Barack McGovern May 22, 2008
You hit the nail on the head about the neo-cons doing the Jethro Tull (Living in the Past). And after the news yesterday about Congressman Vito joining the ever growing list of these repulsive family values Republicans who get caught with their hands in the cookie jar, it is just like the Energizer Bunny, it goes on and on and on and on. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Events listings May 18, 2008
8/4: 7:30 p.m. Jethro Tull - 40th Anniversary Tour, Young Dubliners. $35-$60. (Boston Globe)
A musical leap of faithLocal man's rock 'n' roll based on the Gospel May 13, 2008
"I always liked hard rock like the Stones, Jethro Tull and Lynyrd Skynyrd," Young said. "And I like English folk music like Steeleye Span. Maddy Prior is my favorite female vocalist, by a long shot. "If I were starting over, that's what I would play, English folk. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Internet corner | ProgArchives Apr 23, 2008
Check out this sophistication by clicking on an artist-such as prog stars like Genesis (The band before Peter Gabriel left), Van Der Graaf Generator and the flute-wielding Jethro Tull. Get an overview of all their albums, a brief biography and best of all -streaming of hit prog songs. (Daily Orange, NY)
Winona swap meet draws 200 people to exchange goods, services Apr 21, 2008
An eclectic hodgepodge of pretty much everything under the sun was up for grabs, including clothes, chess lessons, haircuts, a Jethro Tull electrical guitar tutorial book, Journey s Escape vinyl record, anarchist literature, makeshift notebooks made of computer paper, cereal boxes and new toothbrushes. Because of the positive turnout, the goal is to have a free market monthly, said Diane Leutgeb-Munson, who is one of about 25 individuals who helped plan the event. (Winona Daily News, MN)
More of this story Apr 19, 2008
The progressive rock band Canon will perform a noontime show, including its song about environmental awareness, "The Hourglass." The band's music has been compared to Radiohead and even Jethro Tull. You could say the L.A.-based group is becoming Union Station's resident band. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Revisiting musical greats on film Apr 6, 2008
You can ask Lerner yourself: He'll be at the Museum of Fine Arts on Thursday for a discussion after a 7:45 p.m. show of "The Other Side of the Mirror." Thursday opens a retrospective this month at the museum of Lerner's work, with a 5:45 p.m. show on opening day of "Festival," six screenings in total of "Mirror," and Lerner's films on Miles Davis, The Who, Isaac Stern, Jimi Hendrix, and the band Jethro Tull ... Two other movies are drawn from the 1970 Isle of Wight footage as well: "Blue Wild... (Boston Globe)
They're tops; welland bands hit high notes at music awards Mar 28, 2008
Welland-based Oracle, a Jethro Tull cover band, won the award for tribute act of the year ... - Tribute Act of the Year: Oracle (tribute to Jethro Tull). (Welland Tribune)
Scenic drive: Gila River Reservation Mar 15, 2008
Here are songs to spin while driving in the desert south of the Valley: Living in the Past, Jethro Tull: There's history in Tull's native Britain and along Arizona's Gila River. The Harder They Come, Jimmy Cliff: Life was far from easy for Native Americans making their way in the desert. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Return of the Rockumentary Feb 28, 2008
The Rolling Stones, along with The Who, Eric Clapton, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Jethro Tull and other big-name rock stars perform in a circus tent for an invited audience in an extremely intimate atmosphere. As Nick Rubin put it, "When else are you going to see The Who, John and Yoko and Mick Jagger just hanging out? That could never happen today.". (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Grammy? Holy Herbie Hancock! Feb 13, 2008
The most oft-cited example of the Grammys being out-of-touch is Jethro Tull (a classic rock band that made their biggest flute-accompanied impression in the '70s) winning for best hard rock or metal performance in 1989, while Metallica waited in the wings. That still doesn't include the dozens if not hundreds of decisions by Grammy voters that in hindsight look downright foolish. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Awards show is out-of-touch, embarrassing Feb 11, 2008
