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Move to the Music: 12 Songs That Rocked the Law

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The Sweet Sounds of Music—and Lawsuits

Some songs or albums move the law. A band or artist will be involved in a lawsuit so groundbreaking and important that it will set a precedent, either enshrined in law or otherwise binding future generations. Check out 12 songs that helped influence the law.

Read our related cover story: “Lawyers, songs and money: Music that changed the law”

Attribution: Photo illustrations by Sara Wadford, text by Victor Li, gallery by Jackson A. Thomas.


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