Industry Jun 21, 2026
Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven' inspired by a comment from George Harrison
“Seven minutes of exquisite heartache” – quite unlike anything else the band created
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MusicRadar
George Harrison reportedly told John Bonham that Led Zeppelin did not record ballads. This comment inspired one of the band's most famous songs, described as "seven minutes of exquisite heartache." Originally reported by MusicRadar.