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📰 Jimmy Page #1 Forever: How the Double-Neck Guitar Became Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven Jimmy Page, widely hailed as the greatest guitarist of all time, forever changed the face of rock with an instrument that became as legendary as his playing — the Gibson EDS-1275 double-neck guitar. Though not the first to use this type of guitar, Page turned it into an eternal icon. Made at his request by Gibson, the EDS-1275 featured six strings on one neck and twelve on the other, giving Page the power to flawlessly bring “Stairway to Heaven” to life on stage without compromise. In the 1970s, when Led Zeppelin dominated the world with a mix of myth, mysticism, and raw musical power, Page’s silhouette holding the red double-neck became a symbol of perfectionism and innovation. For Zeppelin’s fans, it wasn’t just a guitar — it was part of the band’s immortal aura. The invention solved a crucial problem: how to replicate the complex arrangement of “Stairway to Heaven” live without changing guitars mid-song or adding another guitarist. Page’s demand for a custom build gave birth to one of rock’s most iconic instruments, fusing practicality with showmanship. Page never used it in the studio, but live performances became unforgettable as he seamlessly shifted between the 6-string and 12-string, creating a sonic journey that matched the grandeur of Zeppelin’s most famous anthem. Decades later, the image of Jimmy Page with the double-neck guitar remains eternal — a symbol of genius, innovation, and the spirit of rock and roll. 💢 Jimmy Page is not just a guitarist. He is the guitarist. The undisputed #1 forever. 💢

August 26, 2025 NME 0

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📰 NME NEWS — “Robert Plant Pens Open Letter to Fans” In a move that has set the rock world abuzz, Robert Plant — the unmistakable voice and lyrical soul of Led Zeppelin — has written a deeply personal open letter to his fans, reflecting on a lifetime of music, memories, and the bond that has kept the Zeppelin spirit alive. Robert Anthony Plant (born 20 August 1948), the English singer and songwriter who defined an era as Led Zeppelin’s lead vocalist and lyricist, shared his heartfelt words in a message that blends gratitude, wit, and the poetic charm he’s known for.

August 8, 2025 NME 0

—   📰 NME NEWS — “Robert Plant Pens Open Letter to Fans”   In a move that has electrified the rock community, Robert Plant […]