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Post by nonrabbit on Dec 13, 2010 22:58:52 GMT
.......you may know me from the band Jethro Tull" What will you say to Ian when he calls you on Christmas day? ;D www.j-tull.com/fans/contests/xmas/index.cfmNonrabbit "Oh right so I get a call on Xmas Day - what about the rest of the year?"
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Post by steelmonkey on Dec 14, 2010 16:29:04 GMT
What if some of the 'family curious' types wins the contest and asks Ian to put Shona or Gael on the line ?
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Post by nonrabbit on Dec 14, 2010 18:08:59 GMT
What if some of the 'family curious' types wins the contest and asks Ian to put Shona or Gael on the line ? thats true Ian "Hello this is Ian Anderson you may know me ......." Family Curious Type " oh right Ian Anderson ..yeah ....right.. ok... em..... is your wife there?"
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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 14, 2010 18:49:04 GMT
When we were organising the UK Conventions I received a phone call from IA regarding his "hush hush" appearance at the 1990 bash and asking about the running order, who was going to be there and when he would arrive with Kenny Wylie. The call was fairly business like and friendly but he said that he didn't fancy the thought of signing too many autographs. On the day however, he must have spent at least 45 minutes signing. I'll always be indebted to IA as he brought along Jeffrey Hammond and John Evans, two former Tull members I'd always wanted to meet. Maybe I should write a fuller account of this phone call, the story of why I received it, the reaction of my daughter when she originally answered the phone etc. I could write it up in ten boring instalments and add some fanciful stuff and blow my own trumpet ignoring the hard work of others
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Post by bunkerfan on Dec 14, 2010 19:59:21 GMT
When we were organising the UK Conventions I received a phone call from IA regarding his "hush hush" appearance at the 1990 bash and asking about the running order, who was going to be there and when he would arrive with Kenny Wylie. The call was fairly business like and friendly but he said that he didn't fancy the thought of signing too many autographs. On the day however, he must have spent at least 45 minutes signing. I'll always be indebted to IA as he brought along Jeffrey Hammond and John Evans, two former Tull members I'd always wanted to meet. Maybe I should write a fuller account of this phone call, the story of why I received it, the reaction of my daughter when she originally answered the phone etc. I could write it up in ten boring instalments and add some fanciful stuff and blow my own trumpet ignoring the hard work of others Must be nice receiving a call from Ian, I bet you were all excited in the maddog household. I once got a call on a Christmas morning from Brian Johnson well before he joined AC/DC. I met him a few times as he was in business with a friend of mine. He rang to ask how to operate the camera he'd bought for his wife. Of course he's now a multi millionaire, and the rest (as they say) is history. Bah Humbug!
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Post by nonrabbit on Dec 14, 2010 21:04:17 GMT
I reckon that both of you should go with each story turning it into a mini series with at least 20 installments. Lots of trumpet blowing - a no holds barred pushing the boundaries extravaganza
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Post by tullist on Dec 14, 2010 21:09:25 GMT
Graham by all means bore the socks of me. (in ten exciting installments, maybe with the old Batman outro annoncer enlisted to hype the next one) While I have put my bid in on one of them phone calls, truly I know there are folks who would be "worthier" recipients. Lord know Ian understandably much prefers to hear a female voice at the other end. In fact if justice is truly served our own Lady P, Madame Non Rabbit would be the ideal receptor, nearly certain Ian would adore her. I suspect he checks in here once in a blue moon and likely would get a kick out of P's recent description of his music, in the thread concerning which are his best songs. I had my own event somewhat like this. There was a broadcaster, talent named Bonnie Behrend on the business channel CNBC in the late nineties, early 2000's, also on NBC and the Bloomberg business network. I had and have a crush of frightening proportions on this woman to where when her bits would come on in the middle of often utterly insane dot com years trading days, i would literally be annoyed with accounts if they called during those time periods, and fellow employees would shout out "Ray, its Bonnie time" although believe me I was not the only one of the boys watching. Anyway, shortly after getting my first computer about six years ago, spending a morning toking away and surfing for days on end, I recalled this woman and was mightily struggling to remember her name. Something came on the sports channel in the other room about a reporter named Bonnie Bernstein and ka ching, I then remembered Bonnie Behrends name. I googled her, (man would I like to)hoping maybe to find a picture or two, and was delighted to find a quite elaborate website, (recently at least temporarily discontinued) now I know not surprising, as this woman was quite popular in business land for reasons having zero to do with business. Included was an email address so I got right to work composing a missive revealing pretty much everything, like stuff I mentioned above, a picture of myself, and explaining that thru the somewhat impersonal nature of how I perceived the net, it made it entirely safe for me to reveal things I would never say to her face. Again I was quite stoned when I sent this thing away, not at all counting on a reply. Within five minutes I received an email back from her which alone made my heart jump, and opening it it said in red letters, "What is your phone number?" I am not exagerating to say that rather than immediately responding, I literally paced around my condo for two hours prior to work, in part waiting for the buzz to wear off so I could be sober in response, but in larger part quitel literally petrified. Anyway did eventually talk to her for about half an hour on the phone, (did not know she normally charges lots of money for that and public speaking engagements)and thru these recent years she has become one of my closer net friends, we usually communicate a few times a year anyway, she is a marvelous writer too with quite a resume', and friends with some fairly remarkable people, notably the mayor of NYC who I also am in part fond of, and certainly respect, Mike Bloomberg. I do recall it was surprising to hear how southern her accent was, as this is not the voice used on tv. Frankly as much as I desire that Ian call, I have met him twice, and the Bonnie call would be pretty damn hard to top. Including a very brief video of her from her gig right prior to the CNBC job that is a minor legend, all twenty seconds of it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQ9UthW6uCASorry, even at 54 I'm just a boy, I mean no harm.
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Post by steelmonkey on Dec 14, 2010 21:37:41 GMT
Even money thet your famous Bonnie knows my famous Bonnie...I was engaged to chicago trib sportswrite bonnie deSimone in 2000...even took her to Tull in Connecticut in 99 during US tennis open gig...we never got married...two big CLs* in my stats and other reasons...but what a year travelling to sports events and meeting the likes of mia Hamm, the Williams sisters, Agassi etc etc. I guesss our bonnie's lie over the something....
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Post by tullist on Dec 14, 2010 22:14:53 GMT
They may at that B, have not hear from her since about June. To put it mildly your relationship was a little further developed than mine which can barely be called as much, never even met the lady face to face, plus she got married a little while back, and kind of runs in different circles and likes things like Hall and Oates and skiing, even ran for mayor of Aspen a while back, so, very different circles, but quite a little thrill.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2010 22:32:49 GMT
Maybe I should write a fuller account of this phone call, the story of why I received it, the reaction of my daughter when she originally answered the phone etc. I could write it up in ten boring instalments and add some fanciful stuff and blow my own trumpet ignoring the hard work of others Oh no!
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Post by nonrabbit on Dec 15, 2010 7:03:39 GMT
Ahh R and B - the one that got away My one that got away must be the only man who has no trace on the internet despite many many hours of investigation - maybe he prefers it that way in fact probably has the same expression as the Captain above.
