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The Music Hall

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

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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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The Velvet Underground
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Jefferson Airplane
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Billie Holiday
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The Byrds
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Johnny Cash
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The Blues
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The Beatles
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