Did Led Zeppelin steal blues music?

The closing track on Led Zeppelin II is a Page/Plant composition bookended by quiet bluesy sections. Those bookends, fairly blatantly, are a cover of “Bring It on Home,” the Sonny Boy Williamson blues song written by Zep favorite Willie Dixon. People say, ‘Oh, “Bring It on Home” is stolen.

Did Led Zeppelin steal black artists songs?

Zeppelin ripped off everyone. They wouldn’t be as popular if they were a black band, definitely, but that’s nothing to do with them stealing songs from black artists (which they definitely did).

Why was Led Zeppelin labeled as rip offs by their peers?

Firstly, when Zeppelin used someone else’s material, they didn’t attribute songwriting to the original artist. Most British blues groups were recording lots of covers, but unlike Zeppelin, they didn’t claim to have written them. Secondly, Led Zeppelin didn’t modify their versions enough to claim they were original.

Who did Zeppelin steal from?

The iconic rock band were accused of stealing the song’s opening riff from a song called Taurus by US psych-rockers Spirit, recorded three years before the release of the album Led Zeppelin IV, which contained the rock behemoth.

Is Led Zeppelin rock or blues?

Led Zeppelin
Origin	London, England
Genres	Hard rock blues rock folk rock heavy metal
Years active	1968–1980 (reunions: 1985, 1988, 1995, 2007)
Labels	Atlantic Swan Song

How did Led Zeppelin change rock?

The Pioneers of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Led Zeppelin’s legacy and influence encompass the rock ‘n roll genre. They pushed the limits, challenged ideals, and pulled out all the stops when it came to making music. They were rooted in blues but unlike some of their contemporaries, they went in hard and heavy.

Did Elvis influence Led Zeppelin?

‘There was one other time the Elvis tour ran across the band while out on the road. Elvis Presley inspired most, if not all the great rock ‘n’ roll acts of the ’60s, ’70s and beyond. Led Zeppelin were no exception, and the opportunities when their paths crossed remained a thrill for the band and the King himself.