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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 15, 2010 9:00:32 GMT
I reckon that both of you should go with each story turning it into a mini series with at least 20 installments. Lots of trumpet blowing - a no holds barred pushing the boundaries extravaganza
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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 16, 2010 8:55:41 GMT
I reckon that both of you should go with each story turning it into a mini series with at least 20 installments. Lots of trumpet blowing - a no holds barred pushing the boundaries extravaganza Oh I'll just do it in one instalment - don't want to be like Mr Twatt (apologies to "The Boat That Rocked" film). When Graham Smith and myself were organising the very first UK Convention back in 1989, I wrote to Ian Anderson informing him of our plans and inviting him to the Convention itself. Shortly after he wrote back to me saying that he would be on holiday at the time of the Convention but wishing us all the best and thanking us for our continued interest in Jethro Tull. In the event, he sent along Kenny Wylie to see what we were up to and Maartin Allcock and Dave Pegg were also there as VIP guests. Dear Graham, Thank you for your letter of 23rd June, 1989. I am aware that the convention is taking place and will arrange to send you a tape cassette of the new album before 5th August. I am sorry that I will not be available on that date as I am on holiday with my family, otherwise I might well have dropped in unannounced Perhaps on another occasion it would be as well to avoid the month of August as I am always in Scotland. I would like to wish you all success with the convention and thank you for the time and tremendous effort you are giving to it. At that year's Cropredy Festival, Graham Smith and myself were invited backstage by Dave Pegg to meet Ian where we had a quick chat, the customary photos were taken and we gave Ian some Convention T shirts for Gail and James When we came to organise the 1990 Convention, I was contacted by Kenny Wylie informing me that Ian was interested in coming along to the next Convention and that I would be contacted nearer the time. I can't remember if it was Kenny or Martin Webb, but one of them phoned me sometime in the middle of the year to say that Ian was interested in speaking to me about the 1990 Convention and I arranged a date and time when I would be at home. I'd actually taken the week off as holiday from work to do some DIY and on the agreed day I was in the middle of painting a ceiling when the phone rang downstairs. As it was the school holidays, my daughter was at home and she answered the phone and shouted up to me "Dad, there's an Ian Anderson on the phone for you". So there I was, covered in white emulsion, talking to the Headmaster himself. He expressed his gratitude for the efforts that all the Convention organisers had put into the 1989 event and that he would indeed be coming along to the 1990 one at the Woughton Centre in Milton Keynes and that he planned to do a short set with Mick Abrahams but that we were to keep it secret until just before they were due to play. He also said he would try and bring along "a few friends" who turned out on the day to be John Evans, Jeffrey Hammond, Clive Bunker and Maartin Allcock. As Mick Abrahams was booked to play in the evening with Blodwyn Pig, we had three quarters of the original band appearing. After thanking him for getting that all together, I asked him about meeting some of the fans and he said it would be a pleasure to do so but that he didn't relish the idea of signing loads of autographs (in the event he signed for the fans for over 45 minutes). He asked me about my interest in the band and how I'd originally got into Tull's music. I told him about seeing them in Croydon in 1968 as a little old blues band and that my interest had grown from there. And that was about it, we exchanged pleasantries, said our farewells and that was it. In the event, the 1990 Convention saw Ian play a 20 minute set with Clive, Maartin and Mick (mixed by the ubiquitous Kenny Willie) and the introduction of both Jeffrey and John to the audience by Ian from the stage. Meeting them all backstage was a bonus as was the rehearsal between Ian and Mick who hadn't played together for many years.
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Post by ulla on Dec 16, 2010 9:16:46 GMT
The funny thing is that when Mr. Anderson calls you, he says: "Hello, this is Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull." But as a fan you know "Master´s Voice" and with the "H" from the "Hello" you know exactly who is calling.
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Post by nonrabbit on Dec 16, 2010 15:43:46 GMT
very nice Graham and we would expect no less from a distinguished fan such as yourself ....and hopefully expect the same when we bring the Tull Convention thingy up to date? according to that letter he doesn't do August as he's in Balmoral
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Post by steelmonkey on Dec 16, 2010 16:24:52 GMT
Capital letters is screaming, right? JEALOUS !!!!!
I probably reported this on some other thread but according to Prince, there's 'Joy in Repetition'
I was allowed backstage for a few years ( 87-92) One afternoon. Maart and Peggy assigned me the task, in Fresno or San Jose, of finding a nearby bar willing to stay open past 'last call' for the honor of serveing Tull membners and crew. Ian overheard my report and the following conversation ensued.
Me: I found a place right down the street that will lock up at 2 but allows us to stay as a 'private party', it's called 'the beethoven lounge' ( I guess they were playing a venue usually used by some local two-bit orchestra)
Ian: Well, I hope the bartender isn't deaf.
