The Burial of the Band That DEVASTATED Jimmy Page - "They're the Greatest!" The End of the Beatles that Rocked Led Zeppelin's Guitar Hero!

Jimmy Page, legendary guitarist for Led Zeppelin, revealed the band breakup that marked him most in his life: the end of the Beatles in 1970! Before revolutionizing rock with Zep, Page was an obsessive fan of the Fab Four, who changed music forever. Even immersed in the hedonism of rock in the 70s, Page deeply felt the pain of the Beatles' dissolution. In a 1972 interview with The Bombay Times, he stated: "They're great. In fact, they're the greatest... We felt sorry when they split up, because together they produced the most fantastic music." The Beatles were a colossal inspiration for Page and Led Zeppelin. From musical innovation to experimentalism (as in "Revolution 9"), the Liverpool quartet served as the blueprint for the hard rock that Zep mastered. Page even played rhythm guitar on "Ringo's Theme" from the film A Hard Day's Night. The Beatles' separation left a huge void, similar to what fans feel to this day with the end of Led Zeppelin after John Bonham's death in 1980. Page also praised the Beatles' role in breaking down social class barriers, but it was their compositional talent and creative daring that really enchanted him. This story shows how even rock giants are human and are moved by their idols. The Beatles' legacy continues to live on and influence generations - including the immortal sound of Led Zeppelin! (Original images and credits retained: Credit: Far Out / Dana Wullenwaber)