Elvis backs Buck
Dotmusic, 2002-04-08

 

Mon 8 Apr 2002 17:02
ELVIS BACKS BUCK

Elvis Costello has jumped to the defence of Peter Buck, after he was cleared of all charges in his 'air-rage' trail, dotmusic can exclusively reveal.

Costello, a good friend of Buck's, told us that airlines should stop serving alcohol on flights, if they want to eliminate the ongoing problem of mid-air violence.

The REM guitarist was freed on Friday, after a jury at Isleworth Crown Court found him not guilty of a drunken rampage on a British Airways flight from Seattle to London last year.

Costello insisted that Buck was a calm man who had apologised following the fracas, and should not be made an example of.

He cited~footballers and musicians~as continual targets, who are often castigated for their behaviour, because of their supposed role model status.

Costello insisted:~"Peter Buck is not a threat to anyone", claiming the responsibility also lies with the airlines.

"It isn't a good idea to serve alcohol on planes", said Costello.

For the full interview with the UK music legend, see dotmusic later this week.