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Post by broadsword on Oct 26, 2012 22:34:54 GMT
I always loved that picture now that I'm middle aged I wonder how they managed to hoover the floor My guess is they didn't.
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 27, 2012 9:50:57 GMT
My wife's away this weekend in Edingurgh, thankfully she hoovered before she went so I won't need to do it. Anyway I don't think it'll pick up beer cans. ;D
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Post by nonrabbit on Oct 27, 2012 12:52:54 GMT
My wife's away this weekend in Edingurgh, thankfully she hoovered before she went so I won't need to do it. Anyway I don't think it'll pick up beer cans. ;D Your wife's very considerate
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Post by maddogfagin on Oct 27, 2012 13:27:21 GMT
For Tull, Art Rock's No Jokewww.washingtonpost.com Saturday, April 27, 2002 Ian Anderson's medieval references and classical pretensions made him and his rotating band of merry and disheveled sidemen in Jethro Tull cool to a dazed and confused generation. His flute, like Keith Emerson's wall of keyboards and Jimmy Page's violin bow, summons up a bygone time in pop culture. Then again, so does the polyester leisure suit. And most folks know better than to show up in public in such clothing without acknowledging just how dated such garb is. Yet the stage of the Warner Theater was an irony-free zone for too much of Jethro Tull's two-hour retrospective set Thursday night. Dressed in tights and a miniskirt, but doing without the codpiece that was a part of his costume back when the group could fill arenas, Anderson delivered most of the pieces that made him one of Britain's most successful art-rock bombasticians. The band's earlier, more blues-oriented tunes, such as "A Song for Jeffrey" and "A New Day Yesterday," were greeted with standing ovations by the sold-out house. And the instrumental portions -- or "movements," as art rockers used to call 'em -- of "Thick as a Brick" all by themselves proved how much melody-crafting talent Anderson possesses. (The automaker Hyundai now uses a recurring melody line from that tune in its television commercials, if that's validation.) And longtime guitarist Martin Barre's power chords had a timeless rawness. But the decades have done a number on the lyrical content of "Brick," a "concept album" from 1972. A similar silliness now pervades "Cross-Eyed Mary," "Locomotive Breath" and "Wond'ring Aloud." Anderson never let on that there's a joke to be gotten. Dave McKenna
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Post by steelmonkey on Oct 27, 2012 15:44:14 GMT
tights a plenty...even a kilt now and then...but can someone remind me about the mini-skirt ?
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 28, 2012 19:34:04 GMT
tights a plenty...even a kilt now and then...but can someone remind me about the mini-skirt ? Does this jog the memory?
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Post by bunkerfan on Oct 28, 2012 19:38:21 GMT
I always loved that picture now that I'm middle aged I wonder how they managed to hoover the floor Found an enlargement.
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Post by nonrabbit on Oct 28, 2012 23:23:10 GMT
Well there you are! they would have had to move all the furniture,move everyone out the room and pull the tablecloth carpet and give it a good shake.
"Move your feet Clive!"
Anyone know anything about this picture ie. where it was taken?
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Post by broadsword on Oct 30, 2012 8:06:26 GMT
tights a plenty...even a kilt now and then...but can someone remind me about the mini-skirt ? Does this jog the memory? The "fashion" that spawned pictures like this largely passed me by, the music of the time meant everything, the rest of it you can keep. I heard a comment at the time that Twiggy was so thin, she was the only girl there's ever been who had to run around in the shower to get wet - cheers all.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2013 16:53:32 GMT
Read more: www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Fabulous-Ferry-goes-solo/story-18189907-detail/story.html#axzz2LMczdpwWThis February week in 1977 saw two major stars on stage at the Colston Hall – Bryan Ferry and Jethro Tull. Later in the week, the same venue featured Jethro Tull, who are still performing today. "Jethro Tull were magnificent at their epic concert last night," wrote James Belsey. "Marshalled by the demonic Ian Anderson, the band have pursued a solitary path over the past decade, exploring the meeting points between rock, folk, English chamber music and a few more sources. "They've had more than their share of stick from music critics, but with nine gold albums to their credit – and an international reputation as one of the world's most attractive bands – why worry? "Critics certainly weren't worrying them last night as the band staged an almost frighteningly well-acted performance. "The show, which lasted the best part of two hours, began with a refreshingly down-key stroll on stage by Anderson, who then played moments of delicious acoustic music while the band trooped on, one by one. "Anderson dominated, of course, but the musicians behind him were faultless. "That wild, leering, balletic and surprisingly gentle-voiced character is one of British rock's masterpieces." Oh, we'll put your name up in lights, put you down on Glory Row. Would you be the star of ages to light your own way at night?
