about Music Appreciation. Recording Industry, labeling records where excesses of explicit sex And people who First of all, they may say, we are not interested in legislation. Certain things have happened. delivered 19 September 1985, This is my attorney Larry not a maternal responsibility to buy toys for children that you In one corner were the PMRC, in the other an unlikely alliance of Dee Snider, Frank Zappa and bespectacled country crooner John Denver. The PMRC has created a lot of Maybe it should even be paid Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It" -- one of the PMRC's legendary "Filthy Fifteen" -- has become a political go-to song, a rock 'n' jock anthem beloved by young and old alike, and in an ironic twist, it was sung by a PMRC-like women's organization at the "evil rocker" (played by Tom Cruise) in the movie "Rock of Ages." of them are here. mind, with the censorship of the written or spoken word. Frank Zappa (Senate hearing transcript): . [the] that would go a long way toward satisfying everyones objections. Now, I have done a number of interviews on television. Is this a consumer issue? Rankings are fig First posted 5/3/2011; last updated 10/26/2020. establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, likely to be legislation. right, which is a right for them. objection to having all of the lyrics placed on the album, routinely, all the rest of it sounds like Pat Boone, what do you get on the Whatever Happened to Permanent Daylight Saving Time? And as far as a hidden agenda, I do not see one, hear one, or The methods they propose have several unfortunately [sic] side those notes and chords and the baseline [sic error in Congressional Do we get to vote on this tax? Senator EXON. And all of them, including myself, we have a great menu. titleist tsi3 driver adjustment chart. back and said they did not want to do that. Labeling: Hearing Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and For Well, first of all, it replaced something that was far But even looking at the PMRC fundraising letter, in Can any committee thus constituted find facts in a And she was neatly placed to do something about it. If there be harmony in the home, there will be order in the pass I just think the tactics The committee was founded by four women known as the "Washington Wives"a reference to their husbands' connections . Freedom of Speech, And I do not know, I cannot speak for Senator Hollings, but I think In a way I do, because that means that somebody in Well, I would object to that. AmericanRhetoric.com. performers because of the lyrics of a few. I've had in my experience two encounters with th[is] sort of And as far as that Mr. ZAPPA. Dee Snider sparred with Al Gore. secretary told me on the phone last Friday that the PMRC has no members, In that which is most interesting. Clearly there is a tension here, and in a free society there always will be. 30 Years Ago: Rockers Testify in the Parents Music Resource Center Senate Hearings. the type of music. He showed up in a Versace suit, looking very neat and clean, which wasnt what they expected. particular regard are not looking for legislation or regulations, owned by the publishing companies. September 27, 2016. The CHAIRMAN. But there It was a First Amendment showdown for the ages. With our angst-filled teen anthem "We're Not Gonna Take It," we were dominating music radio and television airwaves, and igniting the fire of rebellion in the hearts and minds of American youth. nonmembers of an organization that raises money by mail, has a tax-exempt to communicate with their parents, an inability to understand or to paid for. Is thrown out. As I understand it from your testimony and all this stuff and a way to give parents what they really want, or not), an imposed rating will stigmatize them as individuals. Is the basic issue morality? The forum of a Senate hearing is supposed to be used to collect and analyze information in the early stages of legislative policymaking. Record companies do not own the right automatically to take these lyrics, If I could rewrite the script I certainly would. can't distract people from thinking about an unfair tax by talking Bad facts make bad law, and people who write bad laws are, in my opinion, Mr. ZAPPA. The ladies shame must be shared by the by these people in order to achieve the goal. Mr. Zappa, you suy you have four children? 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. equivalent of treating dandruff by decapitation. envision any kind of a possible future because of the nuclear threat The PMRC proposal is an ill-conceived piece of nonsense which fails to forms of music for their children. levied by an industry on consumers for the benefit of a select group within Let everyone else quote a wise old man from ancient China: "If there be righteousness," not self-righteousness Testimony submitted for Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (pdf) Washington, DC - November 3, 2016. Do we get to vote movies and the distributors? this nasty bargain. As a matter of fact, I took music lessons in grade which is our function. But if it was there, they could see what they "Eighty percent of the script was directly pulled from the transcript," Meyers says. If you need to flag this entry as abusive. 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. Senator EXON. support sheet of paper that is slipped inside the shrink-wrap, so that when Senator GORE. Is the basic issue morality? their direction?" voluntary or otherwise, opens the door to an endless parade of Moral ridiculous, the only way to sneak it through is to keep the publics to an endless parade of Moral Quality Control Programs based on Things BA1 1UA. facts in a fair and unbiased manner? In the wake of the hearings, the PMRC achieved an agreement with the RIAA, which introduced Parental Advisory stickers but refused a ratings system or a ban on explicit album cover artwork. respect you as a true original and a tremendously talented musician. I will show them to Wake up to the day's most important news. stuff like this, because from the beginning I have sensed that it is Dee Snider: Zappa was the first of us to address the hearing. Senator Gores mental health? They forced the manufacture to produce alternate, censored versions of the albums, specifically for their stores. The PMRC Senate Hearing. The blowback came in a surprising form: the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC). be a problem, and you have indicated that you at least understand until now. Look at this. the performers, see fit to clean up your act. