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Jimmy Page's Manager Talks 'Rooting Around in the Led Zeppelin Archives' for Upcoming Reissues

Jeff Giles — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:55:26 +0000

Reddit's 'Ask Me Anything' interviews (AMAs for short) have become something of a rite of passage for public figures -- not to mention a fascinating forum for sharing interesting and/or useful information. On Thursday (April 18), Q Prime Management's Peter Mensch sat for an AMA, and offered a few tantalizing tidbits about activity in the Led Zeppelin camp.

32 Years Ago: Ex-Yes and Zeppelin Members Form Supergroup XYZ

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:10:21 +0000

By 1981, two of the most successful and influential British rock groups of the '70s -- Led Zeppelin and Yes -- had come to an end, and the members of each band were all looking for new opportunities. In April 1981, former Yes drummer Alan White and bassist Chris Squire got together with Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page for a proposed supergroup called XYZ -- which could have also included Robert Plant, but never quite got off the ground.

Jimmy Page Immortalized in New Patterson Hood Song

Jeff Giles — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:10:18 +0000

Former Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page is a hero to many rock musicians, but few of Page’s axe-slinging fans have gone to the trouble of writing a song named after him. Patterson Hood of the Drive-By Truckers now belongs in that camp, having debuted a song called ‘Jimmy Page’ at a solo gig in Sacramento [...]

Ronnie Lane + Jimmy Page – Pic of the Week

Mark Bowman — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:16:49 +0000

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Today (April 1), we honor the birth date of one of the most beloved musicians of his era, Ronnie Lane. This Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rocker was a driving force in two British bands of note, the Small Faces and later, the Faces, being joined by singer Rod Stewart and guitarist Ron Wood. Ronnie Lane often brought folk-based songwriting and sensibilities to the bands he joined, giving his songs a organic feel that was very reflective of the times that he lived in.

20 Years Ago: Coverdale / Page Release Their Debut Album

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:15:24 +0000

Jimmy Page and David Coverdale, two veterans eager to prove themselves outside of their famous bands, joined forces on the album ‘Coverdale / Page,’ which was released March 15, 1993. Page had spent most of the previous decade-plus fitfully searching for his post-Led Zeppelin home, managing to release only three albums: two by the Paul [...]

Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones Discuss Their Failed Search for a New Singer

Jeff Giles — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:33:46 +0000

We already knew that Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones put some thought into getting back together without Robert Plant after Led Zeppelin's triumphant one-off reunion show in 2007, but in a recent interview, the pair delved into just how close they came to starting a new band.

Jimmy Page Kicks Off Modeling Career

Jeff Giles — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:43:12 +0000

We may still be waiting for details of Jimmy Page's alleged 2013 solo tour, but we do know of at least one place we'll be able to see the former Led Zeppelin guitarist this year: In the photo spreads for menswear designer John Varvatos' next ad campaign.

Public Enemy's Chuck D Calls Jimmy Page's Puff Daddy Collaboration a ' F—ing Travesty'

Billy Dukes — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:12:41 +0000

Public Enemy's Chuck D will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 18, whether you like it or not. More on that in a moment, but in a recent interview he talked about his group's collaboration with classic rock bands, and the "debacle" of Jimmy Page's and Puff Daddy's collaboration.

Jimmy Page Announces Plans for 2013 Solo Tour

Jeff Giles — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:13:27 +0000

In news that should (but really probably won’t) quell those persistent Led Zeppelin reunion rumors, guitarist Jimmy Page has revealed he intends to hit the road for a solo tour next year. “This time last year I intended to be actually playing by now in a live outfit,” explained Page during a recent interview with [...]

Jimmy Page Promises 2013 Box Sets for Every Led Zeppelin Album

Billy Dukes — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:17:25 +0000

Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page says he's working on a number of projects for his old band, including remastering their nine albums as individual box sets. In an interview with Mojo, Page revealed that each will include extra music and bonus material.

Jimmy Page Announces 'Lucifer Rising' Album Release Date

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:00:30 +0000

Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page will release ‘Lucifer Rising and Other Sound Tracks’ on March 20 via his official website. The record features re-worked versions of unreleased songs intended for the 1972 film of the same name, as well as “avant-garde compositions and experiments” from other projects.

SAM'S FAVORITES : JIMMY PAGE IN 1957 [VIDEO]

Sam Talkington — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:57:23 +0000

Hey everybody!!! It is time for me to share one of my favorites with you. Every day I cruise the internet looking for whatever tune floats my boat at the moment! Today my favorite is- Jimmy Page in 1957 (nice hair). I would love to hear your suggestions, and who knows maybe I will post [...]

Jimmy Page Sings Praises of Dead Blues Legend Hubert Sumlin

Jeff Giles — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:00:18 +0000

He was never exactly a household name, but Hubert Sumlin was one of the most influential guitarists of the rock era — and his death on Sunday (Nov. 4) has prompted a flurry of tributes from some of the many fans and musicians who were moved by Sumlin’s work.

Such was Sumlin’s legacy that his playing had a profound effect on rock legends like Keith Richards, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, and Jimmy Page, who told Rolling Stone, “He always played the right thing at the right time.”

Jimmy Page Announces 'Death Wish II' Soundtrack Release Date

Billy Dukes — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:00:42 +0000

Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page is re-releasing a limited number of copies of the ‘Death Wish II’ soundtrack tomorrow (Dec. 1). Beginning at 10AM ET, fans of his or the movie (let’s be honest, it’s going to be fans of his) can get one of 30 autographed copies or 1000 individually-numbered, non-autographed copies.

Page by Page

Tommy B — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 14:38:54 +0000

Guitar legend Jimmy Page, who recently launched his first official website, says that having an ever-changing site was extremely important to him. It’s part of the reason he came up with the idea for the “On This Day” feature, which will spotlight different moments in Page’s career with Led Zeppelin, as a solo artist and otherwise

Jimmy Page Debuts New Website

The Hawk — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:35:53 +0000

Jimmy Page has just launched his brand new official website. “I’ve had the domain name for a number of years,” Page said. I’ve just been sitting on it and a number of people had made approaches about setting something up and it got to a point that it felt it was the right time to put the website together I think this is the ideal vehicle to present my past, present and future work.”

Conceptualized by Page, the site