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“I can only listen to what I'm working on, at the time. I can't listen to anything else because I don't want to copy it.”

Quote by Jimmy Page

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Jimmy Page, born on January 9, 1944, is a British guitarist and music producer. He is one of the founders of the rock band Led Zeppelin, known for his unique guitar playing style and musical composition skills. more

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