News

HEADLINES:

RSS

Robert Plant

Related pictures

Plant leads the way as Brits rule the planet at Grammys

Latest articles

Prince Charles talks to Robert Plant

10.07.09

... more

Grace Jones to launch Somerset House season

21.04.09

Grace Jones, Lily Allen and The Ting Tings will join this summer’s programme of live concerts at Somerset House... more

Plant leads the way as Brits rule the planet at Grammys

09.02.09

Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant swept all before him at the Grammys winning five awards including best album of the year and best record... more

Coldplay lead Britpop invasion of Grammys

04.12.08

British talent dominated the nominations for record of the year at America's Grammy Awards.... more

All-British battle for top Grammy prize

04.12.08

A British artist is sure to win the coveted record of the year award at the US Grammys... more

Mercury music prize winners elbow out the competition

10.09.08

Elbow have won the Mercury Music Prize for their album The Seldom Seen Kid... more

This is the best thing that's ever happened to us, admit Mercury Prize-winning Elbow

09.09.08

Singers Estelle and Adele's rivalry is set to reach new heights, as both are in contention for the Mercury Music Prize Award. ... more

Radiohead lead the pack as Mercury Music Prize nominations announced

22.07.08

Radiohead, Estelle, Last Shadow Puppets and Adele were today all nominated for this year's Nationwide Mercury Prize. Also up for the gong are Elbow, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, and Neon Neon.... more

Plant goes Shadow boxing for Mercury prize

22.07.08

Rock veteran Robert Plant, 59, faces Alex Turner, 22, and his Last Shadow Puppets in the battle for this year's £20,000 Nationwide Mercury Prize for album of the year... more

Who will win the Mercury?

22.07.08

The shortlist for this year's Mercury Music Prize for the best British album will be revealed later today. But who will make the cut?.... more

No mercy as Rotten Johnny makes Duffy cry at the Mojos

17.06.08

The Welsh songstress attempted to hug and greet the ageing rocker but he shrugged her off by swinging his arm, inadvertently knocking her off balance.... more

Beauty, beast and boredom

11.06.08

The formula that worked so well for Robert Plant and Alison Krauss does not do so for Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan.... more

Plant's exotic flowering

23.05.08

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss have cooked up a glorious mish-mash of American and British roots music of every persuasion, says Pete Clark... more

Breathtaking and spine-tingling

11.12.07

Led Zeppelin delivered a full-length performance of breathtaking power and spine-tingling excitement at their one-off re-formation at the O2 Arena.... more

A whole lotta queuing for Led Zeppelin gig

10.12.07

Led Zeppelin fans braved high winds and heavy rain as they camped out for tonight's comeback concert - even though they already had tickets.... more

Lyrical and melancholy

19.11.07

One of the heart-warming stories of world music, Cesaria Evora left a packed Festival Hall crowd rapturous for more. ... more

CDs of the week

02.11.07

This weeks new CD releases include Leona Lewis, quirky icelandic band Sigur Ross and The Raveonettes.... more

Whole lotta pain halts Led Zep

02.11.07

Led Zeppelin have been forced to postpone their reunion concert in London after guitarist Jimmy Page broke his finger. ... more

CDs of the week

19.10.07

Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant duets with Alison Krauss, Neil Young and Jill Scott release albums, and 1960 Max Roach classic We Insist! is reissued this week.... more

CDs of the week

05.10.07

The truly indestructible Sugababes return for their fifth album and London songsmith Jack Peńate aims to vindicate all that gushing praise.... more

Whole lotta hysteria ... Led Zep's one-off gig

12.09.07

The return of legendary rockers Led Zeppelin was finally confirmed today - 27 years after they split.... more

Stairlift to heaven ... Led Zep at O2

31.08.07

Legendary rockers Led Zeppelin look set to re-form and play the O2 arena this autumn.... more

A whole new World

29.05.07

Featuring an Ethiopian veteran, Indian slide guitar and Arab Andalusian lovesongs, the World Music Awards highlighted a rich and diverse scene.... more

Oud's your daddy?

25.05.07

Music Matbakh is a new collective comprising a dozen young musicians from all over the Middle East. And it sounds fantastic, says Arwa Haider.... more

Prince Of Grunge goes solo

17.05.07

He may not be much of a showman, but what Chris Cornell - former lead singer of Soundgarden, Temple Of The Dog and Audioslave - does have is a truly fantastic voice.... more

Metal kids aren't brighter, they're just more needy

27.03.07

... more

Rebel sound of the desert blues

26.03.07

With twanging guitars, handclaps, and basslines as agile as a beetle in the sand, Tinariwen's music suggests the limitless space of the desert.... more

Critic's choice: weekend gigs

23.03.07

Country music superstar Dolly Parton, reggae legend Lee 'Scratch' Perry, indie rockers Maximo Park and Touareg nomads Tinariwen all play the capital this weekend.... more

Racing to be folk's true king

21.02.07

Seth Lakeman exuded confidence, brilliant musicianship and a smatter of swagger during a masterful set, says Mark Espiner.... more

CDs of the week

02.02.07

We take a look at the biggest CDs released this week including the debut album from chart-topping Mika, and the latest offerings from Bloc Party and Lady Sovereign.... more