"Robert Plant disclosed his reasons for declining Tony Iommi's invitation to Black Sabbath's final performance, revealing his current obliviousness to the state of their world."
Renowned musician Robert Plant, former frontman of the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin, has taken a new musical direction. He has expressed his affinity for the music of Saving Grace, a British folk band, stating that their sound is closer to that of Bert Jansch than Axl Rose.
Saving Grace, a five-piece band consisting of Suzi Dian, Oli Jefferson, Tony Kelsey, Matt Worley, and Barney Morse-Brown, is set to release their self-titled debut album on September 26. The second single from the upcoming album, titled Gospel Plough, is a cover of an African American spiritual originally recorded by the Hall Johnson Negro Choir in 1930.
Plant's connection to Saving Grace appears to be deeply rooted in his evolving musical interests. He has moved away from the heavy metal genre and has found a new home in folk, roots, and traditional music. He has been quoted as saying, "I found these other places that are so rich," referring to his ventures into these genres.
This shift in focus is not a sudden one. Plant has been actively exploring the folk and roots scene, notably with his work with Alison Krauss. His current band, Saving Grace, is a testament to this new direction.
Interestingly, Plant was invited to Black Sabbath's farewell gig by guitarist Tony Iommi, but he declined the invitation. He clarified that he doesn’t know much about the current heavy metal scene anymore and prefers to focus on the rich musical landscapes he has discovered.
The life and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne, the late frontman of Black Sabbath, is being celebrated in the new issue of Classic Rock magazine. The magazine, available now, also features an interview with Robert Plant discussing his reasons for stepping away from the heavy metal scene and his current musical endeavours with Saving Grace.
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[1] Mojo Magazine Interview with Robert Plant [2] Classic Rock Magazine - Black Sabbath Farewell Gig [3] Classic Rock Magazine - Robert Plant Talks Saving Grace [4] NME - Robert Plant on His Departure from Heavy Metal
- Robert Plant, discussing his musical journey in an interview with Mojo Magazine, reminisces about his departure from the heavy metal genre and his exploration of folk, roots, and traditional music.
- The second single from the album Saving Grace, Gospel Plough, showcases the band's unique blend of traditional music, as demonstrated in their self-titled debut album set to be released on September 26.
- In an interview with Classic Rock Magazine, Plant shares his reasons for avoiding the current heavy metal scene and his current musical collaborations with British folk band Saving Grace.
- Saving Grace, a five-piece band, has found a new fan and collaborator in former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant, who has been actively supporting folk and roots music as part of his evolving musical interests.
- Despite being invited to Black Sabbath's farewell gig by guitarist Tony Iommi, Robert Plant declined the invitation, revealing in an interview with Classic Rock Magazine that he prefers to focus on the rich musical landscapes he has discovered outside of the heavy metal scene.
- Fans of classic rock and music enthusiasts can stay updated on the latest news from the genre, including interviews with Robert Plant and special offers, by subscribing to the Classic Rock newsletter or pre-ordering the Saving Grace album, available now.
