Damn right Jimmy Page is awesome, setting aside the fact that the entire first Zeppelin album was stolen he did eventually write some of the best rock songs of all time. I also couldn't help thinking how he looks like a Grandma now but pulled insane trim back in "the day", that guy had quite a life. Loved his listening room with the custom cabinets packed with CDs and LPs plus the incredible gear room.
The Edge is a very intelligent player and seemingly quite a decent guy. I've always been a moderate U2 fan, always perk up my ears when they release something new. Used to play some songs off Joshua Tree in my old cover band, fun stuff.
I don't mind Jack White, great songwriter and I actually really like his singing voice but you could just tell he was a bit uncomfortable next to Page and Edge. I mean, who wouldn't be next to those guys, but his posturing and fake tough guy grimace gave him away. Although, in an era full of limpwristed guitar and Nickelback/Creed vocals I am damn glad that this guy is out there.
Slash or Tom Morello would have been better choices. Slash is blues based rock guitarist who had incredible success during the 90s and is an icon, would have meshed well with Page. Morello broke ground on the guitar with Rage and would have been a nice contrast to both Page and Edge if the director wanted to go that way.
Best moment in the film, watching the Edge and White's faces when Page busted into "Whole Lot of Love" right in front of them.
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