Smoke on the stairway to heaven dude

Written by Jim Carruthers
Published January 18, 2003

Y'know, I used to remember when Steve's Music gave out free t-shirts with a purchase. But I guess they haven't done that in a long time. I still have a couple of very ratty Steve's tshirts (what you want for free, rubber biscuit?)

Which makes me think about copyright. Steve's (and other guitar stores) has always had a sign banning "Stairway To Heaven". If only they had just used copyright. And no, I don't think you'll see "Smoke on the Water" as "trad. arr. by ..." anytime soon.

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Smoke on the stairway to heaven dude
Published: January 18, 2003
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Filed Under: Music: Classic Rock and Oldies, Music: Hard Rock
Writer: Jim Carruthers
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