luvlz2 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 To celebrate the publication of Jimmy Page's official photographic autobiography, "Jimmy Page" -- the first book by a member of Led Zeppelin -- Genesis Publications (with Guitar World and Guitar Aficionado) will present "An Evening With Jimmy Page In Conversation With Chris Cornell". The event will take place 8:30 p.m. November 12 at the Theatre at Ace Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. The audience will be invited to join Page and Cornell -- the Soundgarden frontman -- as they look through unseen photos and memorabilia, many drawn from Page's archives. Page will revisit memories of his life in music, "from 13-year-old choirboy to Sixties session musician, through The Yardbirds to Led Zeppelin and beyond." "I always like to do something different. If you're inspired by an idea, really make something of that inspiration," Page said. "That goes for music, as well as anything else, even putting a book together! To have a photographic autobiography is a totally different way of looking at things, but it does the job very well and I think it will bring a lot of pleasure to people." Delving into his personal archives, Page has revealed unseen photographs, memorabilia and every one of his passports. His passport stamps were used to verify all tour dates, making Jimmy Page an authorative historical account. In addition to Page's photos and those chosen from various sources, including fans and magazines, his book showcases a collection of iconic portraits and rare images by more than 70 of the greatest names in rock photography, including Ross Halfin, Kate Simon, Gered Mankowitz, Dominique Tarle, Pennie Smith and Jim Marshall. Page chose one of his favorite portrait shots for the book cover: a 1977 passport photo shot by Neal Preston on board Led Zeppelin's private tour plane. There are many rare finds throughout, such as Led Zeppelin playing an impromptu gig in a nightclub in Jersey or double-exposure shots of Page and Brian Jones by Ian Stewart. "I wanted to make it as thorough as possible, so that meant trawling through all the thousands of files that photographers had taken, and pulling from my personal collection as well," Page said. "There's a photo of me playing the guitar by the fire at Bron-Yr-Aur cottage. It's the most complete document that there's ever going to be because of the amount of time that I've put into every aspect." Important Info: Doors: 7:30 p.m. Show: 8:30 p.m. Tickets: Available starting October 10 from local outlets, including Amoeba Music and Book Soup; nationwide from ticketmaster.com AMEX presale start: 10 a.m. PST October 8 AMEX presale end: 10 p.m. PST October 9 http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/jimmy-page-in-conversation-with-chris-cornell-to-be-held-in-november-in-los-angeles/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I'm sure you'll be there for this Strider! Glad he's doing one of these events in LA and not just NYC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 luvlz2 and Dave...I had to smile because I thought the same when I saw this..Strider will be going! Looking forward to a few of us getting together at the NY event:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 I was thinking the same... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Well, it would have been sweeter to be able to go to the NYC event so I could meet all of you...but at my age, I'll take what I can get. Thank you, Jimmy Page, for coming to my backyard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 ^^LOL! You are a year younger than me! I think we have about 8 to 9 of us for the NY event and growing.....wished you could attend this one with us as well, but we need west coast coverage from the forum:-) However you still have time to join us in NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANONYMOUS Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 As one who it not attending in any of the locations, if there is a Q&A, I would be interested to know why this cover shot is his favorite and why it was chosen? If any of you have an opinion, I'd love to hear it, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the chase Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Jimmy Page and Chris Cornell?? This sounds very interesting..Cornell is obviously one of the best out there.. Hopefully this leads to some sort of musical collaboration.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Strider, perhaps you have some Airline miles you can use or credit card points and make the trip out to NYC! We'd love to have you join us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Pick your seat.... Appears to be one price only, for all seats $150 ($176 with fees).The evening includes video clips, guest speakers as well as Jimmy Page reading excerpts from his book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingzoso Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 As one who it not attending in any of the locations, if there is a Q&A, I would be interested to know why this cover shot is his favorite and why it was chosen? If any of you have an opinion, I'd love to hear it, too. Mr. James Patrick Page is My most favorite person on this entire planet and I would never say anything negative or disparaging about this Man, however, I would and am also interested about this question, why was it chosen (as the cover photo)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Glad he's doing one of these events in LA and not just NYC! ...also Tokyo...this Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecil. Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 ...also Tokyo...this Thursday. That talk is also about the book, not the remasters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glyn Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Pick your seat.... Appears to be one price only, for all seats $150 ($176 with fees).The evening includes video clips, guest speakers as well as Jimmy Page reading excerpts from his book. I believe there's also a $100 seat. Apparently they both come with books, the $150 one comes with a "hand stamped" book. I will be attempting to score a ticket when they go on sale, but I really don't have a way to get downtown. If anyone from the IE or OC is planning to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth and beauty Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 It will be fascinating to hear accounts of all these book events: Tokyo, London, Paris, New York and LA . The signs are that with different sponsoring organisations and very different pricing structures the audiences won't all get the same kinds of production, or format to the events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Strider, perhaps you have some Airline miles you can use or credit card points and make the trip out to NYC! We'd love to have you join us! I just came back from a long vacation as well as taking time off twice earlier this year. Plus we're now shorthanded at one of my jobs thanks to a guy going cuckoo...so no can do, unfortunately. Look forward to hearing your reports as to what I can expect Nov. 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Wow so close and yet so far and probably price wise untouchable. In my home town of LA. I hope it gets on to You Tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I just came back from a long vacation as well as taking time off twice earlier this year. Plus we're now shorthanded at one of my jobs thanks to a guy going cuckoo...so no can do, unfortunately. Look forward to hearing your reports as to what I can expect Nov. 12. Too bad Strider and hope you at least get to go to the LA event! Hopefully your vacation was relaxing, memorable and no incarceration ! Enjoy Robert's show tonight! It's a good one as I saw his US opener in Portchester a couple of weeks ago! Hope you're enjoying his new album as I am. I think it's one of his best! His NPR broadcast is available again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unleasher Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Turns out I may have an extra ticket for this now! Is anyone interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 That talk is also about the book, not the remasters? Just to be clear, it was a book stamping session only...no talk as such. He did have other promotional duties scheduled in Tokyo to promote the remasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Turns out I may have an extra ticket for this now! Is anyone interested? You either do or you don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unleasher Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Someone already claimed my ticket. Very bummed I can't go to this!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic_juice Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Two musicians i highly respect and admire together!!! If only they played a song together ... i wonder if Cornell could hit the notes in Immigrant Song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likecats Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I was on the fence for awhile because I thought it was kind of expensive for a conversation without a musical performance but I finally bought a ticket. It comes with a copy of the book too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I am still on the fence about this...if there was an actual signing, perhaps I would be more inclined. With so much recent expenditures on my vacation, concerts, the Zeppelin, Queen, Stones and other deluxe box sets that have been released, not to mention the holidays coming up, a stamped Jimmy book has slid down the totem pole of priorities. Things may change as November 12 draws nearer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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