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Post by tullist on Feb 19, 2013 18:17:15 GMT
Read more: www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Fabulous-Ferry-goes-solo/story-18189907-detail/story.html#axzz2LMczdpwWThis February week in 1977 saw two major stars on stage at the Colston Hall – Bryan Ferry and Jethro Tull. Later in the week, the same venue featured Jethro Tull, who are still performing today. "Jethro Tull were magnificent at their epic concert last night," wrote James Belsey. "Marshalled by the demonic Ian Anderson, the band have pursued a solitary path over the past decade, exploring the meeting points between rock, folk, English chamber music and a few more sources. "They've had more than their share of stick from music critics, but with nine gold albums to their credit – and an international reputation as one of the world's most attractive bands – why worry? "Critics certainly weren't worrying them last night as the band staged an almost frighteningly well-acted performance. "The show, which lasted the best part of two hours, began with a refreshingly down-key stroll on stage by Anderson, who then played moments of delicious acoustic music while the band trooped on, one by one. "Anderson dominated, of course, but the musicians behind him were faultless. "That wild, leering, balletic and surprisingly gentle-voiced character is one of British rock's masterpieces." Oh, we'll put your name up in lights, put you down on Glory Row. Would you be the star of ages to light your own way at night?Flat out choice. Sounds a bit more like the shows I recall. In fairness, although they got the critical stick back then, I can recall some admission by their detractors in their time that they were an undeniably potent live act. There again I also recall Rolling Stone's own review of this tour, probably not without merit from their perspective, entitled "Thick as Kitsch" Almost undoubtebly the last time a Tull show was reviewed in Rolling Stone, 77.
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Post by steelmonkey on Feb 25, 2013 4:27:57 GMT
Well...Tull will never become post 'Touch of Gray' Grateful dead or Broooce Sprinsteen but it is very satisfying to see how last years good reviews of fairly low key brick II tour has resulted in a second round at bigger, better venues. I know Ian talked about touring brick2 thru 2013 from the outset but i can't believe that the great reviews that poured in the first 6-8 weeks didn't have something to do with the venues booked for this year. Really remarkable.
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 20, 2013 9:03:16 GMT
From the rather wonderful satirical site www.theonion.com/ One of the factors contributing to the overwhelming popularity of Facebook is that third parties are allowed to create applications for the site. Here are some of the features that have made Facebook a force to contend with:Thick as a Brickster: Plays the entirety of Jethro Tull's Thick As A Brick albumYes Lyrics To Be Added To New Testament"The Holy See's decision is a victory for progressives everywhere," said Jethro Tull frontman and longtime Christian Ian Anderson. "The updated Bible passages reflect the tremendously significant role that the concept album plays in our modern lives."
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Post by maddogfagin on Jan 17, 2014 9:33:54 GMT
From 2009www.thelocal.de/Hamelin rat catcher recreates children kidnappingHamelin commemorated the 725th anniversary of the legendary kidnapping of its children by an unpaid rat catcher on Friday, with a recreation of the tragedy that made the town famous. The tale of the travelling man who rid the mediaeval town of its rats but was refused his promised fee and took revenge by enchanting and kidnapping the children, has made Hamelin in Lower Saxony a worldwide tourist attraction. The town even employs a rat catcher, Michael Boyer, who is paid to play the flute and entertain visitors. On Friday he put on his best costume and played his music to more than 1,000 children, who followed him through the town in a recreation of the original abduction. They went on a 15-kilometre walk - for which the children had found sponsors - with the money raised to be donated to a children's charity. The event was seen off by Ian Anderson, lead singer and flautist with British folk-rock group Jethro Tull, due to play a concert in the town in the evening.
