The extraordinary John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin has created an amazing career performing solo since the group disbanded. His work as a bassist is well-known. Less often mentioned, however, is that his classical training and keyboard skills provided a distinctive tonal architecture for the band which was key to several of its greatest hits. John Paul Jones was 6 years old when he began to play piano. His father, Joe Baldwin taught his son, who was known as John Baldwin then. The elder Baldwin was a pianist and arranger for the big band Ambrose and His Orchestra. John’s mother
Keyboard Legend John Paul Jones: Led Zeppelin’s Signature Classicist...
Keyboard Legend John Paul Jones: Led Zeppelin’s Signature Classicist...
- 11/17/2017
- by Judy Greenlees
- TVovermind.com
Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash is celebrating after his solo debut was named Album of the Year at the Classic Rock Roll of Honor awards on Wednesday, November 10. The rocker's self-titled offering saw off competition from acts including Kiss, Iron Maiden and Wolfmother to win the prize at the ceremony, held at London's Roundhouse venue and hosted by Alice Cooper.
Australian stars AC/DC picked up the Band of the Year honor, while Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones was given a standing ovation as he collected his Outstanding Contribution trophy. Three The Black Sabbath legends were honored at the event - bassist Geezer Butler was crowned Metal Guru, and late metal star Ronnie James Dio was remembered with the Tommy Vance Inspiration prize. Former Sabbath frontman Glenn Hughes accepted the Childline Rocks award.
Canadian trio Rush won the Living Legend award, which was picked up by frontman Geddy Lee.
Australian stars AC/DC picked up the Band of the Year honor, while Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones was given a standing ovation as he collected his Outstanding Contribution trophy. Three The Black Sabbath legends were honored at the event - bassist Geezer Butler was crowned Metal Guru, and late metal star Ronnie James Dio was remembered with the Tommy Vance Inspiration prize. Former Sabbath frontman Glenn Hughes accepted the Childline Rocks award.
Canadian trio Rush won the Living Legend award, which was picked up by frontman Geddy Lee.
- 11/11/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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