Did you know Jimmy Page, the legendary guitarist of Led Zeppelin, once walked into a London music store and played a guitar solo that was so powerful, it convinced a producer to hire him on the spot—no audition needed? Page’s technical prowess and innovative use of guitar tones would go on to change rock music forever. Here’s something jaw-dropping: Before forming Led Zeppelin, Page was already a sought-after session guitarist playing on countless hits, including The Who’s “I Can’t Explain” and Donovan’s “Hurdy Gurdy Man” But it wasn’t until he founded Led Zeppelin that Page’s full genius came to light, pioneering heavy metal with masterpieces like Stairway to Heaven a song that defined the genre and remains one of the most popular rock songs of all time…
Did you know Jimmy Page, the legendary guitarist of Led Zeppelin, once walked into a London music store and played a guitar solo that was so powerful, it convinced a producer to hire him on the spot—no audition needed? Page’s technical prowess and innovative use of guitar tones would go on to change rock music forever.
Here’s something jaw-dropping: Before forming Led Zeppelin, Page was already a sought-after session guitarist playing on countless hits, including The Who’s “I Can’t Explain” and Donovan’s “Hurdy Gurdy Man” But it wasn’t until he founded Led Zeppelin that Page’s full genius came to light, pioneering heavy metal with masterpieces like Stairway to Heaven a song that defined the genre and remains one of the most popular rock songs of all time…