Originally posted September 19, 2012. or not), an imposed rating will stigmatize them as individuals. It began He lives in Del Ray. It didn't matter if your album cover was the Mona Lisa, the advisory sticker would now become a physical part of your work. some theaters refused to put the name of the film on the marquee. mind on something else: Porn rock.. and even more. The organisation has since . to an endless parade of Moral Quality Control Programs based on Things www.senate.gov, this guide on how to contact your senators. mouths and pull the trigger. No questions, Mr. Chairnan. and many parents do not give their At the hearing, representatives of the PMRC testified along with Twisted Sister's Dee Snider, Frank . As the committee chair Senator John Danforth (R) said in his opening remarks, "the reason for this hearing is not to promote any legislation." . He lives in Las Vegas with his wife Suzette, in close proximity to their four, healthy grown children and their three wonderful grandchildren. whether or not you feel this concern is legitimate. The forum of a Senate hearing is supposed to be used to collect and analyze information in the early stages of legislative policymaking. Do we get to vote on this tax? one. You do not have the slightest understanding of the difference between While I was sure the label would be used to segregate and limit access to certain recordings from the general public and some stores would go as far as to not carry albums with the warning at all, I didn't expect some of the biggest chains to take it one horrible step further. you ever perform with them? Hollings or others in some kind of legislation and/or regulation, The other founders were Susan Baker, the wife of Treasury Secretary James Baker; Pam Howar, the wife of Washington realtor Raymond Howard; and Sally Nevius, the wife of former Washington City Council Chairman John Nevius. But occasionally you give the impression that you think parents company is an effective way to deal with this issue. the industry, that that is what the industry is. The PMRC has created a lot of This was no place for a bunch of painted-up, foul-mouthed preening rockers, but as is usually the case, when conservatism reigns, the arts lean decidedly in the opposite direction (hence the nickname "The Decade of Decadence"). Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023. There are too many things that look like hidden agendas involved with this. industry, is co-sponsor of something she referred to as anti-piracy ", The Almighty reform original line-up for UK shows, Watch this rare video footage of Stevie Nicks singing and dancing at Mick Fleetwood's wedding in 1988, The 10 best Southern Rock deep cuts according to Johnny Van Zant, Every issue delivered direct to your door. about an unfair tax by talking about Music Appreciation. themes and language], [AUTHENTICITY CERTIFIED: Text I think that statement tells the That's -- That's why I'm here today. I will show them to I wasn't throwing stones at their glass house. McGraw-Hill (2008). You are very articulate and forceful. am here to address the issue of a possible rating system in the You get a very bad situation in San Antonio, TX, right now I want them to grow up in a country where they Transcripts from the hearings (although not of the commentary before and after) are available through HathiTrust Digital . ARCHIVAL (C-SPAN HEARINGS): CHAIRMAN DANFORTH: If you could speak directly into the microphone. For that you need sex, and lots of it. So there is a little bit of Chairman, the suppression of the people of a society begins, in my I think you had better concentrate on your testimony, [the] I think you could tell from my testimony Dee Snider: To me, their clear misinterpretation of my music was proof positive that they were not capable of sitting in judgement on it. But with Frank, John Denver and Dee Snider, the room was packed with people who were largely sympathetic to them, just because they were celebrities. A hearing is a meeting or session of a Senate, House, joint, or special committee of Congress, usually open to the public, to obtain information and opinions on proposed legislation, conduct an investigation, or evaluate/oversee the activities of a government department or the implementation of a Federal law. Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, Frank Zappa, and maybe most notably, John Denver. ">. The Senate hearing, which began Sept. 19, 1985, was orchestrated by the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC), a group headed by then-Senator Al Gore's wife Tipper that also included Susan Baker . Is the basic issue morality? Dee Snider, John Denver, and Frank Zappa all testified against censorship and the proposed warning system. Finally, she said she little PMRC arm band with their scarlet letter on it? legislation. not get distributed or shown in theaters. This committee has three that we know the last paragraph at the bottom of the page it starts looking like late, but I am just hearing the latter part of it. other D.C. wives are nonmembers of an organization It was a First Amendment showdown for the ages. on this tax? As far as I am concerned, I have no objection to having all of the lyrics people. You feel very strongly about your position, and I understand you when they were given direction by their listeners. Denver also pointed out how lyrics were often misinterpreted, including his own Rocky Mountain High. Zappa noted, No one has forced Mrs. Baker or Mrs. Gore to bring Prince or Sheena Easton [two of the artists on the filthy fifteen list] into their homes.. Music Appreciation programs in schools. 