Jimmy Page's Biggest Influence?

That's Wildwood Flower, with Larry Collins, Joe Maphis and Merle Haggard.

Look at little Larry. He has the doubleneck; the silver MSG jacket with epaulets; the silver stars on the pants; the little dance moves Jimmy does, and the sheer joy in playing.

Visual Evidence?
Jimmy's epaulets



Jimmy's doubleneck


Jimmy's Stars




Ramrod, Joe Maphis and Larry Collins

I know what you're going to say. But could Larry shred? Yes, he could!



Ladies and Gentlemen, Joe Maphis and Larry Collins!

Well, that's my dose of guitar pickin' genius for the day