In March 2009 The Flaming Lips's Song "
Do You Realize??" was announced as the official rock song of Oklahoma. Ten choices were put to a public vote, and out of 21,000 votes cast nearly 51% were for "Do You Realize??"
The
Oklahoma Senate approved this choice unanimously.
However, on April 23, 2009, the
Oklahoma House of Representatives failed to confirm the choice, after Rep. Mike Reynolds, R-Oklahoma City attacked the band for its use of offensive language, and Rep. Corey Holland, R-Marlow said he had been "really offended" when a band member came to the announcement ceremony in March wearing a red T-shirt with a yellow
sickle and hammer.
However, that evening Oklahoma Governor
Brad Henry announced he would sign an executive order naming the song the official rock song. Henry said that for more than 20 years the Flaming Lips have produced "creative, fun and provocative rock music."
"The music of the Flaming Lips has earned Grammys, glowing critical acclaim and fans all over the world," the governor said. "A truly iconic rock n' roll band, they are proud ambassadors of their home state. "They were clearly the people's choice, and I intend to honor that vote."
source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Flaming_Lips
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