Jimmy Page Discusses Led Zeppelin History & More With Soundgarden's Chris Cornell

In Episode 1 of this fascinating interview, Jimmy Page discusses his early years & musical upbringing (based on pictures taken from his latest book, Jimmy Page by Jimmy Page) with Chris Cornell in front of a live audience at the Ace Hotel Theater in Los Angeles.

[@theflyingdonkeypunch]

My two heroes. I've been mentally preparing myself for jimmy getting old and passing. Didn't for one minute think Chris would be first.

[@fonsecorona]

theflyingdonkeypunch My thoughts exactly... Well, not that I wish any ill on Jimmy but....These two, musically, could be like..father and son...I guess this time son had to go first... I haven't watched footage of Chris' funeral service yesterday, but I wouldn't be surprised if Jimmy was there... R.I.P. Chris Cornell.

[@marijnpost7462]

theflyingdonkeypunch It's so rude to say, but yeah I'm actually mentally prepared for that lol. I'm listening since I was 11 and I searched up instantly how old the guy is and if they're still existing. That was the moment I took at least 6 years of mental preparing. If illuminati is real, please give the guy infinite life length

[@adamw116]

It's so hard to watch anything with Chris anymore! He just made such a mark on the world I still can't get over he is gone!

[@JoeandAngie]

He was offed because he was about to expose pedos... look it up. WWG1WGA

[@DoctorEnigma01]

Nothing can mentally prepare me for Jimmy passing, it's like losing a loved one

[@justinhawkins6439]

I'm heartbroken that we will never get to see a collaboration between these two.. RIP Chris

[@BubbaZen10]

I never knew this happened or existed. Thank you so much. The two times I cried like a baby when a rock start died. John Bonham and Chris Cornell.

[@marguskiis7711]

Strange to think Jimmy Page has outlived Chris...

[@alessandrob700]

@Party Van! Surely hope so. Him and Paul McCartney are the two person I'd like to live for ever, more than everyone I know

[@ImYourOverlord]

That's what murder will do :(

[@chrissimpson6701]

​@@ImYourOverlord Yes, he was murdered.

[@ImYourOverlord]

@@chrissimpson6701 Many would disagree, and I wish it wasn't the case, but I believe that's what happened to him, and to Chester.

[@CristinaF210]

I'm no one, but when in 1990 at age 20 I heard Soundgarden and then temple of the dog story short I knew Cornell would be forever my favourite singer songwriter no matter how times would change I just knew, Chris Cornell made cry with his beautiful music but his voice touched my soul like no other, I prayed so much for him I said lord please let the world KNOW Chris Cornell and listen to him and feel what I fell..and so it happened , I'm here so so so fucking proud to see my man interview Jimmy Page, I'm beyond beyond proud .. Hope to listen to u someday again. RIP Chris

[@andylaw4988]

Two legends in their own time!! Absolutely brilliant musicians and from all accounts , amazing human beings!! R.I.P. Mr. Cornell you are gone far too early but you shall NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. God Bless you Mr. Page and may he bless you with MANY MANY MORE YEARS on this planet.

[@wildchild01ok]

R.I.P Chris Cornell... We miss you, buddy.

[@prestonray7581]

rest in peace Chris.....very missed

[@Frankincensedjb123]

I LOVE the Brits. I don't think I've ever heard Page be rude or ungrateful. He's such the gentleman, like so many of the musicians of his time and local. Got to love it.

[@Beverleypops]

Respect

[@Xx-xd3zo]

Wow, I didn't know much about Brian Jones. Jimmy just referred to him as such a creative talent. Damn. Can't wait to learn more from this interview. RIP Brian Jones and Chris Cornell

[@tinkbella8814]

Still cant believe Chris is no longer with us..Such a loss...Mr Page is Brilliant

[@roywatson8133]

was page going to put together a band with chris once upon a time

[@megalomouthradio5839]

"Page by Page" should be the name......

[@adamhitze2180]

Fuck yeah it should!

[@SeanLKearns]

Cornell notes on page.

[@Soul_Younes]

Now I'm mad it's not actually like that... Why didn't he think of that?

[@gminor6288]

I hear it's a real Page turner

[@carlomazza731]

Jimmy Page is the father of music; Robert Plant and Chris Cornell the best singers of all times. Like John Paul Jones maybe the best musician and Jonh Bonham definitely the greatest percussionist (non only a drummer). Bonzo and Chris, you will never be forgotten.

[@hjyto9504]

love

[@propjoe1060]

Page and Cornell would've been an amazing collaboration. RIP Chris.

