Jimmy Page
James Patrick "Jimmy" Page, (born January 9, 1944) is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential guitarists in rock and roll. He was a founding member of Led Zeppelin and, prior to that, a member of The Yardbirds from late 1966 through 1968. Before he was a member of those two groups, however, Page had been one of the most in-demand studio guitarists in England from the time he was a teenager.
After Led Zeppelin disbanded, Page worked on some critically acclaimed solo material, played in super-bands The Honeydrippers and The Firm, recorded two albums with his Led Zeppelin times buddy Robert Plant and worked as a session guitarist.
Page's past experiences both in the studio and with the Yardbirds were very influential in contributing to the success of Led Zeppelin in the 1970s. As a producer, composer, and guitarist he helped make Led Zeppelin a prototype for countless future rock bands, and was one of the major driving forces behind the rock sound of that era, influencing a host of other guitarists. Allmusic states that "just about every rock guitarist from the late '60s/early '70s to the present day has been influenced by Page's work with Led...
2010-09-18 Jimi Hendrix commemorative weekend
‘Are You Experienced’ show The widely acclaimed tribute band, ‘Are You Experienced’ will play the legendary Troubadour Club; one of the last remaining functioning clubs of the 60’s era. This where Bob Dylan played his first London gig and where contemporaries such as Donovan, Cat Stephens, Nick Drake all appeared. It was also where Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin hung out before/after Earls Court shows. This is your chance to experience what it must have been like catching Jimi at the beg...
2010-10-12 Live music at The Troubadour
Les Cousins Music and The Troubadour proudly present Beverley Martyn October 12 2010. Martyn was the first solo artist signed to Deram and has worked with Jimmy Page, Paul Simon, Nick Drake, Sandy Denny and many others including late John Martyn, her husband at the time, with whom she recorded the brilliant 1969 album Stormbringer! and others. Beverley's song ‘Primrose Hill’ about the simple joys of domesticity, which she wrote and sang on ‘Road To Ruin’ was sampled by Fat Boy Slim f...
2010-11-26 The Blackjacks Homecoming Show
The Blackjacks are a Washington, D.C. based band that combines the blues of the grittier British invasion bands and blues punk of the late seventies with heavy danceable grooves. The band quickly gained notoriety around the entire metropolitan area for their high-energy live shows that showcase their song craft and musicianship. Most notably are the dual guitar of Anthony Fiacco and Buddy Speir. Inspired by everything from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin to Queens of the Stonage...
