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AS THE world welcomes 2024, it also marks a significant moment in rock history — the 80th birthday of the legendary guitarist Jimmy Page from Led Zeppelin on January 9. Recognized for refining the role of the electric guitar in modern rock, Page’s influence has been profound. From his early days as a session musician to the formation of Led Zeppelin, he has left an indelible mark on the world of music
James Patrick Page OBE (born 9 January 1944) is an English musician and producer who achieved international success as the guitarist and founder of the rock band Led Zeppelin. Prolific in creating guitar riffs, Page’s style involves various alternative guitar tunings and melodic solos, coupled with aggressive, distorted guitar tones.
It is also characterized by his folk and eastern-influenced acoustic work. He is notable for occasionally playing his guitar with a cello bow to create a droning sound texture to the music. So, Jimmy’s favorite Led Zeppelin album was their first record. Happy birthday Jimmy! [sources/photo special]
