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Jimmy Page's Manager Talks 'Rooting Around in the Led Zeppelin Archives' for Upcoming Reissues

Jeff Giles — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:55:26 +0000

Reddit's 'Ask Me Anything' interviews (AMAs for short) have become something of a rite of passage for public figures -- not to mention a fascinating forum for sharing interesting and/or useful information. On Thursday (April 18), Q Prime Management's Peter Mensch sat for an AMA, and offered a few tantalizing tidbits about activity in the Led Zeppelin camp.

32 Years Ago: Ex-Yes and Zeppelin Members Form Supergroup XYZ

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:10:21 +0000

By 1981, two of the most successful and influential British rock groups of the '70s -- Led Zeppelin and Yes -- had come to an end, and the members of each band were all looking for new opportunities. In April 1981, former Yes drummer Alan White and bassist Chris Squire got together with Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page for a proposed supergroup called XYZ -- which could have also included Robert Plant, but never quite got off the ground.

Jimmy Page Immortalized in New Patterson Hood Song

Jeff Giles — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:26:10 +0000

Former Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page is a hero to many rock musicians, but few of Page’s axe-slinging fans have gone to the trouble of writing a song named after him. Patterson Hood of the Drive-By Truckers now belongs in that camp, having debuted a song called ‘Jimmy Page’ at a solo gig in Sacramento [...]

20 Years Ago: Coverdale / Page Release Their Debut Album

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:15:24 +0000

Jimmy Page and David Coverdale, two veterans eager to prove themselves outside of their famous bands, joined forces on the album ‘Coverdale / Page,’ which was released March 15, 1993. Page had spent most of the previous decade-plus fitfully searching for his post-Led Zeppelin home, managing to release only three albums: two by the Paul [...]

Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones Discuss Their Failed Search for a New Singer

Jeff Giles — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:33:46 +0000

We already knew that Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones put some thought into getting back together without Robert Plant after Led Zeppelin's triumphant one-off reunion show in 2007, but in a recent interview, the pair delved into just how close they came to starting a new band.

Jimmy Page Kicks Off Modeling Career

Jeff Giles — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:46:12 +0000

We may still be waiting for details of Jimmy Page's alleged 2013 solo tour, but we do know of at least one place we'll be able to see the former Led Zeppelin guitarist this year: In the photo spreads for menswear designer John Varvatos' next ad campaign.

Jimmy Page Announces Plans for 2013 Solo Tour

Jeff Giles — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:13:27 +0000

In news that should (but really probably won’t) quell those persistent Led Zeppelin reunion rumors, guitarist Jimmy Page has revealed he intends to hit the road for a solo tour next year. “This time last year I intended to be actually playing by now in a live outfit,” explained Page during a recent interview with [...]

Jimmy Page Promises 'Substantial' Rarities on New Led Zeppelin Remasters

Jeff Giles — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:53:13 +0000

On the fence about buying those upcoming Led Zeppelin remasters even though you already own the band’s entire catalog? Here, let Jimmy Page try and make you feel better about that. Promising that the results of his remastering efforts “will be coming out, bit by bit,” Page sat down recently with Rolling Stone to divulge [...]

Jimmy Page Details Post-Led Zeppelin Reunion Attempt to Find New Singer

Chad Childers — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 17:07:48 +0000

Led Zeppelin gave us one great night in 2007 that's turned into the new 'Celebration Day' concert film, but Jimmy Page reveals that he always thought more shows would follow. The only problem was that Robert Plant was busy with his own project at the time.

Jimmy Page Working on New Music

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:04:42 +0000

It's been quite a while since Jimmy Page fans have had any new studio music from the reclusive musician, but it looks like the wait may be almost over. In a new interview, the groundbreaking Yardbirds and Led Zeppelin guitarist reveals that he is working on some new music that could possibly see release by the end of 2013.

New Book on Jimmy Page Due In October

Jon Michaels — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 05:26:33 +0000

Before the days of social-media, rock stars were able live in obscurity. That was much of the fan appeal (the music) and wanting to know about their favorite stars. Jimmy Page has long had admirers longing to get at the mystery of the enigmatic guitarist.

Jimmy Page Sings Praises of Dead Blues Legend Hubert Sumlin

Jeff Giles — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:25:18 +0000

He was never exactly a household name, but Hubert Sumlin was one of the most influential guitarists of the rock era — and his death on Sunday (Nov. 4) has prompted a flurry of tributes from some of the many fans and musicians who were moved by Sumlin’s work.

Such was Sumlin’s legacy that his playing had a profound effect on rock legends like Keith Richards, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, and Jimmy Page, who told Rolling Stone, “He always played the right thing at the right time.”

Robert Plant & Jimmy Page In Studio Together This Weekend[AUDIO]

Jon Michaels — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:30:29 +0000

It's not the reunion we've all prayed for, but it's a chance to share in the 40th anniversary of Led Zeppelin's IV, which was never really named. It came to be known as IV (to many fans) simply because it was the band's fourth release.

Steven Tyler To Release Solo Single May 9th

Jon Michaels — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:45:00 +0000

Steven Tyler is about to get all up in yo’ face. He has about a month left in his judgeship on American Idol,he has a solo single “It Feels So Good” to be released on May 9th. In the new issue of Rolling Stone, (on newsstands today) he gets into detail about his relationship with “Toxic Twin”, Joe Perry.Tyler [...]