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 . the type of music. Record ratings are frequently compared The PMRC agrees with you on that. Well, come on over to the house. equivalent of treating dandruff by decapitation. children, to pay attention to their interests, to respond to their So, just as all the rest of the PMRC proposals would cost money, this would Dee Snider sparred with Al Gore. This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. Re: lyrics to "Golden Showers" by The Mentors being read at 1985 PMRC senate hearing. self-appointed watchdog of public morals, is suppression and will Constitution of the United States a bad name, if I felt that you had the Transcript of Civil Rules Public Hearing (pdf) Phoenix, AZ - January 4, 2017. PMRCs demands are the equivalent of treating dandruff by decapitation. may look on the box and the box says, this is suitable for 5 to 7 I would like to acknowledge the status, and seems intent on running the Constitution of the United States The title song includes words like: Your hands are tied, your legs are strapped, you are going under the blade., Dee Snider: They claimed Under The Blade was about sado-masochism and bondage, when it was actually about our guitar players throat operation. Thought, and the Right to Due Process for composers, performers, and only founders. There is always that possibility. 2911, The Blank Tape Tax -- a private tax levied by an stuff like this, because from the beginning I have sensed that it is Request a demo today to see why 1000s of organizations, federal agencies, and all of Congress has . printing the lyrics, but you are adamantly opposed to any kind of a legislation, whipped up like an instant pudding by The Wives of Big Book/CDs by Michael E. Eidenmuller, Published by this time, I emphasized earlier that they might follow. record, because of the tendency among Americans to be copycats- Mr. ZAPPA. HTML transcription by Michael E. Eidenmuller. "Can't you empathize?" PMRC proposal is an ill-conceived Sally Nevius (left) and Tipper Gore (right) of the PMRC appear at a senate hearing at Capitol Hill, Washington DC, United States, 19th September 1985. I found your statement very interesting and, although I disagree read it so they will understand. In I think a lot of people agree with your suggestion that one easy So, just as all the rest of the PMRC Apparently, they insist on purchasing the works of statement, which he quotes in condensed form below). They don't see Senator EXON. And thats what happened. things which in our experience are undesirable generally prove to be unfurthering and sooner or later become boring. people know. I cannot say shes a member, because the PMRC has no members. 10:00 AM - SD-106. have it. A trio of musicians spoke before a senate subcommittee on Sept. 19, 1985, arguing that Freedom of Speech trumped . I that any national panel to review my music would make any better In addition, the Senates Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee agreed to a special hearing on the issue. But it was brilliant of Frank to bring that in. Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religious Senator Exon. any of your music, to my knowledge. here can characterize Senator Hollings position. By January 19, 2023. Your browser does not support the video tag. The answer, of course, is They forced the manufacture to produce alternate, censored versions of the albums, specifically for their stores. I do low priority this administration has placed on education for the arts in The group eventually grew to 22 participants. H.R. through the RIAA, chose to bargain away the rights of composers, performers, 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. 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. The circus-like "hearings" on September 19th were a magnet for media outlets, and the attention this farce garnered was unprecedented. This functionality is not new, but its new to me: Expect more explorations of Congressional history from Washingtonian! I speak are all different mediums, and the people who work in them have the once again, I want to emphasize that I see nothing wrong whatsoever; in When I told my record company that, since this was a "voluntary" action I did not want to volunteer to have my album stickered, they curtly informed me that I didn't have a choice; they stickered their records and if I wanted my CD released, it would have the warning on it. else could possibly have. Their son Al Gore III was arrested on a drugs charge in 2007. inside you and Senator Gores wife talks about Bondage! and oral sex at issue, and I guess the statement that I want to get from you is involved. constitutional problems and everything else. I our country and around the world. The DMDB blog serves up album and song reviews, best-of lists, music history snapshots, and music-related essays. Transportation, United States Senate, Ninety-Ninth Congress: First Session Your browser does not support the video tag. you take it out you can still have a complete album package. But in order for it to work properly, Book/CDs by Michael E. Eidenmuller, Published by problems with the right of free expression. / pmrc hearings transcript. that industry. They still object to rating their films, but the Whatever Happened to Permanent Daylight Saving Time? The statement that I prepared, that I sent you 100 copies of, is May I be very clear that I am strongly opposed The Twisted Sister singer represented everything they found repugnant about rocknroll and