Jimmy Page inducts Jeff Beck at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2009

[@SoreEyeMusic]

Jimmy Page is one of the best jedis in the order

[@rickpedia6724]

That's funnier than shit and spot on! Well played Sir.

[@richard642]

With just a little touch of Sith to bring balance to the Force.

[@CarolineMartin]

+Richard Shannon to bring the balance back. BRING IT BACK! !

[@richard642]

+Caroline Martin Battle Of Evermore. Nice one!👍

[@johntaylor8946]

He's not Jeff Beck though. No one is

[@amcint01]

"And I...um, sorta had...Led Zepplin..." Unbelievable. So humble.

[@cielobuio]

I met Jimmy in London this time last year. He happened to be in the same restaurant. I thought "it's now or never" so I asked for an autograph, which he gave me and then shook my hand. Left me feeling like I'd been knighted.......

[@HEAVYHONEY1]

I love how sincere Jimmy Pages' heartfelt admiration, respect, praise, support and love for his lifelong friend is. It's quite lovely.

[@clockworkgirl7387]

Aaaah Jimmy looks so happy when he says "Come on Jeff!"...Two old friends having fun!Jimmy is THE MAN!Best person ever to induct Beck.Long live both of them!

[@edithdelrey]

time stamp?

[@Jacen13]

😪🎸

[@HipsterDoofus100]

Not quite…

[@notgadot]

RIP Jeff.. Top Lad.

[@dazzlingdarrenpeterson7511]

Page speaks at the heart. No notes or teleprompter.

[@billysapp5582]

I feel ya but Jimmy speaks "from" the heart but "to" also works, oddly enough.

[@SL-vi4tk]

Plus no gratuitous foul language. A nice break from many HOF introductions

[@CooManTunes]

Jimmy's voice is just as much pure rock as his music. What a mystical wizard of sound!!!

[@Scoobydcs]

he has a sweet innocent tender voice, then he gets on stage and turns into a fucking monster!

[@tylerjohnson9887]

eatthisvr6 yeah he unleashes the beast as soon as he plus his guitar into the amp

[@robinvann6663]

EARS are happy,,, happy,,, ✌️HAPPY🤘

[@notgadot]

Typical British Voice.

[@amasalg]

Jimmy always look so happy. I really love his vibe. He looks like a man who always having a great time.

[@trippy_dragon8726]

Because he believes in himself

[@scottd3532]

@@rdecredico totally uncalled for,, I reported you too youtube by the way, I hope they kick you out...dico,, lol

[@rdecredico]

Scott dEMPSEY: nO ONE IS GETTING KICKED ANYWHERE, YOU NITWIT. eSPECIALLY FOR TELLING THE TRUTH FOOL

[@rdecredico]

Lori Maddox lost her virginity to David Bowie, but he wasn't the only rock star she would sleep with during her groupie days. In fact, she is better known for her relationship with Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page. In her words, Page had Zeppelin manager Richard Cole "kidnap" her (Cole is also known as the man responsible for the infamous Zeppelin "mud shark" incident.) Maddox was just 14 when their relationship started; Page was 28.

[@_osvaldo___5529]

@@rdecredico im not defending him or anything but its not like he had a history of doing that ( sleeping with underage girls i mean) because he did leave her for another older groupie

[@rickpedia6724]

50 years later and they still act like school buddies. That's love and respect, we can all only hope to have 1 friend that long.

[@jorgesuarez7073]

Jimmy Page, not only the greatest rock guitarist ever, but also a true gentleman.

[@The_momur]

I didn't know what to expect of Jimmy. He's an unassuming ray of pure sunshine, isn't he? Modest!

[@jonmars9559]

Jimmy made a very honest and gracious tribute to my all time favorite guitarists. Nice.

[@nycinstyle]

Page was being very gracious and cool to a guy who he realizes can play guitar beautifully in ways he could never do. Two fantastic guitarists. IMHO, Page is the far better songwriter, Page is a lot bluesier and rock oriented, as well. However, Beck is jazzier and technically a better guitarist even better than Jimmy Page. For example, one of Jeff's biggest songs ever, Page wrote "Beck's Bolero", and Beck's style of playing makes it his own.

[@victorwilburn8588]

@@nycinstyle: Beck's first solo record (Truth) was very much in the LZI vein of hard blues rock, so they did start out exploring the same ground. Then Page doubled down on that with Zep and Beck went off in different directions (e.g. the fusion of Blow by Blow as Page points out). I would say a couple of things differentiated LZI from Truth. First of all, Page had a better group (though the Jeff Beck group was still top notch, just not quite up to the Zeppelin snuff). Secondly, Page was a better producer in the studio and did a better job of capturing and focusing that sound. Otherwise, the albums are VERY similar in style and the direction they were trying to take rock and roll.

