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All British rock stars eventually make their version of "Led Zeppelin III" -- the album where they look to the history and mythology of England for inspiration.
Robert Plant's 2007 album with pop-bluegrass songbird Alison Krauss, Raising Sand, did something 25 years of solo records never quite managed. It fully transformed him from former Led Zeppelin golden god into a roots singer. Plant had never sung so tenderly or collaboratively, commanding a crack modern string band that defined power in terms other than "Physical Graffiti".
CNN's Becky Anderson spoke to former Led Zeppelin front man, Robert Plant, about his rock-and-roll career.
Former Led Zeppelin front man Robert Plant says he owes his career in rock and roll music to a bit of good luck and even better timing.
Salman Ahmad is a devout Pakistani Muslim on jihad -- but his holy war is a rock 'n' roll battle against intolerance, he says.
After the gloom of December's postal strikes, Britain's Royal Mail has started the new year in the right tune with the launch of 10 stamps which feature iconic album covers.
Britain releases stamps featuring classic album covers. ITN's Stephanie West has the story behind the covers.
The music awards enlist the artist behind the Obama "Hope" illustration to publicize the event
Dave Grohl is furiously pounding on his drum kit, his shoulder-length hair flying in 16 directions. It's a scene straight out of 1993, except Kurt Cobain isn't at the mic.
Dave Grohl, Josh Homme and John Paul Jones sound off on their new band, Them Crooked Vultures. Denise Quan has more.
The Italian-Scottish singer talks Coachella and opening for the Stones
Everyone knows traveling can be stressful, but having a smartphone along can make the trek a little more enjoyable.
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. Once upon a time, the iconic lead singer of Led Zeppelin and the golden girl of bluegrass would never have been mentioned in the same sentence.
Robert Plant has a "Whole Lotta Love" for his Grammy-winning collaboration with Alison Krauss. CNN's Denise Quan has more.
Dylan and Springsteen can be heard in a White House once ruled by Pat Boone
Olympians, business leaders, designers and the lead singer of an iconic rock band are among those receiving New Year's honors from Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, the Cabinet Office announced Wednesday.
Perhaps it should come in a bowling bag.
For the past decade, any time MLS officials made remarks about altering the regular-season schedule to accommodate international competitions, coaches and general managers knew it was time to reach for their collection of rock music, flip to the Led Zeppelin stack and pull out The Song Remains the Same.
With help from British star power, China concluded its debut as Olympic host Sunday after 16 days of near-flawless logistics and superlative athletic achievement -- coexisting awkwardly with the government's wariness of dissent and free speech
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I took up piano when I was 8 years old, after my father suggested that I use my spare time for music lessons instead of a paper route. By junior high I was joining bands. I kept at it, playing throughout college, in law school - and now in my Ridgefield, Conn., law office.
Fans flock from around the world for the onetime reunion of Led Zeppelin. ITN's Stephanie West reports
With Led Zeppelin taking the stage Monday, December 10, for a reunion concert in London's O2 Arena, CNN.com readers wrote in to share their thoughts on whether one of the most influential bands of all time can rock a sea of fans like they used to.
Watch Led Zeppelin perform 'Black Dog' in London during its first full concert in nearly three decades.
Playing together for the first time since 1988, Led Zeppelin rocked a capacity 10,000 crowd at London's 02 arena Monday night – a crowd that included celebs like Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney.
The legendary group's eagerly awaited reunion concert proved again that few bands of any era rock harder
They have been described by critics as the definitive heavy metal band, they released eight studio albums in just 10 years and have sold more than 300 million records worldwide. And now, one of the best rock acts of all time is back.
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Jessica Simpson, who has been talking about recording a country album, got to chat with a legend of rock 'n' roll – former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant – at a taping of CMT's Crossroads near Nashville on Thursday night.
Chargers center Nick Hardwick was named the backup for the AFC squad in the 2007 Pro Bowl. The 26-year-old is in his third season with San Diego.
Spin Magazine's Michael Endelman discusses the Led Zeppelin reunion concert and whether a tour might follow.
Rock fans have rushed to register to see Led Zeppelin's comeback gig after the legendary group announced plans for their first live performance in more than two decades.
Rock legends Led Zeppelin are to reform for the first time in 19 years for a one-off concert in London, the band announced Wednesday.
Rock legends Led Zeppelin are to reform for the first time in 19 years for a one-off concert in London, the band is expected to announce.
In 1958, Columbia Records -- the inventor of the LP -- hit upon something new. One of its artists, Johnny Mathis, was in the middle of a string of hit singles. Columbia decided to package the hits into an album and called it, simply, "Johnny's Greatest Hits."
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When Aaron Madsen isn't installing garage door openers or recording aspiring musicians in his home studio, he can often be found poking around in pawnshops, looking for guitars.
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Actor Will Ferrell shared one regret as he surprised winners of the State High School Play Festival.
Business 2.0: Time Warner Goes Indieupdated: Wed Jun 01 2005 00:01:00
Hollywood has a formula for summer blockbusters: Spend an ungodly sum in hopes of making a whole lot more. But ROI-wise, nothing beats the low-budget sleeper that rakes in hundreds of millions. Thi...
Having endured pitfalls and successes in more than two decades as a band, Great White now plays with purpose two years after a blaze killed 99 of their fans and one of their own.
Toby Lightman has something going for her that most of today's pop divas can't quite lay claim to: She can write.
Three years ago, Eric Grunbaum, a creative director with TBWA/Chiat/Day, was pulling an all-nighter and struggling with an ad. The product was the Infiniti SUV, and Grunbaum needed just the right k...
Money Magazine: Ultimate Lunch Clubupdated: Wed Aug 01 2001 00:01:00
They've got to rank as the most expensive business lunches ever: $54,000 each. That's the price per meal paid by an anonymous bidder at a recent charity auction for "A Year with the Titans"--10 lun...
Fortune: Playlistupdated: Mon Apr 30 2001 00:01:00
Brooks & Dunn Steers & Stripes Arista Nashville So you think you're too posh for the good ol' boys behind "Boot Scootin' Boogie"? Just skip the wince-worthy ballads, cue up "The Last Thing I Do," a...
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