10 Classic Rock Songs That Would Be Cancelled Today

Описание: 10 Classic Rock Songs That Would Be Cancelled Today

The world has changed — but the songs we grew up with? Not so much.
Tonight we’re diving into 10 classic rock tracks from legends like The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, The Beatles, Guns N’ Roses, The Doors, and more… songs that were massive in their era, but would trigger instant outrage in 2025.

This isn’t about politics — it’s about how differently these songs hit today.
Lyrics that once felt rebellious, edgy, or harmless now land like scandals waiting to happen.

Stick around for the BONUS — a controversial hit by one of rock’s greatest shapeshifters that fans STILL debate to this day.

Which track do YOU think would be cancelled first?

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⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro
01:05 – #10 A teacher-student scandal before social media?
02:14 – #9 A body-positive “anthem”… or body-shaming?
03:24 – #8 Dire Straits – “Money for Nothing” (Edited Lyric Controversy)
04:41 – #7 A seductive ‘70s hit with one VERY uncomfortable line?
05:47 – #6 Beatles track with shocking domestic-violence overtones?
07:00 – #5 A rocker’s most indefensible song — underage themes
08:40 – #4 The Doors – “The End” (Banned for the Oedipal Breakdown)
09:47 – #3 The most controversial song Guns N’ Roses ever wrote
10:56 – #2 The Rolling Stones – “Brown Sugar” (Modern-Day Backlash)
12:01 – #1 A Stones deep cut that crosses EVERY line?
13:10 – BONUS: Bowie pushes boundaries in ways that wouldn’t fly now

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