Jimmy Page

Date of Birth: January 9, 1944

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Biography

James Patrick Page, more commonly known as Jimmy Page, is an iconic English musician, songwriter, and record producer. Born on January 9, 1944, in Heston, Middlesex, England, Page is best known as the legendary guitarist and founder of the rock band Led Zeppelin. His career in music began in the late 1950s as a session guitarist, eventually becoming one of the most sought-after session musicians in London during the 1960s. In 1966, Page joined The Yardbirds, where he played alongside fellow guitar legend Jeff Beck. Following the disbandment of The Yardbirds, Page formed Led Zeppelin in 1968, which became one of the most influential and successful rock bands in history. The band’s innovative blend of blues, rock, and folk music, combined with Page’s virtuosic guitar playing and production skills, earned them worldwide acclaim. Apart from his work with Led Zeppelin, Page has also embarked on various solo projects and collaborations, including work with artists like David Coverdale and Robert Plant. He has received numerous accolades for his contributions to music, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice—once as a member of The Yardbirds and once with Led Zeppelin.

5 Interesting Facts about Jimmy Page

1. Jimmy Page played on over 50% of the hit songs recorded in England between 1963 and 1966 as a session musician.

2. He was a prominent figure in the occult community and is a known follower of Aleister Crowley, even purchasing Crowley’s former residence, Boleskine House, on the shores of Loch Ness.

3. Led Zeppelin’s fourth album, which includes the iconic track “Stairway to Heaven,” has sold more than 37 million copies worldwide.

4. Page was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 2005 for his charity work supporting Brazilian street children.

5. He has a signature model guitar with Gibson, the ‘Jimmy Page Number Two,’ which replicates the modifications and wear of his original 1959 Les Paul Standard.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jimmy Page

1. “I believe every guitar player inherently has something unique about their playing. They just have to identify what makes them different and develop it.”

2. “Music has to breathe and sweat. You have to play it live.”

3. “There was a certain purity to the sound of the early records that was really special.”

4. “My vocation is more in composition really than anything else—building up harmonies using the guitar, orchestrating the guitar like an army, a guitar army.”

5. “Led Zeppelin was a family, too, and when you have that familial relationship, you don’t want to let anyone down.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Jimmy Page’s net worth was estimated to be around $170 million.

Children

Jimmy Page has four children: 1. James Patrick Page III – Born in April 1988, from his relationship with Patricia Ecker. 2. Scarlet Page – Born in March 1971, from his relationship with Charlotte Martin. 3. Zofia Jade Page – Born in 1997, from his relationship with Jimena Gomez-Paratcha. 4. Ashen Josan Page – Born in 1999, also from his relationship with Jimena Gomez-Paratcha.