JIMMY PAGE
Photos Jean Paul ” Guerrier ” Bellanger Bel7infos
2023
On this day in 2001, I saw Joe Walsh perform in Miami
I was temporarily living in Miami, Florida and @joewalshofficial was playing at the Gulfstream Park racetrack. Joe’s an old friend and our connection goes back to some of the American dates from my Yardbirds days. He was in the James Gang, based in Cleveland, and he’d come and see us whenever we were in town. He is a really nice man and I enjoyed his company.
Back then, Joe brought a Les Paul Standard along to a Fillmore East gig on the first leg of the American tour and said, ‘You’ve got to have this guitar.’ I said, ‘Well, I don’t need it, Joe, I’ve got a Les Paul Custom.’
I knew that Les Paul guitars were very user-friendly, insomuch as they put out a lot of level when you plugged them into the amplifier because they had a double-coil pickup, whereas the Telecaster had a single-coil pickup. With the sort of volume that I now needed to put out in live situations, although I was using controlled feedback, I found that the Telecaster was starting to squeal a bit.
I had to be very careful about where I was standing because of the unsympathetic feedback.
With the Les Paul you’d get feedback through the amp and speakers, but you could control it more easily and work with it. You could actually change the literal note and frequency that was coming back on the feedback. I just really enjoyed playing Joe’s guitar, and so I agreed with him that maybe I should buy his Les Paul Standard after all.
I played the Les Paul on Whole Lotta Love and What Is and What Should Never Be and that decided it for me: it was definitely going to be the Les Paul from then on. I always wanted to make a change for each album sonically and that was my first decision for Led Zeppelin II.
Like I had built Led Zeppelin around the Fender Telecaster, I built the second album around the sonic texture of the Les Paul Standard. Neither Joe Walsh nor I realised at the time just what an important thing he had done by coming along with that Les Paul.
Additional text and photos from The Anthology by Jimmy Page, out now from @genesis_publications © Jimmy Page, except Photo 3 by @rosshalfin, 2012; and Photo 5 by @nealprestonphoto, 1975
2020
Envoyé : vendredi 18 décembre 2020 à 17:00:17 UTC+1
Objet : The Perfect Gift | Jimmy Page: The Anthology
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| With the Holiday Season upon us, we want to let you know that it is not too late to gift Jimmy Page: The Anthology to friends and family, or to add it to your wish list.
Named by The Times and The Sunday Times as one of their ‘Books of the Year’, and Variety Magazine as one of their ‘Best Music Books of 2020,’ Jimmy Page: The Anthology has received critical acclaim across the board… |
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‘A career deep-dive… it is fully annotated and fascinating. Page has approached the book with the same fastidiousness as he applies to everything’
– GQ
‘It is a rare entryway into the mind of one of rock’s great men of mystery’
– Rolling Stone
‘An essential purchase’
– Classic Rock
‘The lavishly illustrated 400-page book begins with JPs early life and days as a session ace and comes up to date with the recent reissue of the ‘Mirror’ and ‘Dragon’ iterations of his Fender Telecaster. It goes way beyond the average gearaholic’s dream and is essential reading for any Zeppelin fan’
– Guitarist
‘Essentially everything you ever needed to know about Jimmy Page is exhaustively catalogued across page, after spectacularly illustrated page, of this supremely crafted high-end compendium. The Anthology is quite simply in a class of its own’
– ShingDig!
‘This mighty volume is an artistically triumphant companion to his musical achievements’
– The Beat Magazine
‘What he reveals in Jimmy Page:The Anthology are the secrets of his art, the inner working of Led Zeppelin… how he chose and modified the guitars with which he created the band’s definitive songs’
– Total Guitar
‘A truly momentous publication, of such rarely seen character and exhaustive research the likes of which probably indicate this will be the final word on the 6/12 string legend’
– Gigslutz
‘Jimmy Page: The Anthology is a magnificent book, beautifully designed with strong, arresting graphics. It’s difficult to overstate the importance or the beauty of the illustrations throughout this narrative. This book both embodies and enriches our understanding of how Jimmy Page the artist came to be and illuminates why his music continues to matter to so many’
– Shelf Awareness
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2019
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| We are delighted to share some sneak preview pages from the upcoming publication, Jimmy Page: The Anthology. As you can see, it is on course to become a major publication for 2020, and a once-in-a-lifetime limited edition.
