Wither Jimmy Page?


In listening to the Old Zep classics I can't help but wonder why this guy's talent (which is immense) never accompanied him in his later years (look at Jeff Beck or Jorma Kaukonen for examples). Is it me or does it seem like he just dropped off a cliff? I know he's still making music but does any of his more recent stuff shine like his early stuff?
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The sweetness of a blues guitarist, with the genius of someone who did things with the instrument that hadn't been done before.
I'm still in awe of "The Wanton Song" thirty five years later!
When he plays "Since I've Been Loving You" its pure emotion. I saw him ten years ago too. When he played "How Many More Times", it didn't seem to me like he had lost anything. Its not about that though. He's an artist, not an athlete. Its about his body of work.
With Eddie, you're in awe of his hand speed. Same with DiMeola.
With Page, you're in awe of how much pure sound he can get out of the instrument in any given moment.
He's a one man orchestra.