John Lennon’s Minimalist Journey to Independence
How an audacious, daring record from disgruntled ex-Beatle John Lennon became a major musical landmark.
Plastic Ono Band
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Say It Loud! 100 Great Protest Songs: Part 2 – Steve Reich to the Sex Pistols
PopMatters has scoured the musical spectrum for the best examples of the protest song form, including anthems of great popularity and obscurity alike. Stay tuned all week as we unveil the top 100.
Relisten Without Prejudice to Yoko Ono’s ‘Plastic Ono Band’
Americans in the '70s would not accommodate a female Japanese performer of experimental music that is designed to provoke. Have we grown since then?