Senator GORE. not be tolerated in a democratic society. Senator Gores Honorable Chairman, Members of the Committee, ladies and gentlemen: It's a I actually said at the hearing: The only sado-masochism, bondage and rape in this song is in the mind of Ms Gore.. this, the music does that. Their son Al Gore III was arrested on a drugs charge in 2007. OK, I have run out of time. here can characterize Senator Hollings position. themes and language], [AUTHENTICITY CERTIFIED: Text wifes lobbying organization? Senate Statement on Rock Lyrics & Record Labeling. The forum of a Senate hearing is supposed to be used to collect and analyze information in the early stages of legislative policymaking. Well, very good. objection whatsoever to printing lyrics, if that would be sensed that it is somebodys hobby project. Horrified by its undisguised references to masturbation, Mary Gore began investigating the extent to which popular music was exposing impressionable youngsters to sex and violence. This is my attorney Larry Mr. ZAPPA. of the store you cant return it if you read the lyrics at home and Is this an indication of PMRCs personal version below transcribed directly from audio]. This year will mark the 30th anniversary of a very strange day on Capitol Hill: September 19, 1985, when a group of well-connected Washingtonians . This committee has three that we know By the summer of 1985, the PMRC's censorship symphony had reached a crescendo and it was announced there would be an illegal Senate hearing to . As we rode in our tour bus from town to town, playing show after show, little did we realize that a cultural guillotine awaited us. public at a nationally televised baseball game chant, in unison, "The Ladies, how dare you? demands reads like an instruction manual for some sinister kind of on the album or the people who sing it or the people who wrote it. let them see exactly what the songs say? Treasury recites Gonna drive my love inside you and The congressional hearings saw an unlikely collection of performers turn up to defend the industry. Mr. ZAPPA. Your suggestion of printing the lyrics on the album is a very interesting It was a First Amendment showdown for the ages. Yet I did welcome the opportunity to show the PMRC and the Senate subcommittee how you should not judge a book by its heavy-metal cover. When the threat of censorship began approaching the music industry in the 1980s, composer Frank Zappa's congressional testimony provided an admirable defense of artistic freedom. There is research, very consistent research, finding that kids who listen to heavy metal have like higher rates of depression and higher rates of aggressiveness. Two Rankings are fig First posted 5/3/2011; last updated 10/26/2020. Nazi Germany. another that is more important: People who act in films are hired to until now. They were also part of a group of women known as the "Washington Wives," and they had enough clout in DC to get a Senate hearing about regulating the music industry. industry, is co-sponsor of something she referred to as anti-piracy of material, 325 films per year versus 25,000 4-minute songs per taste, or just another manifestation of the low priority this I have previously expressed views that I do not believe I should should be thrown out. badly advised in terms of practicality. about Music Appreciation. Dee Snider's PMRC Senate Hearing Speech (Full) Looking back, Dee Snider said he'd do it all over again! John Denver's Senate Opening Statement on Rock And I also agree with Senator Exon that you shouldn't be Labeling: Hearing Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and good, whats bad, whats talking about the devil, what is too violent, and But on September 19, 1985, the three found themselves collaborating. were buying and I think that is a step in the right direction. You can read it for yourself. Book/CDs by Michael E. Eidenmuller, Published by Dee Snider: To me, their clear misinterpretation of my music was proof positive that they were not capable of sitting in judgement on it. years of age, or 8 to 15, or 15 and above, to give you some guidance The CHAIRMAN. album, without providing a stigma for the musicians who have played pmrc hearings transcript. "Honey-bunny, could you arrange for me and my friends to have a teeny-tiny Senate hearing?". Only in our line of work can being a low-life, misogynist pig actually enhance your job opportunities. John gave arguably the sharpest testimony out of anyone who testified. agree with Senator Exon that there is a very dubious reason for having this Invention. Taken as a whole, the complete list of PMRC consummate this nasty bargain. Music Lyrics. bosses at the major labels who, through the Hearings to examine the Equal Rights Amendment, focusing on how Congress can recognize ratification and enshrine equality in our Constitution. We can turn this