[@MetalNic5150]

It seems like an awesome interview if one could actually hear it.

[@jerrymyers1798]

You can say he ripped off this or that but it was still him up on stage playing it....it was still his charisma that took Led Zeppelin to the top. I'd being willing to bet Jimmy inspired more guitarists then any one else in the history of rock n roll. He also was and is a wizard in the studio. He may not be my favorite guitar player but he certainly deserves more respect then some of you have given him. Long live Jimmy Page....you are the Man....and I love and respect all you've done for the world of music.

[@boomboomerton7394]

More innovation than emulation than any guitarist I know of.

[@mjdomicello]

Amazing! The all-time greatest guitarist, Jimmy, and one of the greatest classic rock voices, as well as a great guitarist in his own right, Chris Cornell- R.I.P. together for what would be the last time....

[@matthewbingham8824]

All time greatest guitarist?? No guitarist has anything on Jimi Hendrix!

[@onurfuck]

@@matthewbingham8824 hendrix is overrated

[@GothicXlightning]

epic man, 2 of my personal Rock heroes on same video didn't knew this video existed till now miss you Chris i just hope that Jimmy will live way longer of what any of us may expect

[@IPushHard]

Jimmy page is my all time favorite guitarist. Hands down. I could say that based on the merits of his playing alone, but I don't have to. He already had several complete Zep albums written by the time they tracked the first album. He innovated new approaches to guitar tones and recording guitar based music. He played "in the song" because he understands exactly where a guitar sits in a (rock) song and what its role is. His blending of guitar dynamics from ultra-soft to heavy is easily among the best Ive ever heard. He is a great performer, writer, arranger, producer, and creator of arguably the greatest rock sound and band in the history of rock music. I see a lot of comments that are directly dissing Jimmy Page, because he is a target of opportunity. He isn't hidden behind a KZbin handle or an ambiguous thumbnail pic. He is out there for everyone to see. So, if you really want to take shots at Jimmy, then why dont you step out of the shadows and publish something of substance with your real name on it? If you don't then your just a sh!t talking punk and we all got your number. Thanks

[@jasonblankenship4418]

I wish he would inspire people to stay in school.

[@IPushHard]

Jason Blankenship I wish that people would stay in school too, but I don't see that as his responsibility. There are a million good causes out there and I'm sure that each is at the top of someone's agenda, but I don't think that celebrities (or anyone else) have a responsibility to anyone's agenda but their own.

[@jasonblankenship4418]

I just want people to know the difference between 'then' and 'than'. I just thought that Jimmy could push people into staying in school. Illiteracy is nothing to joke about. But in a day and age of infinite information at our fingertips, there is no excuse for illiteracy.

[@IPushHard]

Jason Blankenship I agree with you. Based on personal observation over my own life, I think we (USA) have lost a lot of ground in education. I'm not talking about engineering, science, medicine.. I'm talking about spelling "cat" if spotted the "C" and the "T",... The ability to follow logical decision making processes. Essential math skills. Reading comprehension skills. An understanding and respect for history. Sadly, of the very basics of education seem to be lost on this population. My own view on the importance of education is that it is the best possible investment that we can make in our own future. I live in an area (and I am not kidding, exaggerating, or BSing) where prison culture is admired. To be nice is to be considered weak.The only respected measure of intelligence is in how well one can steal or take from others. Lying or cheating is 2nd nature. I'm talking about a population of a million people, and there are only a handful or "good" neighborhoods available to live in. So reasonable people invest in barred windows, and security systems, or move away. All of the above can be attributed to a failed education system, poor parenting, and a government who sold out the American dream to country's like China. So, I am on your side. I still don't understand the Jimmy Page connection though. Thanks

[@BubbaZen10]

+Jason Blankenship I don't get it man. Is there some reason why you think Jimmy Page should be doing that? Did i miss something in this interview? Is it because he put out a book? If you look at the book, it's pretty much all pictures mate. Jimmy is not some kind of author or English major. It's just a book with a bunch of pictures of him looking really cool, that us damn fans had to shell out 70 bucks to look at.

[@brendadevitt2440]

2 ICONS ♥ Cornell has one of the best voices with Plant. Shame he's gone .Page definitely a legend ♥ 👍

[@ImYourOverlord]

Volume is way too low on this, but fantastic to see and hear both legends together...especially Jimmy Page!

[@healthymealthy775]

Chris Cornell did great Led Zeppelin covers.

[@mottahead6464]

Why wait for Plant? Get Chris Cornell on board and let's fly the Zeppelin again.

