@buellrider97 - I was asking because I'm 74 and have lived in San Francisco since '73, so I went to a lot of those shows myself - not at the 'stick so much, but plenty of times at Oakland Stadium and the indoor Arena. I also mostly listened to British music (still do) and some US bands like the Doors, Airplane, Dead, BOC and a number of others.
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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I'm certainly with all the above crowd. Quite a few shows even one in San Diego outside last year that my wife & daughter got tickets to for my birthday. I will certainly see about the new & improved Aqualung recording mentioned above. My favorite vinyl of theirs I have is a Stand Up original pressing as the fidelity is outstanding. Pops, clicks and all. -John |
Stand Up is my favorite , the new SACD is a great recording. Bit of trivia , Ian tells a story of the group , first recording with Martin Barre , was having breakfast in the Manhattan diner , almost broke and did not have enough money to fly back to the U.K. when Joe Cocker turned up and says to them congratulations. Their Stand Up album had gone to #1 in the U.K. and they didn't know. From there it was all good. Also interesting to note that their 1987 album Crest Of The Knave won a grammy for best metal album of the year. I like the album the remaster is a good recording but it never seemed like metal to me so I was surprised. |
bigtwin *1Missed out on the Aqualung tour (too young), but saw the Brick tour in Tuscaloosa in '72. As bigtwin related, but not super clearly, was that Anderson and the band were dressed as roadies, milling around the fully lit stage with the real roadies when, all of a sudden they stepped up to the front and launched into Aqualung (?). "The crowd went crazy...." |
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