[ePub] Rigging for Entertainment: Regulations and Practice by Chris Higgs at Arts-Photography

Description

This ldquo;oral autobiographyrdquo; of Jimmy Page; the intensely private mastermind behind Led Zeppelinmdash;one of the most enduring bands in rock historymdash;is the most complete and revelatory portrait of the legendary guitarist ever published. More than 30 years after disbanding in 1980; Led Zeppelin continues to be celebrated for its artistic achievements; broad musical influence; and commercial success. The bands notorious exploits have been chronicled in bestselling books; yet none of the individual members of the band has penned a memoir nor cooperated to any degree with the press or a biographer. In Light Shade; Jimmy Page; the bandrsquo;s most reticent and inscrutable member; opens up to journalist Brad Tolinski; for the first time exploring his remarkable life and musical journey in great depth and intimate detail. Based on extensive interviews conducted with the guitarist/producer over the past 20 years; Light Shade encompasses Pagersquo;s entire career; beginning with his early years as Englandrsquo;s top session guitarist when he worked with artists ranging from Tom Jones; Shirley Bassey; and Burt Bacharach to the Kinks; The Who; and Eric Clapton. Page speaks frankly about his decadent yet immensely creative years in Led Zeppelin; his synergistic relationships with band members Robert Plant; John Bonham; and John Paul Jones; and his notable post-Zeppelin pursuits. While examining every major track recorded by Zeppelin; including ldquo;Stairway to Heaven;rdquo; ldquo;Whole Lotta Love;rdquo; and ldquo;Kashmir;rdquo; Page reflects on the bandrsquo;s sensational tours; the filming of the concert movie The Song Remains the Same; his fascination with the occult; meeting Elvis Presley; and the making of the rock masterpiece Led Zeppelin IV; about which he offers a complete behind-the-scenes account. Additionally; the book is peppered with ldquo;sidebarrdquo; chapters that include conversations between Page and other guitar greats; including his childhood friend Jeff Beck and hipster icon Jack White. Through Pagersquo;s own words; Light and Shade presents an unprecedented first-person view of one of the most important musicians of our era.