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Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin were one of the most influential British rock bands founded in London in 1968.
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Just a rip-off? Plagiarism in music
A jury concluded that Ed Sheeran did not copy Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On." Here are more high-profile cases.
Traditional drums and pop stars who have used them
From the djembe to the tabla, traditional drums have provided the beat to songs by Led Zeppelin or The Rolling Stones.
Highlights of the Venice Film Festival
There are 21 films competing for the Golden Lion, including a new work on Lady Di, "Spencer."
Led Zeppelin wins 'Stairway to Heaven' case
The US Supreme Court has declined to hear a copyright case against the band, ending a yearslong legal dispute.
Metal: From niche music to mass phenomenon
Like all varieties of rock music, metal found its way from the underground to the mainstream over the years.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe 08.01.2019
Jimmy Page turns 75, a facelift for a sound sculpture, and five incredible living concepts.
Vincent Peirani: Rocking the accordion
On his latest album French musician Vincent Peirani plays rock classics on the accordion.
'Stairway to Heaven' dispute sent back to trial
The band faces accusations of stealing the "Stairway to Heaven" riff from a 1966 song called "Taurus."
Creative album cover art
Aubrey Powell and Storm Thorgerson invented a whole new style of album cover art.
How it all began for Led Zeppelin
Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham and John Paul Jones first played together under the name The New Yardbirds.
5 little-known facts about Led Zeppelin
On September 7, 1968, four British musicians appeared together on stage for the first time: they were Led Zeppelin.
How Robert Plant contributed to creating the 'rock god' archetype
As Robert Plant turns 70, here's a glance back at the iconic rock band's story.
Wacken your head: Is headbanging dangerous?
The Wacken music festival is the biggest heavy metal headbangers' ball. Enjoy it. But spare a thought for your brain.
Led Zeppelin wins lawsuit over 'Stairway to Heaven' riff
Led Zeppelin have won a lawsuit after claims the opening guitar riff from "Stairway to Heaven" had been lifted.
Stolen Stairway? - on DW News
Led Zeppelin answer plagiarism allegations in court
US jury to decide if Led Zeppelin stole 'Stairway to Heaven'
It's one of the most widely recognized songs in rock music history. But was Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" stolen?
Jimmy Page turns 70
Led Zeppelin's legendary guitarist conquered the world with his instrument but now seldom plays.
Britpop's Friendly Invasion Lives on in Germany
From the post-war years to the present day, British music has enjoyed huge popularity in Germany despite the differences in history, cultural identity and mentality.
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