Robert plant and Patty in Hawaii with their tour guide in 2013..
In March 2013, acclaimed rock icon Robert Plant (best known as the lead singer of Led Zeppelin) and his partner, Grammy‑winning singer-songwriter Patty Griffin, visited Kaua’i, Hawaii. They were enjoying a guided tour of the famed Coco Palms Resort, an iconic venue with ties to Hollywood history and rich, lush tropical scenery. According to local reporting, their guide, Bob Jasper—who leads free community tours on the island—described them as “sweeties” suggesting their warmth and genuine interest in the surroundings.
The moment captured in the image: the trio casually posed amongst the palm-fringed paths of the resort grounds, surrounded by the island’s characteristic green vitality. This was more than just a celebrity sighting—it was a relaxed glimpse into a deeply personal moment during a global tour. In July 2013, Plant and his band, the Sensational Space Shifters, performed in Honolulu as part of their North American summer tour. It was one of several performances that year, spanning Asia, Australia, North America, and Europe .
But by March—months before hitting the U.S. mainland—they took time to explore and connect with Hawaii’s natural and cultural richness. The choice of Coco Palms, a venue with cinematic allure (it was famously featured in the film Boat People and was intended for Blue Hawaii starring Elvis), underscores their appreciation for historically resonant venues—mirroring Plant’s musical inclination toward the soulful and timeless.
The presence of their friendly tour guide, Bob Jasper, gives context to the image’s casual energy: rather than a staged photo op, this felt like a moment of genuine exploration and appreciation—Plant and Griffin strolling the grounds, sharing a smile, pausing to take in the tropical environment. It resonates with Plant’s own artistic journey—drawn to roots, depth, and places that resonate.
In short, the 2013 photo is more than just a travel snapshot—it reflects two respected artists allowing themselves to be present in a place rich with history and beauty, guided by local warmth and aloha spirit.
