Fuck Authority
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"Fuck Authority" is the title of a song written and recorded by American band Pennywise
. It was released in July 2001 as the lead single (and only charting single) from the band's sixth studio album Land of the Free?
. The song reached number 38 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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radio station KROQ
frequently plays the song. Its title is sometimes displayed as "F**k Authority", or simply "F Authority", on some sources and channels, most likely objections to the use of the word "fuck".
Pennywise (band)
Pennywise is a Californian punk rock band from Hermosa Beach, California, formed in 1988. The name is derived from the monster, It, from the Stephen King novel of the same title....
. It was released in July 2001 as the lead single (and only charting single) from the band's sixth studio album Land of the Free?
Land of the Free?
Land of the Free? is the sixth album by Pennywise. Produced by Joe Barresi, the album was released on June 19, 2001. After the commercial success of their previous album, Straight Ahead, Pennywise entered the studio in early 2001 to record a follow-up...
. The song reached number 38 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Music video
The music video was directed by Glen Bennett and was released in April 2001. While the video shows the band playing on a stage, it features different scenes of riots and historical places, such as Tiananmen SquareTiananmen Square
Tiananmen Square is a large city square in the center of Beijing, China, named after the Tiananmen Gate located to its North, separating it from the Forbidden City. Tiananmen Square is the third largest city square in the world...
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Censorship
"Fuck Authority" was banned from airplay after September 11, 2001; the exact reason for this is unclear. However, the Los AngelesLos Ángeles
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radio station KROQ
KROQ-FM
KROQ-FM — branded 106.7 KROQ — is a commercial modern rock radio station licensed to Pasadena, California serving the Greater Los Angeles. The call sign is pronounced "kay rock." It is the flagship station of Loveline hosted by Dr...
frequently plays the song. Its title is sometimes displayed as "F**k Authority", or simply "F Authority", on some sources and channels, most likely objections to the use of the word "fuck".
Charts
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks | 38 |