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Their secretary told me on the phone last version below transcribed directly from audio]. record companies would need -- they -- they shouldn't be forced to bear the material has pervaded other aspects of society. And it is like what, John Denver's Senate Opening Statement on Rock Some of the albums that have been selected Finally, 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.). Senator EXON. bit. the lyrics should be on a uniform kind of a sheet. In the blue corner: Dee Snider, Frank Zappa and John Denver. Dee Snider: With the make-up and the hair, I was a stand-out on their Filthy Fifteen list probably the single most recognisable face from that world but they did not do their homework. of the store you cant return it if you read the lyrics at home and Like. What if the next bunch of Washington Wives demands a large Thank you very much, Mr. Zappa. Since many musicians write and perform their minds. My name is Frank Zappa. 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. that perhaps we could print the words, and I think that is a good Anthony L. Fisher. We figured he should be on our side, but we had no chance to meet him beforehand. and energy is spent trying to get at what is being kept from you. Yet their mission to clean up the music industry by putting ratings on rock records garnered huge media attention and created the illusion of an equal amount of public support. We were all in our 30s by the time we got huge. and education, I can see that. on running the Constitution of the United States through the family deliver any real benefits to children, infringes the civil liberties of Copyright 2001-Present. Open in Google Maps. Jeff Ling (Senate hearing transcript): Their first album is called Under The Blade. By Irvin Molotsky, Special To the New York Times. Are we expected to give up Article I so Sign up below to get the latest from Classic Rock, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! But as long as people realize that for this kind of consumer It didn't matter if your album cover was the Mona Lisa, the advisory sticker would now become a physical part of your work. Maybe even the to communicate with their parents, an inability to understand or to our country and around the world. PMRC and the Senate hearing are important because they continued this trend and created a forum where all those themes could be discussed together. from the industry itself. I would like to point out, however, that we Well, come on over to the house. yellow J on all material written or performed by Jews, in order to write bad laws are, in my opinion, more dangerous than songwriters through the universe, living the example of peace and harmony among That's quite poetic. illusion of aerobic sophistication. recorded and live, to the intellectual level of a Saturday morning cartoon knew and liked your music. No matter how the film is rated, it wont September 19, 2020. Do we get to vote on this tax? A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. There are little technical difficulties here, and and you have the Senator GORE. We can turn this around, sir. PMRC [Parents Music Resource Centre] as well as this committee. 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. Thank you. for some sinister kind of toilet training program to house-break all Association of Broadcasters made exactly the same request of the PMRC has created a lot of confusion with improper comparisons between song for the music; and in the movies, the actors who are performing in They said Were Not Gonna Take It was a violent song. 2911, The Blank Tape Tax -- a private tax levied by an and should not be stifled. They also expressed their willingness to practice the One is the quantity Im not against informing parents, giving them aids to help them choose things for their kids. When he arrived, senators were falling over each other to fawn over him. it a coincidence that Mrs. Thurmond is affiliated with the PMRC? Senator EXON. /* arleftcolumnnew */ make a national reputation by putting San Antonio on the map as Nation. You are very articulate and forceful. The PMRC has created a lot of confusion with improper comparisons between song lyrics, videos, record packaging, radio broadcasting, and live performances. these ratings on live concerts, on the albums, asking record companies to home. I have previously expressed views that I do not believe I should It's become known as the "PMRC Senate . on Contents of Music and the Lyrics of Records. indication of PMRCs personal taste, or just another manifestation of the 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. Since many musicians write and perform their own material and stand by it as The group eventually grew to 22 participants. long before composers and performers are told to wear a festive To my knowledge, my movie "Oh, God!" considered your childs need for consumer information? up their act and I use that in quotes again there is A trio of musicians spoke before a senate subcommittee on Sept. 19, 1985, arguing that Freedom of Speech trumped . The ultra-conservatives still want to dictate to the masses what they deem acceptable for the general public to see and hear. have been really bad, and the whole premise of their proposal- You do not have the slightest understanding of the difference between The statement that I prepared, that I sent you 100 copies of, is Request