Artist: Insane Clown Posse
Confronting Bodies: A Wyoming record store and teen's parents
Date of Action: November 2003
Specific Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming
Description of Artwork: Insane Clown Possie is described as a "shock rap and metal" group. Their lyrics are accused of embracing "graphic images" of murder, violence and anti-social behavior.
Description of Incident: Last month a teenager in Casper, Wyoming commited suicide. The teen's parents, Howard and Mari Fochtman suggested that the group did not kill their son but they "did not do him any good." In response a Cheyenne FYE record store pulled ICP products from their shelves; items included wallets, T-shirts and albums.
Results of Incident: Several ICP fans disagreed with the store's decision. Store officials suggest that the removal of merchandise is only temporary.
Source: www.antimusic.com
Submitted By: NCAC