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Led Zeppelin stars to appear in court for Stairway to Heaven copyright trial

Jimmy Page and Robert Plant to attend the trial in Los Angeles on Tuesday over claim the opening of the song was copied from a track by the band SpiritLed Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page and Robert Plant will appear in court on Tuesday to defend Stairway to Heaven, one of the most recognisable songs in rock history, from accusations of plagiarism.Spirit, a psychedelic band from Los Angeles that enjoyed a niche following, claim the famous melancholic guitar that opens the song was lifted from its in...

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14:00 on June 11 2016

Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven' headed to court in infringement case

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Who really created one of the most famous riffs in all of rock ’n’ roll? That question is at the heart of a trial scheduled to begin Tuesday in Los Angel... more info
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06:06 on June 12 2016

Led Zeppelin stars to appear in court for Stairway to Heaven copyright trial

Guardian Music — Jimmy Page and Robert Plant to attend the trial in Los Angeles on Tuesday over claim the opening of the song was copied from a track by the band SpiritLed Zeppelinâ€â„... more info
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