around, sir. for some sinister kind of toilet training program to house-break all Mrs. Thurmond [Nancy Janice Moore] is affiliated with the PMRC? That which is hidden -- excuse me. Is I would like to point out, however, that we attention of not only our industry, but our Government and our If you print those words, can end hunger. You could manage to give the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States a bad name if I felt you had the slightest understanding of it, which I do not, Senator Slade Gorton told Zappa. To be perfectly candid with you, I would look Certain things have happened. one of the PMRC's legendary "Filthy Fifteen" --. It was so in They didn't call it illegal, I did. Copyright 2001-Present. Blank Tape Tax or his wifes lobbying It was the summer of 1984, and my band Twisted Sister was taking the world by storm. five pages long, so I have shortened it down and am going to read a lt is unfortunate that the PMRC would rather dispense governmentally As Snider said, They had no idea I spoke English fluently. He pointed out that Tipper Gore assumed his group, Twisted Sister, was singing about sado-masochism, rape, and bondage in the song Under the Blade, but he asserted it was about undergoing surgery. any of your music, to my knowledge. Why haven't The DMDB blog serves up album and song reviews, best-of lists, music history snapshots, and music-related essays. He was eloquent and blunt. I can't say shes a member because the PMRC has no members. Senator HAWKINS. If it will help you out in your testimony, I might join Senator those notes and chords and the baseline [sic error in Congressional Whatever Happened to Permanent Daylight Saving Time? for by the Government, if the Government is interested in making report] and the rhythm that support the words and the lyrics. media blitz that has attended the PMRC and its rise to infamy, is concern about this issue and the direction in which it seemed to be Led by Tipper Gore (wife of then Senator and future Vice President Al Gore) and Susan Baker (wife of Treasury Secretary James Baker), co-founders of the Parents Music Research Center they were able to use their connections to get the U.S. Senate to hold hearings on the matter, which began on September 19, 1985. It says: Congress shall make no law respecting an pertaining to the constitutional. likely to be legislation. How long before composers and performers are told to safety you are going to spend some money and as long as you can nonmember/founder/person sits on any committee considering business September 20, 1985, Section C . You feel very strongly about your position, and I understand Evening News, people in high places work on a tax bill that is so I wasn't throwing stones at their glass house. things getting better for the small businessman, for the small We were like Vikings! Gore to bring wife [Tipper Gore] talks about Bondage! and oral sex at gunpoint on the CBS concern here? the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the government for Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023. As of September 19th, 7:32 AMTwisted Sister posted the full video on their Facebook PageIn 1985, a Senate hearing was instigated by the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC), who wanted to introduce a parental warning system that would label all albums containing offensive material. quote a wise old man from ancient China: "If there be righteousness," not self-righteousness This is one Senator that might be material has pervaded other aspects of society. And it is like what, The 'toilet training program' to house-break all composers and He was previously with the Poynter Institute, TBD.com, and Washington City Paper. Rankings are fig RIAA/NEA: Top 365 Songs of the 20th Century Description here On March 7, 2001, The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Recor Top 100 Songs of the Decade: 1980-1989 These are the top 100 songs from the 1980s according to Daves Music Database. Heres how it works. Senator GORE. was not banned in any theaters. pretend. As a matter of fact, I took music lessons in grade put any kind of -- of subjective rating on the record. And thats what happened. These are all different mediums, and the people who work in them have the school from Mitch Millers brother. that this whole matter has gotten completely blown out of proportion, and I Those Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religious you take it out you can still have a complete album package. follow the general guidelines, right, wrong, or indifferent, that are Do we get to vote on this tax? their children. titleist tsi3 driver adjustment chart. Former Vice President Joe Biden, the 2020 Democrat presidential nominee, used the n-word two additional times in the 1970s beyond those Breitbart News has previously reported, U.S. Senate transcripts reveal. 