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Led Zeppelin’s opening act in its trial defense over claims its rock classic “Stairway to Heaven” ripped off an earlier song was a musicologist tapping out the tunes on an electronic piano.
Regardless 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.
On Saturday night at a U.K. benefit organized by Duran Duran's Andy Taylor, Robert Plant performed Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" live for the first time in 16 years.
“Stairway” is also one of the few tracks that loses something essential from the absence of bass guitar when played live: Whereas usually John Paul Jones’ dexterity at the keyboard bass ...
The Main Public Library’s $40 million renovation centers on a bright new central stairway designed to improve visitor circulation, celebrate local music history, attract downtown tourists, and ...
While Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant went off 'Stairway to Heaven,' John Paul Jones spoke highly of the track and didn't quite get Plant's feeling about it.
Led Zeppelin has been defending one of its biggest hits, "Stairway To Heaven," against allegations of copyright infringement for years. Well, today, a court ruled in the rock band's favor.
The “Stairway to Heaven” copyright lawsuit, about which I blogged several years ago, is back, this time in federal court in California, and it’s getting a fair bit of attention — possibly ...
Led Zeppelin, the legendary British rock band, pioneered heavy metal and hard rock through their distinctive electric sound and influences from folk and blues. The iconic group, which consisted of ...
John Paul Jones was Led Zeppelin's secret weapon. And on 'Stairway to Heaven' Jones proved it again by playing 5 instruments.
The Ohio State University Marching Band took the "Stairway to Heaven" in their latest halftime show Saturday afternoon.