Jury finds Led Zeppelin did not steal riff for StairwayStairway to heaven came out in 1971, when Led Zep were at the height of the powers. READ MORE:*Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant recalls Stairway to Heaven's creation in copyright trial* Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page dodges court questions, riffs air guitar* Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page testifies in copyright trial* Battle of the bands: Stairway to Heaven questioned at copyright trial* Jury to decide whether Stairway to Heaven riff is lifted* Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant and Jimmy Page to face Stairway to Heaven trial* Did Led Zeppelin rip off Stairway to Heaven? Led Zeppelin did not steal a riff from an obscure 1960s instrumental tune to use for the introduction of its classic rock anthem Stairway to Heaven, a federal court jury decided on Friday. The case is not the first time Led Zeppelin was accused of swiping another artist's work. CARLO ALLEGRI/HANS DERYK/REUTERS Lead singer Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin.

Source: Stuff June 23, 2016 18:33 UTC