Top High Profile Copyright Infringement Cases In Music

Published on 04/04/2018
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Led Zepplin Vs. Spirit (2014)

Led Zeppelin was accused of using opening instrumental’s from the track “Taurus” by the band Spirit. Zeppelin was found not guilty.

Led Zeppelin Vs. Spirit

Led Zeppelin Vs. Spirit

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The New Seekers Vs. Oasis (1994)

Oasis was successfully sued by The New Seekers over the 1994 song “Shakermaker” for allegedly stealing the melody from The New Seekers’ song from 1971 “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing.” They settled outside of court and Oasis paid $500,000 in damages.

The New Seekers Vs. Oasis

The New Seekers Vs. Oasis

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