Dee Snider's PRMC speech

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That the writer could misquote me is curious, since we make it a point to print all our lyrics on the inner sleeve of ev6
I do not know if it is morning or afternoon. I will say both. Good morning and good afternoon. 4
It is no secret that the videos often depict story lines completely unrelated to the lyrics of the song they accompany. 4
There happens to be one area where I am in complete agreement with the PMRC, as well as the National PTA and probably mo3
You will note when you watch the entire video that after each catastrophe our villain suffers through, in the next seque1
It is gratifying that an organization as respected as the United Way of America appreciates where we are coming from. I 1
I agree this is a small percentage of all music, thank goodness. But it is becoming more mainstream. You look at even th1
The beauty of literature, poetry, and music is that they leave room for the audience to put its own imagination, experie1
I feel that an accusation of this type is irresponsible, damaging to our reputation, and slanderous. I defy Ms. Gore to 1
This is an outright lie. Not only have we never sold a shirt of this type; we have always taken great pains to steer cle0
By the way, I am very pleased to note that the United Way of America has been granted a request to use portions of our &0
We cannot allow this to continue. There is no authority who has the right or the necessary insight to make these judgmen0
These are the only three accusations I have come across. All three are totally unfounded. Who knows what other false and0
Accusation No. 3. Last Tuesday a public forum regarding the lyric controversy was held in New York. Among the panelists 0
You will note from the lyrics before you that there is absolutely no violence of any type either sung about or implied a0
My name is Dee Snider. That is S-n-i-d-e-r. 0
I have been asked to come here to present my views on "the subject of the content of certain sound recordings and s0
Before I get into that, I would like to tell the committee a little bit about myself. I am 30 years old, I am married, I0
I do play in and write the songs for a rock and roll band named Twisted Sister that is classified as heavy metal, and I 0
There are many facets to this complex issue and time does not permit me to address all of them. However, my feelings are0
This letter was a formal response to the PMRC petition of the RIAA. The only part of this document I do not support is M0
Since I seem to be the only person addressing this committee today who has been a direct target of accusations from the 0
I have taken the liberty of distributing to you material and lyrics pertaining to these accusations. There were three at0
Accusation No. 1. This attack was contained in an article written by Tipper Gore, which was given the forum of a full pa0
The lyrics she quoted have absolutely nothing to do with these topics. On the contrary, the words in question are about 0
Accusation No. 2. The PMRC has made public a list of 15 of what they feel are some of the most blatant songs lyrically. 0
I would like to thank the committee for this time, and I hope my testimony will aid you in clearing up this issue.0


Geir Hongro, Wednesday, 13 February 2008 01:22 (eighteen years ago)

don't you mean PMRC?

elan, Wednesday, 13 February 2008 02:00 (eighteen years ago)

i voted for "I defy Ms. Gore to produce such a shirt to back up her claim."

elan, Wednesday, 13 February 2008 02:02 (eighteen years ago)

I voted for the part where he talked about his extensive collection of cartoons

filthy dylan, Wednesday, 13 February 2008 02:14 (eighteen years ago)

this must be geir's avant-garde phase

BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Wednesday, 13 February 2008 02:16 (eighteen years ago)

it is awesome

BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Wednesday, 13 February 2008 02:16 (eighteen years ago)

btw voted That the writer could misquote me is curious, since we make it a point to print all our lyrics on the inner sleeve of every album. As the creator of "Under the Blade," I can say categorically that the only sadomasochism, bondage, and rape in this song is in the mind of Ms. Gore

BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Wednesday, 13 February 2008 02:21 (eighteen years ago)

Yes, that one was a clear winner for me too.

moley, Wednesday, 13 February 2008 02:24 (eighteen years ago)

It is no secret that the videos often depict story lines completely unrelated to the lyrics of the song they accompany. The video "We're Not Gonna Take It" was simply meant to be a cartoon with human actors playing variations on the Roadrunner/Wile E. Coyote theme, Each stunt was selected from my extensive personal collection of cartoons.

ian, Wednesday, 13 February 2008 02:32 (eighteen years ago)

It's good but a bit lacking in melody and chord changes.

Billy Dods, Wednesday, 13 February 2008 02:46 (eighteen years ago)

It's not another party head, this time you cannot rise
Your hands are tied, your legs are strapped, a light shines in your eye
You faintly see a razor's edge, you open your mouth to cry
You know you can't, it's over now, blade is gonna ride

ian, Wednesday, 13 February 2008 02:49 (eighteen years ago)

Circumcision is a hell of a thing. No wonder Dee Snider converted to Christianity.

moley, Wednesday, 13 February 2008 03:04 (eighteen years ago)

Plaque Rebel Motorcycle Club

max, Wednesday, 13 February 2008 03:05 (eighteen years ago)

Also voted for that line about Tipper Gore's dirty mind.

Geir Hongro, Wednesday, 13 February 2008 13:15 (eighteen years ago)

What he really meant:

I do not know if my name is Dee Snider. That is S-n-i-d-e.

I have been asked to come here to have a 3-year-old son. I was born and raised Mr. Stanley Gortikov, president of the Recording Industry Association of America.

This letter I do not support. In my opinion I seem to be the only person addressing a target of assassination.

I have taken the liberty of distributing Tipper Gore, encouraging sadomasochism, bondage, and rape.

The lyrics she quoted have absolutely nothing to do with people.

Furthermore, she quotes a misquote of the only sadomasochism, bondage, and rape in this song "We're Not Gonna Take It," there is absolutely no Wile E. Coyote. Each stunt was selected from my extensive personal collection of a woman in handcuffs sort of spread-eagled.

This is an outright belief. Rock and roll should cater to males.

I feel that an accusation of this type is a shirt. I am tired of running into kids being fed by the PMRC on TV and in the newspapers.

These are the only three accusations I have come across. All three are totally unfounded. Who knows what other false and irresponsible parent falls on the shoulders of job ends.

The beauty of literature, poetry, and music is that they leave room for Twisted Sister's music.

We cannot allow this to continue.

Dingbod Kesterson, Wednesday, 13 February 2008 13:26 (eighteen years ago)

Great speedreading demonstration there, Dingbod.

StanM, Wednesday, 13 February 2008 13:31 (eighteen years ago)

Anyroad.. I'd like to vote for the whole thing, but..

There happens to be one area where I am in complete agreement with the PMRC, as well as the National PTA and probably most of the parents on this committee. That is, it is my job as a parent to monitor what my children see, hear, and read during their preteen years. The full responsibility for this falls on the shoulders of my wife and I, because there is no one else capable of making these judgments for us. Parents can thank the PMRC for reminding them that there is no substitute for parental guidance. But that is where the PMRC's job ends.

. .does it for me.

Mark G, Wednesday, 13 February 2008 13:49 (eighteen years ago)

.. which will no doubt get shortened to There happens to be one area where I am in complete agreement with the PMRC at poll end time.

Mark G, Wednesday, 13 February 2008 13:50 (eighteen years ago)

Automatic thread bump. This poll is closing tomorrow.

ILX System, Wednesday, 27 February 2008 00:01 (eighteen years ago)

Twisted Sister sold out when they did that song with Run-PRMC

PappaWheelie V, Wednesday, 27 February 2008 00:28 (eighteen years ago)

So, tomorrow, this speech gets a remix!

Mark G, Wednesday, 27 February 2008 00:56 (eighteen years ago)

Automatic thread bump. This poll's results are now in.

ILX System, Thursday, 28 February 2008 00:01 (eighteen years ago)

Hmmm

moley, Thursday, 28 February 2008 01:28 (eighteen years ago)


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