Another sad tale, hopefully Ian can make plans and peace with the world


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Heck no Roxy!
Please do not apologize, absolutely no need.

Looking back at it, I likely could/should have titled the thread a little better.
Sort of makes one think I thought he had many demons to lay to rest which was not the case at all.

Still I truly hope he has many years ahead of him to enjoy yet.
And to hopefully entertain us further.
Many carry hidden burdens and risk

wishing Ian and the various members of Tull well :-) so much excellent music over many many years....
     I didn't bother to read the post on Facebook a few days ago as I don't believe anything on social media. So sorry to hear and wish him all the luck in the world.                                                I blame Tull for my addiction to music. Seen them 3 times in the 70's here in Milwaukee at our largest venue at the time. The Milwaukee Arena.  The mother of a friend of mine worked at the box office, sat in the first 10 rows for all the shows.                                                                       A quick note about Martin Barre,  also disturbed about him leaving Tull. Martin has come through Milwaukee a few times in the last 10 years ago and played at a small venue, Shank Hall. The last time here a couple of years ago I phoned the owner as he knows me from all the shows I attended there. I asked if he would pass a letter from me to Martin when I got to the show. I just wanted to thank him for 50 years of enjoying Tull and his solo stuff.                                 During the intermission the owner and one of Martin's men came up to me and invited me back stage. What a moment, he thanked me for being a fan since the beginning. I had to ask about the Tull situation. The response was what I expected from a first class person, no comment.                                                                                                                                             At least I didn't call him a great star. I learned my lesson from a few years ago when I messaged my Facebook friend Damian Wilson from England. I thanked him and all the other superstars from across the pond for still making great music. He said we are not superstars, we are gifted and just want to share.                                                                                                   I consider him the most passionate male singer on the planet. If you are not aware then please check him out. He has a long history, from the old English group Threshold through his work on the Ayreon projects. Off the top of my head check out the many performances of "The Druids Turn To Stone".
I had the opportunity to see Jethro Tull back in the 80's twice, and just a year ago I saw Martin Barre's band at the Celebrity Theatre here in Phoenix. 
I have loved that band for so long, and Martin is certainly near the top of my list of most loved and admired musicians. For me, Jethro Tull's music has passed the test of time. Stand Up sounds fresh, beautiful and brilliant every time I put it on.   
Well it's one year and hes still here.i had Grist cancer 21/2 lb tumor removed from the lining of my intestines. Be on meds for 3 years..Smoked until I was like 32...I'm 69 now....Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull ,I have always been a fan..Have all of there albums on vinyl and cds and boxsets....Cancer is something we all get it seems...Blame it on the way our food was grown,cooked and canned.The air we breath.The water we drink...you don't have to be a smoker or drinker to get it ....you just have to live on the planet Earth...