Equally dismaying, the first Grammys for heavy-metal/hard-rock and rap went to, respectively, Jethro Tull and DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince (both in 1988, the first year those categories were belatedly introduced). More recently, some of artists who made excellent albums in the past year were either ignored (Kings of Leon, The National, Nick Lowe, hip-hop visionary Pharoahe Monch, Mali's Tinariwen and San Diego's Pinback) or relegated to minor categories (Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Bjork,... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
With the Grammys turning 50, were offer some highlights (and lowlights) Feb 10, 2008
Thick as a Brick: The inaugural Grammy for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance was given out in 1989 and, to the shock of head-bangers everywhere, it went to Jethro Tull. That band, best known for its flute work, beat out the heavily favored Metallica. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Grammy moments Feb 9, 2008
" Feeling a draft: Steve Martin accepts his award in 1979 for comedy album wearing a tux without the pants. Major whiff: In 1989, classic-rock band Jethro Tull wins the new hard-rock/metal category over Metallica, spurring disbelief among rock fans. Out of sync: Milli Vanilli wins best new artist in 1990, an award that's later withdrawn after the duo was exposed for not actually singing. Bleeping happy: Bono drops an obscenity into his 1994 acceptance speech for a U2 win, before the Grammys... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Been a long time since they rock'n'rolled Jan 18, 2008
A freelance photographer, Harvey captured bands such as Jethro Tull, Deep Purple, the Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd in the 1960s and '70s, but a pay dispute with a magazine meant his shots of Led Zeppelin were never published. The negatives lay forgotten in Harvey's home near Byron Bay until a friend persuaded him to unearth them for a charity exhibition at Lismore Regional Gallery. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Report: EMI, Warner Chappell bidding for independent UK label Chrysalis Jan 18, 2008
Chrysalis, whose roster includes Blondie, David Bowie and Jethro Tull, dropped its book publishing business in 2005 and last year sold about a dozen digital and analog radio stations. In December the group's board said it was considering selling its business or possibly making acquisitions. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
TRADING SEX FOR POLITICS Jan 15, 2008
While he notes that there's "only one tiny little flute part - it's not like we're Jethro Tull or anything," Hill admits to being influenced by another prog-rock act, Electric Light Orchestra. "I always did like the way ELO used strings as part of the group.". (New York Post -- Entertainment)
McKellen, Minogue, Potter Stars Treated Royally Jan 2, 2008
by Natalie Finn Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:07:34 PM PST RECOMMENDED (0) 0. Queen Elizabeth II went to the ends of the (Middle) Earth to select the latest crop of recipients of her annual New Year Honors. (E! Online)
Kylie Minogue honored by Queen Elizabeth Jan 1, 2008
Other honors for media personalities included a knighthood for veteran British television interviewer Michael Parkinson and lesser awards for sports commentator Desmond Lynam and Ian Anderson, who fronts rock band Jethro Tull. Share. (Reuters)
'Late Show' resumes; Williams first guest Jan 1, 2008
Queen honors Minogue Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue and Jethro Tull founder Ian Anderson are among the names on Queen Elizabeth II's New Year's Honours list. The list is based on recommendations from the UK government. (Boston Globe)
Queen honours our Kylie Dec 31, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Jessica Salter and Anita SinghDecember 30, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Parkinson and Minogue top honours Dec 29, 2007
Musicians who feature include Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson (MBE) and Jazzie B (OBE), whose real name is Trevor Romeo. Charity work. (BBC News -- UK)
Dolly creator heads Scots honours Dec 29, 2007
World snooker champion John Higgins is made an MBE for services to the game, as is Ian Anderson, frontman of veteran rock band Jethro Tull ... " Glasgow-born film producer Iain Smith, renowned for his production of Hollywood blockbusters such as The Fifth Element, becomes an OBE. Other Scots being honoured include Central Scotland Police chief constable Andrew Cameron, Glasgow School of Art director Seona Reid, tourism chief Philip Riddle and acclaimed artist Alison Watt. Snooker star John... (BBC News -- UK)
Minogue tops showbiz honours list Dec 29, 2007
Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson, who enters his 45th year in the music industry in 2008, is made an MBE, as is Martin Mills, founder of the Beggars Group of independent labels. And gig promoter Graham Pullen - organiser of last July's Concert for Diana - is to be presented with the Member of the Royal Victorian Order medal, for services to the Queen. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Judd Apatow On The Rockin' Shows That Inspired 'Walk Hard' Dec 21, 2007
Monday was going to be Jethro Tull and Friday was going to be Styx. This was in the early '80s, so these shows were a huge deal. (MTV.com)
Javy a no-risk signing; best CDs of 2007 Dec 19, 2007
Milli Vanilli winning, or Jethro Tull winning in the hard rock category, the year that Metallica s And Justice for All was nominated. Both VERY embarrassing marks on the Grammy s credibility from where I m standing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Jingle-Bell Pop Dec 16, 2007
"The Jethro Tull Christmas Album". Carnie and Wendy Wilson: "Hey Santa". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Don't miss: Jethro Tull Dec 8, 2007
WHAT: The codpiece is history, but Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull survive. The band, iconic in the 1970s for its artsy mix of rock and folk influences in signature albums such as Thick as a Brick and Aqualung, is on the road to prove that their approach endures. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
Hobbies of the stars Dec 7, 2007
Lee Rydstrand on : Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) used to own a salmon farm, but is currently better known for working to save cats, not domestic bu. RECENT ENTRIES. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Chrysalis Music Group USA, Red Light Management and Vector Management Partner to Create Crossfire3 Publishing Dec 5, 2007
Chrysalis is also home to a legendary catalogue encompassing the hits of Outkast, Blondie, David Bowie, Billy Idol, Jethro Tull, Paul Anka and Cy Coleman. Jeremy Lascelles is the Chief Executive of Chrysalis Music for the world. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The new classics Nov 29, 2007
Aqualung by Jethro Tull, Marblehead Messenger by Seatrain, and Tupelo Honey by Van Morrison I bought just for the title track. I purchased American Eagle Tragedy by Earth Opera just because it had Home to You on it, Beginnings by the Allman Brothers just for In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, and Part One by the West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band (there never was a part two) just because my friend Dave Wells performed Help. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Learning the ways of Winston Nov 28, 2007
Here's what happened two weeks earlier during a Jethro Tull concert at Cape Town, South Africa: "Ian (Anderson) stopped in the middle of a song to complain about whistling, then, when it didn't stop, cut the show short.". Neil moved to the grand piano for a combination organ/piano version of "A Man Needs A Maid," played through "Harvest," then sat at the upright piano for "After the Gold Rush.". (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
We're sorry we forgot all of these Nov 23, 2007
Jethro Tull Stand Up (1969) It has always been something of a shame that this band has been airbrushed out of rock'n'roll history. Their first four albums contain a fine meld of blues, folk, jazz and rock, with tunes your dad could hum. (Guardian Unlimited)
Take musical journey at Eldorado Nov 16, 2007
Tribute bands will cover the hits of Chuck Berry, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull, Chicago, BS, Yes and Genesis. Tickets are available at the Potluck Coffee Bar ry on Jl. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Joel Smith named rodeo Committeeman of the Year Nov 6, 2007
He worked for a lighting company in London and was a roadie for acts like Pink Floyd and Jethro Tull. It was a long way from Ellensburg, said Smith, who was born and raised here. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Concert benefits Suzuki School for Strings Nov 2, 2007
He has toured with such well-known musicians as Jimmy Buffett, Fleetwood Mac, Linda Ronstadt and Jethro Tull, and has 15 recordings. In addition to performing more than 100 shows a year, he is a professor at the Berklee College of Music in Boston and an artist-in-residence at Harvard University. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Can/should Moreno continue to carry such a load? Nov 2, 2007
Oh no, Jethro Tull Living in the Past is running over and over in my brain, make it stop. By Cuz. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Cleveland's Raspberries are as fresh as ever Oct 13, 2007
