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English singer (born )

For the English plant collector, see Robert William Plant.

Robert Anthony PlantCBE (born 20 August ) is an English singer and songwriter.

He was the lead singer and lyricist of the rock band Led Zeppelin from its founding in until their breakup in Since then, he has had a successful solo career, sometimes collaborating with other artists such as Alison Krauss.

Robert plant biography 2013 oscar

Regarded by many as one of the greatest singers in rock music, he is known for his flamboyant persona, raw stage performances and his powerful, wide-ranging voice.

Plant was born and raised in the West Midlands area of England, where, after leaving grammar school, he briefly trained as a chartered accountant before leaving home at 16 years old to concentrate on singing with a series of local blues bands, including Band of Joy with John Bonham.

In , he was invited by Peter Grant and Jimmy Page to join The Yardbirds, which Grant and Page were attempting to keep going after it had brok