The park is home to many of L.A.'s landmarks, like the city zoo, the observatory, and the Gene Autry Museum.

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Their rich tone and big sound have been championed by such six-string greats as Gene Autry, Eric Clapton and Elvis Costello.

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Before Pulliam gradually bought most of them out, outside investors -- including cowboy star Gene Autry -- complained about lousy dividends.

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"I get to play Gene Autry for a week, " he explains.

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