OFF: Truth (oh no) and Shock Rock

[Chip Hart]

> > Each and every parent needs to be on guard against this assulat on our
> > children.  My kids don't listen to Manson or Gwar becuase THEY have no
> > desire to.  They saw footage of GWAR and thought they were clowns.

        The irony of this statement appearing on a BOC discussion list
        is too much to bear (as I think about Albert wearing his
        Khomeni mask or the "SATANIC SYMBOL" our parents were warned
        about).

        The comments made on this list the last few days really shock me
        in terms of their lack of perspective.  I mean, the same things
        were said about Bach, Mozart, Stravinski, Elvis, The Beatles,
        Led Zep, Sabbath, and Motley Crue.  And many more.

        Doesn't ANYONE remember Lennon's "Jesus" comment from years ago?
        That makes the shock value of Marilyn Manson PALE by comparison
        (no pun intended).

        Get some perspective, guys, please!

        As for GWAR, apparently some people don't realize it *IS* a
        joke.  It's a bunch of UVA art students, as I remember.  It's
        SUPPOSED to have a "Stonehedge" quality to it.  I think they
        accidentally sold more records than they intended.

        If you don't believe me, compare GWAR's "Salaminizer" [GREAT
        song] to NWA's "Gangsta Gangsta."  What a riot - space aliens
        doing an Ice Cube parody.  Now *that* is art.

        If you want some really "disturbing" music, check out someone
        who did it for real: GG Allin.  Hasel Adkins has a few good
        ones, too.

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