14 Year Old JIMMY PAGE On BBC TV In 1958 Colorized) (1958)

Synopsis

Watch a 14-year-old Jimmy Page play the guitar on a BBC talent show, 1958! On this day in 1958, JIMMY PAGE appeared on the BBC's 'All Your Own' programme hosted by Huw Wheldon. "It was a show that showcased kids with talent or unusual hobbies and at that time I probably fell into the second category," said Jimmy. "It was a skiffle group, an infectious form of music that was played on the radio, and TV at that time. Being accessible for kids to be able to play with a minimum of chords." "The source for most of this music came from the USA: Woody Guthrie, Lead Belly, country blues etc. The shining light and inspiration to many aspiring skifflers was Lonnie Donegan. The premise of the show was for children to share a particular skill or burgeoning talent to the show’s host Huw Weldon. The show would feature some notable talents including Jacqueline du Pre, who was an exceptional cellist, and Earl Okin who would become a wonderful songwriter contributing to both The Beatles and Wings’ back-catalogue.

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5 minutes

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1950s Classic TV, Classic TV

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