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Old 02-22-2015, 05:02 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Go on then, I'll bite, what did each rip? I know The Beatles were largely 'inspired' to some degree by Roy Orbison and Bobby Parker (and I'd argue I Feel Fine sounds like What'd I Say too). Zeppelin possibly ripped Taurus but I dunno what else. Green Day I've no idea but it wouldn't surprise me, and Radiohead again I'm not sure. Specifics?
Beatles: "I Feel Fine" ripped off Bobby Parker's "Watch Your Step", not to mention "Come Together" lifted some Chuck Berry lyrics.
Zep: Taurus was the one I was thinking of. I'm no expert on them, but I'm pretty sure they also lifted old blues riffs all the time.
Radiohead: "Karma Police" piano riff sounds awfully like "Sexy Sadie". Plus that business with the Hollies over "Creep".
Green Day: The "American Idiot" riff is lifted from a Dilinger Four song. Don't remember its name now.
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