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A perfect rendition! Interesting and good choice to use the 12 string too, sounds huge!
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Just a little surprised there hasn’t been a statement from Jimmy on Charlie Watts as he did for Bowie and some others. He’s certainly not obligated but they did know each other a long time and played together on various occasions. And as Charlie’s quote illustrates, he had great respect for Zep in general, and Page/Bonham in particular. His views on Bonham are in stark contrast to Keef’s that’s for sure!
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On 7/22/2020 at 11:34 PM, mrlowry said:
Being a member of the Rolling Stones would have been a complete waste of Jimmy Page's talent.
Not suggesting he should’ve been a Stone, or should’ve wanted to be a Stone. Just pointing out his ability to serve the band, and the song. A glimpse at what made him so in demand as a session player IMO.
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Great track, and the ol’ session dog Jimmy fits like a glove. Would’ve been a great Stone if he was so inclined!
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Late to this party but well done! What an amazing musician, Tony deserves more acclaim..
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9 hours ago, Balthazor said:
Actually, what that means is that the 9th Circuit court is the most overturned federal circuit court in the country. I'm sure opinions will vary on why that is. But either way, let's hope it's not overturned this time.
Well said.
Congrats to Jimmy and Robert, glad the courts got it right.
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On 2/5/2020 at 8:13 PM, reids said:
Lol. Why doesn’t someone just Ask Jimmy?
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I’m guessing Jimmy was probably unhappy Gorman told this tale out of school in the first place, and even less happy Rich was forced to address it! I wouldn’t expect an answer of any substance if he’s ever asked about it.
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On 12/6/2019 at 3:37 AM, SteveAJones said:
Bill's wise advice and council saved Robert Plant's solo career.
Jimmy Page under self-management is...lacking.
BC also clearly ended on a bad note with Robert. The interview is a good listen, most of it regards The Who as he’s been with them a really long time, but the Page and Plant stories are interesting...
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Heard Bill Curbishley interviewed on Bob Lefsetz’s podcast today.. According to BC, a friend of his recently ran into Page, who asked him to send his love to Curbishley, and added that he had come to realize how much good he did for him when he was his manager. Just thought it as an interesting addition to the thread, Jimmy’s many manager switches are interesting/puzzling to me, and it really seems Curbishley did a great thing for him and the others regarding their publishing rights.
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That is just amazing, thanks for posting! Can’t imagine how I’ve never heard that before, didn’t know Rod still had that kind of performance and soul in him by that point. And Gilmour and JPJ more than hold up their end too! 👍👍👍
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On 2/20/2019 at 7:56 PM, SteveAJones said:
I believe so. Slash from Guns 'n Roses was there, and said afterward "Man, I love Jimmy Page but he bores the f*ck out of me sometimes". 😄
Negative review below from the Los Angeles Times, October 10, 1988
What a nasty, mean spirited review. I wasn’t at the Forum but I saw two shows back east and have numerous bootlegs and I have a hard time imagining his playing on that tour being “embarrassingly sloppy.” I also hate the idea that Jimmy Page was not supposed to do Jimmy Page things and play Jimmy Page things. Thank God he didn’t sound like he was trying to be “modern” I wouldn’t want him to do a “Shaken N Stirred.”
Steve, where’d that Slash quote come from? Never heard that one before..
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I went to that the chi it at the MET, it was amazing. Would love to know what Jimmy was saying in that picture!
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28 minutes ago, Chicago said:
I'm in agreement.. I actually saw Jimmy Page collapse onstage in Chicago 1977.
When Bonzo died in 1980, other than Deathwish 2 you had no idea what was up with Jimmy. When he did reappear at the ARMS shows in 1983, it was shocking to see how bad he looked. It was obvious he was suffering. Many on this forum have unrealistic expectations of him. Almost a hostility. I'm happy he survived it all and he seems to be enjoying his life.
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7 hours ago, zeplz71 said:
What a cool production!
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1 hour ago, Darth Hoek said:
Hey All...as others have said Page has seemed to have a few peaks since Zeppelin; and these peaks are all be a result of extended touring. With that in mind...
1985 Sallie Mae Jam w/ Jaco Pastorius: Not the best technically, but I like this because Jimmy is put in a situation he was not comfortable with here and still rises to the occasion. In later years Jimmy seems to have lost the confidence to play with those he could be compared against (like at the Rock and Roll HOF in 2009)...not here! People could argue that Jaco is patronizing to jimmy here and that Jimmy is sloppy...he is but Jaco is not being mean-everyone is just f'd up! Yet again, lets say this was a tour...by the 10 show Jimmy would have already mastered & redefined fusion jazz. I kid, but I think I do have a good point here...
1988 Outrider Tour: had been touring with the firm for some time before w/o playing zep songs live...does this tour and is amazing as he basks in the love coming from the crowds. If Jason B only had the chops then he has today...
