Eno Ditched As An Icon Of Suffolk
Judges decide that Brian Eno and Cradle Of Filth shouldn\'t represent the county
Former Roxy Music man Brian Eno looked set to be named an "icon” of Suffolk along with Cradle Of Filth’s Danny Filth before judges ditched them from the final shortlist.
The two musicians looked set to be named in a list of the county’s most recognisable icons, but they were robbed of a place in the final twenty "icons” of the county after judges ditched them from the shortlist (despite Danny Filth being top and Brian Eno being fourth).
The poll was organised by Choose Suffolk, the organisation responsible for promoting the county as a tourism and business destination.
Alex Paul, Tourism Manager, Choose Suffolk, said in a statement a few weeks ago, "It’s great to see such an influential and world-renowned musician staking his claim to be a Suffolk icon. Brian Eno’s musical influence is recognised around the world and he has played a huge role in the recording of some of the biggest albums of recent decades. We’re thrilled that the Suffolk Icons website has captured so many people’s imaginations and it is throwing up some really interesting choices, ranging from beach huts and Suffolk Punch horses, to historic buildings and legendary pop stars!”
However, following the announcement of the final list of 20 Icons, Tim Passmore, the interim chief executive of Choose Suffolk, said in a statement: "The idea of what constitutes an icon will always divide opinion and stimulate engaging debate (which was part of the project's remit).
"The finalist Icons have been selected because the judging panel believe they have a countywide resonance and are symbolic of Suffolk, and extend across the county and beyond its borders.
"As a user-generated gallery, the site was designed to engage with visitors and encourage their participation. We are encouraged this remit has been successful.
"However, while some of the images on the site may have gained a larger proportion of visitors' votes, the judging panel felt that their list of finalists displays the required credentials to act as representative iconic images of Suffolk."