1971: The greatest year in music history?
The FBI, the dawn of rap, and Al Green.
FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the principal domestic intelligence and federal law enforcement agency of the United States.
Founded in 1908, the FBI is responsible for investigating and preventing a wide range of federal crimes, including terrorism, cybercrime, organised crime, public corruption, civil rights violations, espionage and major violent offences. Operating under the U.S. Department of Justice, the bureau also serves as the country’s primary domestic intelligence service, working alongside federal, state, local and international law enforcement agencies.
Throughout its history, the FBI has played a prominent role in major criminal investigations and national security operations, while also facing scrutiny and controversy over surveillance practices, civil liberties and historical abuses of power.
“Pervert”: The 1956 Elvis Presley single that sparked riots across America
“…a strip-tease with clothes on.”
The 2008 FBI manhunt to apprehend Christopher Nolan’s brother: “He knew we were after him”
Movie-worthy in itself.
The FBI vs Bob Dylan: “Not to go that far and shoot”
After saying he saw “some of myself” in Lee Harvey Oswald, the folk singer was deemed a potential threat.
The Devo song that was investigated by the FBI: “Not the best career move”
“Well, this song’s so weird…”
The rock star who became the Vice President’s drug dealer: “Out on the campaign trail”
A wild tale from the 1960s.
Who were the first music act to receive a ‘formal letter of concern’ from the FBI?
“Censorship by intimidation”.
More About FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the United States' principal domestic intelligence and federal law enforcement agency, responsible for investigating federal crimes and protecting national security.
The FBI investigates terrorism, espionage, cybercrime, organised crime, public corruption, civil rights violations, financial crime, kidnappings, bank robberies and other major federal offences.
The FBI operates under the U.S. Department of Justice and is led by a director appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.