Jimmy+Page

As you research your selected guitarist, you will need to note some specific information from his or her life and career. Include the following in your final writing: Details for your written assignment: ,
 * Introduction
 * Biography
 * Discography
 * Legacy
 * Conclusion

John, L Jimmy Page was one of histories best rock guitarists. Rock is a range of music from black rhythm and blues to white country and western. Jimmy Page founded the Yardbirds band, and also played with various bands and artists throughout his career, including Aerosmith, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Tori Amos, the BB Band, and Bongwater. Ultimately, Jimmy Page is most known for being the lead guitarist for Led Zeppelin.

As a kid, he grew up in the 1950'3 Surrey, a town just south of London. He was born on January 9, 1944, in Heston. Jimmy Page was inspired by Elvis Presley's "Baby Let's Play House," and he taught himself how to play guitar at 13. He began playing guitar professionally, but traveling sickness prevented him from playing out of town. Jimmy Page joined the Yardbirds, and after they broke up with some concerts still scheduled, he recruited 3 new musicians and they named themselves "The New YardBirds." They played great together and later renamed themselves "Led Zeppelin."

//Led Zeppelin // was the bands first album together. It did a lot better in the United States than it did in England, so they started going on tours to the US. They also produced a song, //Stairway to Heaven,// which is now known as a rock classic.

Jimmy Page has left a great legacy on rock music. He is known for being one of the best rock guitarists ever, and won many awards. People can say that Led Zeppelin dominated the 70s like the Beatles dominated the 60s.

The most important thing I learned about Jimmy Page is how he moved from band to band, and when a successful YardBirds band broke up, he put together a new foursome that clicked instantly. They became Led Zeppelin and they were very successful, even more than the YardBirds were.

Works Cited

"Jimmy Page." // Contemporary Musicians //. Vol. 4. Detroit: Gale, 1990. // Biography In Context //. Web. 8 May 2013. "James Patrick Page." //Contemporary Authors Online //. Detroit: Gale, 2002. //Biography In Context //. Web. 8 May 2013. sample: "Carol Kaye." //Contemporary Musicians//. Vol. 22. Detroit: Gale, 1998. //Gale Biography In Context//. Web. 8 Jan. 2012. "Selected Websites on Carol Kaye's Life and Works." //Gale Biography in Context//. Detroit: Gale, 2008. //Gale Biography In Context//. Web. 8 Jan. 2012.


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Guitarist Research Notes Table
//cells will expand as you enter your findings// || What do you like about his/her style? ||  ||
 * ** Information Feature ** ||= **Your Findings**
 * The guitar style I am researching is: || Rock Music ||
 * The artist I am researching is: || Jimmy Page ||
 * This guitarist lived from __to__ ___ || Jan. 9, 1944 ||
 * Define and describe the guitar style you are researching. ||  ||
 * What kind of musical training did the guitarist have? || He taught himself how to play the guitar at 13 ||
 * What types of music influenced this artist? ||  ||
 * Name some musicians who influenced the guitarist you are researching. || Elvis Presley influenced him as a kid. ||
 * Has this guitarist played more than one style? If so, what other styles? ||  ||
 * What type of guitar does this musician play? ||  ||
 * What are some interesting facts about your guitarist’s childhood? || The american rock music was spreading throughout Europe, and then when he was famous they played throughout america. ||
 * What did this guitarist do before he became famous? || he played for some smaller less known bands ||
 * List two interesting facts about the guitarist’s life. ||  ||
 * List two albums or songs your artist released, the dates they were released and why they are important. || Led Zeppelin I was the bands first album and it got most of their popularity ||
 * Who is playing this style of music today?
 * What legacy has this guitarist left to the world of music? || He was arguably the best rock guitarist in history. ||