Jethro Tull (Official Thread)
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JerseyGirl
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^^Very cute JG, are you a Jethro Tull fan, or just passing through on your way somewhere else like the Springsteen thread?
Bruce will always be my number one but I love all kinds of rock music.
I consider Aqualung and Locomotive Breath to be two of the best songs ever.
JerseyGirl
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^^I am glad there is some room in your heart for a couple Tull songs.
Aqualung is a massive record, everyone should have a copy in their library, Sox and I decided that a few days ago.
Not just Tull, but many others. If I only liked Bruce I would have joined a Springsteen forum.
Sox
Avoiding The Swan Song
Aqualung is a massive record, everyone should have a copy in their library, Sox and I decided that a few days ago.
One of my faves, I never get tired of playing this album, the writing, the musicianship and the production .. just class. My vinyl copy is still in great shape after years of play. Also a favourite to have on gatefold cos the artwork just really appeals to me.
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KingHeadache
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Whole Lotta Aqualung there.........
But they still " missed " one song : Tomorrow Was Today
This song originates from the Aqualung sessions of 1971 and was never released on record. It was played live during the Aqualung tour of 1971 - 1972.
But they still " missed " one song : Tomorrow Was Today
This song originates from the Aqualung sessions of 1971 and was never released on record. It was played live during the Aqualung tour of 1971 - 1972.
KingHeadache
Banned
"Thick as a Brick" Played in Special 2012 Tour
Ian Anderson Announces the Thick As A Brick Tours for 2012.
Ian Anderson performs Thick As A Brick in its entirety for the first time since 1972, going out for a world tour commencing in the UK in Mid-April. Then, it's on to European countries in the late Spring and Summer before landing in the USA for two tours spanning September, October and early November.
This tour will feature a more theatrical production with video, additional musicians and a troupe of dancing elephants. (Just kidding about the dancing elephants: they don't dance.,...)
In 1972, Ian wrote the music (and the lyrics which were credited at the time to the fictitious character, 8 year-old Gerald Bostock, whose parents lied about his age) and recorded with Jethro Tull, Thick As A Brick. The record became a number one Billboard album and enjoyed huge commercial success in most countries of the world. The album featured only one song, lasting nearly 45 minutes. To accommodate the album on LP vinyl and cassette, the seamless track was split on both sides of the record. It reached number one on the US Billboard Pop Albums chart.
Tull then dutifully took the somewhat theatrical show on the road in the Great Britain, USA, and other world markets.
Since 1972, the album has never been performed in its entirety although a few minutes of the material have been a regular repertoire staple in both Tull and IA solo shows over the years.
Now, scheduled for performance again in 2012, Ian will take the original album to a theatre near you. It will be performed in its entirety in a theatrical setting with band, and additional guests.
Ian Anderson Announces the Thick As A Brick Tours for 2012.
Ian Anderson performs Thick As A Brick in its entirety for the first time since 1972, going out for a world tour commencing in the UK in Mid-April. Then, it's on to European countries in the late Spring and Summer before landing in the USA for two tours spanning September, October and early November.
This tour will feature a more theatrical production with video, additional musicians and a troupe of dancing elephants. (Just kidding about the dancing elephants: they don't dance.,...)
In 1972, Ian wrote the music (and the lyrics which were credited at the time to the fictitious character, 8 year-old Gerald Bostock, whose parents lied about his age) and recorded with Jethro Tull, Thick As A Brick. The record became a number one Billboard album and enjoyed huge commercial success in most countries of the world. The album featured only one song, lasting nearly 45 minutes. To accommodate the album on LP vinyl and cassette, the seamless track was split on both sides of the record. It reached number one on the US Billboard Pop Albums chart.
Tull then dutifully took the somewhat theatrical show on the road in the Great Britain, USA, and other world markets.
Since 1972, the album has never been performed in its entirety although a few minutes of the material have been a regular repertoire staple in both Tull and IA solo shows over the years.
Now, scheduled for performance again in 2012, Ian will take the original album to a theatre near you. It will be performed in its entirety in a theatrical setting with band, and additional guests.
^^I am impressed with Ian's fire at this point in his life. He just wrapped up a tour over here, has the new Aqualung project on the burner and now an official "TAAB" tour next year.
One of the best...and he keeps on going and going and...
One of the best...and he keeps on going and going and...
KingHeadache
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And..........going 
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UK Dates
April 2012
14 Concert Hall, Perth
15 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
17 City Hall Newcastle
18 Philharmonic, Liverpool
19 City Hall, Sheffield
20 St George's Hall, Blackburn
21 Royal Hall, Harrogate
22 Opera House, Manchester
24 Assembly Rooms, Derby
25 Regent Theatre, Ipswich
27 Hammersmith Apollo, London
28 Colston Hall, Bristol
29 The Swan Theatre, High Wycombe
30 Symphony Hall, Birmingham
May 2012
2 Apollo, Oxford
3 Hexagon, Reading
4 G Live, Guildford
5 St David's Hall, Cardiff
6 Guildhall, Southampton
The band will comprise of:
Ian Anderson – Vocals, flute & guitar
John O'Hara – Keyboards and accordion
David Goodier – Bass guitar
Florian Opahle – Guitar
Scott Hammond – Drums and percussion
Overseas dates to be announced soon?
UK Dates
April 2012
14 Concert Hall, Perth
15 Theatre Royal, Glasgow
17 City Hall Newcastle
18 Philharmonic, Liverpool
19 City Hall, Sheffield
20 St George's Hall, Blackburn
21 Royal Hall, Harrogate
22 Opera House, Manchester
24 Assembly Rooms, Derby
25 Regent Theatre, Ipswich
27 Hammersmith Apollo, London
28 Colston Hall, Bristol
29 The Swan Theatre, High Wycombe
30 Symphony Hall, Birmingham
May 2012
2 Apollo, Oxford
3 Hexagon, Reading
4 G Live, Guildford
5 St David's Hall, Cardiff
6 Guildhall, Southampton
The band will comprise of:
Ian Anderson – Vocals, flute & guitar
John O'Hara – Keyboards and accordion
David Goodier – Bass guitar
Florian Opahle – Guitar
Scott Hammond – Drums and percussion
Overseas dates to be announced soon?
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