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Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull

I've been a serious Tull fan since 1970, owning almost all of their music and much of Ian Anderson's solo material.  I've had the privilege of attending 4 of their concerts including a small venue where everyone stood but only about 150 in attendance.

I'm intrigued by the style and subject of the music, not your typical love songs or ballads.  The musicality is also some of the best from what is considered a rock band or some would say, progressive rock band.  This is especially shown in some of the early "theme" albums like "Thick as a Brick" or "Passion Play".

I will have to say my favorites however are the solo albums by Ian Anderson.  The album "Divinities" being my all time favorite.  When I want to test the dynamics of a system, Divinities is one I typically use.  The quality of the recording to me is second to none.  Take a listen to "The Pay of Spain" as an example.

Curious to hear if anyone else shares my enthusiasm for this group/soloist.

Tom

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bipestuff OP
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@jfrost27 

That's awesome!

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bigtwin
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I got to see Tull at Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens in 73 (?)  It was a great venue due to all the wood construction.  Better acoustics than modern steel & concrete IMHO.  They played all of Aqualung and Thick as a Brick.  The thing that I recall was the opening.  Lights mostly on and roadies milling around the stage, checking instruments.  At least, that's what they wanted us to think.  Without warning the opening of Aqualung burst out and the lights dimmed.  Great way to open the show. 

stevengerard
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During this season listn to Greensleeved!

richmon
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Jethro Tull was the middle act (not headliner)for many shows I saw at Phillys Spectum inthe early 70’s, very hard touring band that didn’t

reach headliner status till Aqualung came out.

Favorite albums are Benefit and Stand Up. 

Was always disappointed in Ian for running the band like a business to where he fired Glen Cornick the

bassist for partying. Glen was part of the development of

bands sound and was fired just before Aqualung came out and they

"made it". Glen went on to start Wild Turkey I’ll

have to dig that out and spin it.

 

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rar1
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I was introduced to Tull by my cousin, who was a drummer in a local jazz rock band.  The album was the first one, 'This Was.'  I was 13 at the time.  I have been a fan ever since.

My cousin pointed out to me the folk and jazz influences in that first album.  He also introduced me to Chase ('Gotta Get It On') and Procol Harum.  He knew his music.

I fell in love with Aqualung, Thick As A Brick, and especially, Living in the Past.  

Rich 

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