"I didn't want us to be like everyone else with beards, torn jeans and hair to the waist. Back then, the rock intelligentsia got us, and the 16-year-old-girls got us, but their 18-year-old brothers buying Jethro Tull albums didn't.". In 2004, House of Blues approached the group to open its Cleveland club. (USA Today -- Life)
Time to turn things around Oct 13, 2007
Mike Bobo 17 INT = Jethro Tull song on the radio. Both are annoying and worthless. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
DISCUSS: What was the first major act you ever saw in concert? Oct 10, 2007
First Major Concert - SeacoastConnects Forums. 09-27-2007, 02:02 PM. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The legend of Led Zeppelin Sep 13, 2007
They were voted number three in the best new group category in the 1970 NME readers' poll, behind Jethro Tull and Blue Mink. Tales of excess and debauchery on tour were common. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Old Town Records keeps on spinning Sep 6, 2007
Primarily run by Don and Kathy ----- herself a Claremont native who grew up on goth and punk ---- Old Town Records is also home to Todd Miller, an individual who has the ability to talk your ear off on Sunday afternoon's when it comes to discussing Jethro Tull, Genesis, or King Crimson. But while running a record shop of your own may sound complicated, Weddle has the ability to turn it into a seemingly simple task. (North County Times)
O'Brien's blog Sep 6, 2007
Rock on remembering Ian Anderson and the great Jethro Tull. By Bob, Journalist. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Casino reviewer wraps up season Sep 5, 2007
Over the 30 years I have been going there, I have seen Roy Orbison, Ray Charles, Jimmy Cliff, The Righteous Brothers, Tom Jones, Jethro Tull, and numerous other acts from the sublime to the ridiculous. I only wish I had seen and heard them with this new sound system. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
With Raspberries reunion, Eric Carmen's no longer all by himself Sep 4, 2007
"`Let's bring some songwriting and harmonies back to music.' And we did that. And the idiots that we were, we actually had hits, which is the absolute kiss of death. Rock critics seemed to get what we were about. The 16-year-old girls seemed to get it. But their 18-year-old album-buying brothers, who were listening to Jethro Tull, didn't get it; didn't want it. "So eventually our sense of frustration caused the band to implode, which we did in about 1974 ... " Carmen is sometimes surprised by... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
The real deal Aug 31, 2007
The band played the hits of the time and when the transition from pop rock to heavier rock took off in the late 60s, the band made that shift as well and began including Deep Purple, Jethro Tull and Jimi Hendrix covers in its repertoire. A five-month stint in Vietnam in 1971 during the war raised the bands profile, but it was its stint in Europe that really moulded the group into the no-nonsense club band it eventually became. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Albert's finger-picking good Aug 23, 2007
More than 30 years ago Glenn Cornick, onetime bass player with Jethro Tull, argued that Lee, who at the time was a member of the little-known band Head, Hands and Feet, was actually a much better guitarist than Eric Clapton or Jimi Hendrix. That accolade was not exceptional. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The Case of the Fatal Error Message Aug 22, 2007
I put my bike in the pickup bed, not on a sissy-rack, all the while wiping my sweaty brow on my Jethro Tull, original Jethro Tull concert shirt from the San Diego Sports Arena (circa 1972) as I opened the door to my rugged pickup truck. As I always do, I checked my cell phone for important calls such as if my neighborhood had issued any bulletins from the Imperial Weed Commandant or if Jeff Dore had finally bought a new tie. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Filtered contentHow an 18th Century cleric can help you choose your music Aug 15, 2007
" The software is not foolproof, however. On The Filter's website there is a facility to test it out and Digital Planet presenter Gareth Mitchell entered Stone Roses, Razorlight and Jethro Tull, as his favourite bands - but was startled to find that one of the recommendations was Busted. Mr Hopkins says the algorithm only has the data in the evidence base to work from, but that half the fun is trying to break the system. "You can put in Nancy Sinatra and the Sex Pistols and see what you get.... (BBC News -- Technology)
Monty Python the best comedy ever? About as funny as a dead parrot Aug 14, 2007
