Robert Plant proved to be the perfect singer for Led Zeppelin. His powerful pipes served the group well on their heaviest songs, yet he could sing tactfully on the band’s delicate songs. Led Zeppelin proved to be the perfect band for Plant as he earned a surprising non-musical job that helped him live out a childhood fantasy.
Robert Plant | Matthew Ashton – Ama/Getty Images Robert Plant made music his career after finding fame in Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin burst onto the music scene in 1969, and Plant went along for the ride. It didn’t take him long to understand it would be a rocket ship ride. Plant realized Zep might be something special at one of the band’s first U.S. concerts.
He was somewhat lucky to earn a spot in the band. Founding guitarist Jimmy Page eyed another singer, Terry Reid, to be the frontman. Reid turned...
Robert Plant | Matthew Ashton – Ama/Getty Images Robert Plant made music his career after finding fame in Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin burst onto the music scene in 1969, and Plant went along for the ride. It didn’t take him long to understand it would be a rocket ship ride. Plant realized Zep might be something special at one of the band’s first U.S. concerts.
He was somewhat lucky to earn a spot in the band. Founding guitarist Jimmy Page eyed another singer, Terry Reid, to be the frontman. Reid turned...
- 3/26/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Some 3.4 billion people — almost half of the world’s 7.6B population — is expected to watch the FIFA World Cup that starts Thursday, as the soccer tournament, which takes place this year in Russia, remains one of the world’s most popular media events.
Latin America is expected to have the largest number of viewers, according to research company GlobalWebIndex, followed by the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and Europe. However, thanks to an embarrassing defeat against Trinidad & Tobago, the U.S. won’t be competing in the World Cup for the first time since 1986, a major blow to one of the largest TV markets in the world (albeit one hamstrung by time differences this time around). It’s thought that less than a quarter of the population in the U.S. will tune in to watch any games, and those may be largely expats and those cheering on the Mexican team.
Latin America is expected to have the largest number of viewers, according to research company GlobalWebIndex, followed by the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and Europe. However, thanks to an embarrassing defeat against Trinidad & Tobago, the U.S. won’t be competing in the World Cup for the first time since 1986, a major blow to one of the largest TV markets in the world (albeit one hamstrung by time differences this time around). It’s thought that less than a quarter of the population in the U.S. will tune in to watch any games, and those may be largely expats and those cheering on the Mexican team.
- 6/13/2018
- by Peter White and Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
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