#3 Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin) – Wolverhampton Wanderers
Led Zeppelin is one of the most illustrious Classic Rock bands to have ever existed. All the Led Zeppelin albums have been certified as ‘Platinum’ with seven of their nine studio albums reaching number 1 on the UK charts. Led Zeppelin consisted of – Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham. Their lead singer Robert Plant is widely regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of Rock music.
He is a massive Wolves fan and has supported Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. for the last 55 years. He was announced as the club’s vice president in 2009, after which he was quoted saying, "First of all, I'm flattered, but I'm embarrassed to be honest. There are so many other people who are so important and relevant to the club, especially the people I sit next to at Molineux in the Steve Bull Stand.”
"They've seen so many more games than me and they're able to keep a closer eye on what's going on."
It is also believed that the wolf on the cover of his solo album, 'Now and Zen,' is a tribute to his boyhood club, Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Robert Plant surely has ‘A Whole Lotta Love' for his childhood favourites Wolves and was even pictured with that particular song name on the back of his jersey at a charity game for the club. It’s no wonder Wolves are always rocking from the stands.
#2 Iron Maiden - West Ham United
The in-your-face British heavy-metal band Iron Maiden are from Leyton(East London) and they’re all West Ham fans. Steve Harris, the band’s founder was actually scouted by a scout named Wally St Pier and was asked to play for West Ham United’s youth team.
However, Harris’ interest in Rock and Roll made him switch careers and concentrate on music rather than pursue football. But even after the band Iron Maiden achieved worldwide success, Harris and his band mates remained loyal West Ham supporters.
The catch-phrase ‘Up The Irons’ used by Iron Maiden at concerts and on a lot of t-shirts and merchandise is actually a paraphrase of the slogan ‘Up The Hammers’ which is used by West Ham Supporters. Harris even has the club crest engraved on his guitar.
They’re proper Hammers fans and they even have close ties with the club. Harris personally knows Slaven Bilic, the current West Ham boss, and even invited him to play with the band on stage. Believe it or not, Bilic is a metal-head, an Iron Maiden fan and has a side-project band.
"I have known Bilic for a number of years now," said Harris to a newspaper reporter. "The first time I met him was when he played for West Ham - my son, George, was the mascot when we met at the game and we have stayed in contact.”
"We saw each other over Christmas and chatted - I know he is one of our big fans."
"Bilic is really a great guy and is doing a fantastic job at West Ham. With regards to being a guest at a concert, I'm not sure if he will - but if he can make it, we will see... he is a sought-after man and he has to do his job first," Harris added.
Football and music fans everywhere are waiting for this to happen! Now we know why West Ham play such tough football.
