Rock and Revolution

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
The Czech rock band Plastic People of the Universe formed in 1968 as Soviet tanks rolled into Prague. For the next two decades, the band would be a symbol of resistance and artistic freedom. New York Times pop music critic Jon Pareles talks about the Plastics, which are featured in playwright Tom Stoppard’s Broadway play, "Rock 'n' Roll."

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