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.

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.

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’.

Cork University Hospital (CUH) now has the “cleanest hospital rooms that exist in healthcare worldwide” within its new cystic fibrosis (CF) ward, effectively removing the threat of cross infection to patients.

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Robert Plant "tore up" a deal worth more than £500m (€630m) to reform Led Zeppelin.

Robert Plant has hinted his new solo album might be his final farewell.

Robert Plant is "disappointed and baffled" by Jimmy Page's determination to reform Led Zeppelin.

From vintage family entertainers, to gossamer pop stars via angst-slathered indie rockers, this year’s Live at the Marquee line-up is among the most eclectic yet.

Danny Dyer has been shortlisted for Sexiest Male at the British Soap Awards.

Lana Del Ray, Bob Dylan and Imelda May will join the Live at the Marquee series of concerts in Cork city this summer.

A charity that raised millions for a new ward at Cork University Hospital (CUH) has refused to hand over the money after management reneged on a commitment to ringfence beds for cystic fibrosis (CF) patients.

MUSIC NEWS:

Organisers have revealed the Main Stage times for this weekend's Electric Picnic festival.

Promoters of Electric Picnic have revealed that all tickets for the three-day music and arts festival have now been sold.

Electric Picnic organisers have today revealed which bands would be playing on each day of the festival.

Disco pioneer Giorgio Moroder is to make his first ever appearance in Ireland at the Electric Picnic festival in September, it was announced today.

Robert Plant has hinted at a Led Zeppelin reunion in 2014.

Led Zeppelin will not be reuniting any time soon.

Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant admits he does not understand the lyrics of his band’s most famous song, Stairway to Heaven.

GUNS N’ ROSES star Axl Rose, who kept the world waiting 15 years for his comeback album, has been declared the greatest lead singer of all time.

Guns N’Roses star Axl Rose, who kept the world waiting 15 years for his comeback album, has been declared the greatest lead singer of all time.

Canadian rockers Arcade Fire's record 'The Suburbs' has been hailed album of the year in a prestigious poll of music critics.

Robert Plant may perform with Led Zeppelin again.

Robert Plant has given up rock music.

Veteran rocker Robert Plant refused to party with Liam and Noel Gallagher after the Led Zeppelin reunion concert in 2007.

Robert Plant wants to spend New Year’s Eve in the arms of a woman.

Jimmy Page is going to tour again in 2010 – with or without his Led Zeppelin bandmates.

AN increase in diabetes and an ageing population will increase the demand for treatment of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and put additional pressure on overstretched dialysis services, according to head of the National Renal Service.

THE HSE must fast-track the development of a specialist cystic fibrosis (CF) unit at Cork University Hospital (CUH) to care for patients in Munster with the disease.

THE unlikely pairing of Robert Plant and Alison Krauss that produced the hit album Raising Sand won five Grammys including album of the year.

British musical talent stole the show at this year's Grammy Awards with old and young alike taking home an armful of coveted gongs.

Robert Plan has finally divulged the real reason why he opted out of a full Led Zeppelin reunion - because it would be inappropriate without their late drummer John Bonham.

Plans for Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones to hit the road as Led Zeppelin in 2009 have been scrapped because the rockers can't find a singer to replace Robert Plant.

Jimmy Page's manager has defended the guitarist's decision to reform Led Zeppelin for a world tour without frontman Robert Plant.

Robert Plant has denied falling out with his former Led Zeppelin bandmates - insisting there is no rift over his decision not to join them for a reunion world tour.

British rocker Jeff Beck has slammed Led Zeppelin's comeback plans - insisting it will be pointless without former lead singer Robert Plant.

British acts dominated the nominations for record of the year at the US Grammy Awards today.

Paul McCartney has expressed his disappointment at Led Zeppelin's decision to reunite without frontman Robert Plant.

Rockers Led Zeppelin have confirmed they are to tour under a different name while they are without frontman Robert Plant.

THE number of adult cystic fibrosis patients treated at Cork University Hospital is set to be double the official guidelines within 18 months, it has emerged.

Rocker Chris Cornell has labelled Led Zeppelin's decision to reunite without frontman Robert Plant as "depressing".

Former Audioslave and Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell dismissed reports that he's in secret negotiations to take over Robert Plant's role in Led Zeppelin.