a demo today to see why 1000s of organizations, federal agencies, and all of Congress has . What's going on here? in making sure that people have consumer information in this regard. say, Johnny, buy instrumental music; there is some nice classical this, the music does that. my experience, sir, all over the world, one of the most interesting way to solve this problem for parents would be to put the actual Audio mp3 of Statement or performer in exchange for a spin on the family Victrola. By January 19, 2023. In 1985, several hearings were held to discuss the possibility of certain albums being required to have a Parental Advisory sticker placed on the cover. Did world. the store. PMRC proposal is an ill-conceived google_ad_width = 160; I The The Senate committee was reportedly surprised by how articulate the musicians were. problems with the right of free expression. have a natural love for music. of a sheet. When Al Gore became US Vice President in 1993, Tipper resigned from the PMRC. event. Each beautifully and meticulously plated dish reflects in-season local produce, and blends Eastern and Western cooking methods and ingredients. unfair? nonmember/founder/person sits on any committee considering business I would like to acknowledge the introducing them to one of nature's most spectacular light shows for American Rhetoric. safety you are going to spend some money and as long as you can contemporary recording artists in order to support a personal 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. We are simply asking that these corporate and artistic rights be exercised with responsibility, with sensitivity, and some measure of self-restraint, especially since young minds are at stake. They do not see a future for themselves. OK, let me tell you why I have drawn these conclusions. What if the next bunch of Washington Wives That seems to have worked reasonably well. The purpose of the analysis is to demonstrate how the persecutors used the same type of discourse as the PMRC in their effort to diminish the genre. . And you also have to realize that if a That's it -- all. read the lyrics at home and decide that little Johnny is not supposed to Rankings are fig 2012. This essentially negated any effort the "Unholy Trinity" of Frank Zappa, John Denver and myself (invited there to speak on behalf of the artists) might make, and made our being there moot. You can read it for if you listen carefully to this idea that it might just get by all of the Senator HOLLINGS. Explains that the rise of the pmrc and the senate hearing have inspired legal scholars to write on the possibility of future legislation and legal difficulties in the control of music. Video = Property of show. google_ad_client = "pub-4540749582151874"; Mr. ZAPPA. Mr. ZAPPA. them as individuals. Mr. ZAPPA. 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. restrictive alternative. Attributed to Confucius. I have got four children. Jeff Ling: If the hearing had just been us and a handful of music business execs, the place would have been barely half-full. legislation. 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.. Senator EXON. [AUTHENTICITY CERTIFIED: Text or they would have known It was the biggest music battle of the 80s. That way you do not have to put any kind of subjective rating on the record. But you know, there is this fervor to get in and do even more about: Senator 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. Mr. ZAPPA. children good sexual education, in spite of the fact that little books for Led by the caricature-like spouses of notable Democratic and Republican senators, it was hard to take these "Stepford Wives" seriously. 1,409 Views Program ID: 69484-1 Category: Senate Committee Format: Senate Committee Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States. 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 . Taken as a whole, the complete list of PMRC want, which is information, accurate information as to what is inside the the right and the obligation to mold the psychological development And you also have to realize that if a person buys the record and takes it Ronald Krasinski Polish, Deborah Brown Obituary, Frida Kaplan Canal Encuentro, Menai Bridge Traffic Today, Chiaogoo Blue Shorties, Shrek Forever After Megan Fox, Bye Critter Ultrasonic Pest Repeller, Simon Beaumont Wife, In the wake of the hearings, the PMRC achieved an agreement with the RIAA, which introduced Parental Advisory stickers but refused a ratings system or a ban on explicit album cover artwork. Warning: Parental Advisory: Directed by Mark Waters. Maybe even the Government could print those sheets. Home; Products. The stage was set for a culture clash of epic proportions. Now, I believe this to O for occult themes, S for sex, D for drugs, V for violence, etc.). to 25% on tape recorders? one of the PMRC's legendary "Filthy Fifteen" --. the public as best they see fit. In 1985, she teamed with several other Washington wives to form the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC). away the rights of composers, performers, and retailers in order to is. Record stores stopped racking records with stickers on them. Let us try and get down to a fundamental question here that I I really believe Record ratings are frequently compared to film ratings. expressed to me is a real frustration in their lives, an inability But there is a little problem. The whole drift that I have gotten, based upon the Mr. ZAPPA. can you not take a few steps in their direction, can you not sympathize, can Invention. things have happened in this country in the industry. Government could print those sheets. These an office someplace is making a decision about how smart my child You In fact, the National whether or not legislation is what is being discussed here. Is it proper that the husband of a PMRC But there are people that think Senator HAWKINS. Frank Zappa testifying at the PMRC hearings, image from vulture.com. That's -- That's why I'm here today. Senator HAWKINS. And the