Robert William Blunt (born 4 March 1951) is a rock guitarist who has worked with a variety of bands, most notably serving in Robert Plant's solo band in the 1980s.Daniels, Neil & Stenning, Paul Robert Plant Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page and the Solo Years pp90, 92, 96
Career Robbie Blunt initially gained attention as a journeyman guitarist, working for brief periods of time for several English rock groups starting in the early 1970s. His first notable work was as a member of the country rock band Bronco, with which he appeared on two albums. Later in the decade he served brief stints with Silverhead, Broken Glass, and Chicken Shack, giving him experience in varied genres from glam to blues. Blunt was a longtime friend of Robert Plant, who initially invited him to co-write the song "Pledge Pin" for Plant's first solo album Pictures at Eleven. Blunt then became the guitarist for Plant's first three albums. Blunt also participated in the Honeydrippers project in 1984. After leaving Plant's band, Blunt served as a session musician for Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, Julian Lennon, and Clannad.
Select discography Albums Bronco 1970: Country Home 1971: Ace of Sunlight Silverhead 1973: 16 and Savaged Broken Glass 1975: Broken Glass Stan Webb's Chicken Shack 1977: The Creeper 1978: That's the Way We Are Steve Gibbons Band 1980: Street Parade Robert Plant 1982: Pictures at Eleven 1983: The Principle of Moments 1985: Shaken 'n' Stirred Edie Brickell & New Bohemians 1988: Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars Jeff Healey 1988: See the Light John Kilzer 1991: Busman's Holiday
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