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Taboo tunes : a history of banned bands & censored songs / by Peter Blecha.
| Author/creator | Blecha, Peter |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | San Francisco : Backbeat Books, ©2004. |
| Description | ix, 214 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Foreword: "Ring, ring goes the bell ..." / by Krist Novoselic -- Fear of music -- Beat crazy -- The devil in disguise -- Token drug song -- Let's talk about sex -- Killing in the name -- Find the cost of freedom. |
| Abstract | From ancient Rome through the 1980s "Explicit Lyrics" labeling crusade and on to the infamous Taliban regime, repressive governments and self-appointed moral guardians have sought to limit musical expression. In this ode to scandal, the author recounts the travails of musicians who have dared to air "unacceptable" topics. Filled with several centuries' worth of raunchy sex ditties, morbid murder ballads, blasphemous satanic songs, paeans to intoxicating substances, and radical political anthems, this book lays the censors' stories bare. It casts a spotlight on current concerns over civil liberties and artistic freedom in the post-9/11 world. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 190-199) and index. |
| LCCN | 2003024260 |
| ISBN | 0879307927 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780879307929 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML3916 .B54 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |