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Jimmy Page

Musician

Born: English

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

Page began his career as a studio session musician in London and, by the mid-1960s, was a notable session guitarist in Britain. He was a member of the Yardbirds from 1966 to 1968. When the Yardbirds broke up, he founded Led Zeppelin, which was active from 1968 to 1980.

Following the death of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham in 1980, Page played with XYZ, the Firm, the Honeydrippers, Coverdale–Page, and Page and Plant. Page performed with many artists, both live and in studio recordings, and in a 2007 Led Zeppelin reunion that was released as the 2012 concert film Celebration Day. Along with the Edge and Jack White, he participated in the 2008 documentary It Might Get Loud.

Page is considered to be one of the greatest and most influential guitarists of all time. Rolling Stone magazine has described Page as "the pontiff of power riffing" and ranked him number three in their 2015 list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time", behind Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, and 3rd again in 2023 behind Chuck Berry and Jimi Hendrix.

Notable For

English guitarist

Jimmy Page's Historical Timeline

  1. Jimmy Page is born

    Jimmy Page, English musician, known for english guitarist, was born on 1944-01-09.

  2. "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin is first performed live at Ulster Hall, Belfast, by Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John

    "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin is first performed live at Ulster Hall, Belfast, by Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jimmy Page born?
Jimmy Page was born on 1944-01-09 (English).
What is Jimmy Page known for?
English guitarist
What historical events involved Jimmy Page?
Jimmy Page was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Jimmy Page is born, "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin is first performed live at Ulster Hall, Belfast, by Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John .

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