[@nycinstyle]

He mentioned Zeppelin, because he wanted to highlight the fact that after both left their mark on The Yardbirds, no matter how big and popular he (Page) got with Plant, Jones, Bonham, in Led Zep, Page is still in awe of Beck and thinks that Jeff is a better guitarist than he is. He was being gracious and admiring the guitar work of his old friend.

[@MizQue]

Unlike most people who induct friends and colleagues, Jimmy speaks from the heart without notes. All around brilliant guy! Jeff looks like he drinks for the fountain of youth.

[@MadHauler]

Im so happy Jimmy got his life back together and put down the syringe he looks so happy now .

[@toddm9501]

Too bad EVH couldn't have put away the bottle.

[@stevenartascos2918]

Jeff Beck & Jimmy Page, are the rock n roll Hall of Fame, !!! Without them there is no Rock n roll Hall of Fame!!

[@rosereichert8365]

Jimmy Page is so amazing and so good at honoring the achievements of others.

[@jamesfitzgerald6636]

Rose Reichert ... except to give to original songwriters credit & money! Not a good man.. lack of character

[@crazygamers9358]

james fitzgerald shut up!!!! Jimmy is the illest

[@nicolasmuscio2089]

Crazy Gamers Jimmy Jimmy Page is the illest

[@mrudulalele3358]

@@jamesfitzgerald6636 that's the joke fool

[@bettyredwine2724]

I could sit and listen to Jimmie's stories all day long.

[@trubowspiritwind]

Jimmy Page gave Jeff Beck the greatest honor I believe anyone could give. He said in an interview once that "Jeff Beck is the only guitarist he would ever spend his money to go see"

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

“Cue cards? What cue cards? I don’t need any stinking cue cards!!!” LOL! I love that his speech is off the cuff, sincere, and heartfelt. This is brilliant! Totally shows the human side of Jimmy. Bravo, good stuff!

[@aschule5684]

This was without question 2 things the hall of fame did right, they inducted Jeff Beck and had Jimmy Page do it. For many who aren't guitar players or musicians they might not "get it" when it comes to Jeff, but both these guys had their purpose and left their mark, the innovative jazz fusion blues of Jeff to the mighty Led Zeppelin and the friendship and history between them, Jimmy Page is a humble genius song writer, player, producer, and Jeff "the rebel" who took guitar where he wanted it to go and they're friends to the end, anyone else think the Page/Beck story would make a great movie??

[@srvenenoforte]

The great Jimmy Page! Always happy! He's smile is contagious, definitely the best person to induced his old friend Jeff Beck.

[@jeffpierce9296]

I remember buying, Blow By Blow, as a teenager, in the early eighties. Played it so much my Dad asked me about it. He was straight up Country. Even he liked some of the songs. Then came, There and Back, then Wired. Such an amazing talent. I love Eric and Jimmy, but Jeff really developed into a unique world class guitar player. Thank you, Jeff, for all the wonderful moments that your music lifted me out of misery and allowed me to continue marching forward. RIP.

[@pvkoz8698]

So Pagey says 'my wonderful friend'. Sometimes we forget stuff in the competitive atmosphere that was the British Blues explosion in the 60s but ya know he and Beck were childhood friends and listened to the blues in their bedrooms in the 60s. Page also recommended Beck for the Yardbirds after Eric left. Say what you want but they're childhood friends discovering the blues together in the 60s. Page does a beautiful induction of not just a fellow guitarist but a friend in the very early days. He also quite humbly recognises that Beck has become even better. That's not only true but very humble. I think his speech is the best R'n'Roll hall of fame ever. I just love how he recognises not just what an incredible musician Beck is but they're friendship from a very tender age. Top points here.

[@ryanwalters2789]

That was so nice to watch. One friend honoring another close friend Both of these men together, or individually, are a million times better than most guitar players nowadays (perhaps I'm showing my age, but I stand by what I say) Having had the pleasure of seeing both perform live and it is truly amazing - let me tell you.

[@michpackfan]

Top 5 both

[@travelinben1966]

I've heard alot of these induction speeches,but this one was by far the best.No one could have said it better than Jimmy Page.Fitting for such an old dear friend and guitar visionary.Congratulations Jeff!

