Light and Shade

The "oral autobiography" of Jimmy Page, the intensely private, interview-averse lead guitarist and mastermind behind Led Zeppelin--one of the most enduring bands in rock history--and the most complete, in-his-own-words portrait of the guitarist ever published

More than 30 years after disbanding in 1980, Led Zeppelin continues to be celebrated for its artistic achievements, broad musical influence, and commercial success. The band's notorious exploits have been chronicled in bestselling books such as Stephen Davis's Hammer of the Gods. Yet none of the individual members of the band has penned a memoir nor cooperated to any degree with the press or a biographer. Iconic guitarist and Led Zeppelin founder, Jimmy Page, is both the band's most reticent member and the one who most fascinates Zep's huge fan base. For the first time and in his own words, he opens up to journalist Brad Tolinski, exploring in depth his remarkable life and musical journey.