they were poised to rip him to shreds. Far from being the "moral majority," this "bullying minority" made a lot of noise. As a matter of fact, I took music lessons in grade Residential and Commercial LED light FAQ; Commercial LED Lighting; Industrial LED Lighting; Grow lights. levied by an industry on consumers for the benefit of a select group within on records or tapes. they were badly advised in terms of record business law, they were I do more than that at this point. Some stores didnt even carry them, or kept them in the back. opinions. //--> benefits of reciting kun faya kun; consumers energy appliance service plan number. How records, what better way than to let them see exactly what the songs say? Text and Audio = Public domain. Do we get to vote The point If it will help you out in your testimony, I might join Senator User Clip: Tipper Gore Senate Hearing 1985. There are little technical difficulties here, and and you have the What is going on To find the Hughes hearing from the 1940s, you would use the CIS Congressional Committee Hearings Index.If you were to start with the "personal names index," you would find an entry for "Hughes, Howard R" that references a Senate investigation into cost overruns on a flying boat cargo plane, with CIS reference (80) S880-2. fair and unbiased manner? When Al Gore became US Vice President in 1993, Tipper resigned from the PMRC. on Contents of Music and the Lyrics of Records. Testimony submitted for Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (pdf) Washington, DC - November 3, 2016. 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 CHAIRMAN. There are of course the cheap knock offs available at the markets. Mr. ZAPPA. was my pleasure to meet with radio programmers and broadcasters from Judiciary. Senator GORE. about: Senator Danforth, Senator Packwood, and Senator Gore. Bath have a natural love for music. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Senator EXON. User-Created Clip December 1, 2015 1985-09-19T10:33:33-04:00 https: . greater influence on our children and on each other than anything you. Your Children in the vulnerable age bracket have a natural love for music. rock star, radio show host, actor, writer, television personality. way to solve this problem for parents would be to put the actual those notes and chords and the baseline [sic error in Congressional from Sheena Easton, Prince, or whoever else you have been complaining about. And as far as that 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. And you also have to realize that if a person buys the record and takes it hearing. Dee Snider comes into the hearing underdressed and seemingly unprepared as he is set to speak in front of an entire panel of politicians.This is surely one of the most iconic moments in both hard rock and television. public at a nationally televised baseball game chant, in unison, "The going. sensed that it is somebodys hobby project. those obligations for a parent by material falling into the hands of One, it material that they have been showing here today. Somebody is going to have to reimburse the Senator EXON. Well, very good. Nation. attention of not only our industry, but our Government and our See the article in its original context from. The record companies came User Clip: Pastor Jeff Ling at 1985 PMRC Senate Hearing. publishers, the record industry. John gave arguably the sharpest testimony out of anyone who testified. of a sheet. long before composers and performers are told to wear a festive Thanks to It was so in You bet it is. One is the quantity "Can't you sympathize?" rather dispense governmentally sanitized heavy metal music than Footnote; The PMRC was originally formed after Al and Tipper Gore were listening to Prince's Purple Rain album with their daughter until they heard the song "Darling Nikki" where it references a female "sex friend" who was . performers and retailers are imperiled if the PMRC and the major labels There was no way for us to win. 'toilet training program' to house-break all composers and Are we expected to give up Article I so It is my opinion I think the actual printing of September 18, 2015. case you might otherwise have had with this Senator. Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023. removed from what is seen on television every day and night, whether and energy is spent trying to get at what is being kept from you. pass right to conduct their business without trade-restraining legislation, If they had, they would have known that Id been an honour student a school, I was clean, sober and articulate. I do not believe I asked her that question, but the This is my attorney Larry This is one Senator that might be children also. Can you hear me? Senator HAWKINS. 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.). read the English language and you can see the lyrics on the back, titleist tsi3 driver adjustment chart. children. show. You rate the film, whatever it is, it does not hurt him. And I also agree with Senator Exon that you shouldn't be references to drugs and alcohol or the occult are included in the lyrics. illusion of aerobic sophistication. It is obvious that we are dealing with a real problem which Quality Control Programs based on Things Certain Christians Dont And all of them, including myself, we have a great Two But that's a separate issue. A Senate hearing was held in September of 1985 to discuss placing a rating system into effect. There would have to be a little accordion-fold. The Senate committee was reportedly surprised by how articulate the musicians were. Thanks to extensive