The Gibson Guitar Company debuted its first Les Paul model in 1952, which later became the instrument of choice for rock musicians such as Eric Clapton and Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page.

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Mr. RALPH HEIBUTZKI (Author, "Unfinished Business"): It's almost like Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin decided to stick with playing the local pub.

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Jimmy Page and Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin helped influence Buckley's music they've called Grace one of the best albums of the past 20 years.

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They continued recording and touring well into the 1990s, supporting Bob Dylan and veterans of Led Zeppelin Robert Plant and Jimmy Page.

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