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Post by JTull 007 on Jan 17, 2014 19:17:15 GMT
After reading this post by Graham about the 2009 Pied Piper Anniversary, I found this from Tullpress... www.tullpress.com/nme6sept69.htm NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS 6 September 1969 JETHRO TULL by Neil SmithNeil Smith sees Ian Anderson as a pop Pied Piper of Hamelin leading the mesmerised multitude with his hypnotic flute playing and his amazing dancing legs. Clive Bunker, of the bramble bush hair, bangs a drum while Glenn Cornick, the smiling one, smiles on bass. A hatted Martin Barre, lead guitarist, peers enigmatically from the year. (But surely that isn't a corn field behind them. Must be a fertile pasture, at least!)
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Post by maddogfagin on Jan 24, 2014 16:53:35 GMT
Friday, 24 January 1969 - Jethro Tull played their first U.S. concert at the Fillmore East in New York City. Also appearing were the Gay Desperados Steel Band and Blood Sweat & Tears (headlining). Set included: A New Day Yesterday, Guitar Solo, For A Thousand Mothers Details from www.ministry-of-information.co.uk/My educated guess, as they were a supporting act, that the set list was probably A New Day Yesterday To Be Sad Is A Mad Way To Be Martin Barre Instrumental Fat Man Dharma For One For A Thousand Mothers
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Post by journeyman on Jan 26, 2014 18:07:19 GMT
After reading this post by Graham about the 2009 Pied Piper Anniversary, I found this from Tullpress... www.tullpress.com/nme6sept69.htm NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS 6 September 1969 JETHRO TULL by Neil SmithNeil Smith sees Ian Anderson as a pop Pied Piper of Hamelin leading the mesmerised multitude with his hypnotic flute playing and his amazing dancing legs. Clive Bunker, of the bramble bush hair, bangs a drum while Glenn Cornick, the smiling one, smiles on bass. A hatted Martin Barre, lead guitarist, peers enigmatically from the year. (But surely that isn't a corn field behind them. Must be a fertile pasture, at least!) What a great find, Jim! I wonder if we can track down this Neil Smith fellow... wasn't Neil Smith a Tull musician from pre-Tull years?
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 10, 2015 19:56:59 GMT
A fairly decent audience recording from Jethro Tull's concert May 1st 1970 at Fillmore West, San Francisco, CA.
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KHJ 930 AM LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIAWeek: 05/25/76 Format: T40 KHJ - 930 AM - LOS ANGELES, CA 93 KHJ 'THIRTY' MAY 25, 1976 LOS ANGELES' FAVORITE ALBUMS 1. Wings - Wings 2. Led Zeppelin - Presence 3. Eagles - Greatest Hits 1971-1975 4. Rolling Stones - Black & Blue 5. Peter Frampton - Frampton Comes Alive! 6. Elton John - Here & There 7. Queen - A Night At The Opera 8. Santana - Amigos 9. Captain & Tennille - Song Of Joy 10. Fleetwood Mac - Fleetwood Mac 11. Doobie Brothers - Takin' It To The Streets 12. Marvin Gaye - I Want You 13. Kiss - Destroyer 14. Bad Company - Run With The Pack 15. Diana Ross - Diana Ross 16. Boz Scaggs - Silk Degrees 17. Johnnie Taylor - Eargasm 18. Earth, Wind & Fire - Gratitude 19. Chicago - Chicago IX - Chicago's Greatest Hits 20. Jethro Tull - Too Old To Rock & Roll, Too Young To Die TOP TEN SONGS ONE YEAR AGO TODAY 1. Captain & Tennille - Love Will Keep Us Together 2. Earth, Wind & Fire - Shining Star 3. Freddy Fender - Before The Next Teardrop Falls 4. Ace - How Long 5. John Denver - Thank God I'm A Country Boy 6. Elton John - Philadelphia Freedom 7. Grand Funk - Bad Time 8. Elton John - Pinball Wizard 9. Linda Ronstadt - When Will I Be Loved 10. Pilot - Magic NEW MUSIC Vicki Sue Robinson - Turn The Beat Around Charlie Van Dyke - The Flag Carpenters - I Need To Be In Love Contributed by: Lee Tucker (Wednesday, April 20, 2016)
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 8, 2016 19:08:21 GMT
I found this copy of a ticket on the interweb thingy and when I've done some more searching one website says the event was held on the 15th June 1968 but there's nothing on the 'Ministry of information' to say it ever took place so, does anyone know anymore about it including the setlist?
