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Paul English focuses on music that has made the headlines from politically charged musicians with a message, to lewd lyrics that landed artists in hot water with the establishment, featuring Gigs That Changed the World, The Banned History of Rock and Roll and When Pop and Politics Meet.
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The Banned History of Rock and Roll: Sex
Vic Galloway explores the tumultuous relationship between music and sex, and discovers how Elvis, Max Romeo and 'Frankie' have shaken our sensibilities.
Duration: 27:59
When Pop and Politics Meet: Red Wedge
Muriel Gray is joined by guests including Tom Robinson, Billy Bragg, and Neil Kinnock to tell the story of the musicians who united against Thatcherism.
Duration: 26:26
From Stateside to Scotland: Gig On The Green
Pat Kane charts the controversial appearance of Eminem and Marilyn Manson at 2001's Gig On The Green in Glasgow, and asks if we really had anything to fear.
Duration: 27:02
Gigs that Changed the World: Sex Pistols
'God save the Queen and her fascist regime' sang the Sex Pistols. Voices of a generation, or masters of the publicity stunt? Muriel Gray looks at the evidence.
Duration: 27:31
When Pop and Politics Meet: No Nukes
Muriel Gray tells the story of the apolitical rock set who decided to take on atomic power, forming the 'Musicians United for Safe Energy' campaign.
Duration: 26:55
The Banned History of Rock and Roll: Religion
Vic Galloway finds out if rock music and matters of race and religion can live together in perfect harmony.
Duration: 27:15
When Pop and Politics Meet: Rock Against Racism
Muriel Gray discovers how Eric Clapton's controversial remarks in 1976 ignited a movement spearheaded by musicians.
Duration: 27:04
The Banned History of Rock and Roll: War
Vic Galloway ponders whether music and politics can ever come together without a backlash, as he explores the polarising subject of war.
Duration: 27:20
Gigs that Changed the World: Altamont
Muriel Gray hears from those whose dreams of peace and love lay in tatters on a desolate racetrack, after one of the most infamous gigs in history.
Duration: 28:45
When Pop and Politics Meets: Vietnam
Muriel Gray tells the story of the war in Vietnam, and the music that opposition to it inspired.
Duration: 26:47
The Banned History of Rock and Roll: Drugs
Vic Galloway charts the influence that drugs have had on musicians, music, and the music listening public.
Duration: 27:29
When Pop and politics Meet: Iraq
Muriel Gray hears how the war inspired both new musicians, and those who fought the fight 60 years ago, to raise their voices in song.
Duration: 29:25
Broadcasts
- Thu 19 Nov 2009 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland Extra
- Thu 26 Nov 2009 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland Extra
- Sun 14 Nov 2010 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland
- Sun 20 Feb 2011 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland
- Sun 3 Apr 2011 00:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland
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