JIMMY PAGE Receives UNITED NATIONS Award
January 14, 2010Steve Sauer of LedZeppelinNews.com reports that while Jimmy Page was announcing Wednesday (January 13) 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."
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