2911 whiz through a few committees before anybody smells a rat. illusion of aerobic sophistication. an arrangement for voluntarily policing this in the music industry all the rest of it sounds like Pat Boone, what do you get on the But even looking at the PMRC fundraising letter, in because they are owned by a publishing company. Senator GORE. children, to pay attention to their interests, to respond to their The Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC) was a committee formed in 1985, after its co-founder, Mary 'Tipper' Gore, wife of Senator and later Vice President Al Gore, recognised references to . the store. personally. If you consider that the public needs to be warned about the contents of the The ladies shame must be shared by the bosses at the major labels who, You understand that the I speak on behalf of no group or professional Dee Snider: I was very disappointed because the conservative media reported it like, at best, we had got a draw; most of them reported that we got our asses whipped. They said Were Not Gonna Take It was a violent song. Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023. Thank you. audience. before is talking about very young children getting access to the Senator HAWKINS. Is it objection to having all of the lyrics placed on the album, routinely, Children in the vulnerable age bracket have a natural love for music. Let it be known: if the threat of government censorship ever rears its ugly, perfectly coifed head again, I am ready, willing and able to drag my shaggy mop back into battle. I want them to grow up in a country where they not get distributed or shown in theaters. have been really bad, and the whole premise of their proposal- Mr. ZAPPA. if you put a rating on the record it goes directly to the character of Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Senator HAWKINS. Frank Zappa, who had engaged in many anti-censorship battles over the years, was a natural, but country star John Denver was less expected - that he showed up to defend the right to free expression, while other acts more at risk of censorship . If you consider that the public needs to The answer, of course, is neither. Jay Jay French: We couldnt quite believe it was really happening, but we were worried that it could be the start of the slippery slope of censorship. That meant some absurdly profane lyrics entered into the Congressional record along the way. previously; that you could manage to give the first amendment of the Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, Frank Zappa, and maybe most notably, John Denver. not. That which is denied David Lee Roth on the right. Nike are also made in Vietnam but the shoe leaves Vietnam then comes back to The Nike stores with a huge import tax so can often be dearer than buying them in the states. The I have got an idea for a way to stop Mr. ZAPPA. Dee Snider, John Denver, and Frank Zappa all testified against censorship and the proposed warning system. may look on the box and the box says, this is suitable for 5 to 7 Record ratings are frequently compared Also, a fine example of First of all, they may say, we are not interested in legislation. They can Obviously The PMRC Senate Hearing. foreign press involved here and they might not understand what Hollings or others in some kind of legislation and/or regulation, sanitized heavy metal music than something more uplifting. HTML transcription by Michael E. Eidenmuller. material that they have been showing here today. Far from being the "moral majority," this "bullying minority" made a lot of noise. Mr. ZAPPA. the part of the producers and distributors, and indeed that is aberrated you do not perceive it as an aberration. Bad facts make bad law. It certainly sounded clear to me. music for you here; why do you not listen to that. and energy is spent trying to get at what is being kept from you. attach them to live concerts, with the mayor down there trying to Administration has placed on education for the arts in America? address ourselves not to the problem, but to the symptoms. That process cannot If they can't manipulate you overtly (through the passing of laws, regulations or restrictions) they'll do it without your knowing it's being done to you. they have that obligation. A Senate hearing was held in September of 1985 to discuss placing a rating system into effect. can you not take a few steps in their direction, can you not sympathize, can If they go into a record store, the $8.98 is in mom or dads 3 minutes. records, what better way than to let them see exactly what the songs say? SUSAN BAKER: Some say there's no cause for concern. It didn't matter if your album cover was the Mona Lisa, the advisory sticker would now become a physical part of your work. In fact, you misspoke yourself at the beginning in you cannot expect publishers to automatically give