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Jimmy Page in London last May.
It's the birthday of Jimmy Page today. The legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist is 68 years old.
It would be impossible to capture in one short shout-out all that Page has influenced in rock 'n' roll. He's on numerous lists of the greatest guitarists of all time. He's a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with both the The Yardbirds and Zeppelin. He's synonymous with the sound of the '70s.
We've strung together just a few videos here to mark the occasion and recognize a true great.
"Ramble On" and "Going to California" make this favorites list. You have others, no doubt. And if you've missed the excellent documentary "It Might Get Loud," featuring Page, U2's The Edge and Jack White of White Stripes fame, do yourself a favor and let this serve as a reminder to check it out.
Got a favorite song or concert related to Jimmy Page or The Yardbirds or Led Zeppelin? Share it in the comments below.
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Happy Birthday Pagey! He is the main reason why I picked up the guitar. He is more than likely the main reason hundreds of thousands wanted to play guitar. He's an incredible player, writer, producer and Guitar God! The man is an icon.
One of the top ten of all time ! In my opinion of course.
Thanks for the memory, Jimmy!
And, damn, I feel old now!
Had the pleasure of working audio and lighting on many occasions for shows with jimmy...
In person he is a real good dude and grounded... Many I have met in rock and roll were not...
Way to go Jimmy! You did it your way, and it was .....and still is, the RIGHT way.
Look at all the love and joy in this comment section..... A toast you Jimmy Page!
Happy B-Day!
These comments solidify your truly "legendary" status. Look at all the comments and how many people you have touched... in such a POSITIVE way. Not any men in history can say that Jimmy....
The world over loves you and thanks your for the great gifts you have bestowed us all... may your music live forever.
Happy Birthday jimmy page This super i feel a show coming rock on!LOL:)
Too bad I don't have a turn table. Can't break out the old vinyl. Somebody ought to start making them again.
As an African-American Rock n' Roller to my heart, let me say Happy Birthday to the best guitarists of all time. How many times have I zoned out listening to Led Zeppelin while my contemporaries were listening to Disco and Funk ALL THE TIME. There was a place for that but not ALL THE TIME.
Sitting back with a beer and a bong, there was nothing like the majestic melodies of Jimmy Page.
Good times! Good Times!
Happy birthday Pagey (and many more), we love you!
Happy Birthday to the best of the best...Love ya
My top 4 guitarists of all time are Jimi Hendrix-Jimmy Page-Stevie Ray Vaughan-Carlos Santana. My list could go on and on, but if I had to chisel a Mt Rushmore of guitar gods with only 4 faces....it would be those gentlemen listed above.
Happy Birthday Jimmy.....and please, please, please release the 2007 O2 show on DVD. Your fans would love to see it.
Couldn't agree more. And nothing perturbs me more than to see RS mag won't give the nod to SRV as a top-ten. They deserve no respect for that reason alone!
You can't leave out David Gilmour. That rift on Comfortably Numb is one of the best.
Wow! 68! All my rock N roll icons are getting old! Happy Birthday Mr Page. You are a hero of my youth, One of the greatest Rockers Ever!
Happy Birthday ... Thanks for all the great memories
happy birthday! =)
Happy Birthday Jimmy!!! Many, many more my friend.
Happy, happy, happy birthday !!! "Goin' to California".........such a pretty song. So many good memories. So glad I am from that era. Loads of love and best wishes from a fan in Florida !!
Happy Birthday Jimmy! In my opinion, the greatest guitarist of all time. I had the pleasure seeing Jimmy, Jeff Beck & Eric Clapton play at a benefit. For an encore the three played Layla, dueling back & forth. I gotta tell you Jimmy blew them away to the point that Beck & Clapton bowed to Jimmy...such great memories, dozens of Zep concerts in LA during the 70's. Thanks Jimmy, happy birthday and many more to come.
P.S. How about a tour to celebrate?!
It was Led Zeppelins Music, and Mr.Pages Guitar playing, that made me want to learn to play Guitar myself. A love affair that's been going strong for 25+ years now. Not many Led Zeppelin tracks I cant play now, and they are always at the top of my favorites list. :)
Happy Birthday Mr.Page.
This guy is a legend who only comes around once in a life time. A true unique guitarist, Happy Birthday.
Ever feelin' down and need to be reminded of how awesome life can be, be sure to listen to the entire Song Remains the Same album - LOUD - and enjoy the hell out of this man's extreme talent. No Quarter and Stairway live...doesn't get any better...
Nothing better than a Zep tune
it was either go to math class or head to St.Paul in "77"to see Zeppelin,,,got kicked out of school for 3 days !!
BEST DECISION I EVER MADE !!!!!!! BEST CONCERT EVER ,and i've seen a few in my time.
Those were the days . Some of my fondest memories . Bag of grade A sativa and the good music to match.
I miss those days.
Thanks for bringing me back to the best days of my life - when I was young and rockin' my ass off!! Those days will always be treasured. Have a great b-day, Jimmy! May you always feel young at heart & keep on rockin' as long as you can!!
To the best guitarist, have a wonderful birthday!
Thank you, MSNBC, for the fifty-year old reminiscens.
Not every thing has to be about the GOP clowns or about the stubborn mules on the other side...
Have a great day,all around musical influence on music world wide,especially me,Happy Birthday!
happy happy you beautiful soul..misty mountain hop is up there--- maybe all of zepplins songs are the best ever..got to see zepplin in concert june 1977 in san diego..my heart still is full of joy every time i here there songs, i miss good music ...
Thanks, Bren. I was at that concert & I miss good music too.
Happy Birthday! Hope there is many more for you.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Page! Thanks for all the memories and all the music, over all these years. A true original and one of the absolute greatest guitar players of all time. I agree with mfhpr above: Just listen to this music when you're blue and see how it will transform your mood!
Jimmy, You are something else! Happy Birthday!!!
What other band can say that every single song on every single album is AWESOME.......
That would be Cream, jacki! HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIMMY!!
The Beatles.