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In this file photo taken on May 14, 1988 singer Robert Plant (L) and guitarist Jimmy Page perform during a Led Zeppelin reunion concert at Madison Square Garden in New York. Led Zeppelin found itself winding on down the legal road again on September 29, 2018 after a US appeals court ordered a new trial over claims the rockers copied part of
In this file photo taken on May 14, 1988 singer Robert Plant (L) and guitarist Jimmy Page perform during a Led Zeppelin reunion concert at Madison Square Garden in New York. Led Zeppelin found itself winding on down the legal road again on September 29, 2018 after a US appeals court ordered a new trial over claims the rockers copied part of
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Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page sued by composer of 'Dazed and Confused'

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'Winter is Coming' concert by Amadeus and Tokyo Symphony enchants Jakarta

Under the watchful eye of depictions of classical music’s greats on the walls of the concert hall, including Mozart, Bach, Handel, Schubert, Rachmaninoff et al, the combined orchestras served a splendid repast.

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South Korean leader hails K-pop impact on Mideast trip

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