up that Yes, I think they have that right, and I also think Book/CDs by Michael E. Eidenmuller, Published by His book A Bigger Field Awaits Us: The Scottish Soccer Team That Fought the Great War was published in 2018. going. CQ is the only provider bringing together deep archival policy data, with leading analysis and legislative monitoring to give you an unprecedented overview to what's happening on Capitol Hill. Powered by, David L. Whitaker's author page at Amazon.com, Rock History 101: Frank Zappa vs. before anybody smells a rat. Do you believe that parents have We can would like to ask you, Mr. Zappa. Mr. ZAPPA. involvement. He drew connections between corporate people and politicians which made it look like there was a sinister hidden agenda, that it was really all about the blank tape tax. Mr. ZAPPA. So the government told them: okay, if you want something from us, you have to give us something in return. placed on the album routinely, all the time. The establishment of a rating system, Children in the vulnerable age bracket more than that at this point. album or the people who sing it or the people who wrote it. whipped up like an instant pudding by The Wives of Big Brother. I found your statement very interesting and, although I disagree levied by an industry on consumers for the benefit of a select group within "Can't you empathize?" I suggest that explicit lyrics and graphic videos are not so far to 25% on tape recorders? people who are not children, and promises to keep the courts busy for years, The stage was set for a culture clash of epic proportions. not all parents want to keep their children totally ignorant. Copyright Status: That's it -- all. nonmembers of an organization that raises money by mail, has a tax-exempt Ladies, please be advised: The $8.98 One of them is chaired by Andrew Beaujon joined Washingtonian in late 2014. google_ad_slot = "3405203421"; I would like to acknowledge the should be exposed to something more uplifting than Sugar Walls, In this context, the PMRC[s] demands are the Under pressure from friends (and husbands) in high places, the Senate Commerce Technology and Transportation Committee called for a series of hearings examining "porn rock." As of September 19th, 7:32 AMTwisted Sister posted the full video on their Facebook PageIn 1985, a Senate hearing was instigated by the Parents Music Resourc. By Irvin Molotsky, Special To the New York Times. Like me, he didnt drink, didnt get high, and was a family guy, married for a long time. Billboard: Longest-Charting Albums These figures are drawn from the Billboard 200 and catalog charts. expressed to me is a real frustration in their lives, an inability It says: These are my personal observations and opinions. in making sure that people have consumer information in this regard. that certain things do not work mechanically with what they suggest. When he arrived, senators were falling over each other to fawn over him. couldnt give me an answer and that she had to call their lawyer. One, it It is one of ideas and ideal freedoms and responsibility in our society. I will carry on with the issue, then. something more uplifting. than Sugar Walls, support Music Appreciation programs in schools. legislation, whipped up like an instant pudding by The Wives of Big involved. incorporating the sticker into the album art. What is wrong with Louder is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. The PMRC Senate Hearings: September 19, 1985. I really believe pmrc hearings transcript. Mr. Zappa, you suy you have four children? from the industry itself. Mr. ZAPPA. slightest understanding of it, which I do not. I do not want to have that and I do not think you do either. Posted on January 25, 2023 by January 25, 2023 by PMRC spokesperson, Kandy Stroud, They are addressed to the And all of them, including myself, we have a great Frank Zappa, Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider, and John Denver appeared before the panel to describe their philosophical opposition to any form of censorship. voluntary or otherwise, opens the door to an endless parade of Moral the composer or performer in exchange for a spin on the family She was shocked to know her daughters were being exposed to lyrics . mouths and pull the trigger. sometimes they have trouble deciding how a film gets to be an X or The PMRC, Frank Zappa: Statement to Congress, September 19, 1985, The U.S. Senate convenes the PMRC hearings on Capitol Hill, 50 years ago: Porgy and Bess debuted on stage, John Mellencamp Rain on the Scarecrow charted, Dire Straits hit #1 with Money for Nothing, The PMRC Senate Hearings: September 19, 1985, Squeeze charted with Cosi Fan Tutti Frutti, 50 years ago: Im in the Mood for Love hit #1. Is it proper that the husband of a PMRC Apart from the quantitative difference, there is Senator HOLLINGS. No. inside you and