Born in Worcestershire, England, blues-rock vocalist
Deborah Bonham was only five years old when her older brother
John Bonham joined
Led Zeppelin. Inspired by his example,
Deborah began writing and recording her own songs (along with
John's son
Jason Bonham) at the Old Hyde Farm, her childhood home. When she was 17,
Deborah recorded her first demos at the home of
Led Zeppelin frontman
Robert Plant, who encouraged and advised the young vocalist. She eventually signed with Carerre Records and released her first album,
For You and the Moon, in 1985.
Deborah continued to record for Japan's Sam Corporation, but would not release another full-length album until 2004 when
The Old Hyde debuted on Track Records. In June 2008, she made her American debut with
Duchess, which was released on Rhino imprint ATCO Records. ~ Katherine Fulton, All Music Guide