Led Zeppelin frontman honoured by The Queen
Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant perform live for a tribute concert to Ahmet Ertegun , 02 Arena, Greenwich, London,...
Robert Plant is made an CBE
Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant has been honoured by The Queen in the New Year Honours List today (December 31).
Plant becomes a CBE for services to music as part of the 966-strong list of honours.
It comes at the end of a year that has seen him at the centre of continued speculation about a potential return for the legendary rock group. Despite playing a one-off show last December at the 02 Arena, Plant has been reluctant to go back for a full tour.
He also enjoyed a Mercury nomination for 'Raising Sand', his collaboration with country singer Alison Krauss.
Saxophone player Courtney Pine also becomes a CBE. He said he was "deeply moved and honoured," calling his work "a noble mission in uniting people through sound." according to the {b]BBC{/b}.
Elsewhere, fantasy author Terry Pratchett becomes a CBE while racing driver Lewis Hamilton is made an MBE.
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Plant becomes a CBE for services to music as part of the 966-strong list of honours.
It comes at the end of a year that has seen him at the centre of continued speculation about a potential return for the legendary rock group. Despite playing a one-off show last December at the 02 Arena, Plant has been reluctant to go back for a full tour.
He also enjoyed a Mercury nomination for 'Raising Sand', his collaboration with country singer Alison Krauss.
Saxophone player Courtney Pine also becomes a CBE. He said he was "deeply moved and honoured," calling his work "a noble mission in uniting people through sound." according to the {b]BBC{/b}.
Elsewhere, fantasy author Terry Pratchett becomes a CBE while racing driver Lewis Hamilton is made an MBE.
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