Politics and the Parents Music Resource Center

This Deep Dive explores the impact of the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC) on the music industry in the 1980s. The author recounts a personal anecdote about his mother's disapproval of his heavy metal music collection, showcasing how easily music can be misinterpreted. The second source provides background on the PMRC, highlighting its mission to promote parental control over music with explicit content. The PMRC created a list of "Filthy 15" songs they deemed offensive, illustrating the group's efforts to influence public perception of music. The sources collectively demonstrate the controversial role the PMRC played in shaping the cultural landscape and the debate surrounding parental control over music.