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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 15:04:10 +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 [...]

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.

Jimmy Page Arrives 69 Years Ago

Carl Coffey — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:40:05 +0000

James Patrick Page was born today January 9,1944. When Jimmy Page was 8 years old he picked up his first guitar and the rest is rock and roll history.

Jimmy Page started out in London as studio musician in 1964. Then in 1966 he joined The Yardbirds

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 'Substantial' Rarities on New Led Zeppelin Remasters

Jeff Giles — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:38:13 +0000

On the fence about buying those upcoming Led Zeppelin remasters even though you already own the band’s entire catalog? Here, let Jimmy Page try and make you feel better about that. Promising that the results of his remastering efforts “will be coming out, bit by bit,” Page sat down recently with Rolling Stone to divulge [...]

Jimmy Page Details Post-Led Zeppelin Reunion Attempt to Find New Singer

Chad Childers — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:57:48 +0000

Led Zeppelin gave us one great night in 2007 that's turned into the new 'Celebration Day' concert film, but Jimmy Page reveals that he always thought more shows would follow. The only problem was that Robert Plant was busy with his own project at the time.

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.

New Jimmy Page Music In the Works

Carl Coffey — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:16:26 +0000

Jimmy Page in an interview with the BBC says that he has been working on new material in the studio.

Jimmy said: "I'm just looking forward to making some music and surprising people with it. It won't be just teaming up with lots of people who are names. I've got an idea of something which I've had for a long time and now's the time to do it."

New Jimmy Page Book Compiles Interviews with Led Zeppelin Legend

Dave Lifton — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 14:47:32 +0000

Throughout his career, rock legend Jimmy Page has never been much for publicity. However, journalist Brad Tolinski has been fortunate enough to interview the guitar god many times over the past 20 years and has compiled those chats into a new book, ‘Light & Shade: Conversations with Jimmy Page.’

Jimmy Page Upset by London Olympics Snubbing

Billy Dukes — Thu, 31 May 2012 21:00:07 +0000

Imagine how Jimmy Page — who generously promoted the 2012 London Olympics during closing ceremonies for the 2008 games in Beijing — felt when he learned that the Who‘s Keith Moon was invited to perform before he was. The Led Zeppelin guitarist says he’s very upset about being completely left off the lineup.

Jimmy Page Music From 1971 Finally Available

Carl Coffey — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:35:42 +0000

Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page will release his legendary “Lucifer Rising And Other Sound Tracks” compilation Tuesday. Jimmy wrote and recorded the compositions and experiments in his home studio in the early Seventies, with some of the music targeted for the film “Lucifer Rising“. But the director changed his plans and hired Bobby Beausoleil, a [...]

Jimmy Page Sings Praises of Dead Blues Legend Hubert Sumlin

Jeff Giles — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:00:18 +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 Could Become A Knight

Carl Coffey — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:13:41 +0000

Might Led Zeppelin mastermind Jimmy Page be on the cusp of Sir Jimmy? Louise Mensch, a Conservative member of the U.K. Parliament, has formally proposed Jimmy be knighted by Queen Elizabeth. The ever vigilant Brit press immediately pointed out that Louise is married to Peter Mensch — the famed Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Def [...]

Jimmy Page Launches New Website – A MUST for Zep Fans!

Jeff Holbrook — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:52:47 +0000

Being a Led Zeppelin fan, maybe like you, I always get excited by any news that might creep into the headlines. This story is interesting because it deals with a brand new website that Jimmy Page did himself. He designed it and built it, and by the looks of it, will manage it. It will [...]

Jimmy Page Enters the Digital Age

Kelly Stevens — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:47:45 +0000

Jimmy Page has finally set up his first official website. Click here to read the story. Click here to try the website out.

Jimmy Pages Old Boathouse For Sale

Carl Coffey — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:06:36 +0000

A boathouse once owned by Led Zeppelin mastermind Jimmy Page is up for sale. The ultimate Zep collectible is the River Thames boathouse in Pangbourne, U.K. where the band first came together and rehearsed. Having bought the residential property for about $12,000 in 1967, Jimmy owned it until 1973. The current owner bought it for [...]

Jimmy Page Back On Stage For The First Time In 4 Years

Carl Coffey — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:40:43 +0000

Jimmy Page made a surprise appearance with folk-rock star Donovan in London over the weekend, where he recreated one of his pre-fame session roles. Jimmy’s surprise participation marked his first live performance since the 2007 Led Zeppelin reunion show. In 1965 the future Led Zeppelin guitarist was paid Thirty dollars to play guitar on the [...]