Formed in Prague in 1968, The Plastic People of the Universe are a pioneering Czech underground rock band whose avant-garde sound became a symbol of artistic freedom under communist rule. Influenced by The Velvet Underground and Frank Zappa, they fused experimental rock with politically charged lyricism, defying censorship through raw, uncompromising expression. Despite years of repression, their music inspired cultural resistance and the formation of dissident movements like Charter 77. Today, they remain icons of artistic integrity and creative defiance, blending history, innovation, and rebellion into their enduring musical legacy.