Jimmy Page (b. 1944)

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James Patrick Page is an English musician and producer who achieved international success as the guitarist and founder of the rock band Led Zeppelin.

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The story of Jimmy Page, told in moments.

1963 Event

Becomes one of London's most in-demand session guitarists at 19. He plays on records by The Who, The Kinks, Donovan, and Joe Cocker. By his own estimate, he appears on 50 to 90 percent of the records coming out of London in the mid-1960s.

On 50 to 90% of London records in the mid-60s. Were you anonymous or essential? The most in-demand session guitarist at nineteen. Was that enough?

1968 Event

Led Zeppelin plays its first show as the New Yardbirds at the Gladsaxe Teen Club in Denmark. Page recruited Robert Plant, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones. The name comes from Keith Moon's joke that the band would go over like a lead balloon.

Keith Moon joking about a lead balloon. Did the name feel right? Recruiting Plant, Bonham, and Jones. Was the chemistry instant?

1971 Event

"Stairway to Heaven" first appears on Led Zeppelin IV. It's never released as a single but becomes the most requested song on American FM radio throughout the 1970s. Page wrote the music at Headley Grange in one sitting.

Writing 'Stairway' at Headley Grange in one sitting. Was that trance or craft? Most requested song on FM without a single release. Did that defy industry logic?

1980 Event

Led Zeppelin officially disbands three months after drummer John Bonham dies from asphyxiation after consuming 40 measures of vodka. The band issues a brief statement: they can't continue without him. Page is 36.

Bonham dying after 40 measures of vodka. Was the end sudden or inevitable? Disbanding without him. Was there ever a question?

Artifacts (15)

Master Miller

Adamson, Robert

1843-1847

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Moore, George, 1852-1933

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Fishin' Jimmy (IA cu31924021475011)

Slosson, Annie (Trumbull) Mrs., 1838-1926

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Jimmy Page / Robert Plant: Walking Into Clarksdale

Titles are: Shining in the Light * When the World Was Young * Upon a Golden Horse * Blue Train * Please Read the Letter * Most High * Heart in Your Hand * Walking into Clarksdale * Burning Up * When I...

1998

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Cage Talk: Inside the World's Toughest Sport

Cage Fighting.

2009

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One Word that will Change Your Life

One Word is a simple concept that delivers powerful life change! In 1999, the authors discovered a better way to become their best and live a life of impact. Instead of creating endless goals and...

2012

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One Word That Will Change Your Life, Expanded Edition

MORE THAN 250,000 COPIES SOLD The guide to creating simplicity in your world and developing a discipline for life, now in a full-color, expanded edition One Word explains how to simplify your life and...

2013

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Jimmy Page

The photographic autobiography and visual history of Led Zeppelin's guitar player.

2014

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Conversations avec Jimmy Page: autobiographie

9 novembre 1968. Jimmy Page plaque les premiers accords de Led Zeppelin. La suite est devenue Histoire, puis mythologie. Concerts démentiels, succès international, groupies ravagées, abus toxiques et...

2014

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Called to Greatness: 31 Devotions to Ignite the Faith of Fathers & Sons

Fathers, notice your sons. Listen to them. Guide them. Encourage them. You have an opportunity to reflect the heart of your heavenly Father on their path to significance. Sons, honor your father. Love...

2015

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Life Word: Discover Your One Word to Leave a Legacy

Discover your Life Word! In One Word that will Change your Life authors Jon Gordon, Dan Britton, and Jimmy Page helped readers discover their yearly word to live with more intention, focus and...

2016

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One Word for Kids: A Great Way to Have Your Best Year Ever

From the authors who created the One Word movement, impacting schools, businesses, and sports teams around the world, comes a charming fable that can be read and shared by everyone. If you could...

2019

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Jimmy Page: the Anthology

In this book, I wanted to include items from my personal archive that have played a part in my career over 60 years, to give the detail behind the detail. - Jimmy Page From his early days as a young...

2020

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The One Word Journal: Your Weekly Journey for Life-Change

Discover the life-changing power of a single word Millions of people around the world try to improve their lives by doing it all. They attempt every self-help method, try every diet, and follow every...

2022

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Daily Wisdom for Men: A 365-Day Devotional

Walk in wisdom. Be strong. Live like men. In a world of increasing noise and confusion, our need for authentic faith, truth, and the wisdom to apply them to life has never been greater. Drawing on...

2024

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