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Led Zeppelin told they can settle Stairway lawsuit for $1 – and writing credit

â€˜Itâ€™s always been about credit where credit is due,â€™ says lawyer in copyright infringement case over Stairway to Heaven Lawyers suing Led Zeppelin over claims that the opening to Stairway to Heaven was stolen, say their client is willing to settle for the sum of US$1.The bandâ€™s lead singer, Robert Plant, and guitarist, Jimmy Page, face a US jury trial over their 1971 classic after Michael Skidmore, a trustee for the late Randy Wolfe, also known as Spiritâ€™s Randy...

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10:17 on April 27 2016

Led Zeppelin told they can settle Stairway lawsuit for $1 – and writing credit

Guardian Music — â€˜Itâ€™s always been about credit where credit is due,â€™ says lawyer in copyright infringement case over Stairway to Heaven Lawyers suing Led Zeppelin ove... more info

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11:37 on April 27 2016

Led Zeppelin told they can settle “Stairway To Heaven” lawsuit for $1

Uncut — But they need to agree to a writing credit and royalties But they need to agree to a writing credit and royalties The post Led Zeppelin told they can settle “Stair... more info

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15:30 on April 28 2016

Led Zeppelin Could Settle Their “Stairway to Heaven” Lawsuit for Just a Buck… but There’s a Catch

Metalsucks — Decision time: keep the money, or keep the legacy? The post Led Zeppelin Could Settle Their “Stairway to Heaven” Lawsuit for Just a Buck… but There’s a Catch appe... more info

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