Rocklahoma

With a name like The Flaming Lips... You'd almost suspect the band to be... (nevermind)

Today is a great day in the history of Oklahoma. Governor Brad Henry signed an official order to declare the song "Do You Realize" by The Flaming Lips to be the State Rock Song. This decision went against the vote coming from the Oklahoma House of Representatives that said "No" to the idea of this particular song being the official State Rock Song (although, the Senate passed it with ease). Oklahoma is now the third state in America to actually have a State Rock Song. This decision was met by harsh criticism from other Oklahoma politicians. State Representative Corey Holland doesn't like the fact that bassist Michael Ivins has been seen wearing a hammer and sickle shirt. Mike Reynolds (another state rep) does not look fondly on lead vocalist Wayne Coyne's use of swearing. The Flaming Lips did flippin' LSD!!! Get over dumb stuff! But Brad Henry is smart. He likes life. He doesn't get offended by the non-offensive things. Thank you Brad Henry for knowing what rock really is (kind of). :)

Do not go listen to Massachusetts "State glee club song". Watch this vid of one of the "50 Bands you should see live before you die" according to Q Magazine (it's British).