kingzoso Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 This topic is very speculative and obviously of my opinion. However, I really think that Jimmy Page was(/is) the best Rock and Roll Showman of All-Time. His Riffs, his Swagger, his Persona, his Stage clothing, his Bow solo, Theremin solo, etc... I know that I am very biased in my opinion, so I would like to see/hear or read of anyone who thinks that I am correct or incorrect in my opinion. I also realize that there are other great "Showman/Showwomen" that are out there. Past or present. Here is one example of why I think that Jimmy Page is the Best. http://youtu.be/GyM6-QibDFM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezer Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryder1978 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Jimmy is my favorite rock personality, but for a complete showman, I'd have to give that honor to Freddie Mercury. No one...I mean NO ONE...could capture a crowd like Freddie could! R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy's Dragon Suit Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Jimmy Page and Bon Scott are very close in my book and the edge goes to Jimmy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Led_Rock_Hard Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Jimmy is my favorite rock personality, but for a complete showman, I'd have to give that honor to Freddie Mercury. No one...I mean NO ONE...could capture a crowd like Freddie could! R.I.P. I feel the same way. Jimmy is great, but Freddie was just something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishhead Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 It`s interesting to watch how he played in 69 at the Royal Albert Hall and then to see how he grew over the years in terms of his stage presence-performance. He really had it going on. By the time Knebworth rolls around and some of the 80 tour footage he seems to be a little more laid back but still adding to the over all show. I thought he was perfect at the O2. I was really proud and happy for him to see how well he played and he still looked (and looks) like a cool guy up there. As for other guitar players as performers, Hendrix of course, Jeff Beck, Allen Collins, Alex Lifeson, Joe Perry, Angus Young, SRV, and Dean DeLeo come to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezer Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Pete Townshend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad LaBorde Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Jimmy is my favorite rock personality, but for a complete showman, I'd have to give that honor to Freddie Mercury. No one...I mean NO ONE...could capture a crowd like Freddie could! R.I.P. Came to post this. Jimmy is up there, but Freddie had to be the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfman Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Jimmy and Jimi!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Bill Wyman. Cool as fuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishhead Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Bill Wyman. Cool as fuck. hmmmm?, I will have to youtube some stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLee93 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 On top of playing incredible music, the way Zeppelin(Jimmy and Robert, anyway) looked/moved onstage really added a lot to their shows, I think anyways. I don't know if that sounds silly or what, but it really is true for me. I watched the whole lotta love 1997 promo video recently, and it really reminded me...man...what a cool looking band they were! They were an awesome band to watch, on top of listening to. You could watch SRTS with the volume down and it still entertains you! (well, me anyways ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGaul Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Nobody beats Jimmy for me. He doesn't just play like a god - he moves like one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLee93 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Especially his moves on SRTS and The Ocean on the DVD. Looks so cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyingzepp Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Pete Townshend. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gospel Zone Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Keith Richards from about 1968 to about 1978. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingzoso Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Keith Richards from about 1968 to about 1978. Not to downplay your suggestion of Keith Richards, but I think that Jimmy Page is/was and will always be considered a better "Showman" then Keith Richards. Same goes to the person who replied, Pete Townshend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THUNDERZEP Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Jimmy Page had it all. The ability, first and foremost. The attitude. The wardrobe. The guitars. The moves and swagger and the mysticism behind it all. A true Rock God! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I agree ......... This Guy Had it all .... The "Swagger" The "Look" Everything... He was cool..... and He had Plant backing him UP! LOL! He still has the same moves (Even if he is......old) You can tell today..... he never changed his SHOWMANSHIP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmtomh Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I like Zep way more than I like the Stones, and I often find Mick Jagger's stage persona (and voice) annoying - but gotta give it to Jagger. He's an incredible showman, even if it's not my cup of tea. Also agree with those citing Freddie Mercury - he might have been the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingzoso Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 Bill Wyman. Cool as fuck. I like Bill Wyman as a bass player but He retired from the Rolling Stones and Rock and Roll many years ago. As for selecting Bill Wyman as a Master Showman, I tend to disagree. He may have the great bass chops, however, I think that Mr. Wyman only stood in one spot and pretty much never deviated from his place/stance. I would go as far as to say that John Paul Jones even had a Greater stage "Presence" than Bill Wyman. Remember, this is just my Opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gospel Zone Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I liked Jimmy Ok but I'm not sure that I've really understood what the hand motions were about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gospel Zone Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Not to downplay your suggestion of Keith Richards, but I think that Jimmy Page is/was and will always be considered a better "Showman" then Keith Richards. Same goes to the person who replied, Pete Townshend. Keith pulled it off by just going up there and doing what came naturally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingzoso Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 Keith pulled it off by just going up there and doing what came naturally. Keef may have done what came naturally, which is to strum the lower neck of his Fender almost through all of his songs but could Keef ever do this?: http://youtu.be/_k62vVO58Cc or this: http://youtu.be/SZIaLEzZpP8 I know I may get Hell for this, but Keith Richards is a minor leaguer compared to Jimmy Page. I think this is the reason Keith has had a lot of resentment toward Led Zeppelin in various interviews he has given when regards to Led Zeppelin. As much as I Love the Stones, Jimmy Page was a better guitar player than Mick Taylor and Keith Richard combined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom kid Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 LOL What's so funny about that? Townshend is/was an awesome showman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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