[@angelinasuarez1755]

+Celine StClair Cornell could definitely pull off plants vocals, especially now that Robert isn't like he used to be now that he's older

[@mikemorgan548]

word.. LoL

[@joshualessore7652]

Mottahead that's gonna be a bit of a problem now :(

[@FilmworksIncGold]

Mottahead LOVE THESE TWO FINE ARTISTS. KNEW I FELT STRANGE FEW NIGHTS AGO FOR SOME REASON... RIP CHRIS TOO BIZARRE!!! THEY DID A ZEP COVER AT THE FOX GIG AS THEIR LAST SONG?!?! WHAT IS GOING ON IN THAT INDUSTRY..?!?! LOOKS LIKE IT IS TIME FOR LED ZEP TO DO THEIR THING AND RECOGNIZE THE MANY WHO HAVE WANTED THEM BACK SINCE THEY PARTED WAYS. CHRIS...CAN NOT FIND THE WORDS OTHER THAN, *"SAY IT AIN'T SO"... *ROGER DALTREY OF THE WHO LOVE TO CHRIS' FAMILY & JIMMY, YOU, ROBERT AND JOHN PAUL MUST HAVE A SIT DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XO XO & THANK YOU.

[@TheZeppelin14]

Chris Cornell is a good singer but come on he doesn't hold a candle to Robert Plant, nobody can fill Plant's shoes, impossible.

[@ChipmunkAsylum]

The two most, if not THE most incredibly dynamic rock musicians in history. Well, the two most dynamic that are also fucking awesome.

[@melexdy]

Wow he looks like a kung fu master!!

[@XI_Daisy_XI]

MeLexdy Totally!!! I was thinking the very same thing, lol.

[@markymarco2570]

MeLexdy, An asian gangsta.

[@christopherwalker6056]

That's EXACTLY what I was thinking! He reminds me a little of David Carradine but maybe a little more like Ip man.

[@HaleysComet81]

MeLexdy he is.

[@massapower]

David Carradine has resurrected as JIMMY PAGE !😁✌

[@pantheonrockstar]

If your going on riffs alone jimmy page is the greatest guitar player of all time.

[@jmjtv92]

My two idols !! Oh God c'mon RIP Chris RIP my mum My mum passed away two weeks ago I love you mum I miss you alot

[@vickyallen501]

❤⚘❤

[@darque26]

Jim and Chris should make a record together...hell, make a supergroup

[@tonypage9302]

To Late Now

[@GucciButNotGuilty]

Tonni page Yep..Too late

[@bassplayersayer]

Release the whole interview. Jimmy Page !!!! need I say more?

[@scherado01]

Where is the rest? I click to view the moment I saw the link, which Not-Me_Tube produced in their "recommendations" thing.

[@arbogash1852]

I never would have thought, but these two should have made an album.

[@80sdiscodragon9]

Jimmy is so humble. When Chris says "the one and only Jimmy Page" he's just like "oh my... ksjdksjkdk"

[@Maralyssa]

the audio is a bit too quiet. thank you though, it's wonderful!

[@bufflucario]

Chris Cornell and Jimmy Page talking about Brian Jones. Truly amazing.

[@philipgordon2549]

Jimmy Page,he`s the true king of England.

[@rickthiel31]

Hahaha...hell yes

[@jdpsychic7025]

Phil. Where are you from

[@jdpsychic7025]

You most certainly are not even close. Thats fact

[@jdpsychic7025]

So. Keep it quiet unless youve been. Ok hawse

[@jdpsychic7025]

A king .. Hahahaha.

[@ThiagodMoraes]

Two Gods, no words needed!!

[@evabb34]

Jimmy Page 🎸❤ and Chris 🌟❤

[@headwhop26]

Did you try to make this the quietest video ever?

[@jlwilder8436]

They're both legends (R.I.P. CC) but they only gave them one mic.

[@Squirrelconga]

"this might NOT get loud..." 🤭

[@applesaus395]

@@Squirrelconga lol

[@nirv]

What's great about computers and audio is that you have this volume knob that generally goes up pretty good. If you don't have the right setup, you have no volume and your max volume slider isn't high enough for low volume videos like this. You might want to invest in, oh I don't know, a RECEIVER or speakers with volume knobs on it? Then volume no longer matters and YOU have control. One other thing you can do is download this video to your hard drive, open it up in MPC-BC, and boost the audio in the software. I guess people on the internet don't know how to use their devices.

