Jethro Tull Banned Over Flag Criticism

Seismic Anamoly · Joined: 22 Aug 2002 Posts: 3039

"Cross-Eyed Mary" is one of the BEST damn tunes EVER DONE IMHO...drank MANY, MANY Brews to THAT one.....

Edited by: Seismic Anamoly at: 11/16/03 5:11 pm

Damien Project · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 257

Chris....You still sit upon the throne my goddess :banana

Mark

www.soundclick.com/damienproject

Sterling30sg · Joined: 03 Sep 2002 Posts: 186

"Aqualung" & "Thick As A Brick"..., both classic albums and the band Jethro Tull was one of the biggest acts during the 70's, they used to sell out entire stadiums..

Ian Anderson is the front man and founder of the band, a truly immense talent.

bbchris · Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2003 5:42 pm Post subject: Re: Buy these CDs Chris..

THE SEVENTIES!! OK - how embarrassing this all is - I'll do some listening - can I have some recommended tracks please? My 're-education' begins this week. Thank you everyone for being kind :banana

RonOnGuitar · Joined: 08 Jan 2003 Posts: 1916

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Who the heck is "Jethro Tull"?

That's pretty much the reaction to this in the US, Chris, lol.

Very few people remember obscure novelty acts from the early 70s! And even less care what they think of anything!! I think it was one of the nightime talk show hosts (Leno, Letterman?) who said in a monologue "The press wanted to ask a Jethro Tull fan for his reaction, but they couldn't find one".

This seems to be an odd, desperate PR stunt by a radio station - November is a ratings "sweep" month in the USA.

And Tull's a Brit, so even if he were musically relevant, he really can't be held to the same criteria someone like Elvis might be - well, if El was alive and spitting on Old Glory, of course. heh. ("Old Glory" = US flag nickname, ala "Union Jack")

He did issue an apology, which I think was pretty thoughtful; it's not like he needs to do damage control to save his musical career. In fac, a little controversy might give it a boost:

In an interview with a US newspaper, I expressed my concerns regarding the “flag-waving” mind-set - not only of some Americans - but across the world.

I now regret the tone of these statements and offer my belated apologies to those offended by any perceived slur on the Stars and Stripes. I really didn’t understand - even after 35 years of visiting the USA on a regular basis - that this symbol had such fierce resonance for so many people as is now apparent to me.

Jethro Tull Website - flag statement

Galmin · The King has spoken! Joined: 30 Dec 2001 Posts: 1711

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You know what really bugs me? When people think Jethro Tull is just someone in the band

Galmin · The King has spoken! Joined: 30 Dec 2001 Posts: 1711

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The verdict from listeners of WCHR-FM's "The Free Beer & Hot Wings Morning Show" was swift

markhewer · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 246

'Thick as a Brick' is one of those classic rock albums of all time. I spent many nights trying to read all those articles on the album cover :toc

bbchris

So any recommended tracks?!?!?! :dunno

Sterling30sg · Joined: 03 Sep 2002 Posts: 186

The albums "Aqualung" & "Thick As A Brick" were released during an era when only talent reinged, the quality of music was paramont and it was also considered the era of conceptual albums when the entire CD would would be phenomenal from start to finish, and you really had to take the entire work in to appreciate an individual track to it's proper extent.., if that makes any sense..

No computer wizardry, no effects, just first class performing musicians making the best progressive music ever made..., the best tracks were rarely the ones you heard on the radio..

Saying that.., I have to reccommend the entire albums to you..

Sterling30sg · Joined: 03 Sep 2002 Posts: 186

And the tribute for the passing of the guy remembered for his low-brow humor.., great album cover work allright..

Sterling30sg · Joined: 03 Sep 2002 Posts: 186

"Aqualung" & "Thick as a brick" are both individual song titles too, try those for a sample..

droolymutt · Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 6:45 pm Post subject: Re: Try these two Chris..

wow....

I can't believe someone hasn't heard "Aqualung"..........

This requires drastic action......

Aqualung

(snag it quick, before the Download Police poof the link and melt my computer....)...

droolymutt · Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 6:51 pm Post subject: Re: Try these two Chris..

The bass line, and the guitar solo are sheer insane brilliance...

RonOnGuitar · Joined: 08 Jan 2003 Posts: 1916

One of my bros was a big Tull fan back in the day. He had the "Aqualung" LP, my friend. Sort of an "acquired taste" that I never quite acquired.

I think Tull's last outing on the charts was (maybe?) "Bungle In The Jungle", circa 1974.