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Source: BBC Radio Scotland "The Banned History of Rock'n'Roll" 1130-1200
Roundup
6-11-06

The Banned History of Rock'n'Roll [audio 30min]

Pete Seeger and his Weavers allegedly suffered at the hands of McCarthy, The Sex Pistols tried to overshadow the Queen's Silver Jubilee and the Dixie Chicks spoke out against Bush's war on terrorism. Given the fine line between social commentary and propaganda, can music and politics come together without a backlash?
Read entire article at BBC Radio Scotland "The Banned History of Rock'n'Roll" 1130-1200