The Music Hall

This section of the Museum includes musical items related to the history of substance use, pre Misuse Of Drugs Act 1971

Substance Use and Music

Music and substance use has a long and complex history, at once respected as part of the art and creative drive of musicians and in turn villified as a threat to the moral fabric of society.

At different periods throughout history, we wittness conventional soceity turning a blind eye to the influence of drugs within music. At other times music appears as the voice of revolutionary spirit, a voice that the authorities can no longer ignore.

Purchase music associated with substance use from the Museum store. Click on the box above to browse.

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