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 8, 2016 19:21:13 GMT
I think I should stop looking on the internet for Tull stuff as I've now found another ticket from Peterborough that reports to be 1968. Is this 'Our Ian?'
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2016 19:36:47 GMT
peterboroughimages.co.uk/musicIan Anderson – Shakedown Club, The Halcyon, Westwood – 7th October 1968Jethro Tull front man Jethro Tull – Eastfield Showground – 15th June 1968 headlined the “When The Sun Goes Down” marquee show at the end of the Agricultural Show rumoured that the unusual headliners were chosen because the original Jethro Tull was a pioneering agriculturalist! Back to the future; see the agriculturalist story of Jethro Tull in 2016 featuring Ian Anderson Oh, no, no, we won't give in, let's go living in the past.
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Post by maddogfagin on Aug 9, 2016 6:42:58 GMT
I think I should stop looking on the internet for Tull stuff as I've now found another ticket from Peterborough that reports to be 1968. Is this 'Our Ian?' Don't think so as Ian's never been known as a folk revivalist so it's the other Ian Anderson who edits Folk Routes magazine and was also on the Island Records roster for a short time in the late sixties.
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Post by nonrabbit on Aug 9, 2016 12:19:56 GMT
I think I should stop looking on the internet for Tull stuff as I've now found another ticket from Peterborough that reports to be 1968. Is this 'Our Ian?' Don't think so as Ian's never been known as a folk revivalist so it's the other Ian Anderson who edits Folk Routes magazine and was also on the Island Records roster for a short time in the late sixties. Rule of thumb - when you come across anything from the 60's and the word Folk features a lot it's the other Ian or Iain. i67.images obliterated by tinypic/nvtspg.gif[/IMG] i67.images obliterated by tinypic/nvtspg.gif[/IMG] i67.images obliterated by tinypic/nvtspg.gif[/IMG]
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Post by bunkerfan on Aug 9, 2016 14:51:35 GMT
I think I should stop looking on the internet for Tull stuff as I've now found another ticket from Peterborough that reports to be 1968. Is this 'Our Ian?' Don't think so as Ian's never been known as a folk revivalist so it's the other Ian Anderson who edits Folk Routes magazine and was also on the Island Records roster for a short time in the late sixties. Damn!! That other Ian gets everywhere!
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Post by maddogfagin on Aug 9, 2016 15:38:30 GMT
Don't think so as Ian's never been known as a folk revivalist so it's the other Ian Anderson who edits Folk Routes magazine and was also on the Island Records roster for a short time in the late sixties. Damn!! That other Ian gets everywhere! There was also the rumour for a very short time that IA (Blackpool version) was a solo performer at the first Glastonbury festival. Spot the Anderson (Bristol version). www.theguardian.com/music/2013/jun/12/the-first-glastonbury-rocks-backpages
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Post by nonrabbit on Aug 9, 2016 17:59:45 GMT
Don't think so as Ian's never been known as a folk revivalist so it's the other Ian Anderson who edits Folk Routes magazine and was also on the Island Records roster for a short time in the late sixties. Damn!! That other Ian gets everywhere! When I found that website of International Times archives - the hippy, groovy newspaper of the 60's that has all the music info as well, I got really excited when I saw the headline "Interview with Ian Anderson.... 1968!! Took me ages to find it on the download edition and guess what?
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