LED ZEPPELIN's JIMMY PAGE Receives UN Award; VIdeo Available
January 14, 2010, 14 years ago
LED ZEPPELIN News has issued the following report from Steve Sauer:
While JIMMY PAGE was announcing Wednesday he would perform at this April's Show Of Peace concert in Beijing, the United Nations' Pathways To Peace also recognized the Led Zeppelin guitarist in presenting its first-ever award.
"We've been asked to give awards over the years but never have done so until this day," said Michael Johnson, a representative of the nongovernmental organization. "We're doing this because musicians have a global impact on the world, and we also know that people who use their name and fame for peace building need to be honored.""Although this award has my name on it," said Page, "this is a tribute to the power of music and its positive effect. Music has been the most powerful language to reach the hearts of people around the world. During my career, I've experienced the connection and harmony that music can bring."
The press conference, held Wednesday in Beijing, took place primarily to announce some of the acts taking part during the free concert scheduled for April 17th.
Page is chief among the acts now scheduled to appear, alongside (AEROSMITH guitarist JOE PERRY) and modern acts such as the BLACK EYED PEAS and LADY GAGA. Tens of thousands are expected in person to witness the show, and television and Internet broadcasts will allow billions more live spectators.
