There are a few things in news as of late that are pretty phenomenal,
For instance:
Did anyone watch the Grammys? If so you must have been pleased to see the amount of awards Robert Plant took home. Plant received 5 Grammys in total for his duet work with Alison Krauss. Well to be fair they earned them together.
Krauss with the voice of an angel, and Plant whos voice is equally as angelic collaborated on the “Raising Sand” album. The album generated a substantial buzz and ended up taking home the following awards: Album of the year for the Rounder project "Raising Sand," record of the year for "Please Read The Letter," pop collaboration with vocals for "Rich Woman," best country collaboration with vocals for "Killing the Blues," and best contemporary folk/Americana Album.
The performance was beautiful, but sadly Plants vocals didn't project the insatiable Zeppelin tone I am sure so many were looking forward to seeing on stage again. However, the duets vocal chemistry was blatant, the calming sound, although bordering on country was enjoyable and showed Plants diverse vocal ability.
After the stirs (and immence let down) of a Zeppelin reunion in the recent months I was just pleased to see Plant on stage again, even if he wasn’t accompanied by his fellow Rock Gods, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham (R.I.P). Fingers crossed that one day in the near future Plant will be taking home Grammys for the mind blowing come back tour of Zeppelin.
The only thing that I am slightly perturbed by is this quote from Plant:"In the old days we would have called this selling out -- but it's a good way to spend a Sunday."
Not that I would speak ill of Plant, but it makes me wonder. It's not as though he bailed on Led Zeppelin to find himself in country music. But is it still selling out? Now a days should be more like the old days. So what does it all mean?
Oh well, It's Robert Plant. He can do no wrong.
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