Robert Plant Sings Phil Collins' Praises

. (TeamRock Radio) Robert Plant has praised Genesis mainman Phil Collins for encouraging his solo career. And Plant reveals the vocalist and drummer's positivity had a lasting impact and gave him the drive he needed to move on after Led Zeppelin split in 1980 following the death of sticksman John Bonham.

Plant tells The Pulse Of Radio: "I made my business to go out and start again at the age of 32. It's hysterical, really, when you think about it now. But I worked with Robbie Blunt, who was a particularly fine guitarist. And I was graced by my first two solo records Pictures at Eleven and The Principle of Moments.

"A drummer contacted me and said, 'I love Bonham so much I want to sit behind you when you sing.' It was Phil Collins. His career was just kicking in and he was the most spirited and positive and really encouraging force, because you can't imagine what it was like - me trying to carve my own way after all that." Read more here.

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