**Jimmy Page Names the Band That Defines Rock ‘n’ Roll—And It’s Not Who You Think**
Jimmy Page has shared the stage with giants. He’s helped forge the blueprint of modern rock with Led Zeppelin, crafting riffs that shook the world and defined a generation. But when asked what *really* captures the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll—what *it* truly means—Page doesn’t point to his own legacy or the usual suspects. Instead, he shines the spotlight on a band that has remained raw, relentless, and real.
“They weren’t trying to be anything,” Page once said. “They just *were*. That’s what rock ‘n’ roll is.”
While he’s been respectful of his peers—The Rolling Stones, The Who, Hendrix—Page has long praised one lesser-credited group with a ferocity that surprises even his most loyal fans: The Stooges.
Yes, Iggy Pop and The Stooges.
“They were chaos. And I loved it,” Page reportedly said. “There was no polish. No illusion. It was loud, fearless, untamed. It was real. That’s what made it incredible.”
To Page, rock ‘n’ roll isn’t about technical perfection or commercial success—it’s about truth. Grit. That primal edge that cuts deeper than any marketing campaign or radio edit. And in The Stooges, he saw that edge burning like a live wire.
His admiration isn’t just a passing compliment—it’s a declaration from one of the architects of the genre. It’s a reminder that behind the grandeur and mythology, the beating heart of rock still lies in something wild and defiant.
And when Jimmy Page, a man who helped build Olympus with a guitar, says your music defines the very essence of rock ‘n’ roll—you listen. Not because of hype. But because he knows exactly what the soul of the genre sounds like.
And in his words, “That sound? That’s The Stooges.”
