Principle of Moments, which reached the top ten on the Billboard albums chart.
In 1984, Robert Plant formed a short-lived all-star group with Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck called The Honeydrippers.
On 13 July 1985, Robert Plant performed with living members of Led Zeppelin for Live Aid, with Phil Collins and Tony Thompson on drums. Plant later expressed unhappiness with the performance.
In 1985, Robert Plant released the album Shaken 'n' Stirred, featuring the song "Little by Little."
In 1986, Robert Plant performed at the Birmingham Heart Beat Charity Concert with other famous Midlands musicians.
On 15 May 1988, Robert Plant appeared with Jimmy Page as a member of Led Zeppelin at the Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary concert, where he also performed as a solo artist.
In 1988, Robert Plant co-wrote the solo album Now and Zen with keyboardist/songwriter Phil Johnstone.
In 1988, Robert Plant's solo album Now and Zen was certified 3× Platinum, becoming his biggest-selling solo album to date.
In 1990, Robert Plant co-wrote the solo album Manic Nirvana with keyboardist/songwriter Phil Johnstone.
In 1990, Robert Plant was joined by Jimmy Page at the Silver Clef Award Winners Concert at Knebworth. Some of their set was released on a live album and video.
Robert Plant received the Knebworth Silver Clef Award in 1990.
In 1991, Robert Plant and Shirley Wilson (sister of ex-wife Maureen) had a son, Jesse Lee.
In 1992, Robert Plant performed with Queen at Wembley Stadium for "The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert" for AIDS Awareness, where he sang Queen's "Innuendo" and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", and Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir" and "Thank You".
From 1993 to 1995, Robert Plant dated English singer Najma Akhtar, who provided vocals on the Page & Plant Unledded tour.
In 1993, Robert Plant co-wrote the album Fate of Nations with Phil Johnstone and performed at Glastonbury Festival, featuring songs from the album and Led Zeppelin classics.
In 1993, Robert Plant released the album Fate of Nations, which featured the song "I Believe", dedicated to his late son Karac.
From 1994, Page and Plant became a full-fledged performing act, releasing the album No Quarter: Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Unledded.
In 1994, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page revisited their musical influences during their reunion album No Quarter: Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Unledded.
In 1994, Robert Plant stated in an interview with Andrew Denton on the Denton talk show that as a ten-year-old, he desired to be like Elvis Presley.
In 1994, during his "Unledded" tour with Jimmy Page, Robert Plant reflected on his Led Zeppelin showmanship.
From 1993 to 1995, Robert Plant dated English singer Najma Akhtar, who provided vocals on the Page & Plant Unledded tour.
In 1995, Led Zeppelin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recognizing their significant contribution to music.
In 1995, Led Zeppelin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Plant performed a medley of blues numbers with other members and later joined Neil Young for "When the Levee Breaks".
In 1995, Page and Plant had an enormously successful tour, including a return to the Glastonbury Festival.
In 1998, Page and Plant recorded their only post-Zeppelin album of original material as the album Walking into Clarksdale, which was unsuccessful commercially.
In 1998, Page and Plant's time as a full-fledged performing act ended after releasing the album No Quarter: Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Unledded and undertaking a successful tour.
In 1998, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page earned a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance for "Most High."
In 2002, Robert Plant tapped into his musical influences on his solo album Dreamland.
In September 2004, Robert Plant donated money to the creation of a bronze statue of the Welsh prince Owain Glyndŵr at Pennal Church, Wales, which was unveiled. He also contributed to a slate carving of Glyndŵr's coat of arms at the Celtica museum in Machynlleth.
In 2006, Hit Parader named Robert Plant No. 1 on its list of the 100 Greatest Metal Vocalists of All Time.
In 2006, Hit Parader named Robert Plant the "Greatest Metal Vocalist of All Time", celebrating his vocal prowess in the metal genre.
On 10 December 2007, Led Zeppelin performed a full two-hour set at the Ahmet Ertegün Tribute Concert, with Jason Bonham on drums. Public demand was enormous, however Plant declined a $200 million offer to tour with Led Zeppelin after the show.
In 2007, Robert Plant began a collaboration with bluegrass artist Alison Krauss, releasing the album Raising Sand.
In 2007, Robert Plant re-recorded the song "Please Read the Letter" with Alison Krauss, which was featured on their album and won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
In 2007, Robert Plant was ranked at number 8 in Q magazine's list of "100 Greatest Singers".
In a January 2008 interview, Robert Plant stated he does not want to "tour like a bunch of bored old men following the Rolling Stones around," reiterating his opposition to a full Led Zeppelin tour.
In 2008, Rolling Stone named Robert Plant the 15th-greatest singer of all time on their list of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.
In 2008, Rolling Stone ranked Robert Plant as one of the 100 best singers of all time, acknowledging his vocal talent and influence.
On 14 August 2009, Robert Plant was announced as the third vice-president of the Wolverhampton Wanderers football club. He officially received the honour at the club's first match of the season against West Ham United.
