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Post by jethrotull on Feb 16, 2020 7:44:09 GMT
Yes, what I was trying to say is, instead of pretending that Martin decided to leave Tull to form his own band, why can't Ian just admit that he threw Martin out? Ian acts like he was looking out for Martin's best interest in suggesting he go out on his own. Martin has made it clear he was completely blindsided and had no interest in leaving the band.
Ian has admitted that he was tired of doing all of the work writing the music, planning the tours and even booking the flights while all Martin did was show up to play. That resentment probably led to his decision to send Martin packing, that resentment still comes through today every time that Ian mentions Martin.
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Post by nonrabbit on Feb 16, 2020 11:41:33 GMT
Yes, what I was trying to say is, instead of pretending that Martin decided to leave Tull to form his own band, why can't Ian just admit that he threw Martin out? Ian acts like he was looking out for Martin's best interest in suggesting he go out on his own. Martin has made it clear he was completely blindsided and had no interest in leaving the band. Ian has admitted that he was tired of doing all of the work writing the music, planning the tours and even booking the flights while all Martin did was show up to play. That resentment probably led to his decision to send Martin packing, that resentment still comes through today every time that Ian mentions Martin. Whether Ian kicked Martin out or not neither of them will say, well not as in many words.They're both in a business and seem to be doing all right unless of course they're going to jump on the bandwagon of extreme negative publicity being a good thing. I think they're both playing a game - drop hints; tell them very little and keep 'em keen! I also think Ian has been advised to issued this statement for legal reasons. I was under the impression that Ian was his own tour manager ( for years) because it kept the costs down. Now that I do believe. |
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Post by maddogfagin on Feb 19, 2020 7:50:47 GMT
jethrotull.com/for-the-avoidance-of-doubt-the-name-jethro-tull/FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT – THE NAME JETHRO TULLBut there has been some confusion on the part of promoters and audiences as to who or what Jethro Tull currently is. I hate to have to point this out but many, many years ago I registered and obtained the international copyright in the name Jethro Tull for all activities to do with music. At that time, it was to have the legal clout to take to task any third party attempting to use the Tull name for commercial purposes whether merchandise, artwork or musical performance.
Two of the biggest names in the rock music pantheon have underlined the evolving legal issues relating to "cybersquatting" and the ownership of internet domain names. On Friday 1970s prog-rock band Jethro Tull won a dispute over the names jethrotull.com and jethro-tull.com. But earlier in the week Sting, the singer, lost his claim to have the internet domain name Sting.com transferred to him. A case of "Sting Stung", perhaps. Jethro Tull, famed for the flute-playing antics of frontman Ian Anderson, won the dispute against Denny Hammerton of Minneola, Florida. Mr Hammerton had offered the Web addresses to the band for $13,000 (£8,700). But the World Intellectual Property Organisation, which is affiliated to the United Nations, ruled that he had set up the addresses in bad faith and failed to show a legitimate interest in them. Jethro Tull was judged to have a more meaningful trademark interest - despite taking its name from the inventor of an early piece of agricultural equipment. link |
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Post by maddogfagin on Feb 28, 2020 8:15:05 GMT
Yes, what I was trying to say is, instead of pretending that Martin decided to leave Tull to form his own band, why can't Ian just admit that he threw Martin out? Ian acts like he was looking out for Martin's best interest in suggesting he go out on his own. Martin has made it clear he was completely blindsided and had no interest in leaving the band. Ian has admitted that he was tired of doing all of the work writing the music, planning the tours and even booking the flights while all Martin did was show up to play. That resentment probably led to his decision to send Martin packing, that resentment still comes through today every time that Ian mentions Martin. Whether Ian kicked Martin out or not neither of them will say, well not as in many words.They're both in a business and seem to be doing all right unless of course they're going to jump on the bandwagon of extreme negative publicity being a good thing. I think they're both playing a game - drop hints; tell them very little and keep 'em keen! I also think Ian has been advised to issued this statement for legal reasons. I was under the impression that Ian was his own tour manager ( for years) because it kept the costs down. Now that I do believe. It must be quite galling for both Ian and Martin with intended/unintended misrepresentation of shows and I can see exactly what Ian is getting at with advertising such as this from 2019  And it must hack off Martin to see his name in smaller type halfway down the advert when he's doing his own thing musically using the music he's played for a considerable length of time. And as to the question "Was he pushed or did he go of his own accord ?" it really doesn't seem that, in polite circles, Martin has a problem with things as it stands at the moment as witness the following extract from an article from 2019: Do you and Ian talk at all anymore, or are you just letting each other go your separate ways?
Yeah, I think the latter. We get the odd email but it’s usually about “I’m putting this music together, I need to credit the right songwriter,” so he’s asking me if I wrote a piece of music. Maybe get an email maybe once every six months, but no, it’s an amicable diversion, a permanent one. We have no connection musically, physically, mentally or emotionally — not for any nasty reason, but just because I and he are in totally different places musically and with what we’re doing. I’m doing a different show to him, there’s no comparison at all. And I’m not saying one’s better than the other, I’m just saying that there’s no musical comparison, we’re in different places. And I’m happy to be independent. I’m playing more guitar, I’m playing the songs that I want to play and I’m making the decisions that I think are correct.
From May 2019: www.palmbeachdailynews.com/entertainmentlife/20190502/martin-barre-on-show-celebrating-50-years-of-jethro-tull-before-sarasota-visit |
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Post by steelmonkey on Mar 2, 2020 6:39:52 GMT
An even quick glance at setlists from the past two years will disavow the 'totally different show' statement...both of them have stuck to the tried and true, until this week, though Martin has been more likely to pull out an occasional surprise like his version of Sea Lion. The first of martin or ian to play a concert without Aqualung and Locomotive Breath wins the bravery prize.
