Originally posted by 46and2: He was the flute player, right, Jethro?
Jethro is the name of the band, Ian Anderson is the front man (with the flute, acoustic guitar, etc.).
May 18, 2020, 08:14 PM
Redhookbklyn
Well done, 6guns! Thanks for sharing.
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May 18, 2020, 09:21 PM
ArtieS
That was outstanding. I will sleep better tonight for it. Anything from Bouree or Heavy Horses?
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May 18, 2020, 09:31 PM
john1
quote:
Originally posted by bald1: Another long time fan. Saw them perform at the Manley Field House, Syracuse University on April 16, 1972, as part of their "Thick as a Brick Tour." Simply amazing!
I was there also that night.
May 18, 2020, 10:12 PM
darthfuster
I am aqua-lung
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May 18, 2020, 10:32 PM
Donothing
Saw them the first time in late 71 or early 72 for the Thick as a Brick tour--my freshman year of college. And again in 74-ish for the Passion Play tour. Fantastic performances. Big fan. Benefit is one of the best albums of all time--in my opinion. Like all of them through Minstrel in the gallery. Afterwards, certain songs off the remaining albums.
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May 19, 2020, 06:48 AM
Aquilon
Talking about Ian's COPD, his voice has always been an interesting subject. He clearly injured his voice in the early-to-mid 80s and it's never been the same (although I still found it quite enjoyable into the early 90s. After that he really seemed to struggle with the upper range.) Anyway - I've always found these two versions of Aqualung to be striking in contrast. The first is from 1977 and he's clearly in top form. The second is from 1984 - the tour where he supposedly ruined his voice. The 1984 version is still awesome in its ragged glory, but the difference is remarkable.
Both versions should spin you back down the years a little bit and add some joy to your day regardless!
Long time fan. Songs from the Wood is one of my favorites.
May 19, 2020, 07:34 AM
hberttmank
Aqualung, Thick as a Brick and A Passion Play will always be my favorites. You just had to be there. With honorable mentions for Benefit and Warchild.
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May 19, 2020, 08:05 AM
msfzoe
Another fan here. Saw them perform with Police and Flock of Seagulls in late70s at Rochester War Memorial. Great concert. .
May 19, 2020, 08:15 AM
pbslinger
Well done! I've been a JT fan since I heard them on the late night radio program out of Little Rock called Bleaker Street.
Took a really cute girl on my motorcycle to the JT show in Kansas City in 1972.
Such an unlikely formula for success in music or for Ian becoming a rock star. The mould was certainly broken with this guy, such unique creativity.
I've heard him claim he never did drugs, anything to that?
May 19, 2020, 08:31 AM
Mars_Attacks
I had all their albums in high school.
Still have them on my phone.
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May 19, 2020, 12:05 PM
smschulz
One of my first "albums" I ever bought was Thick as a Brick ... ummm .... on 8-Track.
May 19, 2020, 07:52 PM
CaptainMike
Met Ian Anderson in Barbados while there on a research ship around 2004 he came down to the ship to get a tour, signed some autographs, was a really nice and genuine guy. Very friendly and down to earth.
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May 20, 2020, 08:03 AM
hberttmank
quote:
Originally posted by hberttmank: [QUOTE]Originally posted by smschulz: One of my first "albums" I ever bought was Thick as a Brick ... ummm .... on 8-Track.
Yep I remember those days. Not all of my 8-Tracks survived. This pic was 10 years ago. Click on pic for full picture
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May 20, 2020, 09:05 AM
6guns
That's a great picture and very in line with what my collection looked like at the time. Good stuff!
Mike, that must have been a kick to have Ian visit your ship! What I'd give to have been there.
My first Tull concert was in 1976; the War Child tour. I wish I'd been able to catch them earlier.
Thanks for the positive comments. I'll continue to pick and choose certain Tull songs to learn.
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May 20, 2020, 09:16 AM
VonFatman
the last time i saw jet hero tull was summer the before last.
ian anderson played a smallish kc venue...it was sad, poor ian's wind is gone. he could barely breath out the lyrics.
we sadly left after 1/2 the show...hearing him begging his lungs for breath to sing was too hard for my wife and i to take.
one of my all time favorite acts....tull was my second concert ever.
May 20, 2020, 09:19 AM
pbslinger
quote:
Originally posted by VonFatman: the last time i saw jet hero tull was summer the before last.
ian anderson played a smallish kc venue...it was sad, poor ian's wind is gone. he could barely breath out the lyrics.
we sadly left after 1/2 the show...hearing him begging his lungs for breath to sing was too hard for my wife and i to take.
one of my all time favorite acts....tull was my second concert ever.
