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“If you wanted to chart new territories and head off over the horizon, you had to make sure you weren't overly influenced by what others were doing ... so it didn't matter what other bands were doing ... we did what we were doing.”

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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