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Banned Bands: The Untold Stories of Tour Prohibitions in the U.S.
In this potentially controversial episode of Beer Thursday, your brave and completely unoffensive hosts discuss the fascinating and sometimes shocking reasons certain bands and artists were banned from touring the United States. Topics include:
- One Band's rowdy behavior led to their U.S. tour ban in the '60s.
- A songwriter's deportation over terrorism concerns.
- A singer's dubious legal troubles.
- An arrest for assault!
- Drug abuse history from a rock start? No way!
The hosts navigate these stories with wit and humor, shedding light on the intersection of music and U.S. history, and keeping you entertained throughout.
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