[@DizzyAfterMidnight]

of Jimmy's guitar. Because of Jimmy Page I picked up the guitar. The guitar completly changed my life. It was not a simple hobbie, it was my passion and love and luckily now my job. Because of Jimmy Page I am able to make money with my music. To me, a man like Jimmy Page that can inspire such a young kid, 30 years passed his prime, to bring that kid to start a totally new chapter of his life, just because of ONE song. That type of man, is a true man of greatness.

[@dylancasteel78]

guys jimmy page is not being insecure he is simply the most humble person even though he is the best and that's what makes him the best

[@tychomonolith1369]

Holy Lord!Is there a more esteemed inductor imaginable??Long Live Jeff and Jimmy!!

[@rockbeckpage]

I think Jeff is the most important childhood friend and the soul mate in Jimmy's entire life. They're soo close, they grew up together, join the famous super rock band Yardbirds together, chosing the same instrument, and, become two of the greatest guitarists. Wow, so touching me, I love Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page!

[@victoriatarala6646]

Page is so wonderful is simply adorable .

[@HEAVYHONEY1]

Best mates since they were kids. Brilliant! Who ever says TRUE LOVE doesn't exist doesn't know how friendship works!

[@ledsabbath1061]

wow such a good speech jimmy. i cant believe 40 almsot 50 years later and ur still puttin off this really cool chill vibe consistently

[@trippy_dragon8726]

Ah, that reminds me of my amazing grandfather!

[@thankGodforDavidG]

we sure grew up with these guys and that will never repeat itself. its so refreshing to see how gracious and humble Page is, its a fact that guitar greats like Beck, Gilmour, Richards, Clapton and forgive me if I didn't mention all of 'em, Rock n Roll was the start for the incredible things that followed.

[@russellesimonetta3835]

My fondest memory is seeing the yardbirds when i was ten years old. Elbows on the stage with dreja, beck and jimmie switching back and forth on bass!!! It was like an epiphany. 1965!!

[@nitropost]

Beck,Page,Clapton...love them all,different in the styles still all masters. Thank you Yardbirds.

[@johntclunie]

I agree with PageY and Beck.. do you remember the old... Joke ....What does coffee and Clapton have in common they both suck without.....Cream

[@daviddorrell5819]

Such a fine job of inducting a fellow Master Musician. I can think of no other musician who could have done justice to this occasion better than Jimmy Page.

[@rbagel55]

I'm 49, and I never really listened to much Jeff Beck. But a freind of mine played "Live at Ronnie Scott's" DVD for me, and I was blown away. He can make a guitar do things you never heard of, and what a soulful and tasty player he is. He is one of my favorite players now.

[@redhead5150]

Got the DVD and saw Jeff at Foxwoods, Beck blew me away but I expected that.

[@justmirai4190]

OMG! jimmy is such a talented musician and beautiful man!!

[@Mashfan6507]

Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck...I love both of them. Such talent, but that doesn't even begin to describe them.

[@trippy_dragon8726]

That's one of the cuttest introductions ever! Long life to my favourite guitarist jimmy!!! And Jeff is really great too!

[@VisionaryofMirage]

Gotta say, rocking the silver hair.

[@jamesha175]

right? he and my mum are age compatible yet i am bald and his geezer punk-ass still has full silver hair.

[@iamremmie]

So beautiful. I hope my best friend and I stay friends as long as these two legends have. God bless Jimmy and Jeff

[@sa65cn1]

Despite all of his wild ways in his younger days, he has become a very classy, humble man.

[@chrisg6863]

Given their differences, especially early on in their careers, every bit of footage I see of them is them laughing and joking or speaking well of each other. Incredible artists both of them and they both stretched out into other genres and styles consistently

[@olgierdogden4742]

Rightly honoured.

[@bifaithful]

hi..im jeff beck..and i just got honored and inducted into the rock hall by my long time friend jimmy page.... can you say..legend x 2?

[@alex-cy4iu]

Jimmy is the cutest ever.

[@cameron3525]

Two of the coolest people out there.

[@taragreenetarotastro]

Been a Jeff Beck fan since 1965 Yardbirds. Saw them in Blow Up. Have my original yardbirds albums and 45's and saw the Jeff Beck Group with Rod Stewart, Im so glad I got to see him in October 2022 live in Toronto and he had so much energy this wasmonths before he so suddenly passed away..A one of a kind musician. He was 65 years old here. Rock In Peace Jeff. Your music will inspire and live on forever.

[@LizyPage]

Jimmy Page = class. I love, love, love this man :)

[@dannyj7049]

And Jeff has continued to just keep getting "better and better" since Jimmy inducted him here.

[@JeltevanderVeer]

Jimmy is such a wonderfully person!

