Led Zeppelin News
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After deliberating into a second day a jury in Los Angeles has ruled that Led Zeppelin did not steal a riff to help write their rock classic 'Stairway to Heaven.' The trial featured testimony — often humorous — from Jimmy Page and Robert Plant.
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In court, during the plagiarism dispute about the song 'Stairway to Heaven', Jimmy Page has countered that the 1960s musical Mary Poppins was, in actual fact, the source of his inspiration.
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The iconic British rock band Led Zeppelin must go to court over its most well-known song. The band is being sued by the estate of the late American guitarist, Randy Wolfe, the suit alleging that Led Zep stole some of the music for "Stairway to Heaven."
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One of rock's most influential acts, formed in Hertford, England in 1968, has re-released seven albums from a particularly fruitful period in their history as part of an attractive vinyl boxset.
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This year, Digital Journal spoke to a number of established stars - and some future names to watch out for - in the world of rock. Here is a look back at a few of them.
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“Dee Snider’s Rock & Roll Christmas Tale” sounds like an absurd parody TV special from “The Simpsons” or “SCTV”. In fact, it kept reminding me of the old “KISS Saves Santa” bit from “Family Guy.” In 2015, life imitates silly art.
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The lively Angelenos are to release their second EP later next month. Digital Journal caught up with vocalist David Hudson and guitarist Chris Llewellyn.
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Digital Journal gets the lowdown on the Welsh/English quartet's new album "Keep the Village Alive" from one of its founding members.
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V2 are one of the most exciting new rock acts around at the moment and have recently released their debut album, produced by the very experienced Ron Nevison. He spoke to Digital Journal.
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The Northern Irish rockers, who count Jimmy Page and Def Leppard vocalist Joe Elliot among their many fans, have just released their fifth album. Digital Journal gave one of the band members a call.
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The English-born singer, actor and showbusiness veteran is gearing up to release a rockin' new album, recorded last year in Rome. He made time in his chaotic agenda for Digital Journal.
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British rock guitarist Jimmy Page said he is preparing to get back to playing live music and thinks it will happen by the end of 2015. Page, the former Led Zeppelin guitar man, has just relaunched an old Zep album and has a new girlfriend.
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The popular Australian singer-songwriter is on tour at present with Paul Woseen of the Screaming Jets and is also readying a brand new album. Digital Journal caught up with her to find out more.
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Paul Sinclair from Get The Led Out chatted about their concert at The Paramount in New York, as well as their plans for the future.
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In an interview with the U.K.'s biggest music magazine Jimmy Page said this week that he's not just about remastering old Led Zeppelin material, as he did in a project just completed. He is also, he said, still moving forward musically.
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Labeled GQ's Rock God of the Year, the guitar legend admits he's surprised by the things Robert Plant, his former Led Zeppelin band mate, has to say about him and the possibility (or lack, thereof) of a full-fledged reformation of the iconic rock band.
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The former lead singer for the legendary rock band reportedly tore up a contract from Sir Richard Branson for a proposed 35-date reunion tour that would have garnered Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones a cool $300 million each. Or is all "rubbish?"
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At a press conference to promote the reissue of two seminal Led Zeppelin albums, the iconic rock guitarist said the chances of the band reforming don't look very good. However, Page is anxious to tour and play material spanning his entire career.
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The guitarist with the frenetic rock 'n' roll upstarts discusses the band's storming new album 'Great Western Valkyrie' and also talks about their ubiquitous 'classic rock' tag.
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Los Angeles -
The allegation that Led Zeppelin plagiarized Stairway to Heaven has developed some traction. Randy California, lead guitarist of American band Spirit, said some years before his death that the guitar on his 1968 song Taurus was "ripped off".
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Following the demise of Black Country Communion, the singer, bassist and former member of both Deep Purple and Black Sabbath wasted no time in putting together California Breed, a dynamic new three-piece. Digital Journal meets him.
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Most of the music fans who are going to be ecstatic about this are from the older set but there'll still be a lot of them. Rock icons Led Zeppelin have released two tracks the public has never heard, that despite each being recorded back in their heyday.
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Led Zeppelin fans will be circling June 3 on their calendars, the date for a massive release of Led Zeppelin material, some never available before. The band will re-release their first three albums, remastered with new material recorded at the same time.
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A simple gig at the Cotillion in Wichita, Kansas Saturday lead to the Led Zeppelin tribute band Zoso being profiled in the Wichita Eagle. The profile, by writer David A. Maurer, gives a great insight to the work needed to get as good as Zoso is.
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This may be as good as it gets when it comes to a video of Led Zeppelin: stunningly close-up, great camera work, superb sound, the playing is off-the-charts. It's a wonder to see them so early with production values so strong.
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A new digital eBook of Led Zeppelin pictures will be released on Apple’s iBookstore on April 15. The book, by renowned rock photographer Neal Preston, who back in the day was a major photographer of the band, features over 100 previously unseen photos.
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Hitting 40 is a milestone but when it comes to a rock and roll album hitting 40 it's more than that - it's a signal those around to buy it when it came out have aged indeed. That's the case with Led Zeppelin's classic 'Houses of the Holy'.
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It was only two sentences but given the stature of supergroup Led Zeppelin it's been broadcast far and wide. The reason is that the sentences came from singer Robert Plant and they open the door to a Led Zeppelin reunion.
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The long playing record was introduced by Columbia Records in 1948; it is now all but dead and gone, but for those of us who were around in especially the 1960s and 70s, it was and will remain a major part of our lives.
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You went out of town for Christmas and didn't have time to shop, right? You still have time to give the gift of music. From Led Zeppelin, Blur, The Jam & Grateful Dead to the online music site Wolfgang's Vault, your final holiday present is here.
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Led Zeppelin Image
Jimmy Page - GQ's 2014 Rock God of the Year Marco Grobb/GQ
Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham (circa 1975) Atlantic/Swan Song
Robert Plant and Jimmy Page of the iconic rock band Led Zeppelin Neal Preston
Jimmy Page and Robert Plant in the halcyon days of Led Zeppelin Atlantic Records
Performing a live reunion show in 2007, the iconic rock group Led Zeppelin have released a CD, Blu-ray & DVD package of the concert with 'Celebration Day' Rhino/Atlantic/Swan Song
Jimmy Page and his new book 'Jimmy Page by Jimmy Page: The Open Edition' Genesis Publications
Led Zeppelin live in 2007 Rhino/Atlantic/Swan Song
'The Key to the Universe' Aaron Feterl
Led Zeppelin 2012: Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones Rhino/Atlantic/Swan Song
Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant and Jiimy Page in concert Wikimedia
Rival Sons (with Scott Holiday second from right). Jeanette Wall
Performing a live reunion show in 2007, the iconic rock group Led Zeppelin have released a CD, Blu-ray & DVD package of the concert with the release of 'Celebration Day' Rhino/Atlantic/Swan Song
Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Atlantic/Swan Song
Jimmy Page backstage in 1975 Neal Preston
Led Zeppelin's reunion concert at London's O2 arena in 2007 Rhino/Atlantic/Swan Song
Led Zeppelin in 2007 in London Atlantic/Swan Song
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