Synopses & Reviews
A major biography of Jimmy Page--the first since 2009 (Jimmy Page by Jimmy Page was primarily a photo book), No Quarter is a comprehensive account of the life and times of a legendary musician and celebrity. From his time as a session guitarist in the '60s, working with legendary rock groups like The Kinks and The Who, to his time with the Yardbirds and his eventual founding on Led Zeppelin and his post-Zeppelin career, this book is a rich, insightful telling of Page's story. It has all the sex and drugs you'd expect from a rock icon, but Page is widely considered to be a mysterious figure and Martin Power's biography will shed light on
Synopsis
The new biography of the leader of the rock band Led Zeppelin, who is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential guitarists of all time.
Synopsis
A complete account of his life and works, No Quartertells the full story of legendary musician and celebrity Jimmy Page. Opening in the early sixties session scene where the teenage guitar wizard worked with rock groups like The Kinks and The Who, this rich chronicle goes on to explore Page's time in the Yardbirds, his founding of Led Zeppelin, and his post-Zeppelin career. Researched through candid conversations with Page's friends and musical collaborators, No Quarter represents the most comprehensive and up-to-date biography yet about this enigmatic legend, "one man guitar army," and strangely mysterious superstar.
"
Synopsis
Using new and exclusive interviews Martin Power tells the full story of Jimmy Page's long career. Starting with the early Sixties session scene when the teenage Page contributed to recordings by The Who, The Rolling Stones, Tom Jones and many more, the author goes on to explore Page's time in The Yardbirds, the band that would metamorphose into the legendary Led Zeppelin.
Supported by album reviews, rare photographs, a full discography and candid conversations with Page's friends, managers and musical collaborators, author Martin Power's No Quarter: The Three Lives Of Jimmy Page represents the most comprehensive and up-to-date biography yet written about Jimmy Page a "one man guitar army" and true music legend.
"
About the Author
Martin Power has worked as a journalist for over 15 years and written well-received biographies on David Sylvian, Aerosmith, Queen, Shane McGowan, Manic Street Preachers and Pearl Jam - all published by Omnibus Press. He has lived in North London all of his life.