Radio station bans Jethro Tull music

Jethro Tull is off the playlist of a classic rock station after the band’s frontman criticised displays of the American flag.

“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,” Ian Anderson was quoted as saying in an interview published in the Asbury Park Press.

“It’s easy to confuse patriotism with nationalism.”

The verdict from listeners of WCHR-FM’s The Free Beer & Hot Wings Morning Show was swift.

“The reaction of our audience has been 99% in favour of the ban and 99% incredulous that he would say such stupid things,” said Phil LoCascio, WCHR program director.

“As far as we’re concerned, this ban is forever.”