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. 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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1990: Robert Plant Receives Knebworth Silver Clef Award

Robert Plant received the Knebworth Silver Clef Award in 1990, recognizing his contributions to music.

1995: Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

In 1995, Led Zeppelin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

1995: Led Zeppelin Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

In 1995, Led Zeppelin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. At the induction show, Plant performed a medley of blues numbers with Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, Jason Bonham, Steven Tyler, and Joe Perry, followed by "When the Levee Breaks" with fellow inductee Neil Young in 1995.

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1998: Grammy Award for "Most High"

In 1998, Page and Plant's reunion project earned a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance for "Most High".

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2006: Named Greatest Metal Vocalist of All Time by Hit Parader

In 2006, Hit Parader magazine named Robert Plant as No. 1 on its list of the 100 Greatest Metal Vocalists of All Time, acknowledging his significant influence in hard rock and heavy metal music in 2006.

2006: "Greatest Metal Vocalist of All Time"

In 2006, Hit Parader named Robert Plant the "Greatest Metal Vocalist of All Time".

2007: Ranked Among Greatest Singers by Q Magazine

In 2007, Robert Plant was ranked at number 8 in Q magazine's list of "100 Greatest Singers," highlighting his vocal prowess and influence in 2007.

2008: Rolling Stone's Top Singers Ranking

In 2008, Rolling Stone ranked Robert Plant as one of the 100 best singers of all time.

2008: Named 15th-Greatest Singer of All Time by Rolling Stone

In 2008, Rolling Stone ranked Robert Plant as the 15th-greatest singer of all time on their list of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time, solidifying his status as an influential vocalist in 2008.

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.

2009: "Greatest Voice in Rock"

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

2009: Voted Greatest Voice in Rock by Planet Rock Poll

In 2009, Robert Plant was voted the "greatest voice in rock" in a poll conducted by Planet Rock. He was also included in Q magazine's "Artists of the Century" list and won the Outstanding Contribution to Music prize at the Q Awards in 2009.

2009: Grammy Awards for "Raising Sand" and "Please Read the Letter"

In 2009, the album "Raising Sand" by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, and the song "Please Read the Letter" won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.

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September 2010: Named One of '50 Great Voices' by NPR

On 20 September 2010, National Public Radio (NPR) recognized Robert Plant as one of the "50 Great Voices" in the world, further solidifying his legacy as a significant vocalist in September 2010.

2011: Readers' Poll Recognition

In 2011, Robert Plant was the top pick for the greatest lead singer in a readers' poll.

July 2018: Robert Plant Wins Silver Cleff Integro Outstanding Award

In July 2018, Robert Plant was awarded the Silver Cleff Integro Outstanding Award by music charity Nordoff Robbins, recognizing his contributions and achievements in music in July 2018.

July 2021: Robert Plant's Post-Pandemic Show with Saving Grace

On 19 July 2021, Robert Plant made his first onstage appearance after the pandemic in Worthing, England. He performed with Saving Grace, marking their first performance since 2019. Following this, he toured the UK with Saving Grace for their rescheduled shows in July 2021.