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Re: Re[2]: "I Can't Explain" solo



Carl Writes:


> 
>           The 2 Jimmy Page 'Session Man' lp's
>           (which are pretty awesome IMO)
>           show the future Zep-ster
>           in the early 60's playing some pretty hot stuff
>           not unlike the 'I Can't Explain' solo
>           (or the Kinks' "You Really Got Me"
>           "All Day & All of The Night" solos)
>           and does make me suspect that it's JP
>           out in front during the breaks.
> 
>           This is not to slight Pete or Dave Davies,
>           who I think are incredible guitarists,
>           but both may not have been as accomplished
>           in those early days as they became later
>           on,after extensive recording and performing.
> 
>           (plus it was not uncommon then to bring in 'hired guns'
>            to an established band's recording sessions...
>            hey,even the Beatles did that!)
> 
>           Just a thought........
> 
>           Carl
> 
> 
Very Thoughtful, and bear in mind Page was the most prolific sessions guitarist
in England in the 60's. (a VERY busy time for such things)

And Thanks, Alan, 'cause if I had won the award for coolest
thing done during Live Aid I couldn't have repeated it.  I did THAT while 
whatching the Pope address the crowd at the Vatican during easter that year.
It was really sick what I did, but a WHOLE lot of fun ... 

JW