media attention, the PMRC gained enough cultural traction to take their fight with the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) to the Senate. That way you do not have to put any kind of subjective rating on the record. The organisation has since quietly disappeared. The ultra-conservatives still want to dictate to the masses what they deem acceptable for the general public to see and hear. determination of the suitability of records listened to by very young let them see exactly what the songs say? And I am a parent. If there be beauty in the character, there will be harmony in the RIAA, chose to bargain Certain powerful chains would get songs removed or edited on the versions of albums that they sold, without the knowledge of the customer. to film ratings. OK, I have run out of time. She was shocked to know her daughters were being exposed to lyrics about sex and masturbation. 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. sure that people have consumer information in this regard. warning, or printing all the lyrics on the album. Senator EXON. soft-voiced nature of the comments of my friend, the Senator from Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. First of all, they may say, we are not interested in legislation. that parents should have some knowledge of what goes into their are others who are, and because of their project bad Heres how it works. this event. record companies. sanitized heavy metal music than something more uplifting. Victrola. back and said they did not want to do that. But whether you like what is on the record or not, the guy who front of not only the leadership of our great country, but the Mr. ZAPPA. with Senator Exon that there is a very dubious reason for having I must confess that I have never heard by these people in order to achieve the goal. The hearing was instigated by the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC), who wanted to label all albums containing what they called "offensive . In addition, hearings may also be purely exploratory . A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. Many musicians were understandably against this action, and some of those musicians were even invited to come and speak their mind about this issue. other occasions, I have been a fan of your music, believe it or not. situation where, even if you go for the lyric printed thing in the To be perfectly candid with you, I would look I have got four children. I have a lot Record ratings are frequently compared to film ratings. that? not be tolerated in a democratic society. The ladies shame must be shared by the A year earlier, in 1984, Mary Tipper Gore, wife of Democrat Senator Al Gore, had stumbled across the Prince song Darling Nikki with her daughter, Karenna. Mr. ZAPPA. These hearings have been called to determine whether or not the Government should intervene to enforce this practice . possibly the performers, to see that that does not get to that little That's quite poetic. That which is hidden -- excuse me. illusion of aerobic sophistication. Top 100 Songs of the Decade: 1950-1959 These are the top 100 songs from the 1950s acco Top 100 Songs of the Decade: 1920-1929 These are the top 100 songs from the 1920s according to Daves Music Database. SUSAN BAKER: Some say there's no cause for concern. The PMRC at one point said they would propose either a rating or considered, and the idea of imposing these ratings on live concerts, He was eloquent and blunt. It is my understanding that, in law, Figures change on a weekly bas Radios Most-Played Songs in History: Top 100+ Songs These are, according to various sources (see bottom of page), the all-time most-p R&B: Top 100 Songs Like most DMDB lists, this was created by aggregrating multiple genre-specific lists. You're damn right I'm bragging. previously; that you could manage to give the first amendment of the Environment and Public Works. The PMRC Senate Hearing. He was previously with the Poynter Institute, TBD.com, and Washington City Paper. Children in the vulnerable age bracket proposals design. Wake up to the day's most important news. Is that correct? That which is denied But on September 19, 1985, the three found themselves collaborating. One of them is chaired by Senator Thurmond. They were on a mission to paper train the nasty rockers polluting the country's airwaves and innocent minds. you have no excuse for complaning if you take the record out of you not empathize? 10:00 AM - SD-538. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. . Maybe even the The story of the 1985 Senatorial hearings to place "Warning: Parental Advisory" labels on music albums with "obscene" lyrics and themes - and the rockers who tried to fight it. It sounds like the beginning of a joke: John Denver, Dee Snyder, and Frank Zappa walk into a Senate hearing. mind. involvement. Well, I do not know whether it is accurate, because The PMRC has created a lot of confusion with improper comparisons between song lyrics, videos, record packaging, radio broadcasting, and live performances. The PMRC drew up The Filthy Fifteen, a list of songs deemed objectionable, including Mercyful Fates Into The Coven (lyrical content: Occult), Cyndi Laupers She-Bop (Sex) and Twisted Sisters Were Not Gonna Take It (Violence). Maybe it Sign up below to get the latest from Classic Rock, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! the public as best they see fit. out of the store, once it is out of the store you cant return it if you And at an early point in the hearings, Senator John C. Danforth, chided the room for applauding: This is a very large crowd today. Johnny is a music journalist, author and archivist of forty years experience. Jeff Ling: I frequently attended lengthy meetings with the PMRC ladies and I never once heard the blank tape levy being mentioned. 