Robert Plant's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Robert Plant.

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.

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1988: Now and Zen Certified 3x Platinum

In 1988, Robert Plant's solo album Now and Zen was certified 3× Platinum, becoming his biggest-selling solo album to date.

1990: Knebworth Silver Clef Award

Robert Plant received the Knebworth Silver Clef Award in 1990.

1995: Led Zeppelin's Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

In 1995, Led Zeppelin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recognizing their significant contribution to music.

1995: Led Zeppelin's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

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".

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1998: Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance

In 1998, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page earned a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance for "Most High."

2006: Hit Parader's Greatest Metal Vocalists List

In 2006, Hit Parader named Robert Plant No. 1 on its list of the 100 Greatest Metal Vocalists of All Time.

2006: "Greatest Metal Vocalist 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.

2007: Re-recording of "Please Read the Letter"

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.

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2007: Q Magazine's 100 Greatest Singers List

In 2007, Robert Plant was ranked at number 8 in Q magazine's list of "100 Greatest Singers".

2008: Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Singers List

In 2008, Rolling Stone named Robert Plant the 15th-greatest singer of all time on their list of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.

2008: Ranking as one of the 100 Best 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.

July 2009: 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.

2009: "Greatest Voice in Rock" title

In 2009, Robert Plant was voted "the greatest voice in rock" in a poll conducted by UK classic rock radio station Planet Rock.

2009: Awards and Recognition in 2009

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".

2009: Grammy Awards for Raising Sand

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.

September 2010: NPR's 50 Great Voices

On 20 September 2010, National Public Radio (NPR) named Robert Plant as one of the "50 Great Voices" in the world.

2011: Greatest Lead Singer in Readers' Poll

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.

July 2018: Silver Cleff Integro Outstanding Award

In July 2018, Robert Plant won the Silver Cleff Integro Outstanding Award, announced by music charity Nordoff Robbins.

2023: Billboard's List of Greatest Rock Lead Singers

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.