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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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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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bassbuyer
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I’m a Jethro Tull fan too.  I have all of the “book” box sets which are the gold standard in reissues IMO.  I saw the band a couple of times in concert too.  I have the 3 recent solo albums and his redux of some others.  Ian Anderson has the coolest voice with an excellent accent so any spoken work passages always sound great.  His solo work is always interesting but not as good as the original band IMO.  

akg_ca
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I believe in Father Christmas - Greg Lake &  Ian Anderson. 

https://youtu.be/tuaRrSVm--I?si=3sPoDDYope0E9qC6

 

pjlivengood
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For some reason the Rock&Roll Hall of Fame has shunned the band.  Go figure?

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