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Down). Bands such as System of a Down are often charged with lyrics depicting their political views in the world they live in. Rage Against the Machine similarly expressed their views through rock music. They have been known to burn flags at their concerts, not to be malicious, but to make their audience aware of freedom of speech and self-expression. Many have followed suit and become more involved with politics through bands like these, showing them that it is okay to be educated in the issues around

Many have thought the entertainment world should be separate from the world of politics. Some celebrities go on to be involved in politics, such as Ronald Reagan and Sonny Bono, but rarely does an entertainer command a large sphere of influence in the world of entertainment and politics simultaneously. While entertainers can move the masses, their voice is usually discarded among politicians. In addition to this, many have highlighted the negative influence of the entertainment industry, and particularly

turned for inspiration."(8) A special day in the history of rock music was February 7, 1964; it was the day that a band called the Beatles that came from Liverpool, England to the United States. On February 11, 1964, the Beatles sang their first concert in the United States, at the Washington Coliseum. (12) The Beatles, one of the most popular rock and roll sensations in history, created frenzy in the U.S., as they became a model for rock and

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