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Robert Plant: A Life
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Robert Plant is one of the few genuine living rock legends. Frontman of Led Zeppelin, musical innovator and seller of millions of records, Plant has had a profound influence on music for over four decades. But the full account of his life has barely been told β¦ until now.
A Powerful Biography of Rock Stardom, Tragedy, and Resilience
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Robert Plant is one of the few genuine living rock legends.
Frontman of Led Zeppelin, musical innovator and seller of millions of records, Plant has had a profound influence on music for over four decades. But the full account of his life has barely been told β¦ until now.
Robert Plant: A Life is the first complete and comprehensive telling of Plantβs story. From his earliest performances in folk clubs in the early 1960s, to the worldβs biggest stages as Led Zeppelinβs self-styled βGolden Godβ, and on to his emergence as an emboldened solo star.
The sheer scale of Zeppelinβs success is extraordinary: in the US alone they sold 70 million records, a figure surpassed only by the Beatles. But their success was marred by tragedy.
These pages contain first-hand accounts of Plantβs greatest highs and deepest lows: the tragic deaths of his son Karac and his friend, Zeppelin drummer John Bonham.
Told in vivid detail, this is the definitive story of a man of great talent, remarkable fortitude and extraordinary conviction.
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Robert Plant: A Life by Paul Rees is praised for offering significant insight into Plant both as an individual and a musician. It stands out among Led Zeppelin literature by thoroughly examining Plant's fascinating career and influence. The biography is well-researched, shedding light on his early years and providing context for his diverse career trajectory.
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ISBN: 9780007514892
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 June 2014
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Illustration: (2x8pp plates)
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 260g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Paul Rees has written about music for over 20 years. In that time he has interviewed everyone from Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and Madonna to Bono, Take That and AC/DC β and his work has been appeared in a range of publications including The Sunday Times Culture, The Sunday Times Magazine, The Telegraph, Q, The Independent, Classic Rock and the Evening Standard. He was also Editor of two of the UKβs most successful and long-standing music publications β Q and Kerrang! β for a total of 12 years.Paul is a childhood fan of Led Zeppelin and first saw Robert Plant perform in 1993. He has met and interviewed him several times.
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