The Isle of Wight Festival, with Donovan and Jethro Tull. And Monty Python's Flying Circus. (Daily Mail)
Today in History August 10 Aug 10, 2007
Rock singer-musician Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) is 60. Singer Patti Austin is 59. (MSNBC -- Race)
Check out this Bobby-Whitney photo! Aug 10, 2007
Singer-flutist Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull is 60. Actor Antonio Banderas is 47. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Want SpringFest? Ante up Aug 5, 2007
Music fan and festival official Bobby Marcus hopes to bring back SpringFest. Bruce Graner/bgraner@pnj. (Pensacola News Journal)
Strutting solo Jul 27, 2007
He performs Elvis tunes on occasion and slips into the 1990s with selections from the likes of Dave Matthews Band, but essentially he likes to play music from the baby boomer generation including Van Morrison, the Beatles, Eric Clapton and the often flute-heavy Jethro Tull. Bartolo plays an Armstrong concert flute (in the key of C). (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Barnhart: 5 questions in SEC West Jul 11, 2007
You are now the third favorite school in the state, third behind UAB. Okay you got me on the 92,000 showing up for the halftime show of Jethro Tull performing Living in the Past. But you better rebuild your flux capacitor before you go back to the future. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Decemberists with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Jul 10, 2007
But the showpiece was "The Tain, Parts I-V," a suite as complex and over the top as anything in the Jethro Tull catalog. Here the orchestra and band found a balance as exquisite as anything performed by Procol Harum, the Moody Blues or Tull. (Variety)
Bursts of old gunner glory now and then Jun 25, 2007
The fabulous lead guitarist Robin Finck, resplendent in shiny black tunic and Jethro Tull beard, opened the show (50 minutes late) with the hellbound riff of Welcome to the Jungle. Singer Axl Rose, his distinctive orange hair in braids, let fly with his blood-curdling screech. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
5. Memphis radio's rock and roll revolution Jun 25, 2007
Soon, more artists emerged: Pacific Gas and Electric, Mad Dogs shmen, Emerson Lake r and Jethro Tull. And the growing ratings meant more playlist freedom. (The Commercial Appeal, TN)
Wheres Aqualung? Jun 22, 2007
Bill Dunn is sometimes called Aqualung because of his resemblance to a character on the cover of a 1971 Jethro Tull album by that name ... Dunn, sometimes called Aqualung because of his resemblance to a character on the cover of a 1971 Jethro Tull album by the same name, has been a fixture on city streets for more than 30 years. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Here are the week's best releases from the pop culture universe Jun 14, 2007
COURTESY FLUSH, PLEASE: The Best of Acoustic Jethro Tull The flute-lovin' prog-rockers are barely tolerable plugged in, so imagine how insufferable they are when the amps are turned off. This 24-song CD spans the band's career, pulling cuts from albums like Living in the Past, Aqualung, and Thick As a Brick. (City Pages)
Summer preview of Northwest concerts Jun 8, 2007
Sept. 30 Jethro Tull in concert, 8 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. Tickets 42 ... Oct. 2 Jethro Tull in concert, 8 p.m., Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Eugene Center. (Missoulian, MT)
Blues-rock guitar ace says he'll take theaters over arena any day Jun 4, 2007
"That was me. Where, I think Jonny and Kenny were more influenced by American blues artists, I was more influenced by Paul Kossoff (of Free) and Jeff Beck and Paul Rodgers and Rod Stewart and Jethro Tull.". Now 30, Bonamassa has matured past the blues whiz-kid stage. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Enjoy the show May 31, 2007
"Ian Anderson (who formed Jethro Tull that summer): "It is a great testimony to that very creative period of British pop music. And a testimony to not only the Fab Four, but to the immeasurable support, expertise and patience of producer George Martin, without whom The Beatles would never have been able to complete the record as we know it. (Herald-Tribune)
BIG FM 92.7 set for a launch in Goa May 29, 2007
BTW, do they play my favourites Santana or Jethro Tull also. They sound a bit like Konkanis, you know. (Mangalorean.com)
Snow Wins Battle Of Beltway Bands May 17, 2007
Snow's Band Plays Jethro Tull Cover ... Schieffer sang the semi-autobiographical tune, "TV Anchorman." Snow played an intricate flute melody over a Jethro Tull cover. (NBC4.tv, CA)
