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Queen of England honors Jimmy Page
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Queen Honors Led Zeppelin's Page
December 14, 2005, 4:10 PM ET
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has been honored by Queen Elizabeth II -- but the award was for his work with poor Brazilian children rather than his music.
The 61-year-old rocker went to Buckingham Palace today (Dec. 14) to receive an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, or OBE, from the queen.
Page said he was overwhelmed to be given the accolade, recalling how he first became involved with Brazilian children in 1994 when fighting broke out among street gangs while he was in Rio de Janeiro promoting an album.
"At that time in Rio the sun wasn't shining. The army was going into the favelas (shantytowns) and I heard about the plight of the street children," he told reporters.
Page joined forces with British charity Task Brazil and set up a safe house, which has supported more than 300 children. Task Brazil offers medical and psychological support, food, clothing and job training.
"I think when you're faced with a plight that's inescapable, and there's something you can do about it, you hope you can make a difference," Page said.
Queen Honors Led Zeppelin's Page
December 14, 2005, 4:10 PM ET
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has been honored by Queen Elizabeth II -- but the award was for his work with poor Brazilian children rather than his music.
The 61-year-old rocker went to Buckingham Palace today (Dec. 14) to receive an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, or OBE, from the queen.
Page said he was overwhelmed to be given the accolade, recalling how he first became involved with Brazilian children in 1994 when fighting broke out among street gangs while he was in Rio de Janeiro promoting an album.
"At that time in Rio the sun wasn't shining. The army was going into the favelas (shantytowns) and I heard about the plight of the street children," he told reporters.
Page joined forces with British charity Task Brazil and set up a safe house, which has supported more than 300 children. Task Brazil offers medical and psychological support, food, clothing and job training.
"I think when you're faced with a plight that's inescapable, and there's something you can do about it, you hope you can make a difference," Page said.
Up here so high I start to shake, Up here so high the sky I scrape, I've no fear but for falling down, So look out below I am falling now, Falling down,...not staying down, Could’ve held me up, rather tear me down, Drown in the river
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" makes much more sense to live in the present tense "
Thanks for sharing Veddernarian.
P.s. Speaking of Jimmy, check out my White Stripes thread
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...YOU invented it!" ~ E√
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