I'm a big Zep head and heard most of those songs (the Spirit thing I sure haven't, though!). I know Zep are thieves, blahblahblah, but I'm convinced at least part of that guy's claims are a little off. For instance, I'm SURE I remember Black Mountain Side being credited as Trad. Arranged by Page, and I know there was a Memphis Minnie credit (I think? Someone else?) on "In My Time Of Dying".
90% of that stuff was from the first four albums period, which isn't my favourite by a long shot. I think I'd be more shocked and disheartened if, say, "The Ocean" was ripped off or something.

You know what I'd like to see? Not as meanness or pettiness, but a video like that of all the songs Dylan lifted in his early years. He was mainly a lifter of melodies from what I've heard, and freely admits to when he does. (but again, not credited as such!)

yeah, like all of you guys are just as original, anyway.

please.

that damned fly wrote:yeah, like all of you guys are just as original, anyway.

please.

i get my inspiration whilst in a vacuum. actually, i don't even listen to other music.

BClark wrote:

that damned fly wrote:yeah, like all of you guys are just as original, anyway.

please.

i get my inspiration whilst in a vacuum. actually, i don't even listen to other music.

I bet that gets your blood boiling

I'd rather listen to Bert Jansch tune his guitar than any Led Zeppelin.

FUCK. LED. ZEPPELIN.

If I ever hear them again it'll be too soon.