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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'70s Rock Legend, 76, Know for Iconic Voice Blows Fans Away With How Incredible He Still Sounds
'70s Rock Legend, 76, Know for Iconic Voice Blows Fans Away With How Incredible He Still Sounds originally appeared on Parade. Robert Plant, 76, may have broken everyone's collective hearts when he said he'd never tour with Led Zeppelin again, but he patched them right back up when he announced he is hitting the road again with a new album. Plant's new project, Saving Grace, is set to release an album in September with fall tour dates to follow. Recently Plant proved his pipes are still up to the task with a stunning performance of "Rock and Roll" by Led Zeppelin. The rockstar was recently on tour with bluegrass icon Alison Krauss, 53 and sang a few of his larger-than-life's numbers. This performance had fans in awe of his unique trend-setting voice. "I mean this guy and this band were gods," quipped one fan. "Those of us of age all had the Zep posters in our bedroom in the 70's. It's def odd to process the fact that they're human after all as we see them older now but were literal gods once to us when we were kids/teens. Just incredible.""Robert is one of the only vocalists who's voice didn't really get worse with age, he just sounds different and deeper now but can still sing great," noted another fan. "Unlike a lot of artists who keep trying to attempt to sing like they are 20, Plant has wisely chosen to embrace the changes in his voice." Plant's soulful voice and pure love for music has never faded since he got his start in the late '60s. And with no signs of slowing down, we can't wait to see what's to come. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 '70s Rock Legend, 76, Know for Iconic Voice Blows Fans Away With How Incredible He Still Sounds first appeared on Parade on Jul 21, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 21, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
The Province
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
This Day in History, 1973: Somebody drops LSD into Robert Plant's drink at a Led Zeppelin concert
The British quartet were big favourites in Vancouver, but cut their 1973 show short to take Robert Plant to the hospital July 20,1973 file photo of Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin at the Pacific Coliseum. Vlad Keremidschieff Vancouver Sun Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. One of the great rock 'n' roll photos in The Vancouver Sun archives is Vlad Keremidschieff's shot of Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant performing at the Pacific Coliseum on July 18, 1973. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors It shows Plant in full rock god mode, extending his right arm and ending with a fist, his long flowing locks looking more like a mane than hair, his tiny vest ripped open to reveal his bare chest. An unknown editor has outlined his figure in whiteout, so that the background could be cropped out in the paper. In case the graphic artists who laid the paper out didn't understand, the editor has written three X's in the background. But the serious look on his face is a bit puzzling. Is he brooding? Is he angry? Is he dazed and confused? July 20,1973 file photo of Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin at the Pacific Coliseum. Vlad Keremidschieff Vancouver Sun Probably the latter. Led Zeppelin cut their concert short that night. 'It was explained to an almost surly Coliseum audience that lead singer Robert Plant was being taken to the hospital and would we please leave in an orderly manner,' reported the Sun's reviewer Don Stanley. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. It wasn't in the papers at the time, but somebody apparently had slipped some LSD into Plant's drink, which had a negative impact on his performance. July 18, 1973 Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin. Pacific Coliseum. Vlad Keremidschieff / Vancouver Sun Photo by Vlad Keremidschief / Vancouver Sun Not knowing this, Stanley ripped them. 'Their concert was terrible, unbelievably inept for the top draw in contemporary rock,' he wrote. Jeani Read of The Province was kinder, writing Plant 'fronted the group admirably for the better than two-hour set,' but said the concert 'was hardly an unmitigated triumph.' Read noted 'much of their original amazing adrenalin drive' had dissipated into 'long, slowly evolving extended versions of their blockbuster early material.' Stanley was not big on a 20-minute drum solo by John Bonham. 'Most drum solos are boring,' he wrote, 'this one was wretched.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Led Zeppelin had a long history in Vancouver, dating to the band's first appearance opening for Vanilla Fudge at the Agrodome on Dec. 28, 1968. Reviewer Jim Allan of the Columbian wasn't impressed, writing 'Led Zeppelin went over like a Led balloon.' But Brian McLeod of The Province loved the quartet he mistakenly called 'Mad Zeppelin,' noting guitarist Jimmy Page 'performs like Carlos Montoya in a 10-gallon hat' and Plant 'sings Joan Baez with affliction and affection, using the cry of a thousand banshees to punctuate his feelings.' It may seem odd to link Robert Plant with Joan Baez, but she recorded the Led Zeppelin standard Babe I'm Going to Leave You years before they did. Zeppelin soon exploded in popularity, playing two Vancouver shows in 1969 as well as single dates in 1970, 1971, 1973 and 1975. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. As their audience grew, so did the wildness of their audience. At a March 22, 1970 Coliseum show, the Express (a union paper during a newspaper strike) reported 'about 50 senseless fans' vaulted onto the stage 'during the fever pitch of Whole Lotta Love.' A story about a near-riot at a Led Zeppelin concert at the Pacific Coliseum on Aug. 20, 1971. PNG On Aug. 19, 1971, the band sold out the Coliseum (17,141 tickets), leaving 3,000 fans outside. The ticketless fans tried to force their way in, resulting in a battle with police and security that left 35 fans and two police officers injured. Rather than risk a larger riot, the police let the 3,000 fans into the Coliseum. Zeppelin was supposed to play Vancouver again on June 18, 1972. But after Rolling Stones fans rioted when they couldn't get into a Coliseum concert on June 3, 1972, the city cancelled the Zeppelin show. