The 1950s Payola Scandal Explained
At the dawn of rock 'n roll, record labels struggled to get airplay for their artists. A grimly culture emerged that had emerging artists doing whatever it takes to get in the radio, even if it meant something illegal. By the end of the 1950s, it would take power of the US Congress to sort out the mess. This is a snippet from "How Bands Pay Bribes To Get Stuck In Your Head." Check out the full video here: • Your Favorite Bands Paid To Be Famous
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