Jimmy Page awarded honorary doctorate

Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Surrey in the UK for services to the music industry. The award was made on Friday, June 20 at Guildford Cathedral.

Page signed a guitar which will be given away in a competition at the upcoming GuilFest festival. Surrey's involvement with GuilFest this year celebrates its innovative music programmes that reflect the diversity of contemporary musical practice.

In 2005 the Led Zeppelin legend was presented with an OBE for his charity work with the children of Brazil's slums.

A few days ago Page dropped a hint that Led Zep are to tour following their acclaimed O2 gig last December.

Speaking at a recent award show, Page told the Daily Star newspaper: "I hope fans can vote for Led Zeppelin live awards in the future."
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