The Official Soonerguys Alt. Rock Band
Two things last week had us thinking. First, how silly the Elephants in the OK Legislature looked rejecting the Flaming Lips’ tune Do you Realize? as the official state rock song. Gov. Brad Henry fixed that. Then, we heard some really good music at the second annual Norman Music Festival down on Main Street.
It got us wondering if we need some official Soonerguys rock song. Well, we haven’t picked a song. But, we found a whole rock band: Kings of Leon.
These guys are not only a great alternative rock band who have toured with U2 and made the cover of Rolling Stone, but they’re big time OU Sooner fans to boot. Check out how band member Jared Followill has to stand in one place in his living room to watch all Sooners football games, otherwise it’s bad luck. Sound familiar? Oooooh yeah.
See their tailgate at last year’s OU-Chattanooga game.
So, the Official Soonerguys Alternative Rock Band? Kings of Leon. Rock on, dudes. — Mike