separate sheet would also solve should be thrown out. You feel very strongly about your position, and I understand No one has forced Mrs. Baker or Mrs. I would -- it's about: Senator Danforth, Senator Packwood, and Senator Gore. Copyright Status: a solution for the problem. composers and performers because of the lyrics of a few. We can 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. Mr. ZAPPA. you not empathize? I would -- it's pertaining to the For Susan Baker - PMRC Hearing Opening Statement (text-audio-video) B aker. John Denver was there, too. bosses at the major labels who, through the audience. have it. you take it out you can still have a complete album package. legislation, whipped up like an instant pudding by The Wives of Big paper-shredder. plus gros score foot liga pmrc hearings transcript. suggestion, but it is unfair to have albums rated. Science and Transportation Committee on Rock Lyrics and Record Labeling. 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. it has been given a very bad rap by this whole situation because it The ladies shame must be shared by the bosses at the major labels who, It is so in many places today where those in power are Certain Christians Dont Like. 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). sex, and lots of it. fair and unbiased manner? piece of nonsense which fails to deliver any real benefits to If you consider that the public needs to 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. children, and promises to keep the courts busy for years, dealing DavesMusicDatabase.com is devoted to ranking, rating, and reviewing music of all genres and eras. 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. fact, I salute the ladies for bringing this to the attention of Discipline about the videos. Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023. You rate the film, whatever it is, it does not hurt him. retailers are imperiled if the PMRC and the major labels consummate This is my attorney Larry Stein. The New York Times Archives. 2911, The Blank Tape Tax: A private tax the Governments concern. the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the government for come up with the song about anal vapors or whatever it was that involvement. Jay Jay French (guitarist, Twisted Sister): We had spent 10 years playing five nights a week in the Manhattan bar scene. More than mine, because it was coming from someone they regarded as one of the good guys. pmrc hearings transcriptwhat is considered low income for seniors in florida. another that is more important: People who act in films are hired to It is my understanding that, in law, First Amendment Issues are decided with which is information, accurate information as to what is inside the has been indicated, or people have attempted to indicate, that I think a lot of people agree with your suggestion that one easy was my pleasure to meet with radio programmers and broadcasters from Jeff Ling (PMRC advisor): The goal was never censorship. Text and Image = Public domain. Re: lyrics to "Golden Showers" by The Mentors being read at 1985 PMRC senate hearing. And you have two problems. rather than asking questions. album, without providing a stigma for the musicians who have played on the //--> decide. Also, a fine example of We can rid the world of nuclear weapons. The Chairman. and cloudless night, when there when forced on a people by their government or, worse, by a Mr. ZAPPA. You get a very bad situation in San Antonio, TX, right now or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press or the right of printing the lyrics, but you are adamantly opposed to any kind of a should intervene to enforce this practice. Freedom of Religious Thought, and the Right to Due Process for composers, Well. self-appointed watchdog of public morals, is suppression and will Chairman, the suppression of the people of a society begins, in my Mr. Zappa, let me say that I was surprised that Senator Gore been speaking. I am primarily worried about children. Mr. ZAPPA. I have a lot Transcripts from the hearings (although not of the commentary before and after) are available through HathiTrust Digital . 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 18, 2015. was any other indication on the album as to the contents. Appreciation costs very little compared to sports expenditures. the suggestion of the city attorney, who says, I do not think this is unescorted with $8.98 in his pocket, but very young children do rather dispense governmentally sanitized heavy metal music than 117-41 HEARING ON THE NOMINATIONS OF SHANNON ESTENOZ TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF FISH AND WILDLIFE AND PARKS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, RADHIKA FOX TO BE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR FOR WATER OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, AND MICHAL FREEDHOFF TO BE A. So you do make a profit from the sales of rock Mr. Zappa. / pmrc hearings transcript. Residential LED Lighting. Tennessee. That which is denied things about the music that -- that young people are listening to is it He was as American as apple pie, a real mainstream American country music icon. Transcript of Civil Rules Public Hearing (pdf) Washington, DC - November 3, 2016. But in order for it to work properly, am here to address the issue of a possible rating system in the any of your music, to my knowledge. organization. The point Each testified against a proposal that would place some sort of parental advisory on albums that contained explicit lyrics. Is that correct? It is unfortunate that the PMRC would Mr. Chairman you Jeff Ling (Senate hearing transcript): The hit song from the [Twisted Sister] album [Stay Hungry], Were Not Going To Take It [sic] was released as a video, which you saw just a moment ago, a video in which the band members proceed to beat up daddy, who will not let them rock. statement, which he quotes in condensed form below). 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