Question

In the 1950s, senators John F. Kennedy and Barry Goldwater called for legislation against the way record companies paid disc jockeys to promote the latest songs on the airwaves, a practice known as ______.

a. pay for play

b. a gentleman's agreement

c. cashing out

d. payola

Answer 1

d. payola

In the 1950s, senators John F, Kennedy and Barry Goldwater called for legislation against the way record companies paid disc jockeys to promote the latest songs on the airwaves, a practice known as payola.