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Post by rredmond on Mar 4, 2020 18:04:47 GMT
The first of martin or ian to play a concert without Aqualung and Locomotive Breath wins the bravery prize. Hah! So true.  |
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Post by maddogfagin on Mar 9, 2020 14:53:23 GMT
CORONAVIRUS AND JETHRO TULLTo all our fans and ticketholders for upcoming tours in the light of this growing epidemic affecting much of the world in the last weeks, please read this. We learn today that the closure by the Italian health authorities of the two theatres in Torino and Legnano remains in force for the weeks beyond our shows. As a result our promoter in Italy has secured and confirmed alternative dates in November, the earliest period in which we have the availability of band and crew due to other concerts already committed to. Jethro Tull will now perform in Torino on November 3rd and in Legnano on November 5th. Tickets already purchased will be valid for the new dates. Our thoughts are with the Italian public in this time of stress and uncertainty. In other countries and on other tours, we are at the mercy of local restrictions should they be put in place. We and our promoters will not be the ones to initiate cancellation or postponement of any concerts. Local government may perhaps enforce further disruption to our touring plans this year in various countries. But your health and well-being is most important and so we all have to accept any such changes to our schedule. It is too early to predict what changes, if any, may have to be made but we will announce any postponements immediately on the TOUR DATES page on jethrotull.com/ should they become reality. Apologies for this from the band and me but we have no choice in the matter. Fingers crossed that the rest of our 2020 concerts and tours can go on as planned. Thanks for your understanding. Ian Anderson. Monday, March 9th, 2020
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Post by maddogfagin on Mar 14, 2020 14:50:39 GMT
Just announced...
Our country's government has discussed the coronavirus situation in its negotiation yesterday Thursday 12. March and decided on recommendations and preparedness.
According to the government recommendation, the regional government agencies are coming today Friday 13.3. th to order all public events over 500 people to be cancelled. In addition, municipalities can make additional recommendations or regulations.
As a result, the concerts planned for this weekend by Ian Anderson, Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki, Logomo, Turku, 14.3. and Tampere-talo, Tampere, 15.3., 13.3. will move to January 2021.
NEW Concert DAYS
Friday, 8.1.2021-Tampere house, Tampere
Saturday 9.1.2021-Culture House, Helsinki
Sunday 10.1.2021-Logomo, Turku
All tickets bought are good for new gig days as such.
Organizers, artists and venue apologise for the situation! The band and crew landed into Helsinki yesterday ready to play concerts in Helsinki, Turku and Tampere this weekend. Unfortunately it has just been confirmed that the Finnish government and regional state administration are restricting events of over 500 people due to Coronavirus. We therefore have to announce that these 3 shows must be postponed to January 2021 with all tickets valid for the new dates. Please address any ticketing questions to the venues. January 2021 8th – Concert Hall, Tampere 9th – House of Culture, Helsinki 10th – Logomo, Turku  link |
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Post by maddogfagin on Mar 28, 2020 16:44:09 GMT
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Post by steelmonkey on Mar 29, 2020 1:49:28 GMT
Ian is getting some negative feedback in the social media world....saying that promoters and municipalities calls the shots sound to some like Ian saying he'd play and wouldn't worry about crowds hastening exposure and danger to the vulnerable. He is 72 and an ex-smoker so I am sure he is being careful...on the other hand...his respiratory health is visibly robust.
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Post by steelmonkey on Mar 29, 2020 1:52:36 GMT
And a total non-sequiter,,,,what is taking James and Lady nee Ellis so long to add to Ian's grandchild census? maybe it was just a dynastic arrangement to keep the combined fortunes organized while one or both of the young heirs pursue their own lifestyles? It just seems too neat that they got married.
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Post by jordevi on Apr 10, 2020 16:31:02 GMT
Well, not a new Tull or IA tune, but a nice collaboration featuring IA on vocals and flute: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0Y6XFZw7HkHopefully, this will be the first of plenty more this year. |
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Post by maddogfagin on May 14, 2020 13:33:36 GMT
From Anne Leighton Media * Music Services Ian Anderson, Clarification on his diagnosed COPD and AsthmaThanks for your concern but no worries about my diagnosed COPD and Asthma. I have had 14 months with no infections and no bronchitis so last year was the first since my 20s when I didn’t get sick at all. The conditions I have are early-stage and I plan to keep them that way. I really meant when talking to Dan Rather last September that my days as a singer were numbered rather than days to live! After all, I am 73 years old this August! But I should be OK for a few more years if COVID doesn’t get me first. I am at no more risk of catching the COVID virus than anyone else. Just that the results could be much worse than if I was 17 or even 27. If anything, I am less likely to catch it than many people as I have been practising very safe hygiene for years and social distancing is a way of life for me! I am well rehearsed in public spaces, restaurants, hotels etc. Only flying causes me concern. But I have all the best gels, sprays, masks and facial protection ready for if and when the time comes to embark into the real world professionally. A mild COPD or asthma are just things to live with for the millions around the world who suffer. But no impact at all on my daily life as long as I don’t catch a cold or flu virus and suffer the subsequent heavy bronchitis which, for me, historically follows since I was a young man. But on the upside I don’t suffer from Hemorrhoids or erectile disfunction. So, things are looking up, not down. (Puns fully intended.) --Ian Anderson, May 14, 2020
See also: www.blabbermouth.net/news/jethro-tulls-ian-anderson-clarifies-comments-on-lung-disease-diagnosis/www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ian-anderson-copd-diagnosis-statement-999484/www.loudersound.com/news/ian-anderson-thanks-fans-and-clarifies-comments-about-his-copd-diagnosis |
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. The sooner we are done the quicker it's back to seeing Mr A in concert and a "normal life"