Robert Plant
Womad festival review – polyphony and politics in global soundclash
Septuagenarians shone at the 37th edition of the globe-trotting music festival, that also subtly railed against Brexit with quirky European talent
Robin Denselow
30, Jul, 2019 @8:36 AM
From Billie Eilish to Hall & Oates: the best US summer festival lineups
Across America, this summer will bring with it a variety of genre-spanning live music events, featuring a range of diverse artists
Katie Bain
21, May, 2019 @7:00 AM
Whole lotta rock: first official Led Zeppelin documentary announced
Bernard MacMahon, director of roots music series American Epic, will helm film exploring band’s explosive early years
Ben Beaumont-Thomas
08, May, 2019 @12:26 PM
Robert Plant and the Sensational Shape Shifters review – rock god reconnects with Celtic roots
The Led Zeppelin frontman tells stories of his time living in Wales, but draws sounds from all over the map: Middle Eastern guitars, Berber drums and techno moods
Jude Rogers
26, Oct, 2018 @4:31 PM
Neal Preston's best photograph: Robert Plant catches a dove
‘I was Led Zeppelin’s tour photographer. The dove landed on Robert’s hand. Nobody else could have pulled it off without looking pretentious’
Interview by Tim Jonze
04, Oct, 2018 @5:00 AM
Readers recommend playlist: your songs about deserts
Tinariwen, Robert Plant, Brand New Heavies and Big Country are among the artists making this week’s reader-curated list
Scott Blair
12, Jul, 2018 @11:00 AM
Good time girl: memories of super groupie Pamela Des Barres
Pamela Des Barres had the giants of rock’n’roll in the palm of her hand, as her candid memoir reveals
Craig McLean
06, May, 2018 @6:00 AM
Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters review – princely pomp and primordial power
Former Led Zep frontman full of regal swagger as solos of his musicians screech around him
Martin Farrer
26, Mar, 2018 @11:50 PM
Robert Plant on Led Zeppelin, Alison Krauss and his endless wanderlust
In our series where great musicians tell the stories behind memorable records from their back catalogue, the Led Zep frontman discusses his enduring love for Patty Griffin and why he’s happiest in the land of cider, Wolves and Welsh mythology
Jude Rogers
02, Nov, 2017 @1:02 PM
Robert Plant: Carry Fire review – more of a good thing
(Nonesuch/Warners)
Phil Mongredien
15, Oct, 2017 @7:00 AM
Robert Plant Lampedusa tour review – tenderly rocking for refugees
The former Led Zeppelin frontman warned that there would be no ‘Hobbit songs’ – instead he rolled out an empathetic set of Americana with guests including Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle and Joan Baez
Jim Farber
19, Oct, 2016 @3:49 PM
David Lynch's festival of disruption review – not quite reaching its peak
This two-day multidisciplinary event felt thin in places, particularly the film portion, but offered an interesting glimpse into artists influenced by the auteur
Lanre Bakare and Nigel M Smith in Los Angeles
10, Oct, 2016 @2:43 PM
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