Jimmy Page’s first book with Genesis, Jimmy Page by Jimmy Page, was a photographic memoir by one of the world’s most iconic guitar players. Jimmy Page: The Anthology delves deeper, documenting Page’s life through hundreds of items from his private archives, contextual photography spanning six decades, and Page’s original written commentary. From iconic guitars and stage costumes to correspondence and diary entries, every piece is brought to life with new text by Page placing it within the story of his phenomenal career.
Scroll on to see some more pages from the book… |
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Since starting this project, Jimmy Page and Genesis’s editors have added more content to the limited edition than might ever have been expected.
- The book’s page count has been extended to 400 pages
- Jimmy Page’s manuscript has increased to more than 60,000+ words
- The book will now feature nearly 1,000 images
This is Jimmy Page’s most extensive account of his career to date – a fascinating insight into the life of one of the most important musicians of all time. |
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| Jimmy Page: The Anthology will ship during February and March 2020. However, don’t let this stop you giving a copy to a loved one this Holiday Season. Pre-order before 5th December and Genesis will send a special greetings card for you to present in lieu of the book’s arrival in the New Year.
Featured on the front of the card is a photograph of Jimmy’s Les Paul No.1 resting on the iconic The Song Remains the Same suit. The reverse has details about the book and the inside is left blank for your own message (so will work equally well for birthdays, anniversaries etc…).
Greetings cards will start shipping from 9th December. |
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| Those who own Jimmy Page by Jimmy Page, will know that they are already in possession of one the world’s most sought-after books and Jimmy Page: The Anthology looks set to become just as highly prized. Now available to pre-order, the edition of 2,500 copies is almost fully subscribed at the pre-publication price (eventual publication price: £495) and will inevitably, like the edition that preceded it, become an important collector’s item. |
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‘I was seduced by the beauty of what a six-string instrument could do, whether it was acoustic or electric, and I was never happy to stay in one style for too long. I always wanted to challenge myself.’
– Jimmy Page |
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| Following the sell-out success of Jimmy Page’s first book, we are delighted to introduce Jimmy Page: The Anthology.
In his new signed limited edition, Jimmy Page’s musical career is documented in his own words, illustrated with vintage photographs and items from Page’s own archives presented for the first time.
- 400 pages
- 1,000 images
- 60,000+ words
- Large Format: 280mm x 330 mm (11″x13″)
Available to Pre-Order. Shipping from February 2020. |
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| If you have already pre-ordered a copy of Jimmy Page: The Anthology, you will have received notification that the limited edition has been enhanced and expanded to 400 pages, and will ship during February and March, 2020. You may request your complimentary greetings card by submitting your details here.
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact the team at Genesis. |
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Standard Edition
- Spoken word album featuring 8 poems written and performed by Scarlett Sabet
- Produced by Jimmy Page and recorded at Tower House, London
- Includes a 24-page booklet and an etched vinyl portrait of Scarlett Sabet
- Available now
Signed Edition
- Signed by Jimmy Page and Scarlett Sabet
- Limited to 156 numbered copies
- Available now
Tracklisting
- Rocking Underground
- Cut Up
- Euphoric Kiss
- The Fifth Circle Of Hell
- Possession
- And My Lungs Fill with Ecstatic Song
- For Jack
- Cut Up (multiple return)
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2015
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COMING SOON ON JIMMY PAGE RECORDS
Yardbirds ’68
Available to Pre-Order now / Released Nov 5th
Available now for the very first time, Yardbirds ’68 presents an 18-track double album produced by legendary guitarist and producer Jimmy Page.
This special album features re-mixed live recordings from the Anderson Theater in March 1968 alongside Studio Sketches recorded in the same era and the album features music from The Yardbirds members Jim McCarty, Chris Dreja, Jimmy Page and Keith Relf.
“We thought this might be lost forever, but we’ve rediscovered it, re-mixed it. It’s of great historical importance. We’re delighted to see the release.”
Yardbirds ’68 is now available for pre-order in advance of its November 5th release date. The release is available in three editions: CD, Vinyl and Deluxe.
SIGNED DELUXE EDITION
The Deluxe boxset edition is available with the sleeve hand-signed by Chris Dreja, Jim McCarty and Jimmy Page in a limited edition release bringing the signatures of three music legends together for the very first time.