Me: what?
Ian: I said, I hope the bartender isn't deaf
Me: What ?
ian I said...ahhhh...you little bastard ( To kenny: take him out back and kill him)
Another time I showed him my then fresh Tull tattoo...the passion Play comedy/tragedy logo and stylized 'TULL" on my shoulder....he was visibly unimpressed and explained that real fans see kenny about a penile tatoo...I told him I already had one, that said 'ian' when 'at rest' but spellled out his whole name 'at attention'....he scowled and turned away...
In 91 or 92, Gerd angrily accused me of selling a backstage pass...I was innocent...truly....anyone who knows me would know i would never part ways with a Tull backstage pass....but that was the end of my VIP days...after that I just got brief 'Hello's from kenny and only visited with Maart and Pegg on fairport tours....
TO BE CONTINUED IN MY NEXT EXCITING POST*
*(oh, sorry, there's no more to tell...)
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Post by nonrabbit on Dec 16, 2010 17:22:13 GMT
my meeting with Ian lasted all of two minutes I presented him with a book by the avant garde author Ben ne Hill entitled "Womans Naughty Bits - Black and White Composition" He liked it - I could tell
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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 16, 2010 18:53:46 GMT
very nice Graham and we would expect no less from a distinguished fan such as yourself ....and hopefully expect the same when we bring the Tull Convention thingy up to date? according to that letter he doesn't do August as he's in Balmoral Thanks ms rabbit. Yep, got a fair bit of interesting items re. the various conventions and I'll post some of them in the new year. Interesting thought is that if everybody who claims to have been at the very first convention had actually turned up we would have doubled the attendance. We were limited to 250 people in the hall due to fire regulations etc., but we could have sold twice that many tickets. The only thing about posting items is that the ideas we have here are pinched by others. Although you know what's said, "immitation is the sincerest form of flattery"
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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 16, 2010 19:00:15 GMT
my meeting with Ian lasted all of two minutes I presented him with a book by the avant garde author Ben ne Hill entitled "Womans Naughty Bits - Black and White Composition" He liked it - I could tell Careful - you'll be accused of jealousy and spite.
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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 28, 2010 7:59:42 GMT
Boy oh boy jeff have you got your knickers in a twist. It's attitudes such as yours that let the Tull community down and bring ridicule upon yourself and your board. You apologised before to me about your actions here previously and promised not to continue them but you continued to do so. Your wild accusations to me and others about many things have become the stuff of legend and I do wonder how long it will be before you turn upon your fellow moderators on your board. Not long I expect.
As the administrator of the JT Forum I have had enough of your wild accusations and I shall be terminating your membership of the JT Forum forthwith - I have to wonder why, as you say you don't like the Forum, you haven't done it yourself a long time ago.
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Post by TM on Dec 29, 2010 3:10:48 GMT
Boy oh boy jeff have you got your knickers in a twist. It's attitudes such as yours that let the Tull community down and bring ridicule upon yourself and your board. You apologised before to me about your actions here previously and promised not to continue them but you continued to do so. Your wild accusations to me and others about many things have become the stuff of legend and I do wonder how long it will be before you turn upon your fellow moderators on your board. Not long I expect. As the administrator of the JT Forum I have had enough of your wild accusations and I shall be terminating your membership of the JT Forum forthwith - I have to wonder why, as you say you don't like the Forum, you haven't done it yourself a long time ago. Maddogfagin MDF, While you may erase Jeff's posts, or even my posts for that matter, you can never erase the truth of this forum. Especially since type is copied so easily - one can always be exposed if they aren't careful. But out of respect to the members here, and more importantly, Jethro Tull fans in general, I will not go there. As we all know, the original Tull board was shut down because of Tull fans not getting along. And it's that very reason that a new Tull board was born. I can only recommend that you don't hold your breath anticipating any type of fallout on this new board, because that's simply not what we are about. Unlike any other board, ours is built on genuine friendship, and always will be. The member you have chosen to terminate is not only a driving force of this new board, he's a beloved member of the Tull community, and he could have been a driving force right here. But hey, that was your choice. Party on. TM
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Post by steelmonkey on Dec 29, 2010 3:51:05 GMT
Plenty of room in cyberspace and real space for two boards...no surprise that Tull's , let's face it, remaining, fan base includes some strong personalities...I bet a poll of Tull fans would include far more chiefs than indians...er, I mean, indigenous people...well you know what i mean...all types but a preponderance of 'type 'A's like party leader himself...It's fair to imagine that ian, had he grown up to be a middle class cop with a hankering for some obscure but mighty band, would probably break off from the main fan site and start his own....repeatedly! So right on to Jeff and TM for starting a new board when they felt at odds with this one, once time too many....and right on for loyal members of either board...and right on for those who go both ways....and face it, it's the web.....information will flow, as it will, with or without permission, endorsement or even acknowledgment at times...and all our real-life personalities will ultimately emerge. no? Jeff, the lawyer, me the hyper-ex-messenger...and so and and so forth. ....now let's quit bickering so we don't have to start worrying about 'hits' put out on us during gigs....whoops....that was secret...
