Tom Petty on Confederate Flag past: ‘It was downright stupid’

South Carolina's decision to lower the Confederate flag on their statehouse has caused a wide range of reactions in the rock community.

While many acts are cheering the decision of the South Carolina legislature, some acts are continuing to sell Confederate flag merchandise and rockers like Kid Rock remain defiant.

“Isn't Kid Rock from the Midwest?” Tom Petty asks with a chuckle…

Read the rest of Tom Petty on Past Confederate Flag Use: 'It Was Downright Stupid' at RollingStone.com

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