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Jimmy Page

Born 09 January 1944.

Jimmy Page is a performance name for the person James Patrick Page.

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Biography

James Patrick Page OBE (born 9 January 1944) is an English guitarist, songwriter and record producer. He began his career as a studio session guitarist in London and was subsequently a member of The Yardbirds from 1966 to 1968, after which he founded the English rock band Led Zeppelin.

Page has been described as "unquestionably one of the all-time most influential, important, and versatile guitarists and songwriters in rock history". In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Page #9 in its list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. He has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, once as a member of The Yardbirds (1992) and once as a member of Led Zeppelin (1995).

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Albums releases

Release title Release date
Outrider 1988
The Jimmy Page Collection n/a
 

Credits

Role Artist Release
Producer Led Zeppelin How the West Was Won (2003)
Instrument Jimmy Page & Robert Plant Walking Into Clarksdale (1998)
Producer Coverdale/Page Coverdale/Page (1993)
Producer Led Zeppelin Remasters (1990)
Producer The Firm The Firm (1985)
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