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When Music Makes History

We're Not Gonna Take It

In 1985, a Twisted Sister song helps spark controversy over song lyrics and censorship.

Aired 12/01/2020

When Music Makes History

We're Not Gonna Take It

Special | 1m 28s

In 1985, a Twisted Sister song helps spark controversy over song lyrics and censorship.

In 1985, an organization co-founded by Tipper Gore called the Parents Music Resource Center released “The Filthy Fifteen,” a list of songs deemed outrageous for their violent, sexual, and drug-themed lyrics. Dee Snider, the lead singer of Twisted Sister, one of the PMRC’s targets, testified at a high-profile Senate hearing to combat perceived censorship.

Aired 12/01/2020

When Music Makes History is a local public television program presented by WETA

When Music Makes History

We're Not Gonna Take It

Special | 1m 28s

In 1985, an organization co-founded by Tipper Gore called the Parents Music Resource Center released “The Filthy Fifteen,” a list of songs deemed outrageous for their violent, sexual, and drug-themed lyrics. Dee Snider, the lead singer of Twisted Sister, one of the PMRC’s targets, testified at a high-profile Senate hearing to combat perceived censorship.

Aired 12/01/2020

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When Music Makes History is a local public television program presented by WETA

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