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Post by meg on Jan 3, 2018 18:07:23 GMT
Hi everyone! I am new here. I was recently visiting the town of Dunfermline, Scotland where Ian Anderson was born. I am a fan of Tull, but don't know much about them other than I really love their music and Ian is quite a philanthropist these days. I was surprised and disappointed that I didn't see some type of statue or monument recognizing Ian and the band's contribution to music. I have done some research and found that a life sized bronze statue would cost between 30-50K. A life sized sculpture would be 12-15K. There are some great spots such as Pittencreiff Park where I would like to see Jethro Tull memorialized.
Is anyone else interested in helping me with this ? I am based in Fife, Scotland and Kauai Hawaii.
Meg
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Post by nonrabbit on Jan 3, 2018 21:50:41 GMT
Hi everyone! I am new here. I was recently visiting the town of Dunfermline, Scotland where Ian Anderson was born. I am a fan of Tull, but don't know much about them other than I really love their music and Ian is quite a philanthropist these days. I was surprised and disappointed that I didn't see some type of statue or monument recognizing Ian and the band's contribution to music. I have done some research and found that a life sized bronze statue would cost between 30-50K. A life sized sculpture would be 12-15K. There are some great spots such as Pittencreiff Park where I would like to see Jethro Tull memorialized.
Is anyone else interested in helping me with this ? I am based in Fife, Scotland and Kauai Hawaii.
MegHi Meg, Thanks for joining the Forum and Welcome.
It's a good idea although not sure how comfortable Ian would be with that. He's said in the past that he wasn't one for too many awards, mind you I think anyone would be pleased with a statue or a monument in their honour. What do you mean by help? Are you referring to a petition? Have you just started listening to Tull? Any favourites yet?
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Post by steelmonkey on Jan 4, 2018 0:14:42 GMT
I am so all for that...how can we help you. I live in SF but have a friend that goes back and forth to Kauai a lot. And how about a memorial to Randy California who died saving his son's life at Red Sand Beach on Maui ? But Ian first !!!
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Post by geostrehl on Jan 4, 2018 1:22:28 GMT
Hi everyone! I am new here. I was recently visiting the town of Dunfermline, Scotland where Ian Anderson was born. I am a fan of Tull, but don't know much about them other than I really love their music and Ian is quite a philanthropist these days. I was surprised and disappointed that I didn't see some type of statue or monument recognizing Ian and the band's contribution to music. I have done some research and found that a life sized bronze statue would cost between 30-50K. A life sized sculpture would be 12-15K. There are some great spots such as Pittencreiff Park where I would like to see Jethro Tull memorialized.
Is anyone else interested in helping me with this ? I am based in Fife, Scotland and Kauai Hawaii.
MegI'll do everything I can to help.
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Post by steelmonkey on Jan 4, 2018 16:37:42 GMT
How will we schedule 24/7 honor guard to keep pigeon poop off Ian and his flute?
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Post by JTull 007 on Jan 5, 2018 1:09:57 GMT
I would like to see something like this... LINK $119.99 Jethro Tull The Piper II Aqualung 1/7 Scale Figure Model Kit:
This approximately 1:7 scale kit is a new rendering of Posthumous Productions’ The Piper kit. Kit includes a depiction of the homeless man appearing in the distance (original homeless man rendering was a shadow style pixelated image). Both the Piper and homeless man stand atop a miniature LP record base with original LP label style lettering.
Figure sculpture by: David Grant Aqualung figure by: Ray Santoleri Box art and instructions by: Alicia Figurelli Note: Kit is for the advanced modeler
NOTE TO PURCHASER: This is a Resin Model Kit and requires model building and painting skills. Many parts may require prep, sanding, fitting and some scratch building. Some models do not come with printed box or instructions and are intended for experienced modelers.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM IS CUSTOM MADE PER ORDER. THESE PIECES HAVE A TURNAROUND TIME OF AROUND 4-6 WEEKS OR SOONER DEPENDING ON THE SHOPS WORKLOAD AT THE TIME OF ORDER PLACEMENT!.
