Episode 29: The History of the Parental Advisory Label
In this episode, we discuss the black and white Parental Advisory label that is still today printed on the cover of albums containing explicit content. We'll discuss why & how the label was introduced in the '80s, the major backlash it received, and the musicians that stood up in front of Congress defending themselves and their peers' rights to free speech. I also discuss what power the label has anymore, if any, based on how the music industry – and the devices we use to listen to music – have changed.