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123 Artists File Amicus Brief in Led Zeppelin's Closely Watched 'Stairway to Heaven' Lawsuit

123 Artists File an Amicus Brief in Led Zeppelin’s Closely Watched ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Lawsuit

August 2, 2019

The Led Zeppelin ‘Stairway to Heaven’ case is complicated, to say the least. It all started back in 2014 when a descendant of Randy Craig Wolfe, former Spirit band member and songwriter, made a ludicrous cla... Read More...

How to Prove Led Zeppelin Stole ‘Stairway to Heaven’ (In 3 Easy Steps)

Daniel Sanchez

March 20, 2017

So, what will Michael Skidmore do differently this time around to get a favorable ruling against Led Zeppelin for 'Stairway to Heaven'? Last year, an eight-member jury unanimously decided against the estate ... Read More...

Led Zeppelin Sued Once Again Over Stairway to Heaven

Led Zeppelin Is Getting Sued Once Again Over ‘Stairway to Heaven’

Daniel Sanchez

March 17, 2017

Paul Hudson (CC by 2.0) Did the jury mess up? Led Zeppelin is now facing renewed copyright infringement accusations for 'Stairway to Heaven'. Who actually created the popular introduction to ‘Stairway to He... Read More...

How the ‘Stairway To Heaven’ Case Could End Stupid Copyright Lawsuits

Charlotte Hassan

July 11, 2016

Led Zeppelin won their 'Stairway to Heaven' suit. What happens next could have chilling effect on future, frivolous copyright challenges. What's one way to protect yourself against frivolous lawsuits?... Read More...

Led Zeppelin Got Lucky On a Technicality, Spirit’s Lawyer Says

Charlotte Hassan

June 24, 2016

Francis Malofiy provides a statement on the verdict of the 'Stairway To Heaven' case... Yesterday (June 23rd), a California federal jury officially rejected claims that Led Zeppelin stole the opening riff t... Read More...

Judge May Declare Led Zeppelin ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Case a Mistrial

Charlotte Hassan

June 15, 2016

Led Zeppelin may have a lucky escape... According to a new report by The Hollywood Reporter, the 'Stairway to Heaven' case against Led Zeppelin may lead to a mistrial. Robert Plant and Jimmy Page attended... Read More...

‘Stairway to Heaven’: The Biggest Rip-Off In History?

Charlotte Hassan

April 13, 2016

Well... that's now for the jury to decide. Led Zeppelin’s lead singer Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page are now facing one of the most serious copyright trials in history, with a jury set to deliberate. ... Read More...

The 100 Best Selling Albums of All Time

Paul Resnikoff

August 16, 2015

Platinum sales certifications for all albums compiled by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA).... Read More...

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