It was announced earlier this week that the Led Zeppelin “Stairway to Heaven” copyright case will hit the appeals court in the fall, regarding the song’s similarity to “Taurus” by Spirit. Howard Stern weighed in on the news on Tuesday.
The 2016 trial featured testimony by Robert Plant and Jimmy Page, with Page claiming he wrote the music and Plant the lyrics, denying the ripoff allegations. In September, judges in the 9th circuit ruled that the judge at the trial hadn’t advised the jury correctly, ordering a new trial. Led Zeppelin’s lawyers moved on to the next level of appeal, wanting judges to listen to the case again, which will happen in September in San Francisco.
MarksFriggin.com recapped Howard Stern’s comments from Robin Quivers’ news segment:
Robin said the trial over Stairway to Heaven is still under way. Robin said the case was closed but then it was reopened. Howard said they say that Zeppelin ripped off this song but then they found out the judge didn’t handle something right and they reopened it. Robin said she’s not sure why it was opened again but they do get a new trial. Robin had the song Taurus by Spirit that she had Howard play.
Then she had Howard play Stairway to Heaven. Howard said let it go already. He said it’s very similar. Robin had both songs being played a the same time. Fred played Gary playing trumpet over it. Gary said they say the judge gave the jury incorrect instructions in the last trial so that’s why it’s been reopened.
Robin said that Kroeger supermarkets are going to carry CBD oil. She said that they’re a big supermarket around the country. Howard said he has pain that he might be able to use it on.
Robin said that a lock of Beethoven’s hair is at auction. Robin said it’s expected to have bids between $15,000 and $19,000.
Howard had Sour Gary on the phone to talk about the trial between Bread and the Beatles. Sour was dropping names like Vinnie Favale and Dominic Barbara in that one.
