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David Coverdale Hopes to End Fight With Robert Plant

Michael Gallucci — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:46:41 +0000

David Coverdale told TeamRock Radio’s 'Classic Rock Magazine Show' that he wants to put an end to his decades-long feud with Robert Plant. He's apologized for the "ugly things" he's said over the years and hopes the two can become friends again.

Robert Plant: 'I've Learned That It's Good to Keep Moving'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:28:34 +0000

Robert Plant fans have grown accustomed to his restless nature over the decades, and after several years of exploring American roots music with his Nashville-based Band of Joy, it looks like he’s moving on. Plant discussed his latest venture, a retooled version of his Strange Sensation band that’s being called the Sensational Space Shifters, during [...]

Patty Griffin Clears Up Robert Plant Marriage Reports

Jeff Giles — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:36:47 +0000

She's stayed mum for over a year as fans have speculated and rumors have swirled, but now that she's making the publicity rounds for her new album, Patty Griffin's coming clean about whether or not she and Robert Plant are really married.

Robert Plant Gets Restraining Order Against Delusional Stalker

Ken Kelley — Sun, 05 May 2013 19:12:07 +0000

Robert Plant has recently had to take some safety precautions, including obtaining a restraining order against a woman he claims is stalking him. TMZ reports that the Led Zeppelin vocalist says that Alysson Billings has been harassing him for the past three years, believing that she is involved in a relationship with the singer even though [...]

Robert Plant Appears in Video for Patty Griffin's 'Ohio'

Dave Lifton — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:41:38 +0000

Last month we learned that Robert Plant was slated to sing on three tracks on folk singer Patty Griffin's new album, 'American Kid.' Today (April 23), Griffin released the video for the first of these duets, 'Ohio.'

Robert Plant Announces 2013 U.S. Tour Dates for Sensational Space Shifters

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:04:47 +0000

Legendary Led Zeppelin front man Robert Plant has announced the first North American tour dates for his new project, Robert Plant presents the Sensational Space Shifters. The group will kick off their native stateside jaunt on June 20 in Dallas, Texas and run through July 27 in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Robert Plant Joins Patty Griffin on 'Ohio,' First Single From 'American Kid' Album

Billy Dukes — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:17:31 +0000

The first single from Patty Griffin's new album 'American Kid' features Led Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant on harmonies. 'Ohio,' is much more than a vocal collaboration between the two however. Griffin credits her longtime partner with bringing the track to its final resting place.

Robert Plant Gives Extensive Interviews for Forthcoming Biography

Nick DeRiso — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:28:11 +0000

Legendary former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant gave extensive interviews for a forthcoming new biography from HarperCollins, to be called 'Robert Plant: A Life.' The book is due for release this October in the U.K. and Canada and then next January in the U.S.

Robert Plant Sets First 2013 US Tour Date, Fights to Save English Pub

Ken Kelley — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:51:09 +0000

Former Led Zeppelin vocalist Robert Plant has announced his first 2013 American show with his backing band, Sensational Space Shifters. Plant and the Space Shifters will be performing at the inaugural JamBase Live Festival, taking place July 5-6 at the Gorge Amphitheatr

Robert Plant Sings Three Songs on Patty Griffin's New Album

Nick DeRiso — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 14:22:32 +0000

Robert Plant joins singing -- but definitely, definitely not married -- partner Patty Griffin for three songs on her forthcoming solo album 'American Kid,' continuing a collaboration that began with 2010's well-received 'Band of Joy.'

25 Years Ago: Robert Plant Releases 'Now and Zen'

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:56:15 +0000

On Feb. 29, 1988, Robert Plant released his fourth solo album, ‘Now and Zen,’ and in the process finally admitted to himself and the world that it was pretty cool to have been the singer of Led Zeppelin. The singer — quite admirably — spent the eight years since the legendary group’s breakup working hard [...]

Details on Robert Plant's Primal Scream Collaboration Revealed

Eduardo Rivadavia — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 12:59:30 +0000

As previously reported here, Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant has lent his incomparable vocal chords to the forthcoming album by UK indie rockers Primal Scream.

Robert Plant Just Wants to 'Chill for a While'

Jeff Giles — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:45:49 +0000

Recent rumors have had Robert Plant doing everything from touring with Led Zeppelin to releasing a pair of new studio albums, but it sounds like his plans for the immediate future are a lot more mundane.

Robert Plant Sings with Primal Scream, Records 'Tribal' Solo Record

Dave Swanson — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:30:14 +0000

While there may be no hope for another Led Zeppelin reunion, Robert Plant certainly isn't resting on his laurels. The ever present rock and roller has been keeping himself very busy as of late. In between promoting the forthcoming Led Zeppelin DVD, 'Celebration Day,' Plant has been focusing on recording new material.

Robert Plant Gets His 'Big Voice' Out of Mothballs for Upcoming Space Shifters Album

Dave Swanson — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:00:06 +0000

It seems Robert Plant feels right at home in Mississippi Delta. The one time Led Zeppelin frontman has a new band, the Sensational Space Shifters, who made their US debut by headlining the 25th annual Sunflower Blues Festival on Aug. 11. It seems Plant brought his recently-in-hiding rock god voice out for the occasion, too.

Pete Townshend, Elton John + Robert Plant Among Those Calling for Action Against Google Over Illegal Music Distribution

Chad Childers — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:00:13 +0000

A number of top musicians across several different genres have banded together to ask British Prime Minister David Cameron to take action against Google over the ability for music fans to illegally copy and distribute music through the search engine. The artists, which include such topline names as Pete Townshend, Elton John, Robert Plant, and [...]

Robert Plant 'Has Not Married Patty Griffin'

Billy Dukes — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 21:00:36 +0000

When Robert Plant said he’d eloped with Patty Griffin, he didn’t actually mean he’d married her. That’s what a rep for the former Led Zeppelin singer tells the Hollywood Reporter. In an article in the Independent last week, Plant seemed to confirm marriage reports that have been circulating for months.