MUSIC NEWS- After internal political squabble by the Oklahoma state government House members, Oklahoma Gov Brad Henry stepped in to issue an executive order making the FLAMING LIPS tune, DO YOU REALIZE (from their Yoshimi Battles the Pink Rebots album) the official Oklahoma "state song" ! Lead singer of the band, Wayne Coyne called some state representatives “small-minded religious wackos” unmindful of the rights of the “rational, reasonable people” of Oklahoma". Several conservative members had objected to t-shirts previously worn by band members and not the particular song, but still voted against it. See full story by NewsOK.com, who also reported the governor 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." Yeah governor !

Tour dates for the band below, and info on buying the MP3 of DO YOU REALIZE -