I've read in various places that Hank Williams Sr. was banned too. I can't remember if he was ever reinstated at the Grand Ole Opry or not.
Also, do you know what 3 Madonna videos were banned? I believe that Justify My Love and American Pie were banned. I'm not sure of them or what the 3rd video would be.
After further reading, it appears to be some debate as to whether or not Hank Sr. was banned from the Opry. When I got home, I read the CD booklet of his double disc Greatest Hits set. It states that Hank was fired from the Opry.
Having said that, the website Chicks With Guns has a post that says Hank was banned. The post also mentions the bannings of Johnny Cash and Neko Case. Here is the link:
In the case of Hank being banned or just fired, it sounds as if it depends on who you ask. I wonder if the sources stating he was banned are actually referring to his firing. Why couldn't Hank just behave himself so we wouldn't have all this controversy, lol.
My apologies for any confusion I caused you. Have a great weekend.
I know that parental advisory stickers were around well before 1990, so I was certain that my answer of 1985 was right. After all, I remember the hearings and all the flak that Judas Priest, Ozzy Osbourne and Twisted Sister were taking. Most '80s metal bands were under fire, as well as Prince and Madonna.
I checked Wikipedia after you posted the answers, and you might want to read this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PMRC
While everything on Wiki is not always accurate, this seems to be a pretty thorough report. It seems that albums were labeled with generic parental advisory stickers starting in 1985, but 1990 is when the standardized black and white stickers were created.
Malcolm, Thanks for detailed follow up. I sometimes come up with this stuff off the top of my head, so I am inclined to miss a beat now and then.
Beckeye, I was actually talking about the sticker that is now featured on CD's. The one prompted by Tipper Gore. I should have been more explicit when asking the questions. Thanks for your follow up as well.
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I've read in various places that Hank Williams Sr. was banned too. I can't remember if he was ever reinstated at the Grand Ole Opry or not.
Also, do you know what 3 Madonna videos were banned? I believe that Justify My Love and American Pie were banned. I'm not sure of them or what the 3rd video would be.
Have a great weekend!
Thanks for the info on Hank Williams Sr. I knew about Johnny Cash's being banned from the movie.
What It Feels Like For A Girl is the third Madonna video banned. Erotica was not banned but was relegated to late night play on MTV.
Thanks for the info about the Madonna videos.
After further reading, it appears to be some debate as to whether or not Hank Sr. was banned from the Opry. When I got home, I read the CD booklet of his double disc Greatest Hits set. It states that Hank was fired from the Opry.
Having said that, the website Chicks With Guns has a post that says Hank was banned. The post also mentions the bannings of Johnny Cash and Neko Case. Here is the link:
http://www.chickswithgunsmag.com/2008/07/uncommon-music-banned-from-grand-ole.html
In the case of Hank being banned or just fired, it sounds as if it depends on who you ask. I wonder if the sources stating he was banned are actually referring to his firing. Why couldn't Hank just behave himself so we wouldn't have all this controversy, lol.
My apologies for any confusion I caused you. Have a great weekend.
I know that parental advisory stickers were around well before 1990, so I was certain that my answer of 1985 was right. After all, I remember the hearings and all the flak that Judas Priest, Ozzy Osbourne and Twisted Sister were taking. Most '80s metal bands were under fire, as well as Prince and Madonna.
I checked Wikipedia after you posted the answers, and you might want to read this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PMRC
While everything on Wiki is not always accurate, this seems to be a pretty thorough report. It seems that albums were labeled with generic parental advisory stickers starting in 1985, but 1990 is when the standardized black and white stickers were created.
Malcolm,
Thanks for detailed follow up. I sometimes come up with this stuff off the top of my head, so I am inclined to miss a beat now and then.
Beckeye,
I was actually talking about the sticker that is now featured on CD's. The one prompted by Tipper Gore. I should have been more explicit when asking the questions. Thanks for your follow up as well.
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