Oct 11, 2014
Twang, rec-room, Beany and Steerpike get back to the family and
discuss the mighty Jethro Tull. From their origins to the
extraordinary "Homo Erraticus" from main man Ian Anderson released
earlier this year, the team marvel at the band's evolution, their
ever changing line up and ability to pick up influences from the
mainstream whilst remaining resolutely apart from it.
From 60s blues act to 70s "biggest band in the world" (Time
Magazine) and into the 80s with a synth based album (whilst popping
in to beat Metallica for "Best Heavy Metal Album Grammy), shark
like, they never stop moving and if they do they tend to start
eating themselves.
Was Ian Anderson a "people person"? Why is Jeffrey Hammond Hammond
called Jeffrey Hammond Hammond, and the link between the Tull and
Benny Hill are all covered. When National Treasure badges are
handed out one should certainly be coming the Tull's way, though,
as the panel would happily agree, it won't be.