Robert Plant, renowned as the dynamic frontman of Led Zeppelin, has consistently ventured beyond the confines of traditional rock music throughout his solo career. A notable example is his 2010 album, Band of Joy, which he described as “not really” a rock ‘n’ roll record. Plant reflected on his extensive experience in rock, stating, “Rock ‘n’ roll is all about the frontman, about the adrenalin, and I’ve been making music in that style for 44 years.” He credited his collaboration with Alison Krauss on their 2007 album, Raising Sand, with inspiring a new vocal approach, saying it led him to discover “this amazing alternative way of singing.”
This departure from his rock roots aligns with Plant’s ongoing exploration of diverse musical styles. His work with Krauss, culminating in the 2021 follow-up album, Raise the Roof, exemplifies his willingness to traverse various genres, continually redefining his artistic identity beyond the rock ‘n’ roll persona established in his earlier career.
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