Not Recommended Music! Bands Banned in the USSR
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During the era of the Soviet Union, specifically in 1985, there were numerous bands and musical acts that were banned or faced severe censorship by the Soviet authorities.
The Soviet government tightly controlled the cultural sphere, seeking to maintain ideological conformity and prevent any influence that deviated from the officially sanctioned socialist realism.
One of the prominent bands that was banned during this period was Pink Floyd; apparently due to distortion of Soviet Foreign Policy!
Other bands like Black Sabbath, Sex Pistols, Kiss, Iron Maiden, and AC/DC were also banned for promoting violence, religious obscurantism and anti-Soviet propaganda. Artists such as Tina Turner, and Donna Summer were banned for promoting sex and eroticism.
Aside from Western bands, some Soviet musicians also faced censorship. Bands like Akvarium (Aquarium) and Kino were banned for their critical and introspective lyrics, often questioning the Soviet system and its values.
However, despite the efforts of the Soviet government to suppress certain bands, fans found ways to access and share Western music through the black market.
Bootleg records, known as "bone" records or "X-Ray" records, were produced and distributed illegally, allowing individuals to listen to forbidden music in secret.
Underground concerts and samizdat publications also provided a platform for artists to express themselves and share their music with like-minded individuals.
The banning of bands in the USSR in 1985 and throughout the Soviet era reflected the government's fear of Western cultural influence and its desire to maintain strict control over the minds of its citizens.
However, these restrictions only fueled the desire for forbidden music, leading to the rise of a vibrant underground music scene and a growing dissent against the regime.
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