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Robert Plant
“Sometimes you don’t run your
own life, it runs itself.”
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26 Robert Plant
Determined not to “push a pen for two quid a week and be an
accountant”, he started singing with local groups. Before long
he was fronting the biggest band in the world, and now, at 71,
he’s enjoying the fourth decade of a successful solo career.
We dig deep in The Classic Rock Interview.38 Airbourne
Hot off the back of their best album yet, the Aussie rockers
take the “universal language” of rock’n’roll to Russia.44 Rolling Stones
Their greatest songs as chosen by ZZ Top, Jethro Tull, Def
Leppard, Guns N’ Roses, Marillion, UFO and loads more.54 Phil Campbell
The former Motörhead guitarist has been talking about doing
a solo album for 20 years. Now it’s finally here, with help from
some big-name friends, it shows that Old Lions Still Roar.56 Robbie Robertson
“It was a crazy ride, an unbelievable ride. And a dangerous
ride...” The Band’s chief sonic architect looks back at their
legacy and tells all about his new solo album.64 Record Store
Challenge: Joe Elliott
We chuck the Def Leppard and Down’N’Outz main man
50 quid and take him record shopping...68 Jimi Hendrix
One minute he was unknown, the next was burning through
the music world like a comet. In this exclusive extract from
Mick Wall’s new book, it’s sex, drugs and rock’n’roll to the max.72 Taylor Hawkins
He’s expanded his horizons outside the Foo Fighters with
a star-studded solo album. Classic Rock visited him at home,
living the dream.