I’ve been a Zeppelin fan for years, not sure how I missed this and I could be way behind the ball, but whatever, someone else has to be too. Knowing this changed my view of LZ as truly innovative artists, so if you don’t want to lose that stop reading now. LZ has been accused numerous times of plagiarism throughout the years, most cases were settled out of court for undisclosed sums or not at all. Heard talk of this on the radio this morning because songwriter Jake Holmes is suing them for plagiarism of “Dazed and Confused”. Most notable is they ripped the guitar line from “Stairway to Heaven” from a band Spirit they used to open for. We live in an age of rip offs and re-makes, but you would of hoped a band that helped to build rock and roll would be more original. You can find more about everyone who sued them on their wikipedia page LZ WikiPedia I won’t stop listening to LZ though, just think “Stairway to Heaven” should be moved down a few notches on the best rock songs ever list, always its #1. Time for Lynrd Skynrd – “FreeBird” to take the top spot for once.   Here are the best example put together by youtube user clashboy77. Don’t want to plagiarize his good work.

Here is the full list. Do some you-tubing if you want to hear more. These are not covers and original songwriters are not credited in the LZ albums.

“Babe I’m Gonna Leave You” – A folk song by Anne Bredon, this was originally credited as “traditional, arranged by Jimmy Page,” then “words and music by Jimmy Page,” and then, following legal action, “Bredon/Page/Plant.”
“Black Mountain Side” – uncredited version of a traditional folk tune previously recorded by Bert Jansch.
“Bring It On Home” – the first section is an uncredited cover of the Willie Dixon tune (as performed by the imposter Sonny Boy Williamson).
“Communication Breakdown” – apparently derived from Eddie Cochran’s “Nervous Breakdown.”
“Custard Pie” – uncredited cover of Bukka White’s “Shake ‘Em On Down,” with lyrics from Sleepy John Estes’s “Drop Down Daddy.”
“Dazed And Confused” – uncredited cover of the Jake Holmes song (see The Above Ground Sound Of Jake Holmes).
“Hats Off To (Roy) Harper” – uncredited version of Bukka White’s “Shake ‘Em On Down.”
“How Many More Times” – Part one is an uncredited cover of the Howlin’ Wolf song (available on numerous compilations). Part two is an uncredited cover of Albert King’s “The Hunter.”
“In My Time Of Dying” – uncredited cover of the traditional song (as heard on Bob Dylan’s debut).
“The Lemon Song” – uncredited cover of Howlin’ Wolf’s “Killing Floor” – Wolf’s publisher sued Zeppelin in the early 70s and settled out of court.
“Moby Dick” – written and first recorded by Sleepy John Estes under the title “The Girl I Love,” and later covered by Bobby Parker.
“Nobody’s Fault But Mine” – uncredited cover of the Blind Willie Johnson blues.
“Since I’ve Been Lovin’ You” – lyrics are the same as Moby Grape’s “Never,” though the music isn’t similar.
“Stairway To Heaven” – the main guitar line is apparently from “Taurus” by Spirit.
“White Summer” – uncredited cover of Davey Graham’s “She Moved Through The Fair.”
“Whole Lotta Love” – lyrics are from the Willie Dixon blues “You Need Love.”