[@veryfriendlyok]

No wonder they were good friends both of them incredibly talented and humble, not a common combination

[@TheMahagoni]

NOBODY'S BETTER It's music, not rifle sniping , there is not better, there's only beautiful music to the ear of the listener

[@charlesdjones1]

Jimmy is the greatest ever, his body of work cannot be matched. He is also the classiest and to be so famous, that's an amazing quality to still have. I don't know any Yardbirds or Jeff Beck music, but I do know that three of the best guitarists ever came from that band, and it's good to see them all 3 in the HOF.

[@blader45bc]

Yes, they were in the HOF already as Yardbirds which is a credit to the HOF. Check out Beck's intro to Over, Under, Sideways, Down. So Jimmy and Jeff are two-timers. Clapton has three: Yardbirds (I think), Cream , and individual.

[@charlesdjones1]

@@blader45bc I love Clapton, and a huge Cream fan. He deserves all his accolades and then some. To see him touring again with his condition and to be mid-70s says all you need to know about him as a person. I'm a little sad that Jimmy has held on to the idea that Plant would come back around one day, I wish he would just do another album on his own and one last tour, but that's just me!

[@charlesdjones1]

@@blader45bc and for sure I will have to check that out, thank you. My dad was a big Beck fan, btw.

[@annalenawagenblass6350]

Jimmy is still a very handsome man!

[@ABLYamimash3]

The outroar when Jimmy comes on stage

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Two of the best guitarist of all time, together. Cool.

[@hollygolightly7475]

He’s so elegant and majestic🧡🧡

[@colonialbacon3]

aside from being a great guitar player all around in speed, dynamics, rhythm, and solos, THIS is why i love and look up to jimmy page. he is so nice and humble, you can almost read his body language and tell he is very meaningful in all his words

[@joycej928]

I've never heard Jimmy Page say a disparaging remark about any musician. Respect.

[@redhead5150]

I love Page and all his work but Jeff Beck just blew me away at age 16. There wasn't alot of instrumental guitar albums out there. Instumental work was a hard seller, people expected vocals in the rock world. This didn't phase Beck to explore another dimension. Jeff does things with a guitar that nobody else can. Jeff you truly are one of the greatest contributions to the guitar and music.

[@DrDeath26]

@amcint01 You nailed it w/ humble. I've had the privilege of meeting Jimmy five times, and each time he was so sincere and kind. The first of those times, he spent 30 minutes w/ me and a few friends. He wanted to know our names and he answered questions and also asked us questions. Very gracious and humble person. And props to Jeff Beck! He certainly is a massive talent on guitar and one of my favorites!

[@Funkybassuk]

Such a sweet induction. “Come on, Jeff”. 👏🏽👍🏽

[@davidcudlip6587]

RIP Jeff. You were the best

[@MoonRock9.]

Why is jimmy so damn perfect?!?

[@goteyes1]

I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this!! Never saw. Pagey looks surprisingly GOOD. Better than I'd expected. Great stuff! (And surprisingly eloquent!!) This stuff is priceless! Thanks!

[@DizzyAfterMidnight]

Myself absolutly lost in the guitar. However this was before i played the guitar....After this I studied the band, but mostly Page. I picked up my fathers guitar and just watched videos of Page practically make love with the guitar, and thats how i learned. My first week of playing I spent hours upon hours just replaying live videos and figuring out songs like Stairway and Since Ive Been Lovin you. It wasnt easy ofcourse, however my will and my desire to play was fueled by hearing the sound

[@cecilformby894]

I remember buying Beck's Album 'Wired' from Ashwoods record store in Sydney, Australia in 1980. It's one of the greatest guitar/instrumental albums of all time.

[@PastowanyKaban]

Jimmy is just such an amazing man!! brilliant!!!

[@Scoobydcs]

you know youre a bad ass when jimmy page inducts you!!!

[@toddm9501]

Rumor has it that Jimmy turned to another great guitarist after the ceremony and said, "He really is the best, isn't he."

[@leelitif7187]

i.ve seen jimmy page 10 times live jeff beck about 11

[@georgeglenn4138]

Jimmy Page is as good looking as he ever was, if not more! The accent just seals the deal!

[@MASTER3XPL0D3R7]

When talking about guitar, if Jimmy Page calls himself a "mere mortal", then what the hell are most of the rest of us?

[@saim316]

In that case, we're just matter

[@richardwalley2862]

We are all trash...yes.....we are just trash

[@c.d.macaulay66]

Lesser mortals. But you have to keep playing, don’t you? If a thing is worth doing, it’s worth doing badly. Not that I would know. I don’t play. But I appreciate. Boy, do I appreciate.

