The Day the Music Dies

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
For many, life without music would be unbearable. But thousands in Britain -- including BBC Radio Scotland and two supermarket chains -- have sworn off music for 24 hours today. We talk with Bill Drummond, the former rock musician behind the third annual No Music Day, and David McGuinness of BBC Radio Scotland.

Weigh in: Should No Music Day be observed in the U.S.? Do you think there's too much music in public spaces?

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