NEW Milton photographer Lorraine Poole had a chance to get up close and personal with Led Zeppelin front man Robert Plant. The rock god was in action at an intimate charity gig in Cumbria last weekend.

The event was in aid of The Charlie and Kathleen Dunnery Children’s Fund (CKDCF), with the sole aim of raising funds for children’s health, wellness and educational needs in and around Egremont in Cumbria. Having previously worked in the charity sector, Lorraine was invited to take photos of the show and got to meet the legendary musician.

“He was very lovely and down to earth. No airs or graces and very funny, as you can imagine he has lots of anecdotes and stories to tell. It was really lovely to meet him and so good of him to do this gig in a small, market hall,” says Lorraine, 52.

According to Lorraine, the 67-year old rocker played several Led Zeppelin tracks including Going to California and Rock and Roll. Plant shot to fame as lead vocalist of Led Zeppelin in the late 60's, as well as carving out a successful solo career.

His biggest solo success to date was with American bluegrass superstar Alison Krauss and their Grammy award winning album, Raising Sand. Leaving school in his mid-teens, Plant developed a passion for blues music.

Led Zeppelin were formed over 45 years ago after guitarist Jimmy Page went on the hunt for a singer. After getting together, the band's self-titled album broke into the charts and is seen by many as igniting the heavy metal genre. They went on to sell more than 200 million albums worldwide, and the band's work remains hugely popular.

One of their best-known songs is the epic ballad Stairway to Heaven, which draws on a cocktail of influences including folk, blues and rock, which has topped various "greatest song" lists.

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