And she has used that passion to help make the world a better place.īorn Mary Elizabeth Aitcheson, she grew up in Arlington, Virginia, raised primarily by her mother and grandmother who were both influential and supportive of her musical interests. What you may not know is that through it all, she has maintained a passion for the drums and rock music. Perhaps you’re aware of her long-time advocacy work for mental health, the homeless, and the LGBTQ+ community. The group pushed the record industry to place “Parental Advisory” stickers on certain musical albums in the 1980s. Maybe for you, she’s the face of the Parents Music Resource Center ( PMRC). Most know of her first as the wife of former Vice President Al Gore - the man elected President of the United States by popular vote but not by the Electoral College in 2000 - but the two are now separated. If you remember the days when Tipper Gore was at the fore of political life, you may think you know a lot about her. With an energizing spirit and personality as bright as the room, she discussed the way music and politics have gently interwoven throughout her life and why she has hope for the future of America. The mother of four and grandmother of seven currently resides in Virginia where she focuses on advocacy work and photography. On a brisk October morning at a French café in Brooklyn, with golden sun streaming through a wall of windows, I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with charismatic former Second Lady Tipper Gore. “Activate your activism to the N-th degree because the times call for it.”

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