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Quiz about The Life and Music of Jimmy Page

The Life and Music of Jimmy Page Quiz

This quiz is about Jimmy Page, mercurial leader of the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin.

A multiple-choice quiz by zosimos. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
zosimos

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
111,727

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
2354

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 72 (4/10), Guest 141 (6/10), Guest 62 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. On what date was Jimmy born? Hint

9th January 1945

9th January 1944

9th January 1946

9th January 1943

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Jimmy's middle name? Hint

Ian

Michael

Patrick

John

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Jimmy's nickname while playing in Led Zeppelin? Hint

Mr Crowley

Zoso

666

Led Wallet

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Question 4 of 10

4. What did Jimmy's father do for a living? Hint

Shoe Shop Owner

Fire Officer

Industrial Personnel Officer

Magistrate

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Question 5 of 10

5. With which rock and roll band did Jimmy first play with? Hint

Skifflemania

The Yardbirds

Neil Christian & The Crusaders

Carter Lewis & The Southerners

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Question 6 of 10

6. Why did Jimmy leave his first rock and roll band in 1963 to start a course in art at a Surrey college? Hint

He had a blazing row with the lead singer of the band

He contracted glandular fever

His father demanded that he give up his music and persue something worthwhile

He fell in love with a girl from the art college

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the sixties Jimmy and Eric Clapton recorded a song called 'Miles Road'. What was the significance of the title? Hint

It was the road in Epsom where Jimmy and his parents lived

It is the road on which stands the Marquee music club

It was the road where Clapton lived

It's an anagram of Jimmy's school friend Sam Dorlie

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which city did Jimmy spontaneously fly to, after seeing a tv documentary which included old film footage of a Graf Zeppelin flying over it? Hint

Cairo

Berlin

London

Paris

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the title of Jimmy's only pre-Zeppelin solo single? Hint

'She Just Satisfies'

'Summer Rocking Blues'

'Mr Crowley'

'Out Of The Fire'

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the 1970s about which guitarist was Jimmy quoted as saying "He is my all-time favourite. He's a real dreamweaver"? Hint

Jimi Hendrix

Peter Green

Jeff Beck

Bert Jansch

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On what date was Jimmy born?

Answer: 9th January 1944

Jimmy was born in Northampton,England. His mother remembered that as a child, "Jimmy was fun, but quiet fun".

2. What is Jimmy's middle name?

Answer: Patrick

Jimmy's given name is James Patrick Page.

3. What was Jimmy's nickname while playing in Led Zeppelin?

Answer: Led Wallet

This alludes to Jimmy's legendary tight-fistedness.

4. What did Jimmy's father do for a living?

Answer: Industrial Personnel Officer

Jimmy's father moved the family to Epsom, Surrey in England when Jimmy was eight,to be near his work.

5. With which rock and roll band did Jimmy first play with?

Answer: Neil Christian & The Crusaders

Jimmy joined the Christians from late 1961 to early 63. Christian used his charm to persuade Mr & Mrs Page that being in his band would not interfere with Jimmy's schooling.

6. Why did Jimmy leave his first rock and roll band in 1963 to start a course in art at a Surrey college?

Answer: He contracted glandular fever

Due to the poor travelling conditions and Jimmy's weak constitution,
Jimmy decided the rigours of the road were not for him so he quit playng with Neil Christian & the Crusaders. At the time Jimmy was being offered session work, he took the less glamourous and less exciting (but more healthy) option of the recording studio, this way of life he continued from 1963 to 1967, incedently playing on a couple of Neil Christian singles as a session man.

7. In the sixties Jimmy and Eric Clapton recorded a song called 'Miles Road'. What was the significance of the title?

Answer: It was the road in Epsom where Jimmy and his parents lived

Jimmy has fond memories of Miles Road, it's where in the late 1950s and early 60s he jammed with his friends, such as John Gibb and a certain Jeff Beck.

8. Which city did Jimmy spontaneously fly to, after seeing a tv documentary which included old film footage of a Graf Zeppelin flying over it?

Answer: Cairo

As is known Jimmy was/is a keen follower of Alaister Crowley, who performed much of his magical rituals in Egypt. In 1977 Jimmy had been considering a trip there, and he took the film footage as an omen to fly there immediately.

9. What was the title of Jimmy's only pre-Zeppelin solo single?

Answer: 'She Just Satisfies'

The single was released on Fontana in 1965 with no success. Jimmy played all the instruments himself, apart from the drums. This single is now much saught after by Led Zeppelin collectors, sometimes fetching ludicrous sums .

10. In the 1970s about which guitarist was Jimmy quoted as saying "He is my all-time favourite. He's a real dreamweaver"?

Answer: Bert Jansch

Bert Jansch played mainly acoustic guitar for the likes of Pentangle
and recorded many solo albums from the 1950s onwards. He has also worked with Hope Sandoval, the singer from Goth folk band Mazzy Star in the late 1990s.

Source: Author zosimos

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