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June 30, 2025
Robert Plant, best known as the legendary lead singer of Led Zeppelin, made a rare and humorous appearance in the British comedy Doreen: The Movie (2016), a film based on the popular Midlands character Doreen Tipton. In this offbeat mockumentary-style comedy, Plant plays himself in a cameo role, showing his lighter side and poking fun at his rockstar persona. His brief but memorable appearance adds a quirky charm to the film, aligning with its satirical tone and Midlands pride. Though not widely known for acting, Plant’s inclusion in the film reflects his strong ties to the region and willingness to embrace its eccentric humor…..The Neil Young song Roger Waters wishes he wroteThe guitarist Keith Richards always wanted to be: “The epitome of a hero”The John Lennon track Paul McCartney wanted to make a Beatles “reunion song”Why John Paul Jones Called The Quiet Architect of Rock Music History ?
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In 1983, Robert Plant, the iconic frontman of Led Zeppelin, was often seen embracing his solo career with a renewed energy and vibrant social life. At parties during this era, he exuded the charisma and swagger that made him a rock legend, often dressed in flamboyant ’80s fashion—tight jeans, flowing shirts, and his trademark golden curls. At one such gathering, Plant mingled effortlessly with fellow musicians, industry insiders, and admirers, sipping drinks, sharing stories of the Zeppelin days, and championing his solo work like The Principle of Moments. The atmosphere was electric, and Plant, ever the magnetic presence, embodied the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll in a decade moving swiftly toward reinvention.

Robert Plant in 1983: A Rock Legend Reborn By 1983, Robert Plant had emerged from the towering shadow of Led Zeppelin with a fresh sense of purpose and unmistakable flair. Having spent over a decade as the golden-haired, high-octane frontman of one of the most powerful bands in rock history, Plant was now embracing the […]

The Led Zeppelin song that became Nancy Wilson’s “blueprint”

If you’re going through a hard time in your life and don’t know why bad things seem to keep happening to you, just remember that everything happens for a reason. What? You don’t believe me? You think that’s just something people tell themselves in order to get through difficult moments? Well then, may I please […]

Why Dave Mustaine Thought Led Zeppelin “Weren’t Playing Well Anymore”

Dave Mustaine once spoke candidly about a turning point in his admiration for Led Zeppelin. As a young and aspiring guitarist, he had held Jimmy Page in high regard, calling him the “Dark Prince” and drawing inspiration from Zeppelin’s early, iconic records. However, that admiration began to fade after he listened to the live album […]

Did Jimmy Page help The Beatles get their name?

Realistically, The Beatles and Led Zeppelin exist in two different chapters of music. The Beatles dominated the 1960s. They captured it, with their albums perfectly tracing the evolution of early rock and roll into something new. Then, Jimmy Page and his band were that something new, passing the baton and running with it. But despite […]

The Led Zeppelin song Robert Plant paid a radio station $10,000 to stop playing

There is nothing in the rock and roll rulebook to suggest you must love vppeverything you or your band ever produces. The competitive nature of the music business often leads people to believe that an artist thinks every single note they ever release is a worthy contender for their best work. The truth is, countless […]