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Led Zeppelin 'Stairway' Trial Goes to Jury as Both Sides Plead Case

3178 days ago
Rolling StoneThe copyright infringement lawsuit against Led Zeppelin over the songwriting credits and profits of its classic "Stairway to Heaven" has now gone to the jury, which began deliberations Wednesday morning. In the sixth day of the case - "Micha... more info

Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven' copyright trial goes to jury

3178 days ago
MSN MusicAfter five days of trial, rock and roll history is in the hands of eight jurors who will decide if Led Zeppelin stole the iconic guitar intro to "Stairway to Heaven" from late 60s pop band Spirit. more info

Led Zeppelin 'Stairway To Heaven' trial goes to jury

3178 days ago
NMEThe band are accused of copying a song by Spirit on the classic track more info

Led Zeppelin owes millions in royalties to musician: plaintiff attorney

3178 days ago
ReutersLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Led Zeppelin may owe an American musician millions of dollars in royalties, a plaintiff's attorney said on Wednesday in closing arguments of a trial over whether the British band stole the opening riff for its 1971 hit "Stairw... more info

Jury begins deliberations in Led Zeppelin case

3178 days ago
USA Today MusicPlaintiff faults band for selective memory; band wonders why they waited 45 years to sue.             more info

Led Zeppelin's 10 Boldest Rip-Offs

3178 days ago
Rolling StoneReasonable people can disagree on whether (and how heavily) Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" filches from Spirit's "Taurus" – that's why there's a court case in progress. But the reason many people aren't extending Led Zeppelin the benefit ... more info

What Happens if Led Zeppelin Loses the 'Stairway to Heaven' Trial?

3178 days ago
Rolling StoneAfter a brisk, colorful trial, a jury is expected to leave a Los Angeles federal courtroom Wednesday afternoon and deliberate the question every rock fan has been forced to mull over for the past week: Did Led Zeppelin lift the distinctive arpe... more info

Robert Plant testifies in Led Zeppelin copyright trial

3178 days ago
USA Today MusicSinger described for jury how the classic hit came together.             more info

'Stairway to Heaven' vs. 'Taurus': Debate likely to rock on

3178 days ago
L.A. Times - EntertainmentRegardless of the verdict, the debate as to whether Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” was ripped off from L.A. rock band Spirit’s song “Taurus” will likely remain unsettled.  U.S. District Court Jud... more info

'Stairway to Heaven' vs. 'Taurus': Debate likely to rock on

3178 days ago
L.A. Times - Pop & HissRegardless of the verdict, the debate as to whether Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” was ripped off from L.A. rock band Spirit’s song “Taurus” will likely remain unsettled.  U.S. District Court Jud... more info

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