In 2009, Robert Plant was voted "the greatest voice in rock" in a poll conducted by UK classic rock radio station Planet Rock.
In 2009, Robert Plant was voted the "greatest voice in rock" in a Planet Rock poll, included in Q magazine's "Artists of the Century" list, ranked No. 8 in their list of "100 Greatest Singers", won the Outstanding Contribution to Music prize at the Q Awards, and placed at No. 3 on SPIN's list of "The 50 Greatest Rock Frontmen of All Time".
In 2009, the album Raising Sand, by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, and their song "Please Read the Letter" won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
In an August 2010 interview with the Express & Star, 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.
On 20 September 2010, National Public Radio (NPR) named Robert Plant as one of the "50 Great Voices" in the world.
In 2010, Robert Plant revived the Band of Joy, sharing its name with an early band he performed with in the 1960s.
In late 2010, BBC Two aired a documentary titled Robert Plant: By Myself, featuring Robert Plant discussing his journey with Led Zeppelin and various projects since.
In 2011, Robert Plant was the top pick for the greatest lead singer in a readers' poll, reflecting his popularity and impact on rock music.
In July 2012, Robert Plant stated in an interview he "eloped and ran off to Texas" with Patty Griffin. Plant's manager clarified that he was referring to residing in Texas with her. The pair had been dating for over a year.
In 2012, Robert Plant formed a new band called the Sensational Space Shifters.
In February 2013, Robert Plant hinted he was open to a Led Zeppelin reunion in 2014, suggesting that Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones were the reason for Led Zeppelin's dormancy.
In early 2013, Robert Plant contributed to a community buyout scheme to save the Bath music venue The Bell Inn.
On 30 July 2014, NME reported Robert Plant was "slightly disappointed and baffled" by Jimmy Page's remarks regarding the stalled Led Zeppelin reunion plans. Plant suggested writing acoustically with Page instead.
On 23 August 2014, The Independent reported that Robert Plant had broken up with Patty Griffin, citing their differing lifestyles and Plant's sadness and regret.
In February 2013, Robert Plant hinted at a Led Zeppelin reunion in 2014, stating he was "not the bad guy" in the delay.
In spring 2014, Jimmy Page expressed his frustration with Robert Plant's refusal to participate in another Led Zeppelin reunion show, stating that Plant was "playing games". Plant responded that the chances of a reunion happening were "zero".
In July 2018, Robert Plant won the Silver Cleff Integro Outstanding Award, announced by music charity Nordoff Robbins.
In February 2019, Robert Plant formed an acoustic band called Saving Grace and performed as a support act for Fairport Convention and Seth Lakeman.
On 7 March 2019, Robert Plant performed at the Third Annual LOVE ROCKS NYC benefit concert for God's Love We Deliver at the Beacon Theatre in NYC. The concert was hosted by Bill Murray, Martin Short, Chevy Chase and featured an all-star lineup.
In April 2019, Robert Plant began recording his first studio record with Saving Grace in the Cotswolds and on the Welsh Borders.
In 2019, Robert Plant performed with Saving Grace for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2019, Robert Plant reunited with Alison Krauss, resuming their collaboration.
In 2019, a remastered version of the album Fate of Nations was released via Robert Plant's Es Paranza label as part of Record Store Day. The updated artwork and proceeds from the album went to Greenpeace.
In March 2020, Robert Plant's band Saving Grace announced a US tour scheduled for May 2020.
The Saving Grace US tour, scheduled for May 2020, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2020, Robert Plant donated money towards frontline medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically to a clothing manufacturer in Kidderminster, England that makes scrubs for local hospitals.
On 19 July 2021, Robert Plant performed his first post-pandemic show in Worthing, England, with his band Saving Grace, marking their first performance since 2019. Subsequently, he toured the UK with Saving Grace for rescheduled shows.
On 15 March 2022, Robert Plant was the guest on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs. His musical choices included "I Ain't Superstitious" by Howlin' Wolf and "Ohio" by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. His book choice was The Earliest English Poems, translated by Michael Alexander, his luxury item was a basket containing photos of homing pigeons and his favourite musical piece was "Serenade" by Mario Lanza.
In 2023, Billboard ranked Robert Plant number 4 on their list of The 50 Greatest Rock Lead Singers of All Time, reaffirming his status as a top rock vocalist.
In January 2025, recording concluded for the Saving Grace album, recorded in the Cotswolds and on the Welsh Borders.
On 16 July 2025, the upcoming release of Saving Grace (with Suzi Dian) on 26 September 2025 was announced. Summer concert dates in July 2025 in France and Spain were also announced.
The release of Saving Grace (with Suzi Dian), Robert Plant's first studio record with Saving Grace, occurred on 26 September 2025, via Nonesuch Records.
In late October and November 2025, a US autumn tour for Saving Grace was announced.
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