Original: Robert Anthony Plant CBE ( born 20 August 1948 ) , is an English rock singer and songwriter , famous for his membership in the former rock band Led Zeppelin as the lead vocalist and lyricist , as well as for his successful solo career .
Simplified: Robert Anthony Plant ( born August 20 , 1948 , West Bromwich , West Midlands , England ) , is an English rock singer and musician , and was known for being the lead vocalist for rock band Led Zeppelin .