Stolen Riffs & Musical Heists
🎸 Darkside Johnny Rocks: Case File #4 — Stolen Riffs & Musical Heists Rock N Roll stealing from the Blues Some say rock ’n’ roll is all rebellion and swagger — but dig deeper, and you’ll find a history riddled with theft. Not the petty kind — we’re talking riffs, licks, and entire songs lifted from bluesmen, jazz cats, and fellow rockers. Welcome to the world of musical heists . 🎸 The Blues Got Swiped Led Zeppelin, the kings of stadium rock, owe more than a few licks to Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, and other blues giants. “Whole Lotta Love” leaned hard on Dixon’s “You Need Love.” Lawsuits followed, settlements signed — but the riffs were already immortal. Jimmy Page knew the rules: lift, polish, electrify. History calls it plagiarism; fans call it genius. Welcome to the gray alley of rock ’n’ roll. 🎶 Beatles & Borrowed Grooves Lennon and McCartney weren’t immune. “Come Together” borrowed lines from Chuck Berry’s...
