Throughout the years of their career, Led Zeppelin have always been accused of ripping off songs by other musicians claiming they wrote it first. Even regular music fans have accused the band of stealing songs. Led Zeppelin have also been sued many times. I remember blues legends, Willie Dixon and Muddy Waters both sued the band. I think Willie Dixon was victorious over the lawsuit, though. I remember back in 2010 a folk singer sued Led Zeppelin accusing the band of ripping off, “Dazed and Confused”.
This time, a band by the name of Spirit have sued the band accusing them of ripping off the opening intro for “Stairway To Heavens”. Fans argued that “Stairway” is very similar to Spirit’s song, “Taurus”, which this is nothing new. This has been a debatable topic for decades.
In defense to the band, I don’t think Led Zeppelin stole songs or ideas at all. I call it “borrowing”. It’s called inspiration. Looking after the music you loved over the years. I’m tired of people accusing Led Zeppelin of stealing song ideas. Where was the outrage when classic rock bands like the Doors, the Beatles, and the Stones did the same exact thing??? A lot of bands are copy cats out there, don’t fucking accuse Led Zeppelin.
That’s the problem with Led Zep. The more legendary and the bigger the band gets more and more greedy musicians will sue the band accusing them of something. Why? Because that’s it, other bands & musicians are greedy. Why sue them now when they should have done it a long time ago??? Other bands accuse Led Zeppelin as a way for a money making opportunity or they are just pissed that Led Zeppelin is more successful than them. Take your pick.
Sometimes in songwriting, when you write a song… it might sound like another one but you never heard the other one before. Sometimes plagiarism happens by accident, ya know? Coincidence is probably the correct word I’m looking for and I’m calling it that.
Kev
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The riff is identical, that’s not borrowing.
Yeah, I definitely call it borrowing. That’s just your opinion and you’re entitled to it.
I think the judge will laugh at this lawsuit and throw it out. Led Zep will win the dismissal. Why? Because Spirit is gonna have a tough time proving how Jimmy Page ripped him off.
Sure, it sounds a little similar but who cares? Like I said, legendary bands copy stuff from other bands all the time. It happens.
This is not a big deal and I don’t see why Led Zep ripping off songs have to be huge news.
That “Stairway” riff is just an arpeggiated riff that so many acoustic guitarists, folk musicians and classical guitarists have used.
I think the band Spirit is just looking for a big pay day. Period.
Kev
From what I understand, it’s just whoever controls the estate of one of the members, so I agree.
Well, I’m sure Jimmy Page or the band Led Zeppelin will probably put out a statement on this soon.
It pisses me off that Led Zeppelin ripping off songs have to be huge news when the music world should be celebrating their music positively like their upcoming remasters that are coming out.
Kev
I’m probably gonna buy the remasters, btw. The Deluxe versions, I wanna hear all the unreleased material.
Kev
In other Led Zeppelin news, Jimmy Page just made a public confession that he’s fed up with Robert’s shit about the reunion. Look like Jimmy wants the Led Zeppelin reunion to happen but Robert’s being a pain about it. Jimmy is just like the rest of us.
Read this interesting article…
http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/may/20/jimmy-page-robert-plants-reunite-led-zeppelin
Kev