1998 P&P WIC Tour: Everything is on fire during this tour- BIGLY stands out, Ten Years Gone was fantastic, SIBLY and the japan shows where they sub out Tea for One, and a return to the electric version of No Quarter that makes me very disappointed that they go ahead and bring on JPJ and Jason Bonham at this point....or Mike Bordin (FNM had just ended I think).
2000-2001: W/ Black Crowes: People sometimes put this down because Jimmy having the support of two other guitarists, but he really is on fire during this tour and was able to truly do studio versions of the zep catalogue. Also, playing with two other guitarists when you are used to playing alone takes a lot of restraint and concentration that you usually don't see from Jimmy.
2008: O2- Not the best post Zep, but it must be noted for showing Jimmy on the uphill climb towards regaining his ability through extended practice; like many first nights of a Zep tour in the 70's...too bad they didn't keep going with that project w/o robert...I would have gone to see instrumental JPJ, Jason B, and Jimmy Page if they couldn't decide on a singer and I am sure all of you would have as well...
Great summary! Agreed on the jam with Jaco. Tony Franklin said Jimmy and Jaco “negotiated” before that jam, no crazy jazz chords, etc. I think it’s fun to listen to Jimmy figure it out as he goes. In those days he’d jump onstage with anyone at any time, it’s why I’m surprised he’s pretty much the opposite of that now. My best guess is 1) his chops are not in touring shape for obvious reasons, and 2) he never thought something like Fanny Mae Jam with Jaco at the Lonestar would wind up on YouTube being picked apart by thousands of wannabes. Must be annoying.
Outrider was a revelation to me after the abysmal Atlantic 40th performance. He was amazing, the soloing on OTHAFA alone was worth the price of admission. 98 in the Garden is a show I’ll always remember, he was clearly making a statement on that tour. Same with the Crowes, where it seemed like the presence of Audrey Freed and Rich Robinson allowed him to really concentrate on being a true lead guitarist.
Finally, the O2 was terrific, especially given that it was only one show without a warmup and he hadn’t toured in years. The solos on GTBT told me right from the start that he took it very seriously. I had, and have, no doubt that even a handful of additional shows after that would have brought him back to an amazing level of playing. Shame it never happened..
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1 hour ago, reids said:
I just heard Paul Rodgers On Eddie Trunk show (Sirius XM) talking about any possibility of collaboration w/ Jimmy Page and discussion of Queen, Mick Ralph’s. He must have had a stroke as Paul said he has lost the use of one of his arms. 😥
Here’s the full interview
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Good post, and sad about Mick Ralphs. If that’s why he had someone covering for him on stage I’m okay with it. Perhaps that’s the band’s way of supporting him and he needs help with medical bills? You never know.
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I’m convinced he still plays as evidenced by some of the stuff on IMGL. Yes that was 10 years ago at this point but a guy who loves the instrument as much as he does would not just stop. He always pointedly says he’d “like to be seen playing,” which suggests to me that the only thing missing is a public forum. Does he REALLY want to get out in public and play? I’m guessing that’s the real question.
Don’t have a link but I remember that when he was in NYC last year for one of his GF Scarlett’s poetry readings, someone who spoke with him claimed that Jimmy said he’d been “rehearsing with some people” so who knows...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aQCv6jmv-EU
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10 hours ago, sixpense said:
Would anyone expect anything less from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals? They have a history of ridiculous decisions. (And at least one Judge has "issues" that forced him to retire early)
No, nothing to do with Kavanaugh!
There is no decision too stupid for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Now there’s a singer whose voice has aged incredibly well!
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13 hours ago, Badgeholder Still said:
Great Interview.
Sadly, The Firm doesn't get much love around here. They are eternally cursed as Jimmy's first band after LZ with expectations they could never live up to.
One thing The Firm has in common with LZ is there were 4 distinct voices in the band. I dug that from the get-go. That can't be said about Coverdale-Page or Page-Plant. Or any post Zep project.
I suspect once Jimmy is no longer with us, listeners with will rediscover this band's unique mojo.
I agree with you. I also think the Firm’s stuff could do with a nice remix and/or remastering. A little muddy in places..
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Jimmy singled out Horsehead for praise in numerous interviews at the time, he obviously enjoyed playing on it!
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1 hour ago, Urozep said:
Playing in a studio could also mean a quiet rehearsal. As I said, I have no clue as to what they were playing-- but I'M sure they were there.
A studio would also be a logical place to listen to recordings. Say, live Zeppelin recordings from the 70’s that will be released in 2018 maybe? Just sayin’...
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11 hours ago, IpMan said:
and the band came out swinging at that, GTBT even with the feedback problems was a great version and Jimmy busts out with one of his best solo's of the night. Just blistering.
You got that right, Jimmy had the ol’ Fast fingers working on that solo, even more impressive considering he’d had quite a live layoff going into that show and it was the first song out of the box!
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19 hours ago, The Rover said:
Here's a great Interview with the Campbell family friend Alice Cooper:
What a great interview, thanks for posting. Strange bedfellows indeed!
Jimmy Page’s Surprise Performance at the Hall of Fame
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Also cool to see the old moves and swagger return about half way through the song. Always had it and will never lose it.