zeplz71 Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 Jimmy Page made a surprise appearance at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony at Barclays Center in New York on Saturday night, inducting legendary guitarist Link Wray. Following a video chronicling Wray’s influential career, Page appeared on screen with a pre-recorded message. In it, the Led Zeppelin rocker recalled hearing Wray’s classic instrumental “Rumble” for the first time when he was a teen and thinking, “What is this? In those days, there were many guitar instrumentals, but as a 14 year old kid who could barely play the guitar, it really had an effect on me. The vigor and the strength and the power in it. And you know something else, it was fearless. It was just phenomenal. The essence of cool.” Page later referred to Wray was his “hero,” and expressed sincere appreciation to be able to induct him into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. As the recorded message ended, Page appeared in person onstage, immediately kicking into the famous riff of “Rumble.” The Led Zeppelin musician, now 79 years old, displayed the dexterity that made him one of the most celebrated guitarists in rock history, masterfully weaving through the classic tune. Video of Page’s performance can be seen below. https://ultimateclassicrock.com/jimmy-page-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-2023/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zeppcollect Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 Wow !!! Can't believe this !!! How cool was that !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reids Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 😎🎸👍🎶 seen and heard playing live R😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Smith Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 Double neck! Double neck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reids Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 R😎🎸👍🎶 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reids Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 Jimmy Page (double neck guitar) Anton Fig (drums) Who is the bass player? R😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xolo1974 Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 Awesome. Classic Page moves there while playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstork Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 A perfect rendition! Interesting and good choice to use the 12 string too, sounds huge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mookieblaylock Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 Great to see Jimmy back on stage, and sounding great. Still seems to have that dexterity in his fingers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mielazul Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 During It Might Get Loud, the joy on his face when playing the Rumble record was so genuine and honest and wonderful to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 Blimey, wonders never cease, Who'd a funk it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woz70 Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 4 hours ago, reids said: Jimmy Page (double neck guitar) Anton Fig (drums) Who is the bass player? R😎 Tim Givens on Bass, according to Jimmy's FB page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeppatic Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 WOW !! So good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zosorose Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 Wow awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdh Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 Stairway to Heaven, Jimmy Page, mind blown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 (edited) What a joy to see him play! This made my day! Edited November 4 by luvlz2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 (edited) Edited November 4 by luvlz2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 That was awesome! What a nice surprise this is. Good idea for him to play it on the double neck. He still has it and played it so well. Thanks everyone for posting the videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reids Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 2 hours ago, woz70 said: Tim Givens on Bass, according to Jimmy's FB page. Thanks woz70 R😎👍🎶 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mookieblaylock Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 I'm fairly sure I said the same thing about 8 years ago, but I hope this isn't his last live performance! Such a wasted talent over the last 20+ years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reids Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 Longer intro with Link Wray video and JP performance R😎🎸👍🎶 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
76229 Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 The people banging on about arthritis and "he can't play anymore" are remarkably quiet tonight! What a blinder of a performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 Very pleased, proud and overjoyed for Jimmy. Link Wray means so much to him, and Jimmy really rose to the occasion to deliver a fulsome tribute. It's been so long since Jimmy mesmerized a New York City audience, to see them all literally leap to their feet is a real testament to the enduring connection between them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custard pie man Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 to be seen and manifesting music, very cool, one song but looked great, seems very happy, begs question why a no show at Becks tribute concert? he certainly can still play 💯 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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