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Back to EpisodesEpisode 36: Warning Label | How a Sticker Became a Badge of Honor
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This is Part 2 of our two-part series on the Parental Advisory label and the controversy that changed music forever.
In Episode 35, we explored Prince's "Darling Nikki," the PMRC, and the infamous Filthy Fifteen. Now the story moves from record stores to Washington, D.C.
In 1985, three unlikely allies found themselves defending artistic freedom before the United States Senate: Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, Frank Zappa, and John Denver.
What followed became one of the most fascinating moments in music history.
Why was John Denver one of the strongest voices against warning labels?
How did Dee Snider completely shatter expectations?
What was Frank Zappa's argument against government involvement in music?
And how did a simple black-and-white sticker intended to warn listeners become a badge of honor that helped sell millions of albums?
Join Christopher as he explores the Senate hearings, the creation of the Parental Advisory label, and the unintended consequences that still shape music, media, and free expression today.
Cocktail of the Week: The Warning Label
Here's to loud riffs, quiet sips, and the stories in between.
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