I have to start listening to more Tull!

[Rastafari]

Ian Anderson is our new censorship target! (http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20031113/ap_en_mu/music_jethro_tull_3)

Cool stuff.

[Soul Rebel]

Thats silly as hell. And hypocritical. These people that banned him are the same people who fly the flag as a display of "freedom," and critique other countries saying that only in America do we have the right to say what we want. Bullshit, we cant even open our mouths to speak our opinions, unless it follows popular belief, because we get punished for it (ex.- dixie chicks, and now this). What a joke...

Just a tidbit of info.- my recently ex boyfriend was named after Tull, his middle name is actually Tull.

[Rastafari]

I think the radio stations that do this are obviously against freedom and dumb as all hell.


Just a tidbit of info.- my recently ex boyfriend was named after Tull, his middle name is actually Tull.

Please don't tell me you dated some dude named Jethro...

anyway, thats nothing. My brother was named after the Guitarist from the Moody Blues (weird shit, I know!), and I was named after Black Soul Singer James Ingram (or is it just a coincidence!?)

[Dr. Rosenpenis]

yeah, I heard about taht controversial interview a few days ago. Coll stuff. Ian Anderson is coming to my town, I think I might go see him. Nice sig.

[Mr Mojo Risin]

its good to see that he hasn't lost his way, after all these years. And I couldn't agree more with what he's said, you know, its been in the back of my mind all this time, he gave it the perfect wording.

[Hampton]

Monday, November 17, 2003

OCEAN, N.J. — The frontman of British band Jethro Tull (search) has apologized for remarks made in a newspaper interview that seemingly criticized displays of the Stars and Stripes.

In a posting on Jethro Tull's Web site, Ian Anderson (search) further explained what he meant when he told the Asbury Park Press, "I hate to see the American flag hanging out of every bloody station wagon, out of every SUV, every little Midwestern house in some residential area."

Anderson said his concern was not specifically displays of the U.S. flag but "the flag-waving mind-set" across the world.

He said he regretted the tone of the statements and apologized for "any perceived slur on the Stars and Stripes."

"I really didn't understand -- even after 35 years of visiting the USA on a regular basis -- that this symbol had such fierce resonance for so many people as is now apparent to me," Anderson said.

Anderson said he cannot support the international policies of current U.S. and British administrations, but "I will always stand up to defend the honor and integrity of the American people, anytime, anywhere and in the face of anyone's criticism."

"Anyway, I was out of line on the flag thing and I am sorry for it," he said. "I know I have forever lost some American friends as a result."

The story in the Asbury Park Press prompted a local classic rock station to remove Jethro Tull from its playlist.

On Monday, WCHR-FM program director Phil LoCascio said the station took the step at the request of its audience and would leave any decision to restore the band to listeners as well.

The discussion began during Monday's "Free Beer and Hot Wings" morning show, and LoCascio expected to decide on Tuesday.

"Some of the listeners think it's too little too late," LoCascio said

[Rastafari]

too bad he's eating crow just to save face. It doesn't matter, though. He'll still have the same people mad at him and some from the smart side losing a little respect.

[Purple]

funny...

in norwegian "tull" means bullshit...