Jimmy Page and Robert Plant have told the court they'll appear in person during the upcoming trial being held to determine whether "Stairway to Heaven" was plagiarized.
Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" is widely regarded as the best rock song or composition ever recorded. There's a reason why it has been loved, hated, imitated and parodied so much. Guitarist Jimmy Page recently sat down with BBC News to recall how the song came about.
Imagine covering one of the most well known songs of all time in front of the legendary band that created it...scratch that, imagine playing "Stairway to Heaven" in front of the three remaining members of Led Zeppelin? That's what Nancy and Ann Wilson of Heart tackled at the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony last December. How did they do? They brought Robert Plant to tears. Umm yeah. Check
One of the most classic of classic rock songs was given special attention by the band Heart at this year's Kennedy Center Honors gala. Robert Plant seemed to approve. See it here: