Organisation: Led Zeppelin

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B-Side the Leeside: Nine Wassies from Bainne and 'the struggle'

Don O’Mahony talks with Giordaí Ua Laoghaire about the offbeat outfit he headed up, and some of the most innovative Irish music of the 1990s.

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Donal Ryan on the music, books and TV shows that shaped him

In advance of his visit to Kinsale, author Donal Ryan tells Des O’Driscoll about some of his favourite music, books and TV shows through the decades.

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Gig review: Robert Plant and Saving Grace at the Everyman

Robert Plant and Saving Grace review: Top class ensemble made for a memorable night at the Everyman in Cork, writes Joe Dermody

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Summer Events Guide: What's on in July

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Scene and heard: This week's entertainment news

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Led Zeppelin: Whole lotta love

A question of taste: Fiachna Ó Braonáin

Dublin-born Fiachna Ó Braonáin, 53, is a guitarist with Hothouse Flowers.

Thu, 27 Dec, 2018

Access all areas in BP Fallon's photography exhibition

BP Fallon is holding the first ever exhibition of pictures he’s taken of some of the music legends he’s hung out with, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

Fri, 12 Oct, 2018

Guitars, groupies, gurus: The extraordinary life of Jimmy Page

Chris Salewicz pulls out all the stops to emphasise this is no ordinary rock biog; this is a Jimmy Page biog, this is one louder, one bigger, one nastier, but the rock god title is for the reader to decide, says Sam Boland

Sat, 29 Sep, 2018

Scene and Heard: This week's entertainment news

Des O'Driscoll shares this week's talking points from the world of music, TV and film

Fri, 01 Jun, 2018

John Wilson touring with music made with Rory Gallagher in Taste

John Wilson, drummer with the seminal Irish band, is hitting the road again with some of the magic music he made with Rory Gallagher, writes Ed Power

Fri, 17 Nov, 2017

All set for an Inglorious future

Nathan James and his band are flying the flag for heavy rock, writes Ed Power.

Tue, 26 Sep, 2017

Buyers go GaGa for pop memorabilia at Dublin antiques fair

If you’ve ever fancied owning an Eric Clapton guitar; or Wham! lyrics handwritten by George Michael; or Lady Gaga’s pink fur coat, you might want to get yourself to the RDS in Dublin this weekend — but bring your wallet.

Sat, 23 Sep, 2017

A Question of Taste: Stephanie Rainey

Stephanie Rainey is a singer songwriter from Cork, and will be playing the Electric Picnic in

Thu, 31 Aug, 2017

The rock star is dead - but the idea of one lives on

Multiple formats of 24/7 digital access have killed off the magic of mystique that our musical stars once had, writes Suzanne Harrington

Mon, 07 Aug, 2017

Elvis’ granddaughter Riley Keough makes her mark in showbiz

Riley Keough is the daughter of Lisa Marie Presley and granddaughter of Elvis and Priscilla. Now the actress is a celebrity in her own right, says Taffy Brodesser Akner.

Sat, 08 Apr, 2017

Album review: Talos – Wild Alee

4/5

Sat, 08 Apr, 2017

When a band's name doesn’t have to stay the same

As the Irish group formerly known as Lynched transition to their new moniker of Lankum, Ed Power looks at some of the other bands who’ve changed their title in mid stream

Fri, 07 Apr, 2017

Jeff Buckley’s links to Ireland

If he’d lived, Jeff Buckley would have been 50 next week, writes Jonathan deBurca Butler

Thu, 10 Nov, 2016

Stevie Scullion had his music appetite whetted at Oasis

“MY FIRST gig was Oasis at the Limelight in Belfast,” says Malojian’s Stevie Scullion. 

Thu, 20 Oct, 2016

Roy Harper is back in the groove and focusing on music again

Despite being cleared of historical sex assault charges, West Cork resident Roy Harper was left rattled and broke by the experience. He’s glad to be focusing on his music again, writes Noel Baker

Mon, 26 Sep, 2016

Led Zeppelin lose fight for legal fees in Stairway to Heaven case

Led Zeppelin may have won the copyright war over their creation of Stairway To Heaven, but they lost its battle to recoup nearly 800,000 dollars (€721,000) in defence fees.

Tue, 09 Aug, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed with our morning briefing

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Tue, 09 Aug, 2016

Forty years of punk and why it still rocks

It’s 40 years since angry young bands like The Sex Pistols outraged society, but their influence is everywhere, says Suzanne Harrington.

Sat, 09 Jul, 2016

Foals are surfing the wave and love playing the bigger venues

Foals have seen their status rise from indie darlings to big arena megastars, and they’re loving

Mon, 27 Jun, 2016

Led Zeppelin cleared over ‘Stairway’ riff claim

The guitar riff Led Zeppelin used in the 1971 classic ‘Stairway to Heaven’ differed substantially from one the English band was accused of stealing from the US group Spirit, a jury found in a copyright infringement trial in Los Angeles.

Fri, 24 Jun, 2016

Jury finds Led Zeppelin did not copy Spirit song

Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and Robert Plant did not plagiarise the song Taurus by the American band Spirit when they wrote Stairway To Heaven, a jury in Los Angeles has found.

Thu, 23 Jun, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed with our morning briefing

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Tue, 21 Jun, 2016

Court listens very hard as Led Zeppelin deny stealing ‘Stairway To Heaven’

Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has demonstrated a deft touch at deflecting questions during a court hearing into whether he might have lifted some of the music in the rock band’s 1971 hit, ‘Stairway To Heaven’.

Sat, 18 Jun, 2016

Led Zeppelin 'lifted' intro to Stairway to Heaven, court told

Members of Led Zeppelin have appeared in court to face claims that they copied the famous opening guitar riff on their "iconic" song Stairway To Heaven.

Wed, 15 Jun, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed with our morning briefing

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Wed, 15 Jun, 2016

Court to rule on ‘Stairway to Heaven’ riff copyright

Generations of aspiring guitarists have tried to copy the riff from Led Zeppelin’s ‘Stairway to Heaven.’

Wed, 15 Jun, 2016

GAME TECH: Rock Band 4 has finally gone on the run

Back when The Cure were still curious, video games were different. 

Wed, 27 Apr, 2016

Anything is possible for football’s true believers

Patsy Dorgan, the most elegant of League of Ireland centre-halves, explained, for an upcoming feature, how The Dream came true for him.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2016

‘Stairway to Heaven’ leads Robert Plant and Jimmy Page to the dock

Led Zeppelin’s lead singer Robert Plant and guitarist Jimmy Page must face a US jury trial over whether they stole opening chords for their 1971 classic ‘Stairway to Heaven’.

Wed, 13 Apr, 2016

Scene + Heard: Music, film and gig news

Des O’Driscoll brings you a round up of all the latest news and reviews from the world of entertainment.

Fri, 15 Jan, 2016

5 things to do this week

Looking for something to do this week? Look no further...

Mon, 23 Nov, 2015

Hollywood Hayes: Adventures of a Corkman in LA

HOW long until this person goes crazy on me? is a fun game I like to play in Los Angeles.

Sat, 26 Sep, 2015

A question of taste: Cian Heffernan

Cian Heffernan is from Carrigaline, Co Cork, and is project co-ordinator for Culture Night, Cork County 2015. He also plays drums with John Blek and the Rats, whose new album is released next week. culturenightcorkcounty.ie

Thu, 17 Sep, 2015

Restaurant review: The Chef’s Table by Stefan Matz, Co Galway

The Chef’s Table by Stefan Matz, Delphi Adventure Resort, Leenane, Connemara, Co Galway; 095-42208; delphiadventureresort.com

Sat, 12 Sep, 2015

Rory Gallagher: Leaving a Taste that’s bittersweet

Despite a stunning performance at the Isle of Wight that’s about to be released on DVD, Rory Gallagher had a mixed time in his seminal early band, writes Ed Power

Thu, 10 Sep, 2015

Lead Belly has inspired a music generation

Rory Gallagher, Van Morrison and the Clancys were among the Irish musicians influenced by Lead Belly, writes Richard Fitzpatrick.

Wed, 10 Jun, 2015

Scene & Heard - Entertainment news round up

A round up of this weeks entertainment news

Fri, 05 Jun, 2015

U2’s tour manager Dennis Sheehan dies in LA hotel

U2 lead singer Bono has described the band’s long-time tour manager Dennis Sheehan as "irreplaceable" after the 68-year-old passed away suddenly in Los Angeles.

Thu, 28 May, 2015

Your Wednesday morning news round up

Employers are to be made responsible for drink and drug testing staff, Cabinet ministers are today set to discuss new measures to address cases where people do not pay water charges and Mourinho agrees a new Chelsea deal. These are some of the latest and most read news stories on irishexaminer.com this morning.

Wed, 06 May, 2015

Meet Albert Hammond - the greatest songwriter you’ve never heard of

Albert Hammond has enjoyed record sales of 360m, possibly making him the greatest songwriter you’ve never heard of. He tells Joe Dermody about creating hits for everyone from Joe Dolan to The Carpenters

Fri, 03 Apr, 2015

McWilliams rocks up to banking inquiry

Rock ‘n’ roll arrived at the Oireachtas banking inquiry yesterday. It came in the form of David McWilliams: He Who Foretold The Crash.

Fri, 27 Feb, 2015

Sheeran ‘off to good start’ with Brit

Last night’s Brit Awards kicked off with a wave of dancing waiters welcoming hosts Ant and Dec to the stage before Taylor Swift became the first act to perform.

Thu, 26 Feb, 2015

Live music - Robert Plant

Olympia, Dublin

Wed, 26 Nov, 2014

Five bands that could reform for Glastonbury 2015

The Stone Roses, Led Zeppelin and Blur have all reformed in recent times and the rock nostalgia market is way more lucrative for bands than actually releasing music.

Wed, 12 Nov, 2014

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