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Coffee Break: Iconic voices

British rock band Led Zeppelin, (left - right): John Paul Jones, John Bonham (1948 - 1980), Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, pose in front of their private airliner, The Starship, 1973.
British rock band Led Zeppelin, (left - right): John Paul Jones, John Bonham (1948 - 1980), Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, pose in front of their private airliner, The Starship, 1973.Hulton Archive/Getty Images

by Jill Riley and Christy Taylor

August 20, 2021

Happy birthday to one of the most iconic voices in rock, Robert Plant! With his nearly 4 octave range and signature scream, he has earned the respect of fans all over the world.

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what iconic voices do you want to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

Robert Plant - Silver Rider
Nat King Cole - The Very Thought of You
Roy Orbison - In Dreams
Nina Simone - I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free
Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground
Janis Joplin - Get It While You Can
Queen - Somebody To Love