Jimmy Page Chats to Absolute Radio 

I don't know... as much as I idolise him, I find his limited vocabulary and control thereof, his introductions of non sequiturs, waffling and then drifting away really irritating. And the voice, it comes straight down his cocaine-wrecked nose... I wonder if the drugs caused some brain damage... He was a player, songwriter and composer without equal at the height of his powers, though.

***** well, he doesn't seem to be happy or comfortable, that's true. you should try to understand his situation and empathize with him. Not everyone has the same ability to stand in front of a camera. how dare you to say such a things, like he is retarded or something due to drugs... omg. so, you could make a general inspection of him by this interview? his instructions of non sequiturs? he is Jimmy Page and the interview is about Jimmy Page so he will say whatever comes to his mind if he consider it's necessary. So shut up and take a look to yourself.

***** It's well known that Page was doing a LOT of cocaine and heroin from 1975 (possibly earlier) to 1983. His rapid loss of weight and stamina over that time, along with his playing becoming horribly sloppy, really demonstrated it. It's entirely possible for someone to have suffered brain damage through drug abuse, and, given that Page damn nearly killed himself with the stuff, I'd be surprised if he had escaped it unscathed.

***** well, first of all you should take a look to other interviews, if you really want to prove that idea. you'll realise that he is fine and confortable, he wasn't confortable in that particular day, that's all. I don't know what drugs Jimmy did, but you must know that cocaine and heroine doesn't hurt your brain or mentality. Anyway i don't need to prove anything, he is just fine, you only need to review other interviews, for example the interview Led Zeppelin did to introduce Celebration Day, where they appear in front of a huge public and a lot of cameras.

*****

Fantastic musician, songwriter and producer. His back catalogue speaks for itself. ‘Arguably’ was the key word. One of the best, yes. There are other guitarists who in my mind were greater guitarists though, not many, but some.

Yes, he's the best guitarist ever

@@milaanvigraham8664 he's s great guitarist no doubt him being the greatest no way ffs there are loads better to many to mention.

@@whisperingblues9887 That's your opinion and I definitely disagree

Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page are tops of the guitar world. IMHO

Merle, Bravo...Agreed.

absofreakinglutely!

Imagine how many tens of thousands of rock/pop artists have stolen something from Led Zeppelin since 1969?

@@tektoniks_architects that’s the way it all should stay

Just look at rap music and they call it sampling. No one says a fucking thing

As a musician, they are my musical uncles.

Richie B Because it belies this animalistic side that Page had--the drugs,;crazy, wild sex with teenage girls; the trashing of hotel rooms, not to mention his fascination, evidently, with Alistair Crowley, et al. Of course, most of the above WAS fueled by drugs and alcohol, and Led Zeppelinmania among the female fans. Plus, people now think his brain is going to be totally fried by his former rock and roll excesses! It's interesting to hear that he's always sounded this way. (The classy London accent doesn't hurt, either, I meant to add.)

@@lisellesloan3191he is the ultimate rock star!

back in the 70s, as a teenager, I suspected mr. Page had some kind of strange knowledge. nowadays , 57 years of age, I regard him a scholar, not only a superb guitar player

Agree. Good summary.

He was academic.

I totally agree. You nailed what I’ve been thinking. It’s like he’s very generous with the fans in that he wants very much to share his music and the Zeppelin story with you. He loves music so much he wants to know what the current young musicians are doing and learn from them. I’ve never heard him put down another group or a musician from the Beatles on down. He’s a real gentleman and a genius music maker.

Bill Slappey lol no ego there. Ha!

Who cares.

I seen that tour here in Dallas. The band was called The Firm.

He don't need accutraments cuz he possesses the soul of THE ROCK STAR.......It happens inside him, not on the outside shell.....dig....

I've talked about this. A bunch of big British rock stars didn't/don't have tattoos or wear earrings or such. Mick Jagger, Jimmy Page, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townsend, Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, not sure about Jeff Beck, can't think if he does, and so on. All the photos of them with shirts off I notice most don't have them. I think it was more of an American thing, and then with early 80s metal bands it seemed to pick up more. How a rock star dresses--this stereotype--is bull too. Look at Jimmy live 1970 and he's wearing simple jeans and argyle sweater and white shoes. His hair is long, but that's it. In 1974 Roger Taylor is wearing a suit and tie on the drums. When it all comes down to it, it's just the music. I had no idea what they looked like when I first heard LZ's music.

