Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page Vows ‘No More Studio Stuff’

Legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has been consumed with the unique project of creating expanded sets for the Led Zeppelin albums Presence(1976), In Through the Out Door (1979), and Coda(1982), all of which are to be released on July 31. It might seem like a daunting task, but it was one that Jimmy has taken on with determination and with a single goal at the end of it all. Page is very much looking forward to pursuing his own solo music.

“I’ll wipe my brow, lay in bed and read the paper,” Page told Rolling Stone, when asked what he’ll do after completing the Led Zeppelin project.

And afterwards?

“I’ll pick up the guitar, and I won’t stop from that point on.”

There seems to be no limit to Page’s inspiration. The former Led Zeppelin guitarist is excited to be pursuing a solo career, and Jimmy insists that he has much to offer to fans.

“I’ve got new material,” said Led Zeppelin’s Page. “I’ve played guitar in so many different styles, and I want to revisit them all.”

The former Led Zeppelin bandmate said that he was compelled to work on so many Led Zeppelin projects that he hasn’t had the time to pursue his own solo projects. Jimmy said that his Led Zeppelin obligations consumed much of his time, which “meant that I couldn’t play guitar or get involved in a project, then keep breaking away to do this. Now it’s time.”

Jimmy Page promises that the three-disc release, due out on July 31, will complete a Led Zeppelin reissue project and will be the final testament to the band’s legacy.

“No more studio stuff,” Page asserts. “I made sure these reissues were thorough and complete. There is nothing else you can make a project out of.”

Jimmy suggests that his new solo music will be unlike anything fans have heard from Led Zeppelin, so he urges music lovers to banish any preconceived ideas and embrace his new sound for what it will be.

“Because somebody plays guitar, why does it mean they need a singer? Because people already have this image of things? No, I’ll put my music together, then think about whether I need to embellish it with a singer.”

The 71-year-old guitarist has a definite long-term plan, as far as his solo project is concerned, and the one-time Led Zeppelin band member is anticipating a well-received run on his own.

“I play like I play. You hear it on Celebration Day. It’s pretty good for a one-night shot. Whatever I do in the future, it won’t be a one-night shot.”

[Featured image: Jimmy Page courtesy of Ian Gavan/Getty Images]