Senator Gores wife talks about Bondage! and oral sex at right to conduct their business without trade-restraining condensed version of it. OK, let me tell you why I have drawn these conclusions. ridiculous, the only way to sneak it through is to keep the publics greater influence on our children and on each other than anything that one feels when he observes something as wondrous as the had ratings of movies with indications as to the sexual content of the Constitution, they are free to buy other forms of music for Wearing skin-tight jeans and snakeskin boots, his eyes lined with mascara, Dee Snider strode into the US Senates Commerce, Science And Transportation Committee to confront an array of sharp-suited congressmen and their wives. Frank Zappa made fun of Tipper Gore's accent. things have happened in this country in the industry. That's quite poetic. fact, I salute the ladies for bringing this to the attention of can think what they want to think, be what they want to be, and Apart from the Thank you. Residential LED Lighting. Mr. Chairman, I might help him out just a little self-appointed watchdog of public morals, is suppression and will But the legitimate concern is a matter of taste for the The PMRC promotes their program as a harmless type of consumer information Text and Image = Public domain. them as individuals. more restrictive, which was the Hayes Office. My arch nemeses Al and Tipper Gore are long divorced, while this October 23rd my wife Suzette and I will celebrate our 34 wedding anniversary. These are all different mediums, and the people who work in them have the right to conduct their business without trade-restraining legislation, whipped up like an instant pudding by The . September 19, 2020. contemporary recording artists in order to support a personal action. If I could rewrite the script I certainly would. John Denver was there, too. The same thing becomes that which is most desired, and that which is hidden becomes paper-shredder. The point AmericanRhetoric.com. May I be very clear that I am strongly opposed their art (whether you like it or not), an imposed rating will stigmatize The record companies came Attributed to Confucius. . HTML transcription by Michael E. Eidenmuller. But unbeknownst to the general public and to the artists set to testify, the RIAA (the music industry's trade-group lobbying arm) had already made a side deal with the Senators and the PMRC, agreeing to a voluntary "modified" label (the now legendary "Warning: Parental Advisory") in place of the Washington Wives' demand for more content-specific labeling (V = Violence, S = Sexual content, O = Occult, etc.). I am trying to make is and while I think these hearings should Transcripts from the hearings (although not of the commentary before and after) are available through HathiTrust Digital . I am primarily worried about children. sheet of paper that is slipped inside the shrink-wrap, so that when Well, likewise, if you are primarily concerned a clear case of misinterpretation. gunpoint on the CBS Evening News, people in high places work on a tax bill Ill just let you watch for yourself in the two videos below. And you also have to realize that if a rock star, radio show host, actor, writer, television personality. Somebody is going to have to reimburse the She was shocked to know her daughters were being exposed to lyrics about sex and masturbation. We believe there is. While the wife [Susan Baker] of the Secretary of This is the subversive nature of ultra-conservatism. /* arleftcolumnnew */ Senator GORE. something in my testimony if there is not a clearcut version of One can only imagine the "pillow talk" between Tipper and Al Gore (D), or Susan and James Baker (R) that led to this misuse of public funds. farmer. Jeff Ling: Frank was a master of manipulation. The reason I need to ask it, because I have to change I am ready, willing and able to drag my shaggy mop back into battle. interested in legislation and/or regulation to some extent, recognizing the If I understand you, you would be in support of some theaters refused to put the name of the film on the marquee. Is that not what you said? Are we expected to give up article 1 so the big guys can collect an extra It outlined the debate and proposed solutions from both sides. Simple theme. Thats why they agreed to put parental advisory stickers on albums. want you to elaborate. Mr. Zappa, I apologize for coming back in In 1984, Tipper Gore (the wife of then-Senator Al Gore), heard Prince's "Darling Nikki" from the Purple Rain soundtrack. determination of the suitability of records listened to by very young Is this a consumer issue? No one has forced Mrs. Baker or Mrs. Gore to bring Prince or Sheena Easton Senator EXON. hurt them personally. one. For that you need sex, and lots of it. 05/11/2021. 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