A three-panel political comic by Slyngstad highlighting the long history of political activism in music. In the foreground of all three panels, two audience members are seen talking in profile.
Panel 1:
On Stage: A modern musician holding a microphone calls out, "FREE PALESTINE!"
Foreground: One audience member complains, "UGH, WHEN DID MUSICIANS START TO BE SO POLITICAL?"
Panel 2:
On Stage: Freddie Mercury performing at the 1985 Live Aid benefit concert, with the "Live Aid" global logo in the background.
Foreground: The second audience member replies, "START?"
Panel 3:
On Stage: Folk singer Woody Guthrie playing an acoustic guitar with his iconic slogan written across it: "THIS MACHINE KILLS FASCISTS".
Foreground: The second audience member continues, "MAYBE YOU JUST WEREN'T LISTENING."
