Robert Plant: Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page & The Solo Years

Publication Date: 31st January 2008

From when I commenced writing in spring, 2006 to its publication in September, 2007 it seemed like forever for Defenders Of The Faith to be published; but with my book on Robert Plant, time has flown by like a 747. Myself and IMP wanted the book to be slap-bang up-to-date so aside from the necessary editing and proof-reading jobs we were just waiting for the release of his album with Alison Krauss and the Led Zeppelin gig in November to happen and that was it. It was published on the 31st January, 2008. Visit the publisher’s website: www.impbooks.com

By the way, it's available to buy on Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk

What the critics said:

Online Reviews

“Daniels has done a good job on a tricky subject here for Plant is not a simple man and is certainly not a subject matter for the feint of heart … it's a bloody good read. Job done.”

Sion Smith – Blood & Honey (www.bloodandhoney.co.uk)

“… well researched and well-written description of the man once described as The Golden God … Most interesting are Daniels insights to the Honeydrippers and other side projects that Plant has been a part of. The in-depth descriptions into each solo album are fascinating as well.”

Jeb Wright – Classic Rock Revisited (www.classicrockrevisited)

"With Plant and Zeppelin big in the news, this is a well timed tome...there's a great deal of info here for the seasoned and not so seasoned fan...The post Zeppelin pages will be of great interest, as Plant has kept very active (both recording and performing), and although he has been regularly interviewed, it's good to have all this history in one place."

Joe Geesin - Get Ready To Rock (www.getreadytorock.com)

“Neil Daniels has done a great job with this biography; don’t let the fact that it is an unofficial one put you off. If he had been able to secure interviews with Robert the book would have been a killer but for now the new comments that he has secured and the quotes from various publications and Internet sites will have to do … For now however Daniels' book should be seen as the most comprehensive written on Robert Plant that is currently available and I guarantee there will be things in this book that even the most dedicated Zeppelin/Plant fan will not have known about till now.”

Al Hey – Hard Rock House (www.hardrockhouse.com)

“You can’t fault Neil Daniels. Although books on Led Zeppelin are legion, he alone noticed that there’s no definitive biography of their famous frontman, Robert 'Percy' Plant. And although his book is unauthorised and unofficial, he hasn’t let lack of access to the golden god himself cramp his style … It’s one of those books that’s been painstakingly researched, covering Plant’s whole story - from boyhood to deification and beyond … As such, it’s a great resource: full of facts, figures and anecdotes from the kinds of friends and acquaintances even Plant’s probably forgotten he had.”

Clare O’ Brien – Subba-Cultcha (www.subba-cultcha.com)

 

Magazine Reviews

"It's well known that Plant is a very intelligent and complex character, with very few people getting close enough to really understand what makes him tick. Nevertheless, I'm sure there are a lot of things in this book that even the most fervent fans didn't know, and until Plant decides to write a warts and all autobiography, this is as close to understanding the artist and the man as we'll probably get."

Phil Ashcroft - Fireworks

"...the pages are so fact-crammed that you will undoutedly learn something about Percy ... The book also has a curious appendicies exploring - among other things - Plant's interest in folklore and mythology."

James McNair - Mojo

"The book closes with appendices that cover everything you could ever wish to know about Robert Plant ... With this book we get an insight into the trails and tribulations and the tears and laughter that actually goes into making the music we've come to adore."

Allan Bannerman - Powerplay

"...startlingly up-to-date - As an overview of what Plant did and when ... is useful for reference ..."

William Pinfold - Record Collector

"Following the life journey of legendary frontman Robert Plant, delving into his childhood, examing relationships, and following the rise of one the most influential vocalists of our time, this tome is ... a 'review' of Plant's life."

Ronnie Kerswell - Rock Sound

'...Daniels here focuses on a portrait of the man as an artist...The ardent fan may already be well versed but the casual reader will surrely come away with new found respect, if not a determination to investigate Plant's diverse solo catalogue...'

Stu Gibson - Rock 'n' Reel

 

Other Reviews

“It kept me turning the pages (and I know the ending!) and I thought it was a great read…”

John Tucker – Author of Suzie Smiled…The NWOBHM