Jimmy Page

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Rich Robinson of the Black Crowes onstage with Jimmy Page at the Greek Theatre, LA in October 1999
“I felt Jimmy's excitement for music... He played with absolute conviction and passion and power at all times”: Rich Robinson reflects on the time Jimmy Page performed with The Black Crowes

By Matt Parker Published

The band has unreleased recordings of Page playing on Black Crowes songs in 1999 – and plan to release them next year

Guitarists
(from left) Lita Ford, Robert Plant, and Jimmy Page
“I thought, ‘He’s got to be joking,’ because John Paul Jones is God on bass, as far as I’m concerned”: How Lita Ford almost ended up joining Led Zeppelin – on bass

By Matt Owen Published

In the early '70s, Jones was poised to take a step back from his role as the band's bassist – and Jimmy Page and Robert Plant eyed up The Runaways lead guitarist as a potential successor

Bassists
Gibson Jimmy Page 1969 EDS-1275 Double-Neck Collector's Edition
“We’ve arrived at something that’s really special”: Gibson launches Jimmy Page’s ultra-exclusive Collector’s Edition 1969 EDS-1275 double-neck signature guitar – a meticulous, $50,000 recreation of an enduring rock ’n’ roll symbol

By Matt Owen Published

Only 50 units exclusive to the Gibson Garage will be made, and each come played and hand-signed by the Led Zeppelin legend himself

Guitars
Dave Davies
“He remembers my guitar sound clearly, end of story”: Dave Davies rejects Eddie Kramer’s Jimmy Page overdub claims and insists that he alone played all guitar parts on You Really Got Me

By Matt Owen Published

The Kinks guitarist has responded to recent quotes concerning the recording of the 1964 hit

Guitarists
Ray Davies and Jimmy Page
“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

Guitarists
Gibson Custom Shop Jimmy Page EDS-1275 launch
“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

Electric Guitars
Jimmy Page
“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

Guitarists
Led Zeppelin Pontiac Dome 1977
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

Concert, Gigs & Tours
Jimmy Page and Nita Strauss
“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

Guitarists
John Paul Jones live on stage at Download Festival, June 11, 2010, Donington Park.
“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

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