[@applesaus395]

@@nirv ok buddy

[@guitarworld]

For everyone asking for more, we'll be releasing 3 more episodes from this event, every Monday at 12pm EST starting on Feb 16th. The schedule will be Episode 2: 2/16/15 ---Episode 3: 2/23/15 ----Episode 4: 3/2/15

[@albluesfish7972]

live on forever -jimmy page

[@Uroboros663]

Why not release the whole thing? It would be a lot better

[@LucasCaetanoGuitar]

Jimmy Page Master! \m/

[@216trixie]

***** Hush, puppy. Turn your volume up a little. It's an interview, not a concert. Get off your high horse.

[@withmygoodeyeclosed]

The audio is fine... it just needs a bit more volume.

[@johnvega2528]

two legends together how am I barley seeing this !!!!

[@monolithgeometry3221]

Or hearing it !!

[@TreeFrogWillow]

It so so true . Jimmy will be 80 years old in Jan ! He’s done unbelievably well considering the fact that he was taking a lot of drugs for good portion of his early life , the fact that he’s made it this far is impressive . He is my all time favourite guitarist , hands down . I’m hoping he lives another 10 years but when he does go , it will be so hard to accept . He is a true musical genius and an extremely intelligent man .

[@glengamble526]

A collaboration between these two would have been legendary.

[@megadave1197]

In the presence of a legend. I’d love to be able to ask Jimmy what it was like.

[@scarletdooman]

I was there that night!!! I'm so glad I was!!!

[@Eliguitar1]

these two should make some music together.

[@gtyrone83]

That would've been nice.

[@marymontijo7671]

Amazing

[@rinalore]

Oh, can you imagine if the vocal Overlord Chris Cornell hooked up with the🎸guitar Overlord Jimmy Page after the Firm? I'm sure I'd have had a heart attack if I heard the two together. 🌹Respect to both, thanks for sharing. 🇨🇦✌🏻🎶♥️(+🇺🇦)✨🌎💫

[@luisfernandolopezromero8066]

J. Page is fan of Soundgarden my favourite band 👏🏻😎🤘🏻

[@Beverleypops]

Chris, an unusual and beautiful soul Truly missed worldwide

[@CaribSurfKing1]

Can you imagine if they mic'd their own recordings this badly!

[@BubbaZen10]

+CaribSurfKing1 Ok, i am glad i looked before i made my comment. I was just about to say the same thing. Two of the greatest musicians on the planet, at an event put on by Guitar World, and these people have put something on here where the sound is this shitty??????? Seriously man, this is a joke being played on me right? Two of my favorite musicians, in an interview i REALLY want to hear, and i have to turn it all the way up and still cannot hear half of what is said and have to strain to hear the other half? I work in AV for events like this, and all i can say is, someone needs to be fired. Either the the sound people at the event, or the person who edited this and thought the sound was ok. Fuck's sake man.

[@moncorp1]

And who filmed it? They're showing pictures with no pan ins.

[@markm1138]

the audio is fine what do you have my first sony?

[@noquarter9700]

Jimmy page has found the key to immortality. He hasn't aged since 2007 O2 Arenas

[@percyzeppelin]

Two of the greatest ever..

[@delta0921]

RIP Chris Cornell - 5/18/2017

[@hjyto9504]

Led Zeppelin and Chris Cornell are my life

[@mayers7163]

I love the respect he shows to Brian here because a lot of people don’t talk about his creativity enough. It’s shadowed by the tragedy too often.

[@elkhanhamet2561]

man I just can't believe this guy is gone, so unreal. Such a loss!!!

[@buzzcrushtrendkill]

would rather they did this in a studio, with proper mics and without the crowd noise

[@derekjackson1039]

I wonder if Chris jammed with him when he JPJ and JB were wanting to get something going after the 02 Show. Thought it would've been cool to have Chris and John Theodore on drums for a sort of Super Group, and maybe another guitar player for added layers. I think people would have been ALL over that, similar to Them Crooked Vultures, which was amazing! Wishful thinking I guess

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

The full interview used to be on KZbin... and the sound was much better. You would think Guitar World would put the whole thing back up since Chris passed away.

[@Cupidville]

His comments about working with Brian Jones so interesting and telling. As well as Ian Stewart's keyboard work on Boogie with Stu and Rock N Roll.

[@davidfrazier2273]

Straight LEGENDS kings of rock rip LEGEND

[@TornadoOfSouls777]

turn on your closed captions..you're gonna need it! RIP Chris!

[@susanhart1650]

Chris and Jimmy have gotten us through such happy and sad days. We will see you again our dear Chris. Heart goes out to his family.

[@annarks70]

I sure hope they collaborate and make beautiful music together!!!!

