Free Republic

THE RED, WHITE & BLUEJethro Tull sorry for bashing flagLead singer apologizes after WND publishes anti-U.S. comments globally Posted: November 17, 20035:36 p.m. Eastern © 2003 WorldNetDaily.com Ian Anderson, front man for British rock bank Jethro Tull, has apologized for comments he made blasting American patriotism. Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson "In an interview with a U.S. newspaper, I expressed my concerns regarding the 'flag-waving' mind-set – not only of some Americans – but across the world," Anderson wrote on the band's website. "I now regret the tone of these statements and offer my belated apologies to those offended by any perceived slur...

The frontman of Jethro Tull has apologised for remarks made in a newspaper interview that seemingly criticised displays of the American flag. In a posting on Jethro Tull's Web site, Ian Anderson further explained what he meant when he told the Asbury Park Press newspaper in New Jersey that "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 US flag but "the flag-waving mind-set" across the world. He said he regretted the tone...

Jethro Tull singer remarks irk fans DAVE SOMMERS , Staff Writer 11/13/2003 Is he really "Thick as a Brick," or as classic rock lovers insist, just suffering from "Locomotive Breath?" Whatever song they choose, Jethro Tull fans across the state are boiling mad at the band’s lead singer Ian Anderson, and are planning some type of payback for remarks he made to the Asbury Park Press recently in which he claimed Americans should in essence be ashamed to fly their country’s flag. In fact, classic rock station 94.5-FM "The Hawk" has not only stopped playing all Jethro Tull songs, they...

TONIGHT ON RADIO FR: At 6pm pacific/9pm Eastern TULL's TAWKIN: Special guest, Ralph Sarchie, an eighteen-year NYPD veteran, works out of the 46th Precinct in New York's South Bronx. But it is his other job that he calls "the Work" that I find interestering. Ralph, under the direction of the Catholic Church, investigates cases of demonic possession. Original thread is HERE and also At 7pm pacific/10pm eastern: INS WHISTLEBLOWER RICK RAMIREZ GUEST ON SPECIAL EDITION "BANANA REPUBLICAN RADIO HOUR" Original thread HERE LISTEN LIVE HERE SCHEDULE is HERE Call in at 1-866-RADIOFR RadioFR is sponsored by the FREE REPUBLIC NETWORK...

Are there any freeper fans of Jethro Tull out here? If so, Jethro Tull will be appearing live on Rockline tonight, taking calls and answering questions. Listeners in the U.S. can call 1-800-344-ROCK (1-800-344-7625) and talk to that night's guest. Questions can also be e-mailed to rocklineradio@aol.com. Jethro Tull kicked off their latest American tour yesterday. They have performed over 2500 concerts. I guess they are not yet Too old to Rock'n Roll, Too Young to Die... Rockline web page Rockline affiliates Show details Rockline affiliate links which carry tonights show over the internet