LesPaulPlayer Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 (edited) Saw this pop up in my Facebook feed - there's a documentary coming about about Akio Sakurai, a.k.a. 'Mr. Jimmy' who's the guitar player in Jason's band. In the trailer there's a fun bit of the real Jimmy watching him play. Looks like it'll be an interesting doc. It comes out September 1st. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSaVHb9_PaM&ab_channel=Abramorama Edited August 18, 2023 by LesPaulPlayer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 1 hour ago, LesPaulPlayer said: Saw this pop up in my Facebook feed - there's a documentary coming about about Akio Sakurai, a.k.a. 'Mr. Jimmy' who's the guitar player in Jason's band. In the trailer there's a fun bit of the real Jimmy watching him play. Looks like it'll be an interesting doc. It comes out September 1st. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSaVHb9_PaM&ab_channel=Abramorama Obviously, Led Zeppelin has approved this film as there is something like 25 Led Zeppelin songs in the film. Definitely, want to see this. It will be in a limited release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reids Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Yep. It’s going to be great! Saw Jimmy a few days ago. R😎🎸👍🎶 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Smith Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Guy can play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelangelo Posted August 21, 2023 Share Posted August 21, 2023 Yes, Mr. Jimmy can play indeed!!! I have watched some of his stuff and I really like his playing 😃 Would be interesting to hear some of his own stuff too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rm2551 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Saw him when the JBLZE first came to Bris, he was really reserved and not in costume as he was backing Jason, not really trying to be the "front man" or focus. Still extremely impressive. He gets Jimmy's guitar sound/tone perfect and explores the songs like Jimmy used to (not as much obviously, no 5 minute solo's). The man is a GUN at what he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paganini Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 (edited) Can’t wait to see this in the UK Akio Sakurai is as close to hearing and seeing the real thing as we will get these days. Jimmy has given him the official seal of approval having seen him play in a club in Japan and has sanctioned 25 tracks to be used in the film. Plant and/or Jones or Bonham estate could easily have blocked this but thankfully appreciated the work -over 8 years in the making -that has gone into this .Seeing 25 plus classic Zep tracks played live and (guitarwise) note perfect on a big screen in Dolby 7.0 -doesn’t get much better ! Edited September 4, 2023 by Paganini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 9 hours ago, Paganini said: Can’t wait to see this in the UK Akio Sakurai is as close to hearing and seeing the real thing as we will get these days. Jimmy has given him the official seal of approval having seen him play in a club in Japan and has sanctioned 25 tracks to be used in the film. Plant and/or Jones or Bonham estate could easily have blocked this but thankfully appreciated the work -over 8 years in the making -that has gone into this .Seeing 25 plus classic Zep tracks played live and (guitarwise) note perfect on a big screen in Dolby 7.0 -doesn’t get much better ! Well said and definitely. There aren't a lot of showings of this film as it is a documentary and not a wide release. The closest showing from me is about 15 miles. It's only for one day and hope I can see it in the theatre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I'll be seeing "Mr. Jimmy" at Grauman's Chinese Theatre when it opens there September 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkZep Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 The latest podcast of "Zepfan - All Things Led Zeppelin" talks to the Director of Mr. Jimmy, Peter Michael Dowd. Ep 018: Director Peter Michael Dow joins us for a captivating conversation about his much anticipated full-length documentary "Mr. Jimmy." Peter takes us on an immersive 8-year journey encompassing the documentary's inception and development while offering a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes specifics. Additionally, Peter shares his genuine obsession with amassing Led Zeppelin bootlegs. Apple podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zepfan-all-things-led-zeppelin/id1648761885?i=1000626140976 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4A6wwm9iYp4G0PxeYg9O86?si=8xptn1cHQkKGixS1C-85Fw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd K Stearns Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 I saw Mr. Jimmy once a few years ago in Syracuse, NY with Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience. I was impressed to say the least. Not only did he play and act like Jimmy Page, he simply played extremely well. As mentioned, I too would like to see what Mr. Jimmy could do coming up with his own material, with a heavy Page influence of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reids Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Here’s the website to find the nearest showing: https://www.mrjimmymovie.com/#theaters R😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesPaulPlayer Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 15 hours ago, reids said: Here’s the website to find the nearest showing: https://www.mrjimmymovie.com/#theaters R😎 Not being shown in the UK alas. Hope it gets a streaming or physical release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reids Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 I hope it will find a home via streaming , etc after theatrical release, too. R😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelangelo Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 I bet there will Spoiler be a dvd/blueray release too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Q + A and an acoustic performance at the weekend shows at the Chinese Theatre. I'll be at one of them, for sure. https://www.tclchinesetheatres.com/films/MR-JIMMY-%2B-in-person-acoustic-performance-w-Q%26A/HO00000603 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paganini Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 (edited) Spoiler Can’t believe there’s no showing in the UK ? Edited September 15, 2023 by Paganini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Soundcheck before the screening tonight Chuck Wright from Quiet Riot was on bass. Q & A after the screening with Mr. Jimmy Akio Sakurai and director Peter Michael Dowd. Concert after the Q & A. Mr. Jimmy switched to a Harmony guitar for the concert. The setlist: 1. White Summer/Midnight Moonlight/Black Mountain Side 2. Ramble On 3. Over the Hills and Far Away 4. Stairway To Heaven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SteveAJones Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paganini Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Anyone seen this yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators sam_webmaster Posted September 17, 2023 Administrators Share Posted September 17, 2023 19 minutes ago, Paganini said: Anyone seen this yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paganini Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 2 minutes ago, sam_webmaster said: Please do tell …was the film as fab as I think it is ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Paganini said: Anyone seen this yet ? Um, yeah, I saw it last night. Well worth seeing in a theatre with a booming 5.1 sound system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paganini Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 14 minutes ago, Strider said: Um, yeah, I saw it last night. Well worth seeing in a theatre with a booming 5.1 sound system. Would love to but it’s not showing here in the UK at all, hopefully will be out on Netflix soon so my home system will have to suffice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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