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“The blues appealed to me, but so did rock. The early rockabilly guitarists like Cliff Gallup and Scotty Moore were just as important to me as the blues guitarists.”

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Jimmy Page
Jimmy Page

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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