By the way, this site truly is a fascinating read...
http://www.turnmeondeadman.net/Zep/Originals.php
Well researched, obviously, and well-written.
And I wouldn't have found it if not for DeadFidel's post prompting me to garner information soas to support my side of the debate.
Links to the background of each song on the left, and on that page I just linked the final paragraph is particularly poignant...
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Perhaps the way to approach this issue is to acknowledge Led Zeppelin's originality but to explore their influences in greater depth. If you're a Led Zeppelin fan, you can broaden your own horizons by listening to Zep's influences in other genres. If you're a Led Zeppelin detractor, then you can take pride in listening to the "true" originals (but bear in mind that they had their influences as well).
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