Did you know Jimmy Page—Led Zeppelin’s legendary guitarist—started out as one of London’s most sought-after session musicians? Before becoming a rock icon, he played on tracks like The Who’s “I Can’t Explain” and Donovan’s “Hurdy Gurdy Man,” quietly shaping the British music scene from the shadows.
Then came 1968. Page formed Led Zeppelin, and everything changed. With a violin bow on his guitar, mind-bending riffs, and an obsession with Eastern music, he redefined what the electric guitar could do. His monstrous tone on “Whole Lotta Love,” the hypnotic groove of “Kashmir,” and the snaking riff of “Black Dog” helped etch Zeppelin’s sound into rock history. And “Stairway to Heaven”? Still hailed as one of the greatest solos of all time.
But here’s something wild: Page produced every Zeppelin album himself. Long before Pro Tools and digital layering, he crafted their sound with analog precision—stacking guitars, miking drums just right, and experimenting with reverse echo to create an epic wall of sound. That massive sonic presence? That was all Page behind the board.
After Zeppelin disbanded following John Bonham’s death in 1980, Page didn’t disappear—his influence only expanded. He’s jammed with David Coverdale, The Black Crowes, and even reunited with Zeppelin a few times, though fans still dream of one last album. Instead, he’s poured his energy into preserving the Zeppelin legacy, overseeing remasters and sharing unheard gems.
Jimmy Page isn’t just a guitarist. He’s an architect of modern rock.
