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Tipper Gore and the Battle for Music Warning Labels

In 1985, Dee Snider of Twisted Sister testified before Congress against the PMRC's push for explicit content warning labels on albums, which eventually led to the 'Parental Advisory' stickers. The movement aimed to give parents more control over children's music choices, and despite initial controversy, the labels became a common industry practice, though their effectiveness in the streaming era remains uncertain.