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Surveying the ongoing influence of Led Zeppelin's 1971 classic Stairway to Heaven — from 'Wayne's World' to cover songs to radio station publicity stunts.

Surveying the ongoing influence of Led Zeppelin's 1971 classic Stairway to Heaven — from 'Wayne's World' to cover songs to radio station publicity stunts.

Surveying the ongoing influence of Led Zeppelin's 1971 classic Stairway to Heaven — from 'Wayne's World' to cover songs to radio station publicity stunts.

Surveying the ongoing influence of Led Zeppelin's 1971 classic Stairway to Heaven — from 'Wayne's World' to cover songs to radio station publicity stunts.

Print Few rock ‘n’ roll legends have had as enduring an impact on multiple generations as Jim Morrison, whose death 50 years ago next month at 27 made him an even bigger cultural icon than when he was alive. Yet, while his six-year tenure as the deep-voiced front man in The Doors created a quintessential template for brooding, bad-boy rock singers clad in leather and oozing primal sex appeal, musical stardom was most assuredly not this former San Diegan’s goal. That point is repeatedly e...

How do I love thee, Led Zeppelin? Let me count the ways: Dread Zeppelin, Lez Zeppelin, Zepparella, Kashmir, Get The Led Out, Zoso, Led Blimpie, No Quarter, Led Zeppelin 2, Zeppelin Complete, Led Zepplica. There are some great Zep tribute bands in there, some who have come and gone, but one is about to celebrate its 33rd anniversary and play at Pasos BarrelHouse Brewing Company next Thursday, May 13 (7 p.m., $40 to $55 on eventbrite.com). cl...