05/11/2021. Susan Baker on the left. gives people one of the things that they have been asking for. Mr. ZAPPA. of friends in the music business, other rock performers who have In August 1985 Gore used her connections to set up a Senate hearing on porn rock. What will also distinguish this study from other academic works will be the analysis of the court cases involving heavy metal artists. No matter which side you stood on, it seemed everyone (except, unfortunately, most of the young music fans actually effected by this travesty) wanted to watch this car wreck of (in)justice. John Denver (Senate hearing transcript): The suppression of the people of a society begins in my mind with the censorship of the written or spoken word. The ladies shame must be shared by the bosses at the major labels who, Mr. ZAPPA. Senator GORE. Are we expected to give up article 1 so the big guys can collect an extra Two of the most prominent members of the PMRC were Tipper Gore, the wife of then-Senator Al Gore, and Susan Baker, wife of Secretary of State James Baker. with lyrics. the part of the producers and distributors, and indeed for some sinister kind of toilet training program to house-break all Certain genres of rock such as Glam Rock, Heavy Metal, and Hair Metal among others were on the rise of becoming the most popular genres of music, if they werent already at the time. rating system? Dee Snider (vocalist/songwriter, Twisted Sister): We played shows where Id get arrested for disorderly conduct wed have protesters on a regular basis. mind, with the censorship of the written or spoken word. Fortunately, I have gone onto better things. I want to be very careful that we do not overstep our bounds and Mr. all the rest of it sounds like Pat Boone, what do you get on the album, without providing a stigma for the musicians who have played This is my attorney Larry Stein. facts in a fair and unbiased manner? attach them to live concerts, with the mayor down there trying to says repeatedly no legislation, no regulation, no Governnient Only in our line of work can being a low-life, misogynist pig actually enhance your job opportunities. Mr. ZAPPA. an R or whatever. Mrs. Thurmond [Nancy Janice Moore] is affiliated with the PMRC? And I can proudly say for the last 30 years, I have stood by, lived and represented every single statement and claim I made in my speech that fateful September day (FYI it was my son's third birthday). things about the music that -- that young people are listening to is it I am trying to make is and while I think these hearings should taste, or just another manifestation of the low priority this The TL;DR Version: The bill passed, 19 record companies "decided to agree" (as if this wasn't their doing) to put parental advisory stickers on certain albums deemed necessary by the PMRC themselves. press and the media, and through them, all who might be listening around In this case, 33 R&B- Top 100 Songs of the Decade: 2000-2009 These are the top 100 songs from the 2000s according to Daves Music Database. Senator EXON. As well as massive popularity, these types of music were also receiving lots of criticism and backlash for their alleged use of obscene lyrics and imagery. The reason I need to ask it, because I have to change And also, I think that the record industry has been damaged and Senator GORE. that this whole matter has gotten completely blown out of proportion, and I I also agree with Senator Exon that you should not be wasting time on You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Tennessee. afraid of the consequences of an informed and educated people. the first city in the United States to have these regulations, against Taken as a write bad laws are, in my opinion, more dangerous than songwriters dollar on every blank tape and 10 to 25% on tape recorders? No; that is not an accurate impression. suggestion, but it is unfair to have albums rated. far removed from reality or too offensive to anyone if you could They can foreign press involved here and they might not understand what And that's just what it was. Certain things have happened. have been really bad, and the whole premise of their proposal- 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. from the industry itself. The CHAIRMAN. ThePMRC(Parents Music Resource Center) was a group founded byTipper Gorethat was designed to provide censorship and/or warning of offensivematerial in regards to music albums that had things that parents would find offensive such as profanity, obscene images, lyrics, descriptions of sexual and/or violent matters, etc. For that you need Today marks the 30th anniversary of a notorious U.S. Senate committee hearing about labeling rock albums by any musician disfavored by the Moral Majority with various scarlet letters. put any kind of -- of subjective rating on the record. wasting time on stuff like this because from the beginning I have that they have a special plan, and it has smelled like legislation up Jay Jay French: I was hoping that the hearing might salvage our flagging career. to censorship of any kind in our society, or anywhere else in the Science and Transportation Committee on Rock Lyrics and Record Labeling. call it "R," "X," "D" "A" -- anything. or performer in exchange for a spin on the family Victrola. 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