When was the lawsuit filed?
May 31
Where was it filed?
in the United States District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
against who?
was brought by the estate of the late musician Randy California
Anyone else?
Yes
Who?
against the surviving members of Led Zeppelin and their record label
Why were they suing?
They claimed that the iconic Led Zeppelin song "Stairway to Heaven" was far from original
What song was it taken from?
the single "Taurus
What group did that song belong to?
Spirit
Was someone from Zeppelin previously in that group?
Yes
Who?
California
In what capacity?
lead guitarist
Did Zeppelin tour with Spirit?
Yes
What year?
1968,
Who was Zeppelin's guitarist?
Jimmy Page
What was one fo the causes of the lawsuit?
"Falsification of Rock N' Roll History"
What do they claim?
"Parts of 'Stairway to Heaven,' instantly recognizable to the music fans across the world,
What does the estate want?
court ordered damages and writing credit for California
What is part of the defense?
a printed interview conducted with California
How did he die?
drowning
What year?
1997
Who was the interview with?
Listener Magazine