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Post by JTull 007 on Jan 6, 2018 16:50:41 GMT
Check it out !!! A TULL Statue is a work of art by Sandy Campbell Starting to take shape ! Fb LINK
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2018 17:38:43 GMT
Although it would cost more, the statue should be larger-than-life, much like the musician himself. (There is an episode of THE SIMPSONS where Homer tells Bart that he is going to build a treehouse for him that is so big, that it will be an affront to God ).
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2018 1:52:22 GMT
Seriously, there must be a wealthy patron of the rock n' roll arts somewhere out there who would be willing to fund such a project... Are you reading this?
The only thing that would stop it would be objections from the villagers, the town council, or Anderson himself.
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Post by maddogfagin on Mar 22, 2018 8:00:45 GMT
Seriously, there must be a wealthy patron of the rock n' roll arts somewhere out there who would be willing to fund such a project... Are you reading this? The only thing that would stop it would be objections from the villagers, the town council, or Anderson himself. I reckon IA would be the first to object to this, then the villagers then the town council. However, on a wider scale, it would be marvellous if IA got a Knighthood he so richly deserves and an OBE for Martin perhaps ?
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Post by rredmond on Mar 22, 2018 10:44:43 GMT
Needs to be more than one Like button for the above post. Or a Mic Drop button. Just sayin’.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2018 14:31:10 GMT
I seem to recall that one of the accolades Anderson received was, during the 1970's, from the readers of Playboy Magazine, for their annual Jazz, Pop, and Rock Music Poll. He was usually voted Best Unusual Instrumentalist (or something like that) for his flute playing.
The band, itself, were voted as Best Instrumental Rock Band (behind Chicago, Led Zeppelin, and ELP).
The Moody Blues, Yes, and Pink Floyd gained kudos in a different category- Best Vocal Rock Band.
Apparently, Neil Peart- the drummer for Rush- still jokes about how, during their early years, he would receive less votes than Karen Carpenter!
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Post by maddogfagin on Mar 23, 2018 8:25:27 GMT
I seem to recall that one of the accolades Anderson received was, during the 1970's, from the readers of Playboy Magazine, for their annual Jazz, Pop, and Rock Music Poll. He was usually voted Best Unusual Instrumentalist (or something like that) for his flute playing. The band, itself, were voted as Best Instrumental Rock Band (behind Chicago, Led Zeppelin, and ELP). The Moody Blues, Yes, and Pink Floyd gained kudos in a different category- Best Vocal Rock Band. Apparently, Neil Peart- the drummer for Rush- still jokes about how, during their early years, he would receive less votes than Karen Carpenter! And there was this poll back in the March 1970 edition of Beat Instrumental where Jethro Tull, Glenn Cornick, Terry Ellis and Ian Anderson were liberally featured among the leading lights of the day. Interesting to see just who beat them into 3rd place in the Best Group On Stage section. jethrotull.proboards.com/post/17763/thread
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2018 17:00:21 GMT
You must be referring to The Beatles entry in the 2nd spot- which is funny because they stopped touring in 1966! I guess when they performed together, one last time, on the rooftop of a building in 1969 or 1970...that counted as being "on stage."
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Post by maddogfagin on Mar 23, 2018 17:19:15 GMT
You must be referring to The Beatles entry in the 2nd spot- which is funny because they stopped touring in 1966! I guess when they performed together, one last time, on the rooftop of a building in 1969 or 1970...that counted as being "on stage." That and the undeniable fact that Ian, Clive, Martin and Glenn (not forgetting Mick Abrahams at the beginning), had come so far in musical terms, in such a short space of time. They'd hit the ground running and the concert goers just loved them.
