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The '''Parents Music Resource Center''' (PMRC) was an organization founded in 1985 which focused on vulgar content in [[rock music|rock]] and [[heavy metal]] [[music]]. It was founded by [[Tipper Gore]], the wife of [[Al Gore]], and members included the wives of many politicians. The PMRC claimed that rock music led to an increase in [[rape]] and [[suicide]].
== The PMRC's demands ==
The PMRC demanded that the Recording Industry Association of America ([[RIAA]]):
* 1. Print lyrics on album covers.
* 2. Keep explicit covers under the counter.
* 3. Establish a ratings system for records similar to that for films.
* 4. Establish a ratings system for concerts.
* 5. Reassess the contracts of performers who engage in violence and explicit sexual behavior onstage.
* 6. Establish a citizen and record-company media watch that would pressure broadcasters not to air "questionable-talent."
This led to stores such as [[Wal-Mart]] and [[Sears]] censoring the music they carried.
The PMRC also had a list of 15 albums (the "Filthy 15") they wanted banned. Specific songs on these albums were mentioned, such as [[Prince]]'s "Darling Nikki" and [[Twisted Sister]]'s "We're Not Gonna Take It."
The PMRC was also concerned with [[backmasking]].{{fact}}
== Senate Hearing ==
On September 19, 1985, the Senate then held a hearing on "[[porn]] rock" with members of the PMRC. [[Frank Zappa]], [[John Denver]], and [[Dee Snider]] of Twisted Sister were present at the hearing, defending the rights of musicians.
== Parental Advisory sticker ==
The RIAA then decided to put "Parental Advisory: Explicit Content" stickers on albums with explicit lyrics.
== See also ==
* [[Censorship]]
== Sources ==
* [http://www.geocities.com/fireace_00/pmrc.html Censor This] Summarizes the PMRC.
* [http://www.joesapt.net/superlink/shrg99-529/ Transcript of Senate Hearing]
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