The band Radiohead found itself under the gun after it bucked calls from BDS activists to cancel its concert in Tel Aviv last week, including Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters and British director Ken Loach. On Sunday evening, Michael Stipe -- lead singer of the band R.E.M. -- took to Instagram to speak out in favor of Radiohead and its singer Thom Yorke's decision to perform in Israel. In a post that appeared against a background picture of flowers and a butterfly, Stipe wrote: "I stand with Radiohead and their decision to perform. Let's hope a dialogue continues, helping to bring the occupation to an end and lead to a peaceful solution." Earlier this month, anti-Israel protesters disrupted a Radiohead concert in Glasgow, waving Palestinian flags and signs that read: "Radiohead: #canceltelaviv." Yorke extended his middle finger to the protesters and proceeded with the show, reportedly muttering about "some f***ing people." In an interview to Rolling Stone magazine, Yorke called the BDS movement "divisive." "You're not bringing people together. You're not encouraging dialogue or a sense of understanding," the singer said.
