Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven' heading to copyright trial

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20:30 on April 12 2016

Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven' heading to copyright trial

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The opening riff from Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” is going on trial. The case centers around claims from a trustee of late Spirit guitarist Randy Wolfe, als... more info

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12:32 on April 13 2016

Led Zeppelin headed to court

CNN Showbiz — Listen and compare the opening instrumentals of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" to the song "Taurus" by the band Spirit. Led Zeppelin is facing a copy rights tri... more info

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20:30 on April 12 2016

Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven' heading to copyright trial

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — The opening riff from Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” is going on trial. The case centers around claims from a trustee of late Spirit guitarist Randy Wolfe, als... more info

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15:30 on April 14 2016

As Led Zeppelin faces copyright case, other musical thefts

MSN Music — The songs remain the same. There’s a fine line between musicians being influenced by one another, and plagiarism. Some attempt, and fail, to (ahem) blur that line. The ... more info

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19:25 on April 13 2016

Why Led Zeppelin shouldn’t be sued for ‘Stairway to Heaven’

New York Post — “Stairway to Heaven” is about to take a brief detour through court. The estate of Randy Wolfe — guitarist of the American band Spirit — has finally succeeded in b... more info

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08:28 on April 12 2016

Did Led Zeppelin steal notes for ‘Stairway to Heaven’?

New York Post — A trial is needed to determine if Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" copies its opening notes from a song performed by the rock band Spirit, a federal judge has ruled. more info

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21:30 on April 13 2016

Shitstorm Imminent: Led Zeppelin Might Have Stolen “Stairway to Heaven”

Metalsucks — A band called Spirit claim that Zeppelin stole the main riff from their song "Taurus." The post Shitstorm Imminent: Led Zeppelin Might Have Stolen “Stairway to Heaven�... more info

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19:52 on April 12 2016

LED ZEPPELIN Heading To Court Over Claims "Stairway To Heaven" Plagiarized Another Song

Metal Injection — They sure do sound similar. The post LED ZEPPELIN Heading To Court Over Claims "Stairway To Heaven" Plagiarized Another Song appeared first on Metal Injection. more info

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22:46 on April 12 2016

Copyright trial on Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven' set for next month

USA Today Music — Were opening notes of 'Stairway' stolen from another song? Jury will decide. more info

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15:11 on April 12 2016

Led Zeppelin in copyright trial

Uncut — Trial to be held on May 10 Led Zeppelin A jury will decide whether Led Zeppelin plagiarised the opening to Stairway to Heaven. Michael Skidmore, a trustee to Randy ... more info

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