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Jimmy Page & The Black Crowes - Live at Jones Beach
After a charity show in London and a six-date tour in 1999 that was captured for an album (Live at the Greek), the Black Crowes and Jimmy Page returned in 2000 for a nationwide tour that featured a conglomeration of Led Zeppelin favorites and songs new and old from the Crowes. This pro shot DVD from a night at Jones Beach captures Page and the band delivering a number of high-class Led Zeppelin classics, among them 'Celebration Day', 'The Lemon Song', 'Heartbreaker', and 'Whole Lotta Love', as well as numbers that nobody would have expected. Tracks like 'Ten Years Gone', 'Your Time Is Gonna Come' or 'What Is And What Should Never Be' were convincingly delivered thanks to Page and the two Crowes guitarists Rich Robinson and Audley Freed, who not only have the necessary technique but also the right feeling for this kind of material. Chris Robinson delivers an unbelievably powerful and dramatic vocal performance.
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Plot Summary
This live concert recording captures the legendary guitarist Jimmy Page collaborating with the rock band The Black Crowes during their 2000 tour. The performance features renditions of Led Zeppelin classics alongside new material created for this unique pairing. It showcases the raw energy and improvisational spirit of both Page's iconic guitar work and the band's distinctive blues-rock sound. The concert was filmed at the iconic Jones Beach Amphitheater.
Critical Reception
The release was met with enthusiasm from fans eager to witness the Led Zeppelin guitarist performing with a contemporary rock band. Critics generally acknowledged the high-energy performance and Page's enduring guitar prowess, though some noted the interpretations of Zeppelin songs varied in success depending on personal preference. Audience reception was largely positive, celebrating the blend of classic rock history with modern interpretation.
What Reviewers Say
Jimmy Page's guitar playing remains formidable, delivering classic riffs with renewed vigor.
The Black Crowes provide a solid, energetic backing, effectively channeling a hard rock sensibility.
While some interpretations of Zeppelin classics may divide opinion, the overall performance is a powerful rock spectacle.
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Fun Fact
The collaboration between Jimmy Page and The Black Crowes on this tour was initially conceived as a way for Page to test new material and revisit Led Zeppelin songs with a fresh perspective, ultimately leading to the widely released 'Live at Jones Beach' recording.
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