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The promoter had already printed up posters for the show, but almost all of them were destroyed before being put up. This has made it something of a Holy Grail among Led Zeppelin collectors: the poster's designer Kerry Waghorn says copies have sold for $17,000. Kerry Waghorn's illustration of Led Zeppelin was done for a June 18, 1972 concert at the Pacific Coliseum. The image was reused by Gary Switlo of Concert Box Office for a calendar (here), but originals of the poster are exceptionally rare because the concert was cancelled and the posters were either not distributed or taken down. Photo by Kerry Waghorn / PNG Waghorn was given 150 of the posters by the promoter, but threw them out because he didn't like his illustration. Oddly, Keremidschieff's great 1973 photo of Robert Plant wasn't used with Don Stanley's review — the Sun used another Keremidschieff shot of Plant. The one with whiteout must have been used at another time. There is also a marvellous Keremidschieff print of guitarist Jimmy Page from the 1973 show playing a double neck guitar, but it wasn't used with the review, either. It's included in the online version of this story. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. jmackie@ Read More Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? 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Vancouver Sun
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
This Day in History, 1973: Somebody drops LSD into Robert Plant's drink at a Led Zeppelin concert
One of the great rock 'n' roll photos in The Vancouver Sun archives is Vlad Keremidschieff's shot of Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant performing at the Pacific Coliseum on July 18, 1973. It shows Plant in full rock god mode, extending his right arm and ending with a fist, his long flowing locks looking more like a mane than hair, his tiny vest ripped open to reveal his bare chest. An unknown editor has outlined his figure in whiteout, so that the background could be cropped out in the paper. In case the graphic artists who laid the paper out didn't understand, the editor has written three X's in the background. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. But the serious look on his face is a bit puzzling. Is he brooding? Is he angry? Is he dazed and confused? Probably the latter. Led Zeppelin cut their concert short that night. 'It was explained to an almost surly Coliseum audience that lead singer Robert Plant was being taken to the hospital and would we please leave in an orderly manner,' reported the Sun's reviewer Don Stanley. It wasn't in the papers at the time, but somebody apparently had slipped some LSD into Plant's drink, which had a negative impact on his performance. Not knowing this, Stanley ripped them. 'Their concert was terrible, unbelievably inept for the top draw in contemporary rock,' he wrote. Jeani Read of The Province was kinder, writing Plant 'fronted the group admirably for the better than two-hour set,' but said the concert 'was hardly an unmitigated triumph.' Read noted 'much of their original amazing adrenalin drive' had dissipated into 'long, slowly evolving extended versions of their blockbuster early material.' Stanley was not big on a 20-minute drum solo by John Bonham. 'Most drum solos are boring,' he wrote, 'this one was wretched.' Led Zeppelin had a long history in Vancouver, dating to the band's first appearance opening for Vanilla Fudge at the Agrodome on Dec. 28, 1968. Reviewer Jim Allan of the Columbian wasn't impressed, writing 'Led Zeppelin went over like a Led balloon.' But Brian McLeod of The Province loved the quartet he mistakenly called 'Mad Zeppelin,' noting guitarist Jimmy Page 'performs like Carlos Montoya in a 10-gallon hat' and Plant 'sings Joan Baez with affliction and affection, using the cry of a thousand banshees to punctuate his feelings.' It may seem odd to link Robert Plant with Joan Baez, but she recorded the Led Zeppelin standard Babe I'm Going to Leave You years before they did. Zeppelin soon exploded in popularity, playing two Vancouver shows in 1969 as well as single dates in 1970, 1971, 1973 and 1975. As their audience grew, so did the wildness of their audience. At a March 22, 1970 Coliseum show, the Express (a union paper during a newspaper strike) reported 'about 50 senseless fans' vaulted onto the stage 'during the fever pitch of Whole Lotta Love.' On Aug. 19, 1971, the band sold out the Coliseum (17,141 tickets), leaving 3,000 fans outside. The ticketless fans tried to force their way in, resulting in a battle with police and security that left 35 fans and two police officers injured. Rather than risk a larger riot, the police let the 3,000 fans into the Coliseum. Zeppelin was supposed to play Vancouver again on June 18, 1972. But after Rolling Stones fans rioted when they couldn't get into a Coliseum concert on June 3, 1972, the city cancelled the Zeppelin show. The promoter had already printed up posters for the show, but almost all of them were destroyed before being put up. This has made it something of a Holy Grail among Led Zeppelin collectors: the poster's designer Kerry Waghorn says copies have sold for $17,000. Waghorn was given 150 of the posters by the promoter, but threw them out because he didn't like his illustration. Oddly, Keremidschieff's great 1973 photo of Robert Plant wasn't used with Don Stanley's review — the Sun used another Keremidschieff shot of Plant. The one with whiteout must have been used at another time. There is also a marvellous Keremidschieff print of guitarist Jimmy Page from the 1973 show playing a double neck guitar, but it wasn't used with the review, either. It's included in the online version of this story. jmackie@ Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances.
