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Yeah, you really can't beat this man. He just reaches our further as he gets older. I will be seeing him on the 5th of November. I am so excited. Rock music, and even jazz, is thought to be not of the world of the specified flutist. But take a little courage and a little escapism from the proverbial "box" and see how magical and masterful this "girly" ax can be.
I am posting something from Jethro Tull dailyl or Ian Anderson until the concert.

Awesome, I'm a Tull freak myself. I've seen them 22 times; the best was at the Olympia in 1979. They played everything on their set list and then came out and did part of Beethoven's 9th.

Well, you can imagine how excited I am since I have never seen either JT or IA One thing that makes this crazy for me is that Ian Anderson is older and a bit subdued but I would bet he is playing better than ever.
I cam close to seeing him 2 other times. Jethro Tull was in Orange County around 8 years ago and the venue must have been more on the acoustic side because the theater where they performed as conducive to that type of performance. Ian was a featured artist at the Flute Convention in '94. I almost went to that event.

Well, in a couple of weeks I will get to see him in concert...at last.

Oh he plays flute and guitar better than ever, but his voice is largely gone. He doesn't have the wind of his younger days (but who does). But the band is fantastic, you'll have a great time.

I bought their 25th Anniversary DVD originally released in 1994 that has the Tull alumni reunion. There were a lot of great musicians that spent time in Tull.

I have that same DVD Jimmy I almost forgot about it! I'll have to get it out dust it off and watch it again this weekend. Tull's music is like a breath of fresh air. You know Ian Andersan is one of the few rock stars from that era that didn't squander his earnings on drugs and a lavish lifestyle I read somewhere he was into farming fish or some sort of fishery.

Yes, I believe it's in Scotland if the neurons and synapses are working today.

He's the reason I named my son "Ian."

nuff sed

Yeah, I know his voice is nearly gone but he still can sing a jolly tune. His life does seem quite simple when he isn't on tour. I got a kick from my 21 year old son. When I told him that his step-dad and I were going to see IA, he looked like he knew who Ian Anderson was. So I asked him if he was familiar with him. Instead of answering me, He went to that infamous Jethro Tull pose that Ian is so famous for. I am contemplating having that as my tattoo.

I have that same DVD Jimmy I almost forgot about it! I'll have to get it out dust it off and watch it again this weekend. Tull's music is like a breath of fresh air. You know Ian Andersan is one of the few rock stars from that era that didn't squander his earnings on drugs and a lavish lifestyle I read somewhere he was into farming fish or some sort of fishery.

Plus he really went against the grain. What human in their right mind would even contemplate putting a flute in a rock band. Plus, he really didn't know how to play it...he taught himself how to play the d*mn thing
and spent so much time on guess and error. AND he grew from that until eventually he took lessons. Oh what I wouldn't give to have been his private teacher. I am glad that I have the likes of him to share with my male students who complain that there are no guys who play the flute. Or parents who tell their kids that the flute was not a boy's instrument

I too read that he was "farming fish or some sort of fishery".

Jethro Tull is one of those bands that brings back great memories of my childhood. In the late 60's I was just under thirteen years old. My older sister was in high school. She would bring home various albums by various artists. What incredible musical creativity was happening then! ALso some of my friends would call me up and tell me to come over and listen to a new group's record they just bought. I distinctly remember my sister bringing home a Jethro Tull album. I had never heard them on the radio. My introduction to them was hearing them on my sisters record player. Think of the wonderment of a young boy just getting into music listening to Jethro Tull for the first time. What a revolution in music. I remember going over my friend's house and listening to Led Zeppelin for the first time. Or my older brother bringing home In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (Iron Butterfly). There was SO MUCH new incredible music. Each new Beatle's album was an incredible revolution. Those were the good old days...

Tul's music was revolutionary. I love the way they weaved hard rock with that more traditional folk feeling. Hard to explain. You just have to listen to truly appreciate the talent.

Tul's music was revolutionary. I love the way they weaved hard rock with that more traditional folk feeling. Hard to explain. You just have to listen to truly appreciate the talent.

There's never been a band to compare with Jethro Tull...

there is still incredible music being made. the problem is in the bizz; if you don't sound like someone already making em money, they just toss it... chickenshit's!

have a good time Mary!

You know Hayden. That so much sounds like sour grapes.
Now I am not saying your wrong mind you. Just sounds defeatist to me, and that does not sound right comming from you.
Tell ya what I think should and will happen in time.
The "industry" will continue to stagnate itself as people tire of knock offs and phony pony tricks.
I already see my sons downloading classical music on their phones.
The independant spirit will be focused back into arena, starting with small to moderate sized venues. Live music will shine again, but it will be controlled by independant entrapenuers who will lease a venue, put on a show, and shuffle a percentage of the profit into improving the show.
It is something I could see myself being involved with on many levels.
Nothing ventured - nothing gained.

Perhaps you're right, sans, but I know for a fact that many of the old names are still putting out quality material, yet they are considered out of style, these days, so they don't get air play or advertising when they release new stuff. Tull is a perfect example of this. If you weren't looking for his stuff, you'd think he quit writing & performing since he got that metal award back in the 80's.