LeD-kHaN Posted June 22, 2008 Posted June 22, 2008 I was in Europe/London for a couple of days. It was an after hours business-dinner. London downtown, Soho square.I walked into the AutoMat restaurant and noticed a guy in white hair, sitting/hiding at a corner table with a couple of more people. He resembled Jimmy Page. I made another entrance to check him out.Yes, it was the man himself! I just couldn't belive it and I felt nervous & happy, both. I waited for him to finish his dinner and kept checking on him like an undercover agent. Then, I approached him after 30 minutes of spying and met him and got his autograph! I was with a group of people moslty Brits and surprisingly only one of the mknow of Led Zep! I asked them to what have they been listneing to all their lives! It was a memorable moment on the eve of my birthday. Sadly, I can't append the image of the autograph Quote
adamusic123s Posted June 22, 2008 Posted June 22, 2008 I envie you. I'd give almost anything to meet Jimmy Page. Quote
docron Posted June 22, 2008 Posted June 22, 2008 I can only dream of a moment like that - I doubt Jimmy is ever going to have dinner in Detroit Sweet story tho. Quote
badgeholder Posted June 22, 2008 Posted June 22, 2008 and you let him finish his meal first, nice! Let that be a lesson to others Quote
Roxie Posted June 22, 2008 Posted June 22, 2008 Wonder what Jimmy had for dinner? Auto-Mat Restaurant Quote
eagle87 Posted June 22, 2008 Posted June 22, 2008 I was in Europe/London for a couple of days. It was an after hours business-dinner. London downtown, Soho square.I walked into the AutoMat restaurant and noticed a guy in white hair, sitting/hiding at a corner table with a couple of more people. He resembled Jimmy Page. I made another entrance to check him out.Yes, it was the man himself! I just couldn't belive it and I felt nervous & happy, both. I waited for him to finish his dinner and kept checking on him like an undercover agent. Then, I approached him after 30 minutes of spying and met him and got his autograph! I was with a group of people moslty Brits and surprisingly only one of the mknow of Led Zep! I asked them to what have they been listneing to all their lives! It was a memorable moment on the eve of my birthday. Sadly, I can't append the image of the autograph Nice! Quote
BigJetPlane Posted June 22, 2008 Posted June 22, 2008 Awesome! Lucky you. Just curious - how did you address him when you approached him? Did you say anything to him besides hello? What was his response like? Was he happy to see one of his fans? Quote
slave to zep Posted June 22, 2008 Posted June 22, 2008 I was in Europe/London for a couple of days. It was an after hours business-dinner. London downtown, Soho square.I walked into the AutoMat restaurant and noticed a guy in white hair, sitting/hiding at a corner table with a couple of more people. He resembled Jimmy Page. I made another entrance to check him out.Yes, it was the man himself! I just couldn't belive it and I felt nervous & happy, both. I waited for him to finish his dinner and kept checking on him like an undercover agent. Then, I approached him after 30 minutes of spying and met him and got his autograph! I was with a group of people moslty Brits and surprisingly only one of the mknow of Led Zep! I asked them to what have they been listneing to all their lives! It was a memorable moment on the eve of my birthday. Sadly, I can't append the image of the autograph wow, you are so lucky! and im so glad you let him finish his meal and meeting. im curious, what did you talk about? Quote
MHD Posted June 22, 2008 Posted June 22, 2008 Nice one How did the meeting go? What did he say to you? Quote
MadScreamingGallery Posted June 22, 2008 Posted June 22, 2008 I was in Europe/London for a couple of days. It was an after hours business-dinner. London downtown, Soho square.I walked into the AutoMat restaurant and noticed a guy in white hair, sitting/hiding at a corner table with a couple of more people. He resembled Jimmy Page. I made another entrance to check him out.Yes, it was the man himself! I just couldn't belive it and I felt nervous & happy, both. I waited for him to finish his dinner and kept checking on him like an undercover agent. Then, I approached him after 30 minutes of spying and met him and got his autograph! I was with a group of people moslty Brits and surprisingly only one of the mknow of Led Zep! I asked them to what have they been listneing to all their lives! It was a memorable moment on the eve of my birthday. Sadly, I can't append the image of the autograph That's wonderful! Sometimes, when I am with colleagues or acquaintances, I am often surprised to find that not all of them know of Led Zep or recognize the names of the band members. Quote
DragonOfDarkness Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 That's awesome LeD-kHaN. I bet you'll remember that until your dying day. Great story and congrats on meeting the man, the myth, the legend! Quote
alwizard03 Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 You have Met the Man the Master of Rock.The Guitar God.Now You will be forever changed.Next time call Me .I am happy for You it is a really good feeling Quote