[@rodi67]

Watch the movie "Mozart", when Salieri - I very gifted musician - called himself "the king of mediocrity" in his old days, remembering the genius of Mozart. Or watch the incredible talented soccer players at Barcelona just dreaming of playing with Messi. I think this quote reflects the best what a mean from Arthur Conan Doyle - 'Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognizes genius.'

[@Boonses]

You’re shit

[@jenniferwalker2314]

May we all age as Jimmy Page has! Check out “It Might Get Loud” to watch the master work.

[@phoenixrisingme]

What a gentleman!!! Love ya Jimmy!!!

[@w.allencaddell6421]

What I'd give to meet Jimmy Page. Not just to meet him, but for him to show me around Great Britain. I'm of Scottish decent though I was born in the USA. I'm paralyzed from my chest down and travel is very difficult for handicapped people. If you think women bring everything, that's nothing compared to what handicapped have to bring. But my biggest dream is to travel around the world once, but traveling to Canada first, stay a month then travel to Greenland, stay a month then on to Iceland, stay a month then on to Ireland. Keep country hoping traveling East until I've visited every country for at least a month returning to the United States but through South and Central America. It'll probably take about 3 years to do this but it would be so much fun.

[@cahg3871]

Two albums that made me a Beck fan-Blow by Blow and Wired.Just a monster guitar player.

[@jacobzaranyika9334]

Thank you 🙏

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Ya gotta love the originals: Page, Beck, May, Townsend, Blackmore, Iommi, Clapton All such classy, intelligent, English gents. Not like today's musicians, if you can call them that. Great stuff.

[@joe22589]

Back in the days everything was better. The grass was greener, the waves were higher, the girls were more beautiful and the musicians were more talented. That's how your comment sounds like. You are a BORING OLD FART! And your attitude about "English" guitarists is annoying and nationalistic. Poor idiot!

[@yowajomeen3151]

@@joe22589 Shut the fuck up

[@Teatowelman-u7c]

Boomers

[@patcola7335]

@@joe22589 Nothing wrong with loving your nation.

[@d1llon1982]

@@joe22589 Wanker

[@matthewlacey5307]

Gracious and sincere words by JP. Great stuff.

[@tiffsaver]

Great speech for an equally great player... BRAVO.

[@28mary06]

I love you Jimmy!!!!

[@victorjohnson7512]

It was a magical era of music that will never come again. The technology of studio mixing was evolving with new sounds inspired by a cultural revolution.

[@dsteel7793]

J. Beck =The inventor of the modern guitar rock sound.

[@BaBaBooeyWRLD]

gotta love Jimmy Page

[@timothy3686]

It’s amazing that Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page were hanging out as kids as young as 13. Amazing

[@JohannesYtterstrom]

Jeff Beck is putting out a new album this year. 2014. Awesome!

[@paulsimmons5726]

When Jimmy Page says you're an incredible guitarist, you're freaking incredible! Beck's always pushed himself to evolve from one project to the next... Jeff Beck has done as much as anyone for the electric guitar, period!

[@redhead5150]

Hats off to Jimmy Page for the induction of Jeff Beck. Two class acts, Jeff Beck is my guitar hero but not to discredit Jimmy Page. Two different styles and two legends.

[@karenholliday2703]

I remember watching this. Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, and Jeff Beck were all in the Yardbirds. I saw him many times with Rod Stewart many times. He will be missed. RIP JB

[@josephgonzales8897]

Great speech .... He honored a legend without kissing his arse..... total class by Mr. Page

[@jupiterlegrand4817]

When the most iconic rock guitarist from the most iconic rock band of all time does a humble "We're not worthy" to you, it's pretty obvious you're a notch above the rest. And then there's Jeff Beck...

[@susannahschaff]

Oh those two are the best

[@mickdestiny6542]

R.i.P. Jeff Beck. A Unicorn amongst musicians..

[@philippbo9050]

Jeff Beck was the guitar hero of guitar heroes. He had them scratching their heads how the heck he was doing that again throughout the decades. R.I.P., Jeff.

[@davidlishin6455]

when you have the legend Jimmy Page inducting U, that's about as good as it gets .

[@danielmcdermott138]

Jimmy dropping the cheeky L word for a cheer haha.

[@definandstuff8926]

Honestly... I think Page looks cooler old than he did young. He was always kind of an odd looking geek while still being an absolute badass, but now he looks like a kind wizard with a house’s worth of tricks up his sleeve. It’s even cooler to me.