[@onurfuck]

😢

[@bhobo09]

I love both..legends! I'm just happy Jimmy is still with us but very sad one who could still be with us is not! So sad when those who make us Happy decide to leave this world! Rest in peace Chris Cornell! You were Awesome!

[@THEATREofPAIN270]

Rest In Peace Chris 1/9/18 Happy Birthday Jimmy Page

[@paulvon2378]

Jimmy Page was also a great Skiffle player as well.

[@danwhitehurst9592]

This is just too awesome.

[@angiebeck592]

Wow, this is really cool

[@joshrandalldisavows6697]

Audio wasn’t patched through the board 😐

[@Amaranth9000]

Dear Guitar World, Can't hear jack squat. Fix your damn audio! Peace.

[@sygmoore]

Lol

[@LoriLynn2021]

wow 2 great lengend in same room.. Always loved to watch this

[@dijamaira1981]

Hardly hear a thing..but hell am still goin to give this a like..love em both.

[@kangkandas4684]

Two Gods together!! Hell that feels amazing!!!

[@oakenshanks]

this is so awesome. i just read an article in Guitar Player that was this interview..edited, of course... but simply awesome....

[@muziktrkr]

A lot of people were starting to write off Brian Jones as being unable to play and totally out of his mind, but he looks composed (so to speak) in the studio directing Jimmy. Didn’t know he was using the bow that far back!!

[@TheSonsofHorusx]

got it on full blast and still hard to hear =/

[@tourezee]

Literally my favorite guitarist and favorite vocalist smh

[@JimVarneyHaHa]

Damn, Jimmy looks slick as hell

[@hjyto9504]

more like Japanese grandpa

[@popeyeuguy6853]

can you just imagine, meeting Page after idolizing him your whole youth!

[@tonystakis8960]

Rest In Peace Chris.Gone way to young!

[@SwampEye1]

Now that I think about it, but Chris could have perfectly fitted in to the LZ line up as Roberts substitute ...

[@HaikuAutomation]

its appropriate, because when I was going to SG shows in the mid 80s at the Central Tav, all these guys did was Zep covers pretty much.

[@ixxgxx]

Miss you Chris.

[@jamesrockford2626]

Cornell should be in a band with page

[@aavila1206]

Rest in peace Chris

[@dt089]

It would have been a dream to see Cornell front Zeppelin, or at the very least, Cornell and Page do an album together.

[@TheBlueskyson]

What's with the low volume man?

[@sandipage9525]

If I ever decide to write a book .it will be titled ...."" The Sandi Page "" ..or.... """ Turning The Sandi Page "".""...about the life and times of a young girl who grew up loving music ..and the regret of not pursuing a career in music ....I can hear your sighs ..and laughter ..and eye rolling...lol

[@Banjo1990]

If they jammed I think I would cry.

[@fonsecorona]

Neill Prentice Uhm...*sighs*....Yes, it would've been nice...

[@mertkiraz5835]

too much awesomeness in one room.

[@dwinasharitaadinda]

I miss you, Chris 😢😢😢

[@KaneeTW]

Link to Episode 2???

[@RAINE____]

Be careful headphone users, the audio is really loud.

[@homedarjette5927]

Chris Cornell one of the few good things that came out of that wretched country

[@johnshanemusic]

Horribly recorded conversation that is being posted in weird, incomplete sections, one week at a time. I miss the days when Guitar World wasn't run by morons. This interview could have been so cool to watch.

[@dscott1699]

It’s so the can post and repost, mastered and remastered versions of it. 😜😆

[@paolo-n2000]

So Chris Cornell commuted suicide??? I still find it hard to believe. He always seemed so grounded and normal despite his rock star status.

[@cyackulic]

He was overprescribed, without monitoring, benzodiazapines. Clear malpractice. He had so much life yet to live.

[@MLCrow]

Well some of his lyrics are very dark actually. Even his daughter Lily talked about her dad's bad moments (depression). There are some videos of her on YT talking about mental health and interviews on the net.

[@MLCrow]

...many believe Chris was murdered...but nobody of his closest ones (family, ex band members, friends) is talking about any murder but some of them are talking about his mental health and depression. Same is for Chester. It's impossible they're all liars.

[@hinjurock]

It really sucks that Jimmy and Chris never got the chance to collaborate.

[@jmjtv92]

Jimmy Page young : British Jimmy Page old : Japanese

[@calummonks1193]

Upload last part please

[@Lev-ib6in]

While this video was a bit quiet , it was still a privelage to have recorded for posterity and also I think they are great love led zep and soundgarden