The British band Primal Scream appeared in a London benefit concert last night to raise money for Palestinian children. The Guardian gave Primal Scream lead singer Bobby Gillespie (left) op-ed space to explain why:
It is often said that the Palestinian issue is so difficult and sensitive that it’s better not to get involved. But the truth is, it’s not. It’s easy. Everyone knows who is under the boot and who’s got the mouthful of broken glass. The Palestinians are a prisoner nation, refugees and exiles treated like ghosts. Now we want them to feel our solidarity…
John Lennon used his name and money to oppose the Vietnam war and support the workers on strike. If Lennon were still on this earth, he’d be doing Palestine. In fact, he’d be rocking the Brixton Academy tomorrow night.
What’s Gillespie’s bigger chutzpa — calling the conflict ‘easy,’ or comparing himself to John Lennon?
