Obscenity ruling bars sale of 2 Live Crew in Broward
A federal judge in Fort Lauderdale ruled that 2 Live Crew’s album As Nasty As They Wanna Be is obscene under Broward Dade and Palm Beach county standards. Selling the album to adults risks prison and fines. selling to minors carries heavier penalties. The ruling sparked appeals and strong reactions from group members and critics alike.
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Aerosmith and Petty Dominate International Rock Awards
In New York the International Rock Awards named Aerosmith artist of the year and Tom Petty’s Full Moon Fever album of the year. Dance won songwriter of the year, Eric Clapton earned living legend honors, Alannah Myles was newcomer of the year, the Rolling Stones Steel Wheels tour won tour of the year, and their Rolling Stones and Friends pay per view was media event of the year. Steven Tyler and Bonnie Raitt shared the MVP awards.
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