Elvis, The Beatles, Chuck Berry, and on and on were in establishment suits. I love the way Jimi Hendrix dressed, but even in an interview he said it shouldn't matter if rock stars wear suits. Howard Stern recently said in a Joe Perry interview, "It's good to dress like a rock star." It's merely a personal fashion choice. Jimmy got all into his moons and stars outfits in the mid-70s, but then stopped. Like I said, there were a lot of rock bands when I little that I heard before I saw. Who cares. Silly stereotypes. OK, when Eric Clapton was in Cream at their excellent Farewell Concert, he's wearing a sort of country plaid shirt and jeans.

***** I thought Hendrix was from that other country. (America) yep he was even in the US army.

Bill Hedy I have no idea why you're saying that. I was just naming big artists who don't/didn't have tattoos. Of course Jimi was from Seattle, Washington. He got kicked out of the US Army, btw, not that that has anything to do with clothes. I mentioned Hendrix specifically because although he wore ornate clothes he had said in an interview that it shouldn't matter if people wear suits. Tattoos have gotten to be more acceptable today with people from all walks of life, and more women too. I guess the opening post is basically saying all of that doesn't make you cool--earrings, piercings, tattoos, lots of jewelry. It doesn't make one a more interesting performer--the music, talent does. But I did like how Jimi Hendrix dressed, but he started off in suits and was wearing suits up to two months before Chas Chandler took him to England. I've always thought how this extends to artists, such as painting artists. Some artists get this affected idea of dressing "artsy" when many of the greatest artists--Picasso, Pollock--that level--wore the simplest clothes. It's what comes out of the mind. I'm not a fan of tattoos, not for me. Then you see Justin Bieber get them. The idea of injecting some permanent design on one's body is unappealing to me.

Yeah, at 19:00 he says, "I don't say 'I want to be your producer' or anything vulgar like that." Uhh...I wouldn't consider that vulgar at all, Jimmy! Don't be shy!

NYRAPPERFULL Jimmy Page is the reason I started playing the guitar. Led Zeppelin was my favorite band since the first time I heard Black Dog on the radio, and all these years later they are still my favorite. Jimmy Page defined modern rock guitar. No other band has ever produced the musical tapestry that Zeppelin has, not even close.

Where is your home?

@@NYRAPPERFULL I’ve lived in the UAE for 9 years until about 2 years ago, now you can listen to whatever you want. Things sure do change.

What the fuk are you talking about? Kashmir is one BIG repetition! And, for my money, one of his best compositions.

@@mukraker1 I see no one bothered with your dumbarze comment.

Yes, as I have been am saying: Just by sitting at a red light you can easily hear how the knowledge of 20th century has been thrown out the door.. The 20th century was the accumulation of musical knowledge --at least beginning in New Orleans in the early 20th century ramping up to the 1970s..

hey joe.......... I get it man.... but rnr don't need IQ points... it need guts and honesty and fearlessness and integrity and testicles and swagger and fortitude and focus and an amen to the Man... folks can smell the real article....yes?

fabrizzzio48 Thanks! Really glad you enjoyed it :)

***** i think he got fucked off at one point with interviewer just after the 10min mark.

TheVaughanb65 No I don't think he was annoyed with interviewer at that mark

Funk Enstein I think everyone is over reacting he is not miffed at all got to remember he would be slightly deaf after all these years so probably did not hear questions correctly

Funk Enstein agreed.

Kevin Squibben Who's the Darth Vader of rock?

hmmm... tony iommi?

Kevin Squibben Did Page take a big bong hit before this interview?

Kevin Squibben I would call him the Yoda of rock!! But I get what you're saying. Excellent comparision

Halleyscomet55 You would think, by the way he talks, but really he's just a musical genius who's vocational abilities aren't the strongest.