TRACKLISTING
LIVE AT ANDERSON THEATER
Train Kept A Rollin’
Mr, You’re A Better Man Than I
Heart Full of Soul
Dazed And Confused
My Baby
Over Under Sideways Down
Drinking Muddy Water
Shapes of Things
White Summer
I’m A Man (contains Moanin’ And Sobbin’)
STUDIO SKETCHES
Avron Knows
Spanish Blood
Knowing That I’m Losing You (Tangerine)
Taking A Hold On Me
Drinking Muddy Water (Version Two)
My Baby
Avron’s Eyes
Spanish Blood (Instr.) |
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Signed Deluxe Boxset Edition
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Features:
18 tracks on double CD or double Vinyl
Sleeve notes from Jimmy Page, Chris Dreja and Jim McCarty
Booklet featuring photos by Chris Dreja and Jimmy Page
Mastered by John Davis
Produced by Jimmy Page
Available exclusively at JimmyPage.com |
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COMING SOON ON JIMMY PAGE RECORDS
Chris Farlowe and The Thunderbirds
The Beginning…
Available to Pre-Order / Released April 30
Available now for the very first time, Chris Farlowe and The Thunderbirds: The Beginning… presents a 12-song demo recording produced by legendary guitarist and producer Jimmy Page. Recorded in 1961 at RG Jones Sound Studio in Morden, London, this historic session marks the launch of a highly successful career for Chris Farlowe.
It was also the very first official turn in the producer’s chair for Jimmy Page who went on to capture the timeless studio and live performances of Led Zeppelin that today serve as a blueprint for all modern rock recordings that followed in their formidable wake.
“Jimmy suggested that he wanted to record a demo album of the band, so he booked the RG Jones studio in Morden, London, and now after 56 years, it is to see the light of day.”
Chris Farlowe and The Thunderbirds: The Beginning is now available for pre-order in advance of its April 30 release date. The release is available in two editions: Standard and Deluxe. The 1-LP, 1-CD set is available signed and numbered by Chris Farlowe and Jimmy Page in a limited edition release bringing the signatures of two music legends together for the very first time. |
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Each contains:
12 tracks – never released or heard before
1x 175 gram heavyweight vinyl
1x CD
Sleeve notes from Jimmy Page & Chris Farlowe
Luxurious metallic gold Chris Farlowe sleeve
Personal photos from Chris Farlowe |
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Signed, limited edition Fine Art Prints available now
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We are pleased to present the second collection of official Jimmy Page Fine Art Photographic Prints, a unique collaboration between Jimmy Page and five legendary photographers who have captured iconic images throughout his career.
This museum-quality collection has been produced to the highest standards to be framed and displayed as pieces of art.
Limited to an edition of 50 prints
Strictly limited in an edition of 50 prints, each Fine Art Photographic Print is individually numbered and has been hand-signed by both Jimmy Page and the respective photographer.
The official Jimmy Page Fine Art Print collection is available now, individually from numbers 11-50 or numbers 1-10 as part of The Collection exclusively from JimmyPage.com. |
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Neal Preston (1977)
£1,000 |
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Janet Macoska (1977)
£1,000 |
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Tony Defilippis (1983)
£1,000 |
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Claude Gassian (2015)
£1,000 |
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Chris Dreja (1967)
£1,000 |
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The Collection
£7,000 |
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Jimmy Page at a book signing event held earlier this week to raise money for court costs 😉
Guitar Player magazine is the complete acoustic and electric guitar package. Featuring free online acoustic and electric guitar lessons, tutorials and videos…
GUITARPLAYER.COM|PAR ELECTRIC & ACOUSTIC GUITAR GEAR, LESSONS, NEWS, BLOGS, VIDEO, TABS & CHORDS – GUITARPLAYER.COM
While any hope of a Led Zeppelin Official reunion was again put on hold after Jimmy Page announced plans for his own 2016 solo tour, drummerJason Bonham revealed in a new interview that he still believes that the rock legends will eventually reunite. “In my heart of hearts… I do believe we will play together again,” said Bonham, who filled in for his late father John on drums at Led Zeppelin’s one-off reunion show in December 2007. “It remains to be seen if it will be in public or privately, but I do think we will play again.”
Drummer also talks band’s one-off reunion and Robert Plant-less side project
Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page on guitars, Led Zep and Robert Plant – Full Length | Guardian Live
Photo Jean Paul Bellanger
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Jimmy Page: Sound Tracks
Quadruple boxset featuring unheard archive material
Introducing Sound Tracks by Jimmy Page: a special edition box set bringing together JP’s extraordinary compositions for the films Lucifer Rising and Death Wish II along with additional archive material for the first time.
The quadruple box set is available to pre-order now and new discs Lucifer Rising: The Second Coming and Death Wish II: Expansion include rare, never-before-heard tracks. The album will be released on Friday, 06 March 2015.
Speaking about the release, JP explains;
“The archive material and work included here serve as an illustration of the ongoing process at the time of these two projects.” |
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