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 trial over the disputed similarity.
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
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
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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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
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
Metalsucks — A band called Spirit claim that Zeppelin stole the main riff from their song "Taurus."
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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
Metal Injection — They sure do sound similar.
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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