The Plastic People of the Universe: Foremost Czech(oslovak) underground band still going after 45 years
Influenced by the likes of the Fugs, Frank Zappa and the Velvet Underground, the fiercely independent Plastic People of the Universe were a thorn in the side of Czechoslovakia’s Communist authorities. Despite being banned and having some members jailed, the PPU refused to buckle, continuing to make often abrasive music until a key member was forced into exile. However, after the change of regime the group eventually reformed – and just last week played a special show marking the 45th anniversary of their formation.