RTÉ News
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Robert Plant announces Saving Grace album
Robert Plant has announced the 26 September release of Saving Grace, "the first album featuring a new band of distinguished players", which the legendary singer calls "a songbook of the lost and found". The album on Nonesuch Records sees Plant joined by Saving Grace - vocalist Suzi Dian, drummer Oli Jefferson, guitarist Tony Kelsey, banjo and string player Matt Worley, and cellist Barney Morse-Brown. Recorded between April 2019 and January 2025 in the Cotswolds and on the Welsh Borders, the album features Plant and co's interpretations of songs by Memphis Minnie, Bob Mosley (Moby Grape), Blind Willie Johnson, The Low Anthem, Martha Scanlan, Sarah Siskind, and Mimi Parker and Alan Sparhawk's Low. "We laugh a lot, really. I think that suits me. I like laughing," Plant said of his latest adventure. "You know, I can't find any reason to be too serious about anything. I'm not jaded. "The sweetness of the whole thing… These are sweet people and they are playing out all the stuff that they could never get out before. They have become unique stylists and together they seem to have landed in a most interesting place." Saving Grace tracklist: Chevrolet As I Roved Out It's a Beautiful Day Today Soul of a Man Ticket Taker I Never Will Marry Higher Rock Too Far from You Everybody's Song Gospel Plough Click here for more music news.
The Province
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
Robert Plant brings new band Saving Grace to Vancouver this fall: Here's what you need to know
Former Led Zeppelin singer plays the Vogue Theatre in November. Here's what you should know. NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 09: Robert Plant & Band of Joy performs at the Americana Music Association's 2010 Honors and Award's Show at Ryman Auditorium on September 9, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo by Erika Goldring / Getty Images Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Rock legend Robert Plant has announced a new album and tour, which will see the former Led Zeppelin belter bring his new music to the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver in November. The singer announced the new recording and tour with a cover version of American lo-fi group Low's 2005 track Everybody's Song. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The single is taken from Robert Plant's Saving Grace, the first album with his new band of the same name. Formed in 2019, the group featuring vocalist Suzi Dian, drummer Oli Jefferson, guitarist Tony Kelsey, banjo and string player Matt Worley, cellist Barney Morse-Brown has been touring regularly since then. The 10-tune record features a collection of songs by artists as varied as Low, Memphis Minnie, Moby Grape's Bob Mosley, Blind Willie Johnson, The Low Anthem, Martha Scanlan, Sarah Siskind and Mimi Parker. It continues exploring Plant's enduring interest in early San Francisco psychedelic rock, acoustic Mississippi Delta blues and folk-tinged indie rock as heard on previously celebrated Nonesuch Records releases as 2014's lullaby and … The Ceaseless Roar and 2017's Carry Fire. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Plant had this to say in a press release about the new crew and material: 'We laugh a lot, really, and I think that suits me; I like laughing,' said Plant. 'I can't find any reason to be too serious about anything, I'm not jaded. These are sweet people and they are playing out all the stuff that they could never get out before. They have become unique stylists and together they seem to have landed in a most interesting place.' Plant's most recent tour to Vancouver was with his several Grammy-winning duo with Allison Krauss for two sold out shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre last August. The Vancouver Sun review noted that 'Plant is clearly having a great time with this group and enjoying the standing ovations,' while clearly still driven to create new and meaningful music distanced from his Led Zeppelin legacy. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I rejoice in my previous work but must continue the journey to new worlds, after all there are so many songs that are yet to be written,' said Plant. 'The whole impetus of the band has shifted, moved on its axis somewhat to allow more air and light to come in. Ultimately that makes for more exciting, and interesting landscapes of mood, melody and instrumentation.' Here are five things to know about the artist's upcoming tour date in Vancouver. What is the latest album from Robert Plant? Robert Plant's Saving Grace featuring Suzi Dian will release Roar in the Fall on Sept. 26 on Nonesuch Records. When and where is the Vancouver date for Robert Plant? Robert Plant and Saving Grace play in Vancouver on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Vogue Theatre. The venue is located at 918 Granville St. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A Toronto show on Nov. 10 at Massey Hall and the Nov. 19 gig at the Vogue Theatre are the only Canadian dates on Plant's tour. When do tickets go on sale? Tickets go on sale July 18 at 10 a.m. via Who will be joining Robert Plant and Saving Grace on the tour? At the moment, no warm-up act has been announced. Plant often has members of his band's take the opening slots on his tour as lead guitarist J.D. McPherson did at the Plant/Krauss performance. Extras: Fans who are not feeling these more mellow sounds and would prefer to hear Whole Lotta Love at full volume can consider taking in Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening on Aug. 31 at the Orpheum Theatre. The son of late Led Zep drummer John Bonham has proven chops playing his dad's beats and played at the Dec. 10, 2007, Led Zeppelin reunion at London's O2 arena. Tickets to his show are available at sderdeyn@ Read More Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances. Vancouver Canucks Local News News News GlobeNewswire
