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May 2: On This Day in World History … briefly
Distinguished by their philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, extended compositions, and elaborate live shows, Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially successful and influential groups in popular music history.
1980: ‘Brick in the Wall’ is banned in SA
British rock group Pink Floyd’s hit single ‘Another Brick in the Wall’ was banned by the South African government after school children adopted the song as an anthem.
The young protestors chanted ‘We don’t want no education, we don’t want no thought control.’ but banning the song wasn’t likely to stop them singing it – or meaning it.
Most notable historic snippets or facts extracted from the book ‘On This Day’ first published in 1992 by Octopus Publishing Group Ltd, London, as well as additional supplementary information extracted from Wikipedia.
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