Elvis Costello Criticized The Media
When Elvis Costello appeared as a musical guest on SNL in 1977, he caused quite a stir. Instead of performing the scheduled song “Less Than Zero,” he surprised everyone by playing “Radio Radio,” a song that criticized censorship in the media. This unexpected act got him banned from the show until 1999 when he was finally given the chance to come back. Interestingly enough, during his return, Costello once again played “Radio Radio” as a way to make amends and show that he stood by his beliefs.