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“There’s some contention about that, but that’s how I remember it”: Eddie Kramer says Jimmy Page did play on The Kinks’ You Really Got Me – but it might not have been the version we know today
By Matt Owen published
The decorated rock producer has recalled the first time he crossed paths with Page, who was busy recording an overdub for the 1964 hit

“We walked into your house, you had the case on the floor and you handed it to me – and then said, ‘No Stairway to Heaven!’” Gibson announces new multi-guitar series with Jimmy Page, kicking off with the signature 1971 EDS-1275 double neck
By Matt Parker published
The firm broke the news at a star-studded opening ceremony for its new Gibson Garage London space – and the partnership is launching with the ultimate symbol of stadium-rocking excess

“I had a couple of passes at the solo, and that was it. Keith’s playing great – and it’s unusual to hear me playing at full acceleration outside of Led Zeppelin”: Jimmy Page on his surprise Rolling Stones collaboration, and the gear that made rock history
By Chris Bird published
In this all-encompassing 2020 interview, the Led Zeppelin legend reflects on the evolution of his guitar rig, writing rock’s greatest albums – and how the Beatles shaped the sound of Whole Lotta Love

Unseen Led Zeppelin footage appears from the band’s record-breaking 1977 set at the Pontiac Silverdome
By Phil Weller published
The 23-minute, 8mm footage has been carefully restored by a four-strong team and shows the band rip through a 20-song set in front of over 76,000 fans

“If a modern player delivered a Jimmy Page solo, they’d get crucified”: Nita Strauss discusses the Led Zeppelin icon’s unique ability to play the right thing in any situation
By Amit Sharma published
From his incredible ear to his innovative arrangements, Strauss explains why she loves Page’s playing

“When Jimmy Page first saw my 8-string rig, he said, ‘I’m not playing to that!’” John Paul Jones on his 10 greatest Led Zeppelin moments
By Nick Wells published
From the pounding riffs of Black Dog to the monomania of Achilles Last Stand, we check out some Led Zeppelin history

“Jimmy sat there for the whole two hours then waited until after the show before he asked me, ‘How did you find out how to make my sound?’” Meet Mr. Jimmy, the Japanese kimono salesman who has dedicated his life to becoming Jimmy Page
By Joe Matera published
This is the story of Akio Sakurai, aka Mr. Jimmy, and his lifelong quest to replicate Jimmy Page’s guitar style and tone, and perform Led Zeppelin just as Page did back in the day – and, eventually, in front of the man himself

DADGAD guitar tuning: an introduction to the (not quite) open tuning favored by Jimmy Page
By Richard Barrett published
Here are five ideas to get started with DADGAD tuning, so you can get on with the important business of writing the next Kashmir

“A faithful recreation of my ‘Number 1’”: Jimmy Page’s latest Sundragon signature amp is here – and it’s a meticulous recreation of the modded ‘68 Marshall Super Bass that became his main Led Zeppelin amp
By Matt Owen published
The second Sundragon amp turns its attention to Page's go-to modded Marshall, which became the guitar god's no. 1 studio and stage amp from 1969 onwards

“As a guitar instrumental, it was totally unique in its mystery”: Jimmy Page performs live for the first time in 8 years, covering Link Wray’s Rumble at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
By Matt Parker published
The Led Zeppelin icon made a rare onstage appearance to pay tribute to a guitarist linked to the very roots of his playing
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