producer, grew up in Kidderminster. Ernest Perry, first-class cricketer, died in Kidderminster in 1996. Robert Plant (born 1948), English musician who was the front man of the 1970s English rock band Led Zeppelin, grew up in Kidderminster and has had associations with Kidderminster College. Stuart Matthew Price, singer and composer, was born in the town. Jess Roden, singer, was born in Kidderminster. Mike Sanchez (born 1964), rhythm and blues pianist and vocalist, is a long-time resident of Kidderminster. Sir Herbert Smith, 1st Baronet (1872–1943), Kidderminster carpet manufacturer and owner of Witley Court (see Smith of Kidderminster baronets) Alf Tabb, Kidderminster cycle maker and rider of miniature cycles Tom Watson (born 8 January 1967), is a former Labour Party Member of Parliament (MP) for West Bromwich East and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. He was educated at King Charles I High School in Kidderminster. Stan Webb, blues guitarist and founder of Chicken Shack, resides in the town. John Francis Young, served as a soldier in the First World War and won the Victoria Cross as a private in 1918; was born in Kidderminster References Further reading External links Kidderminster Town Council Kidderminster Workhouse Towns in Worcestershire