‘I was called an enemy of the people’: how the US Senate went to war with the biggest rock stars of the 1980s
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Forty years ago, a campaign led by concerned parents labeled iconic artists like Prince, Madonna, and Judas Priest as the 'Filthy Fifteen' due to their music's controversial content. This movement sparked a significant moral panic in the U.S., highlighting the ongoing tension between artistic expression and societal values. The impact of this campaign is still felt today, as it raises questions about censorship and the role of music in shaping cultural conversations.
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