Music’s Influence on Politics

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Punk

Examples of Punk bands that have attempted to have political influence include the Dead Kennedys, Anti-Flag, Sex Pistols, The Clash, Patti Smith, Black Flag , and Green Day

An example of a song portraying a political message is Green Day’s “American Idiot” which caused controversy among George W Bush supporters who believed it was anti-patriotic, anti-nationalist, and anti-American.

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Themes of 50 Best Political Songs

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Time Period of Greatest Political Songs

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