Forest+R.

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

Jimmy Page was born January 9, 1944, in Heston, England. In 1965, he was asked to join the Yardbirds. In 1968 he formed a new band, renamed Led Zeppelin. The band toured the United States and released their first album, Led Zeppelin I, in 1969. Led Zeppelin soon developed a strong following. In addition to their recordings, Led Zeppelin was one of the most successful live acts of the 1970s.

He was inspired by rock star [|Elvis Presley]'s "Baby Let's Play House" to take up the guitar at the age of 13. As a teenager, Page joined his first band, Neil Christian & the Crusaders. He toured with the group for a time, but he had to leave after suffering from a glandular fever. After a stint at art school, Page returned to music. He then became a session musician and a producer, working in England's thriving rock scene with such acts as the Rolling Stones, the Kinks, and [|the Who].Page joined the band The Yardbirds.For a short period of time, the Yardbirds had two lead guitarists, Page and Beck. Beck left in late 1966 because ill health and a possible nervous breakdown.

Quickly renaming themselves Led Zeppelin, the band toured the United States as the opening act for the American rock group Vanilla Fudge. Page played heavy metal for the band. They released their first album, //Led Zeppelin I// in 1969, which earned mixed reviews.While critics may not have been thrilled by their work, music fans enjoyed such tracks as the now classic "Dazed and Confused." Their songs showcased Page's skills as a musician, often featuring his intense guitar riffs. Led Zeppelin soon developed a strong following.

Music fans really enjoyed the band's hard rock and heavy metal sound.Led Zeppelin released the more folk-influenced //Led Zeppelin III//. The single, "Immigrant Song," became the band's latest hit. Bonham died at Page's house outside London in September 1980. After doing some heavy drinking, Bonham choked to death on his own vomit. Losing Bonham affected Page deeply—he couldn't play music for months after the incident. The rest of the band had similar feelings, and they decided that Led Zeppelin could not continue without Bonham.

Page reunited with [|John Paul Jones] and [|Robert Plant] in 1985 to play the international benefit concert Live Aid. They were joined on stage by drummers Tony Thompson and [|Phil Collins]. They played together again in 1988 for the special concert held in honor of Atlantic Records 25th anniversary. Page and Plant worked together again on 1998's //Walking Into Clarksdale//. The album was critically well-received. "Plant's Moroccan-blues swagger and Page's unmistakable, scruffy-smart guitar touch come together beautifully," raved //Entertainment Weekly//. They won a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance for "Most High." Jimmy Page is most famous for being the lead guitarist for Led Zeppelin and it is his legacy.

Works Cited

Sources : Biography.com, my dad's i phone(To look up Rush)


 * Your Source List: Jimmy Page biography - Facts, Birth, Life Story - Biography.com**

Guitarist Research Notes Table
//cells will expand as you enter your findings// || What do you like about his/her style? || Rush I Iike that the music builds up suspense then hits the music hard. ||
 * ** Information Feature ** ||= **Your Findings**
 * The guitar style I am researching is: || Heavy metal. ||
 * The artist I am researching is: || Jimmy Page. ||
 * This guitarist lived from _ to __ || 1944-well...he is still alive. ||
 * Define and describe the guitar style you are researching. || Heavy metal. ||
 * What kind of musical training did the guitarist have? || Largely self-taught ||
 * What types of music influenced this artist? || Classical country. ||
 * Name some musicians who influenced the guitarist you are researching. || James Burton, Scotty Moore (both played with Elvis Presley) ||
 * Has this guitarist played more than one style? If so, what other styles? || No he has not. ||
 * What type of guitar does this musician play? || Electric. ||
 * What are some interesting facts about your guitarist’s childhood? || He played guitar at age twelve ||
 * What did this guitarist do before he became famous? || He won multiple grammy awards. ||
 * List two interesting facts about the guitarist’s life. || He was born in1944. ||
 * List two albums or songs your artist released, the dates they were released and why they are important. || "Led Zeppelin IV" and "Physical Graffiti" ||
 * Who is playing this style of music today?
 * What legacy has this guitarist left to the world of music? || For being the progressive guitarist for Led Zeppelin. ||