duckman Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 I don't know if this is the right forum, and being an avid Zep head since 1972, I read quite some books, magazines and fanzines on them. One blind spot remains: Robert's parents. I've seen pics of Jimmy's dad and found his attendance at Knebworth pretty cool. But what about Robert's parents? ...he grew up in a middle class family and they put their high hopes for Robert Anthony to work as a chartered accountant (H.Mylett's first book). That's about it...no photo's, no info on siblings or other tidbits. Anyone? thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 I've discussed this quite a few time before. Unsure if I can muster the enthusiasm to do so again. An aggressive forum search should yield results. It is true that In 1964, to please his father, Robert did enter training to be an accountant but he quit after two weeks. Another less known fact I'll mention is Robert's Grandfather performed in a group called The Dudley Port Drinking Band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStairwayRemainsTheSame Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NealR2000 Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 There's about as much out there about Robert's parents as there is about any of his peers parents. Very little. Some deep searching will reveal a few photos. As for his relationship with his father, you must appreciate what post war Britain was like. Robert, despite his good education, dropped out of the expected career path, grew his hair, began dating an Indian girl, and chose the life of a musician. In 1960s provincial Britain, this was sheer madness and caused a serious estrangement with his parents. When success came, naturally things worked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 His Dad looks like a bit of a character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStairwayRemainsTheSame Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 (edited) 1 minute ago, Mook said: His Dad looks like a bit of a character. Yeah I've always thought that too haha. Couldn't see him thinking too much of the southern toff bandmates Percy had Edited October 25, 2018 by TheStairwayRemainsTheSame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckman Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 Thanks a lot, fellow Zep Heads. 🖖 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 September 18, 1997: Robert Plant's mother dies leading to a break in the studio sessions for 'Walking Into Clarksdale'. August 15, 2004: Robert Plant's father dies peacefully at the age of 86. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SymphonyX Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Mook said: His Dad looks like a bit of a character. Did Roberts Dad appear in a season of Dr. Who ? 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemouse Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Doesn't Robert have a much younger sister called Allison?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
76229 Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 (edited) You can see the resemblance between Robert and his Mum. Edit: if there is a photographic blindspot, surely it's JPJ's parents, who I've never seen a picture of. Given they had a vaudeville double act, you'd think somewhere there'd be a photo from a local paper or similar. Edited October 25, 2018 by 76229 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenyearsgone21 Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 3 hours ago, anniemouse said: Doesn't Robert have a much younger sister called Allison?. Yes he does. Not sure the age difference but I'm guessing around 9-10 years or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemouse Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Just found these images. Are they of Robert as a child?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 10 hours ago, 76229 said: If there is a photographic blindspot, surely it's JPJ's parents, who I've never seen a picture of. Given they had a vaudeville double act, you'd think somewhere there'd be a photo from a local paper or similar. Joe Baldwin was a pianist and arranger for Big Bands in the 1940s -- important roles but not normally highlighted. Unfortunately, he died relatively young (August 1970). "I couldn’t rival him as a pianist, so I went and learned the church organ" -- John Paul Jones discussing his father, Joe Baldwin (December 2012). 4 hours ago, anniemouse said: Just found these images. Are they of Robert as a child? Yes, courtesy of his sister Alison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gibsonfan159 Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 14 hours ago, anniemouse said: Just found these images. Are they of Robert as a child?. I think the third one down might be Bonham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonfan159 Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 21 hours ago, SymphonyX said: Did Roberts Dad appear in a season of Dr. Who ? 🤣 Looks like one of those British African safari hunters from the 20s. Just needs that weird hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Caruso Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 join my facebook group- Robert Plant Then And Now For more information on him.🥰 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z1inspector Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Correct me if I’m wrong but didn’t Robert Plant’s mother play a waitress in the video of :? ?in the mood or a big log or something like that? I dont know where I picked that info from but I think it’s true. She’s like wearing something pink and she is pouring a cup of coffee maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marke Price Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 We bought a black Mini from Roberts Mum and Dad approx 1993 who i believe said they were selling it on behalf of their daughter. When we went to pick it up Robert was on the phone to his mum and she said she to him she would have to end the call as we were there to pick the car up - really nice couple who showed us the groups silver and gold disks around the dining room wall - I'm sure it was in Blakedown near Kidderminster but may have the location wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decolady Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 On 10/25/2018 at 2:09 PM, Mook said: His Dad looks like a bit of a character. His dad met me from school at St Joseph’s in Stourbridge once or twice.. I thought he was an architect not an accountant.. I ALWAYS remembered the bow tie. I met his sister Allison and his mum when I was about 8 years old (1968/9) when I think his dad was designing a house for us ! His mum and sister were keeping all the newspaper clips about his burgeoning career in the attic because his dad thought it would all come to nothing! I remember going there and my guardians talking about it.. they have lived in Kinver at this point? Not sure, I was v young… but the thing about the attic made me giggle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 11 hours ago, decolady said: His dad met me from school at St Joseph’s in Stourbridge once or twice.. I thought he was an architect not an accountant.. I ALWAYS remembered the bow tie. I met his sister Allison and his mum when I was about 8 years old (1968/9) when I think his dad was designing a house for us ! His mum and sister were keeping all the newspaper clips about his burgeoning career in the attic because his dad thought it would all come to nothing! I remember going there and my guardians talking about it.. they have lived in Kinver at this point? Not sure, I was v young… but the thing about the attic made me giggle That's awesome! When Robert was born, they resided on Trinity Road in West Bromwich. A friend of mine received those scrapbooks directly from Robert's mother and still has them to this day. If I can locate the photos of those scrapbooks, it seems alright to post here. He is an absolute to bloke. A ferociously loyal friend to Bonzo and Robert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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