Jimmy Page’s Soulful Farewell: How a Led Zeppelin Legend Honored Hulk Hogan with a Guitar Instead of Words at an Unforgettable Funeral
In a moment that blurred the lines between rock ‘n’ roll mythology and heartfelt human tribute, Jimmy Page, the iconic guitarist of Led Zeppelin, delivered a eulogy like no other at the funeral of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan. The ceremony, already filled with emotion and reverence, came to a standstill as Page emerged from the shadows, clad in a somber black suit and carrying his weathered Gibson Les Paul—a guitar nearly as storied as the man playing it.
No words preceded the performance. Instead, Page stepped toward the casket, surrounded by a sea of white and yellow flowers, and began to play. What followed was not a song from Zeppelin’s catalog, nor a piece rehearsed for the occasion. It was a raw, improvised instrumental, a mournful blues-rock elegy that resonated through the chapel like a hymn from another world. Each note seemed soaked in grief, reverence, and a deep understanding of what Hulk Hogan represented: resilience, charisma, and heart.
Witnesses say that despite his years, Page’s fingers still danced across the frets with their trademark precision and passion. Every bend, every slide, every carefully chosen silence was a message in itself. Between the aching chords, he leaned in and whispered just a few words — “For the fighter who never quit” — a tribute as succinct and sincere as any long-winded speech could hope to be.
As the piece unfolded, those present reported feeling as if Page were narrating Hogan’s life through music — from his bombastic, larger-than-life heyday in the wrestling ring to his quieter, more reflective final years. The music soared, swelled, and finally drifted into a ghostly stillness.
When the last note faded into silence, the room did not erupt into applause — it couldn’t. The moment demanded silence. Some guests were seen weeping quietly, others clutching each other, knowing they had witnessed a farewell of singular power. In a final gesture of grace, Page walked to the casket, placed a guitar pick atop it, and bowed his head for a long, solemn moment before stepping away.
In the language only he could speak — one of strings, tone, and timeless emotion — Jimmy Page honored Hulk Hogan not just as a friend, but as a fellow warrior, saluting a man who fought hard, lived boldly, and inspired millions.
It was a once-in-a-lifetime tribute, one that will live on in the memories of those who stood silently in that chapel and felt music tell a story no words ever could.