ROBERT PLANT

ROBERT PLANT - Nine Lives Box Set Artwork Available


As previously reported, the upcoming nine CD box set spanning ROBERT PLANT's entire post Zeppelin recording history is set for release on September 12th and is called Nine Lives. Due out through Rhino Records, the set contains all seven solo albums from Atlantic Records (1982's Pictures At Eleven, 1983's Principle Of Moments, 1984's Honeydrippers Volume One, 1985's Shaken 'N' Stirred, 1988's Now And Zen, 1990's Manic Nirvana, 1993's Fate Of Nations) as well as 2002's Dreamland (Universal) and 2005's Mighty Rearranger (Sanctuary). All have been remastered and include bonus tracks. The 10th disc, a DVD, includes an interview with Plant as well as music videos, performance footage, his Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction, and commentary from PHIL COLLINS, TORI AMOS, and ROGER DALTREY, among others. Click the artwork on the left to view.

ROBERT PLANT Box Set Bumped To November; More Details Available


According to Bruce Simon from Launch, ROBERT PLANT's upcoming box set, Nine lives, has been bumped to November 14th via Rhino. Each of the albums - 1982's Pictures At Eleven, 1983's Principle Of Moments, 1984's Honeydrippers Volume One, 1985's Shaken 'N' Stirred, 1988's Now And Zen, 1990's Manic Nirvana, 1993's Fate Of Nations, 2002's Dreamland, 2005's Mighty Rearranger - have been remastered, and they're now expanded with rare and unreleased live and studio tracks. The DVD has 20 music videos, live performance footage, and a career-spanning interview with Plant, as well as interviews with friends including PHIL COLLINS, singer-songwriter Tori Amos, tennis star John McEnroe, and former Atlantic Records President Ahmet Ertegun, among others. The only show on Plant's itinerary is The Sunflower Jam, a benefit in London on September 14th that will also feature DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice and former Purple keyboardist Jon Lord.

ROBERT PLANT Backing Fundraising Campaign To Help UK Mother
The following report is courtesy of Expressandstar.co.uk:

Rock legend ROBERT PLANT (ex-LED ZEPPELIN) is backing a fundraising campaign to raise £25,000 in three months to save the life of a Kidderminster mother suffering from a brain tumour.

The former Led Zeppelin frontman, who lives near Shatterford, was so moved by the plight of his 41-year-old friend Jackie Jennings that he decided to stage a Christmas concert in the town.

Around 600 fans are expected to pack into the town for the concert at Kidderminster Town Hall on December 23.

He will appear on stage with his latest band the RETURN OF THE HONEYDRIPPERS with all proceeds going towards the fund.

Mrs Jennings, who has a 10-year-old daughter, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2003 and under went surgery in January 2004 to have it removed.

But the tumour returned and doctors say the only treatment now available is a proton beam therapy at a hospital in Boston. The cost is around £100,000 and is believed to offer a cure.

Mrs Jennings, from Hurcott, has already secured £75,000 from her local health authority but must find the remainder of the cash herself.

It is now a race against time to get Mrs Jennings to Boston as every minute is crucial to her survival.

Her family and friends have rallied around to help out and as soon as Mr Plant heard about the cause he immediately got involved.

Family friend and fundraising organiser Joanne Hill said: “Robert knows Jackie from living in the area and as soon as he heard about her he wanted to get involved.

“We are so grateful to Robert because he will give us a good chance of reaching the sum in time.

“Every minute is crucial for Jackie.”