sonshine Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 True to his rock and roller spirit, Page, 70, planned to improvise a bit when giving his speech. Awesome! I enjoyed his speech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Missed the concert. Missed the speech. I'll have to experience vicariously through those that were there or hopefully YouTube clips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ddladner Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I loved the roar of the audience when Jimmy was introduced as the speaker. I attended a college graduation today and the commencement speaker commented that years from now the graduates would not remember who spoke at their graduation (because nobody remembers)...I immediately thought about those very fortunate Berklee graduates who will NEVER forget who spoke at their graduation!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie4pagey Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Jimmy Page to recieve a Honarary Doctorate at Berklee College of Music in Boston think you made a typo, I before E except after C, it's 'receive'. just sayin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStairwayRemainsTheSame Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) Edited May 10, 2014 by TheStairwayRemainsTheSame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zosorose Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Haha i was a few feet away from those last pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Haha i was a few feet away from those last pics! You are so lucky! What did you think of Jimmy's commencement speech and the second one for his honorary doctorate? I thought, Jimmy did well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Reggie29 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 The Berklee events are about the students. If JP had played, it would take away from the focus on the graduates. I think he was simply being considerate. Yes, I know that other famous musicians have played at the commencement, but this is Dr. Guitar God we're talking about, not just anyone. First of all it was an observation on my part, not a criticism of Jimmy. I don't know how long you've been into the band but after almost 50 years I know this much; Page formed the greatest band with arguably the best players in history and is no god, just an exceptional musician with human frailties just like the rest of us. He has been telling everyone for ages he will release solo albums and tour and done nothing except the odd guest appearance and compiling / re-releasing LZ's catalogue, albeit with extras. I hope he does release his own solo album(s) this year and tour but like a lot of others I'll believe it when I see it. Sorry to burst your bubble but sometimes the truth hurts. Wouldn't it have been more "considerate" to have actually played with the students? I'm sure they'd've appreciated the gesture as well as it being tangible encouragement and fun for them to share the stage with him and don't tell me you or anyone else would'nt have enjoyed seeing him perform. The Doctorate is honourary, although much deserved and I hope he gets more recognition for the legacy he has left due to his music and hopefully in the future it will be for his solo efforts as well as Led Zeppelin's. No-one appreciates his talent and achievements or loves his music any more than I, but all this misguided idolatry is nonsense, IMO. Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarletMacaw Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I disagree with the above remark. I think a graduation ceremony is about the students. Was that clip the whole address by Jimmy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aen27 Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) Thank you so much for that, Anjin-san. No, it's not the entire speech, but it's most of it and wonderful to see. Edited May 11, 2014 by aen27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Thank you so much for that, Anjin-san. No, it's not the entire speech, but it's most of it and wonderful to see. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Perhaps speaking from prepared remarks would have been a better approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Annie Lennon speaking from prepared remarks last year: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANONYMOUS Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Perhaps speaking from prepared remarks would have been a better approach. +1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lif Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 First of all it was an observation on my part, not a criticism of Jimmy. I don't know how long you've been into the band but after almost 50 years I know this much; Page formed the greatest band with arguably the best players in history and is no god, just an exceptional musician with human frailties just like the rest of us. He has been telling everyone for ages he will release solo albums and tour and done nothing except the odd guest appearance and compiling / re-releasing LZ's catalogue, albeit with extras. I hope he does release his own solo album(s) this year and tour but like a lot of others I'll believe it when I see it. Sorry to burst your bubble but sometimes the truth hurts. Wouldn't it have been more "considerate" to have actually played with the students? I'm sure they'd've appreciated the gesture as well as it being tangible encouragement and fun for them to share the stage with him and don't tell me you or anyone else would'nt have enjoyed seeing him perform. The Doctorate is honourary, although much deserved and I hope he gets more recognition for the legacy he has left due to his music and hopefully in the future it will be for his solo efforts as well as Led Zeppelin's. No-one appreciates his talent and achievements or loves his music any more than I, but all this misguided idolatry is nonsense, IMO. It was an observation on my part as well. Into what band? Aren't we talking about Jimmy Page here? I started following his musical career with Yardbirds. Hmmm - now that I think of it I had some 45s that I played all the time that JP was a session guitarist on (though I didn't know it at the time). And I still listen to Jimmy Page's music- post-LZ as often as not. Just sayin'. "Dr. Guitar God" was not something I made up - you can blame that on Boston Herald. I used it in what was hoped to be an ironic, humorous manner, but that apparently was not taken as such. Not sure what bubble you think has been burst, hope I haven't burst any of yours. Misguided idolatry isn't an issue with me. Even properly aimed idolatry isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aen27 Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 Boston Globe May 11, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjin-san Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Thank you so much for that, Anjin-san. No, it's not the entire speech, but it's most of it and wonderful to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ddladner Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Oh Jimmy! More lasting than your words at the graduation ceremony is the unquestionable impact that you have had not only on every single guitarist in our lifetime but also every person who appreciates great music and everyone who appreciates when vision, hard work, commitment and passion come together to create amazing results. Rock on!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonshine Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 ^^ Well, maybe not 'every single guitarist.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 ... Misguided idolatry isn't an issue with me. Even properly aimed idolatry isn't. After a second and a half of contemplation, I think that I idolize my dog--I swear she is all knowing! I sure do wish that I could've been there to see Jimmy live, but couldn't / didn't happen. So thank you zosorose for sharing your personal experience and thank you also to all who shared all of the links related to the event! Those things combined surely made LedZeppelin.com the best place to experience the event, for those of us who couldn't be there live! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ddladner Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 ^^ Well, maybe not 'every single guitarist.' Ok, that 'may' be an exaggeration, but only a small one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronwynS Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Hi all Just want to ask about Ross Halfin - he never seems to be happy in photos with Jimmy- Thoughts on his role beside a photograher and a good friend?? Seems to want keep JP from his fans... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonshine Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 ^^ "His role"? Are you asking if he is a body guard or something? If so, that's kind of silly. Though who knows, there are a lot of crazies out there. Maybe he's a jack-of-all-trades kind of guy, he looks kinda buff. And does he try to keep Jimmy's fans away? I don't know much about him, or his friendship with Jimmy Page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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