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Post by nonrabbit on Dec 29, 2010 7:26:58 GMT
I think the use of the words "driving force" kind of sums up what went wrong. Had some members joined in more as a group and shared their enthusiasm, experiences and collections instead of watching and criticising then it would have all been a perfect Tull fan world ;D It's actually quite fascinating/ pointless / good for the ratings/spin offs anyone? * in a Lord of the Flies way and personally I'm all in favour of two Forums * "My Two Forum Hell" by an anonymous Tull Fan
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Post by TM on Dec 29, 2010 14:43:26 GMT
I think the use of the words "driving force" kind of sums up what went wrong. Had some members joined in more as a group and shared their enthusiasm, experiences and collections instead of watching and criticising then it would have all been a perfect Tull fan world ;D It's actually quite fascinating/ pointless / good for the ratings/spin offs anyone? * in a Lord of the Flies way and personally I'm all in favour of two Forums * "My Two Forum Hell" by an anonymous Tull Fan Why wrong? Perhaps for some something went right. But "driving" force or "creative" force, call it what you will. Each and every member drives these boards with their input or lack of. And while I too have the ability to tell people how to participate, I'd rather think they know what they want, and can handle themselves just fine. But it's all good. TM
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Post by TM on Dec 29, 2010 15:36:47 GMT
Plenty of room in cyberspace and real space for two boards...no surprise that Tull's , let's face it, remaining, fan base includes some strong personalities...I bet a poll of Tull fans would include far more chiefs than indians...er, I mean, indigenous people...well you know what i mean...all types but a preponderance of 'type 'A's like party leader himself...It's fair to imagine that ian, had he grown up to be a middle class cop with a hankering for some obscure but mighty band, would probably break off from the main fan site and start his own....repeatedly! So right on to Jeff and TM for starting a new board when they felt at odds with this one, once time too many....and right on for loyal members of either board...and right on for those who go both ways....and face it, it's the web.....information will flow, as it will, with or without permission, endorsement or even acknowledgment at times...and all our real-life personalities will ultimately emerge. no? Jeff, the lawyer, me the hyper-ex-messenger...and so and and so forth. ....now let's quit bickering so we don't have to start worrying about 'hits' put out on us during gigs....whoops....that was secret... So when are ya'll coming to a show in Jersey?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2010 3:42:24 GMT
Hello, Hello, I'm here..... ;D Got to be a joker he just do what he please. Come together! Come together! Come together! Enough of the pot shots - I can see that you are all easy targets. ...more Tull speak. Make my week.
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Post by steelmonkey on Dec 30, 2010 16:32:25 GMT
shots of pot ?...you're getting your drug and alcohol metaphors all mixed up!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2010 18:01:59 GMT
Some people take shots and some people get stoned.
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Post by steelmonkey on Dec 30, 2010 20:08:35 GMT
But must everybody get stoned ?
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