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Robert Plant Named Commander of the British Empire
For years, thousands of fans have considered Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant rock royalty. Now, 29 years after the group first called it quits, Plant, 60, has received accolades from bona fide royalty. On Friday, Prince Charles bestowed the title of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), reserved for those "who have a high profile role in regional affairs and have made a distinguished contribution in their area of activity," on the singer. Plant received the award for his "services to popular music," and joins some of Britain's most notable names, including fellow singers Elton John and... read more
Found in: Culture, News2009 Grammy Awards Live Blog
As we said in our Grammy Predictions, we have a love/hate relationship with the Grammys. But hey, we love music, so we're watching to see what happens. Could be a big year for Lil Wayne (did you see his interview with "Miss" Katie Couric?). Could be a controversial night if Coldplay's alleged Joe Satriani rip-off grabs some hardware ("Viva La Vida" by Coldplay and Satriani's "If I Could Fly"). But plenty of great artists are nominated (M.I.A., Allison Krauss/Robert Plant, Radiohead, Gnarls Barkley, Daft Punk, Brazilian Girls....we could go on), so as always, it'll be worth watching, especially for the... read more
Found in: Blogs, Ctrl-VLed Zeppelin done, Jimmy Page's manager says
Despite rumors over past months that the remaining members of Led Zeppelin would record new material and tour after replacing frontman Robert Plant, "Led Zeppelin are over," said Jimmy Page's manager to MusicRadar. "If you didn't see them in 2007, you missed them. It's done. I can't be any clearer than that."... read more
Found in: Music, NewsTop 5 Not-So-Thinly-Veiled Sexual References to the Male Genitalia in Classic Blues and R&B
American blues and R&B are infamous for countless reasons, subtlety generally not being one of them. Here are some classic examples, many of which have been ripped off by more than a few longhaired rock 'n' rollers. But I won't mention any names (Robert Plant!).... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayLed Zeppelin to tour with Alter Bridge frontman?
Since their 2007 one-off reunion concert, several members of Led Zeppelin have tried to arrange a splashy world tour, complete with new material from the reassembled band. The hitch has been former lead singer Robert Plant, who stalwartly refuses to rejoin the crew (even releasing a statement to refute the rumors). Remaining collaborators Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham (who replaced his father, John Bonham, as the band's drummer) recently told the press they're willing to take Zeppelin in a new direction. They've been sizing up replacement frontmen, and Billboard seems to think they've got an eye on... read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsRobert Plant shoots down Led Zeppelin tour, record rumors
Rumors that Robert Plant will join Led Zeppelin for a possible 2009 tour and recording session have been shot down via his official site.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsPlant & Krauss, Joan Baez, more win at Americana Awards
[Above: Alison Krauss and Robert Plant]Alison Krauss & Robert Plant—the roots-music queen and the former Led Zep banshee—pulled down Album of the Year and Duo/Group of the Year honors Thursday night at the Americana Music Awards, a loose and congenial affair held at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, the so-called “mother church of country music.”... read more
Found in: Blogs, FestivusAmericana royalty salutes Levon Helm
The Band deserves as much credit as anyone for inventing the country-rock subgenre we now know as Americana, so it made sense that this year’s Americana Music Association conference kicked off Wednesday night here in Nashville with a tribute to The Band’s drummer/singer Levon Helm.... read more
Found in: Blogs, FestivusMembers of Led Zeppelin recording new material
Led Zeppelin may be recording a new album, says collaborator Jason Bonham (via Pop Candy). The son of Zeppelin’s late drummer, John Bonham, Jason played with the band at its celebrated reunion concert last year in London. Since then, he’s been meeting with Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones periodically to record, creating the band’s first studio work together in more than 25 years.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsRobert Plant and Allison Krauss tour into fall
With a Grammy apiece under their belt, the recent Led Zeppelin reunion show wrapped up, and last year's platinum-selling collaboration LP Raising Sand, you'd expect that Robert Plant and Allison Krauss would be looking forward to some well-earned R&R. Always ones to buck expectations, the erstwhile Zeppelin frontman and the former conductor of Union Station are setting out for another tour. Or rather, as their press release terms it, additional fall dates for their Raising Sand tour. Just call it as a communication breakdown.... read more
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