The Flaming Lips proposed as namesake of Bricktown alley

 
By Steve Lackmeyer and Gene Triplett
Published: November 2, 2006

Bricktown property owners and merchants indicated Wednesday they are divided on proposals to rename three streets after musicians Vince Gill , Charlie Christian and The Flaming Lips .

Much of the controversy stems over a proposal by Mayor Mick Cornett to name an alley between Sheridan Avenue and the Bricktown Canal after The Flaming Lips.

Oklahoma RedHawks executive director John Allgood said he does...


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