And who was your 2nd.?

You fool in the rain. Don't you know.. Thats the way! Buy the records and Bring it on home! The songs remain the same.. Thank you!

"sexy blonde dollie bird".....LOL!........ His teeth have definitely been replaced... besides that, he seems to be effortlessly embracing his age.... Hats off to em'....

I really wish they would ask him about his post Zep stuff ,I agree think he must get really feed up with it

Karen Warwick but this is to promote the zep remasters isn’t it?

he does sound slightly on edge, I'm not really sure why though.

He and Joe Walsh, who have a long history together, also feels this way, more or less. I really liked his comments about Lonnie Donnegan (sp?)... good stuff!

@@juliestrauss5988 Yes but myself I prefer his 80s era

Well, great to listen to page talk at least.

He very well may. He and Jonesy want to do either a tour or a good number of shows and are warming up. He said himself that he is simply practicing to get himself back up to standard for many of the songs. Problem is, Plant is completely against it, which is weird considering he was all for it last year.

yes, Percy is the problem. Jonesy said as much "It's always Robert". Grant reckoned that Robert wanted to be the leader. In fact, he's the weakest of them owing to the passing of years having reduced that marvellous vocal range. Still, I'd still like to see Jimmy, JPJ, Jason play, preferably with Robert but if not, then without. Such great musicians and Jason was a Giant that night in the O2. Cheers.

kentishtowncowboy I don't think Page and Jonesy will let Robert slow them down. I think Plant is just letting it get to him that he is no longer that energy filled, high pitched frontman with the sex appeal from the late 60's. But that doesn't mean he can't sing Zep tunes anymore. Either way I hope Page gives everyone one last shot at seeing him live.

Agreed :-) and I want to be in Row 4 again but without the bloody big video camera and cameraman. Cheers,

Give the guy a break ! He's 70 years old now, and maybe wants to rest a lot....jeez.

mothehoopl Thanks for getting in touch! We didn't actually have control over the lighting, but we did the best with what was there when we arrived. Glad you enjoyed watching it - and we agree that Jimmy is the man!

***** I'm not usually a big mouth around here, but I don't buy it. You guy's know what you are doing. I happen to know that those things are controled

mothehoopl However, thanks anyway. I just think it should be done better. With more style and professionalism, that this man deserves.

mothehoopl You silly little jerks need to have more respect. Who do think you are!

mothehoopl What does it take to start a radio show these days?

Presence has some cool tracks on it (nobodies. Achilles, tea) but I am not a fan of the vocals.... Robert was in a wheel chair for these sessions.......Sounds forced..... You prefer Presence to Physical Graffiti?.....to Zoso?..... to II?....... to Houses Of The Holy?......not even close for me... Cool ur a big fan though!... Rock on!

MetalheadYA Presence is raw and just rocks hard as hell start to finish. I guess maybe one of the reasons I prefer it now is because it gets less radio play so I'm not worn out on it like the others. But the songs are very intricate. Tea for One is a master class in blues guitar from Jimmy... the dynamics and phrasing. Achilles is my favorite Zep song. Nobody's and For Your Life are awesome. Just a brilliant album IMO.

Mark Bray Good choice for all-time Zep classic.... I agree with u completely about Tea being a master class journey.... My fav Zep tune is pretty unusual (The Rover) so I have no room to talk about lovin' the less than traditional material... We will be listening all the way to the grave though eh?!

Mark Bray I agree. It's definitely Zeppelin's best. It was after they'd been stripped of their 'larger than life' image. Robert was recovering from the accident and he did the vocals for all of the songs in a wheel chair. 'Tea For One' is the best bucket of blood white man's blues I will ever hear, I'm sure. There's definitely a presence in their music and on that album in particular.

All the good music of today is on the internet. Stay off the radio

YER right but nothin gonna compete with the 50s-60s-70s. music today is ok. not much new though.

find me a classic rock band/ artist that sounds like My Bloody Valentine, Radiohead, Neutral Milk Hotel, Mac Demarco, The Dirty Nil. I mean good music is out there just be more curious.

have you not heard of TOOL?!

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