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Post by rredmond on Mar 23, 2018 17:40:41 GMT
I have issues with the woefully incomplete lead guitarist list.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2018 12:41:07 GMT
DAVID BOWIE statue is unveiled in England: A statue of rock icon David Bowie, billed as the world's first such monument to the late singer, has been unveiled in the English town where he introduced his fans to Ziggy Stardust. Titled "Earthly Messenger," the statue in Aylesbury shows an amused-looking Bowie casting an eye at the various personae he adopted throughout his career. Speakers above the bronze sculpture, which was unveiled on Sunday, play a different Bowie song every hour, according to the BBC. Aylesbury, about 65km northwest of London, was home to Friars, the venue where Bowie first performed as Ziggy Stardust and debuted two of his albums. The life-sized statue in the town's market square is the result of a Kickstarter campaign begun by Bowie fan and music promoter David Stopps, who once worked at Friars. Bowie died of cancer two years ago. "When he left us in January 2016, there was an amazing immediate outpouring of emotion in the town about it," Stopps told British media. "We thought we must do something as a monument for the town and David Bowie." Stopps has also launched a petition to change Aylesbury's name to "Aylesbowie," but town authorities are unlikely to countenance the idea. "It would seem so logical to me," Stopps said. Rob Stringer, CEO of Sony Music, was quoted by the BBC as describing the statue as "beautiful." "I thought it would be one figurine, and it's actually a complete compendium of his life," Stringer said.
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Post by bunkerfan on Mar 27, 2018 10:52:33 GMT
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Post by JTull 007 on Mar 17, 2019 14:38:24 GMT
OMG !!! Jethro Tull Ian Anderson 17.03.2019 Doll (122x37x32cm)
Author, painter doll-maker Injia Elena
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2019 14:53:21 GMT
The doll is 4 feet tall! And obviously a work of exquisite and painstaking craftmanship. The only problem is, with IA standing on one foot- as he must, in order to be historically accurate- it is easier for the top part to break-off from the base .
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2019 17:55:04 GMT
"The Pied Piper pulled you, The mad biker fooled you, I'll do what you want to: If you ride with me on a Friday Anything goes..."
-IA
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Post by nobodyspecial on Jan 24, 2020 20:40:30 GMT
Respectfully, a nicely intended idea, however - I have to say no matter how well intended - #1. IA is still alive. #2 No matter how gifted an individual may be and deserving, we're talking about a modern day musician/group. #3. Mick Jagger next then? and on and on.... So I'd say unless it's Beethoven, Bach, and the like it's not for me. IA certainly has done his share in many areas to help locals, wild cats, churches, etc., and probably into the future some honor will be bestowed upon him those selfless efforts, in total, deservedly so.
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Post by eridom on Jan 28, 2020 1:56:35 GMT
I am so all for that...how can we help you. I live in SF but have a friend that goes back and forth to Kauai a lot. And how about a memorial to Randy California who died saving his son's life at Red Sand Beach on Maui ? But Ian first !!! I hadn’t heard.that story of Randy California. So tragic. Last time I saw Spirit he was literally kicking Neil Young off the stage who tried to join in on the encore. Very awkward and the show stopped in the middle of the song with Ed Cassidy (?) smoothing things over.
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Post by steelmonkey on Jan 28, 2020 3:29:02 GMT
I think I had heard that...they shared a friend and producer, David Briggs. RIP
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Post by JTull 007 on Feb 9, 2020 14:59:23 GMT
Vics Miniatures LINK Noctutna’s 54mm El Flautista or Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson All painted with Kimera Kolors
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2020 19:25:21 GMT
The miniature is cool but it doesn't quite capture Ian's facial features...but the visage reminds me of someone...a different celebrity...who I can't quite put my finger on...any guesses?
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Post by JTull 007 on Feb 27, 2020 2:26:10 GMT
The miniature is cool but it doesn't quite capture Ian's facial features... but the visage reminds me of someone...a different celebrity... who I can't quite put my finger on... any guesses? LIAM NEESON
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2020 14:11:54 GMT
In concert,especially during Tull's earlier years, Ian Anderson could manipulate the flute through the air with the same dexterity and deftness as a Jedi handling a light-sabre!
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Post by bunkerfan on Feb 27, 2020 14:47:28 GMT
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Post by ash on Feb 29, 2020 15:27:45 GMT
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