Zeppity do-da Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 Anyone fancy the automat for lunch? Just in case. Nice profile pic DragonofDarkness Quote
AMAZONIC Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 It was an after hours business-dinner. London downtown, Soho square.I walked into the AutoMat restaurant and noticed a guy in white hair, sitting/hiding at a corner table with a couple of more people. Jimmy Page.Yes, it was the man himself! I am glad for you,mate! Treasure this moment forever... See, London is the place to go! Ok, I'll pack my stuff and move there... :Wish me a safe trip... Quote
Uncle Bill Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 I looked at the menu. Sounds like a nice place, expensive though. *AUTOMAT BURGER (10 oz.) with fries £12 with cheese add £1* 26 bucks for a cheeseburger? yikes! Quote
poortom Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 excellent meeting Jimmy, he is such a gentleman aint he, the day i met him is one of the best days of my life, had a great conversation and really had time for me plus ive got some fantastic photos of the occasion for me to treasure, ive got a fantastic one with each of us with an arm round each others shoulder.... Quote
slave to zep Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 excellent meeting Jimmy, he is such a gentleman aint he, the day i met him is one of the best days of my life, had a great conversation and really had time for me plus ive got some fantastic photos of the occasion for me to treasure, ive got a fantastic one with each of us with an arm round each others shoulder.... oooh can we see them pleeeeeeeease? Quote
Dancin'Days Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 *AUTOMAT BURGER (10 oz.) with fries £12 with cheese add £1* 26 bucks for a cheeseburger? yikes! I'd pay more than 26 bucks for a burger if I knew Jimmy was there! Quote
marolyn Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 What did you get his autograph on? (sorry, I often wonder this because if I ever met a celebrity, I'd probably have to get them to sign my library card, for lack of other ideas) i never leave home without my o2 ticket stub... Quote
IluvJimmyPage Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 I am glad for you,mate! Treasure this moment forever... See, London is the place to go! Ok, I'll pack my stuff and move there... :Wish me a safe trip... AMAZONIC you are way too funny Led-kHaN congratulations on meeting Jimmy - that's really a great experience that you will never forget! Quote
LeD-kHaN Posted June 23, 2008 Author Posted June 23, 2008 Wonder what Jimmy had for dinner? Auto-Mat Restaurant Wow! A menu, thanks! I think he had the Automat burger, I was watching/monitoring quite closely Wonder if he frequents this restaurant or its his one of the favourite places to eat! Quote
LeD-kHaN Posted June 23, 2008 Author Posted June 23, 2008 and you let him finish his meal first, nice! Let that be a lesson to others Thanks. I actually hung outside for 20 minutes to ambush him when he would step outside. But, he didn't finish ..... so I went in when he was waiting for the seocnd round of coffee.... Quote
LeD-kHaN Posted June 23, 2008 Author Posted June 23, 2008 AMAZONIC you are way too funny Led-kHaN congratulations on meeting Jimmy - that's really a great experience that you will never forget! Amazonic, yes good luck! Try hanging around Automat during dinner time That autograph looks a bit different than mine. I guess he was much younger then Quote
LeD-kHaN Posted June 23, 2008 Author Posted June 23, 2008 Awesome! Lucky you. Just curious - how did you address him when you approached him? Did you say anything to him besides hello? What was his response like? Was he happy to see one of his fans? I said, Mr Page could I have your autograph please. People with him were not very happy. JP was a bit startled but then, he felt relaxed. He saw the page in front of him read: Jimmy Page (The Legend) under which he was supposed to sign. He was very soft spoken and asked me my name and how to spell it. I regret not atempting at a longer conversation but, I was quite nervous at that time! Quote
LeD-kHaN Posted June 23, 2008 Author Posted June 23, 2008 I think it was polite of you not to interrupt Jimmy at dinner. I hope you had a happy birthday, that would have been the best present ever. I'd still be reeling about it for weeks. I looked at the menu. Sounds like a nice place, expensive though. I bet I know where you'll be dining out more often. What did you get his autograph on? (sorry, I often wonder this because if I ever met a celebrity, I'd probably have to get them to sign my library card, for lack of other ideas) Thanks you for the best wishes. And everyone else here! You all make htis moment extra special and sharing this here, has certainly enhanced the joy of this memorable encounter! A colleague was carrying a notebook an dI used that. Else, I would have asked the staff to give me something Quote
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