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Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page sued by composer of 'Dazed and Confused' • May 7, 2025, 12:42 AM ET (Jakarta Post)

Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page Hit With New Lawsuit Over Decades-Old ‘Dazed and Confused’ Dispute • May 6, 2025, 2:46 AM ET (Billboard)

Jimmy Page, Sony Pictures sued by songwriter over Led Zeppelin song • May 5, 2025, 7:30 AM ET (Reuters)

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Also Known As	New Yardbirds
Awards And Honors	Grammy Award • Kennedy Center Honors (2012) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1995)
Date	1968 - 1980
Related People	Robert Plant • John Bonham

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