Choice A: Ian continues to do what he is doing for as long as he is physically able. You'll still get to see him and Tull on tour every year or two.
Choice B: Ian stops touring. He spends his time on other things such as writing that book he has mentioned and perhaps recording more. Maybe he might pop up for the occasional gig/small tour now and then but we are talking no more than 10-30 live dates every year or two.
I'd go for choice B. As well as seeing Ian do something creatively different from anything he has done before (he is so good with words) I'm convinced we would see a steady stream of new music recordings. So basically to me, I take recordings over gigs as my preference.
Some new material would be good, even if it was to supplement the existing tour setlists.
I think pieces that vear away from the norm, such as Divinities, are welcome departures, albeit they are vastly underrated in the wider commercial context, but I'd love to hear Ian chance his arm a bit and do something a little more adventurous in the studio.
"Do you ever get the feeling that the story's too damn real and in the present tense?"
Maybe he's a bit dubious of stopping even for a short while in case he loses the momentum or he loses some of the fans but on that point, I don't understand why they don't market themselves more to attract old/new fans?? Also as TM rightly points out what about the wider, geographically speaking,fanbase?
I would pick Option B - with a few tweeks Put the touring on hold for a year and concentrate the creative flow into writing both songs and a book. But then again I don't think it works that way,you can't sit down and write to order certainly not a book - a song's easier.
I think he may have a few suprises in store coming up in the near future !!
char1: Does anyone know how John is and is he able to play in the US now?? Thanks
Aug 19, 2023 17:31:25 GMT
JTull 007: John O'Hara was here for 2 shows so far. He must be relieved to be on the road again. No info about his temporary absence.
Aug 20, 2023 16:11:55 GMT
char1: Thanks JT!!! I was supposed to go to Wolftrap this week, but am too sick!! Very disappointed!!!
Aug 20, 2023 17:08:34 GMT
JTull 007: I hope you can recover soon. Temperatures could be very hot this week and outdoor venues can sometimes be overwhelmed.
Aug 20, 2023 17:28:06 GMT
shiney: anyone see Tull at Sunderland Top Rank 1972? Sure Ian Anderson said they were there for the promoter and he played Thick As Brick intro and Painter first time live...saw them Bay Hotel first time Whitburn 1969. anyone else?
Aug 26, 2023 16:57:13 GMT
salmon23: I have 8 cassettes tapes and a book Jethro Tull complete lyrics , need to off load my Dad passed away , few other items but haven’t found the time , this would be a start .
Sept 3, 2023 18:24:51 GMT
Jack -A- Lynn: Hey...i came just to say hello. I hope you are ok..
Oct 19, 2023 18:52:50 GMT
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Oct 19, 2023 18:54:56 GMT
wwwknave: I believe the key to the tin whistle used in the Whistle is the key of D
Dec 10, 2023 16:35:58 GMT
char1: A friend of mine has composed a 50 question, multiple choice quiz on Jethro Tull music. It's really great and I would love to share but I have NO idea how!! Could someone contact me via email: charchance1@gmail.com Thanks
Mar 7, 2024 18:07:45 GMT
rredmond: I would think the Questions forum would be okay But probably best in Humor, Games and Fun Thanks for sharing.
Mar 18, 2024 13:20:17 GMT
JT_fan1994: Jethro Tull could play anything: jazz, blues, classical, hard rock, Elizabethan folk. I like how every album sounds different from the one before and after.
Apr 2, 2024 22:57:33 GMT
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pv: Hi we were really looking forward to going to see them in London on 21 April I went to school with Ian(he wont remember I was a couple of years behind), unfortunately Sue and I cant make it so we have 2 tickets for sale £40.00 the pair tel 07931738507
Apr 3, 2024 12:25:31 GMT
lukaswas: Can anyone fix a ticket for me? You see, my Mastercard expired and ticket site does not work for me! I WILL make a Paypal or anything not later than in beginning of May, my word!!! Please!!!
Apr 20, 2024 6:50:38 GMT
lukaswas: Already done! Who else is going??
Apr 20, 2024 8:48:59 GMT