Author

Publication

2004-04-01 - Backbeat Books

Language

English

Word Count

53,500 words, Guess

Page Count

214 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2003024260
  • Goodreads1256783
  • LibraryThing328474

Classifications

  • LCCML3916 .B54 2004

Description

"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, Peter Blecha 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, Taboo Tunes lays the censors' stories bare." "Taboo Tunes casts a spotlight on current concerns over civil liberties and artistic freedom in the post-9/11 world."--BOOK JACKET.

First Sentence

'Round and 'round we go.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Taboo Tunes: A History of Banned Bands and Censored SongsPaperbackBackbeat Books2004-04-01

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