John Bonham (Led Zeppelin) said that "Barriemore Barlow is the best British rock drummer that has ever lived" - quite an endorsement, and having seen both several times must agree with him.
John Bonham was once asked in an interview what it was like to be the greatest living rock drummer, and he answered that they would have to ask Barriemore Barlow. Surprised you never heard of him. He is not the original JT drummer, he replaced Clive Bunker, who is also an excellent drummer. Everything JT recorded in the 70’s is worth hearing. And yes, very quirky and eclectic throughout the decade. Everything from beautiful ballads to 45 minute long prog epics.
Jethro Tull is one of the greatest, most unique bands out there, with a cast of great musicians, including Barriemore Barlow on the drums here. Terrific choice, and excellent reaction as always - cheers from Canada!
If you want to hear some amazing drumming by Tull, you need to listen to the album "Thick As A Brick". The entire album is basically one song, and all of the musicians were on top of their game for it. To make it even more interesting, the album was made to poke fun at progressive rock and concept albums after their earlier album was said to be a concept album by critics, even though the band said it wasn't. So Tull went in to the studio saying, if you want a concept album, we'll give you a concept album. What started as a spoof came out as one of the best progressive rock albums ever made. if you listen to it start to finish, you will be amazed.
Jethro Tull is one of the top 5 prog rock bands in history. Shocked you didn't know that? They play complex but listenable arrangements and everyone involved are top shelf musicians. Thick as a Brick is a top 5 ever prog masterpiece! Barriemore goes absolutely nuts on that record. It was his first full album with the band in 1972. He stayed with them through 1979 and did 8 records in that time. His drumming on the song Minstrel in the Gallery will totally floor you! Jaw dropping stuff. Btw...Martin Barre (guitarist) is still touring as a 76 yr old...saw him in Atlanta, GA in May. His band was killing it!
I believe someone asked John Bonham what it was like to be the best British rock drummer, to which he replied something like “you should ask Barriemore Barlow”.
Bout time. :) One of the great rock bands. Martin Barre is one of the best guitarist in rock. Try, "Locomotive Breath," live in 1982, or, "Aqualung" from the same concert.
I saw them several times in the 70s but once we had front row, right below Ian Anderson's Mic stand and Martin was right in front of us much of the night, throwing out gigantic riffs and sweating he was working it and putting on a show. Loved seeing them live in those days.
Just to add to what many have already said, Barriemore Barlow is one of the GOATs. I grew up with Tull, my father was an OG Tull freak so it was played around me literally from birth. I was 5 in 1978 when the live Bursting Out album was released - same year as this MSG footage. I highly recommend seeking out the instrumental from that album “Conundrum” which contains an absolutely mind blowing drum solo by Barrie. When I heard that as a 5 year old kid, that was the moment when I knew I wanted to play drums.
He performed with them on the Rolling Stones Rock n Roll Circus special in '68 performing "Song for Jeffrey" in a white hat. Mind you, the song was mimed and the guitar was Mick Abraham's.
Barriemore Barlow was always one of my favorite drummers. I always loved Martin Barre's guitar tone as well. This is a very typical Jethro Tull song. Nice tutorial as well!
With Tull always keep in mind one important thing: they never did an album similar to another one, and they made a ton of albums. So if you pick two albums 10 years apart they can be completely different. This song was played during their "folk rock era" cause between '77 and '79 they published 3 albums with strong folk and medieval influences. Their most popular time though were the 71'/72' years with albums like Aqualung (1971) and Thick as a Brick (1972) which consists of a single 43 minutes song, they gained the rock legends status.
Barriemore is a beast...one of the most creative innovative drummers in last 60 yrs. His double bass work is other-wordly. He plays beats that virtually no other drummer can do.
Tull is my third-most-often seen band live, love them! You asked what genre; they started out blues rock, edged into prog rock kind of by accident, went very folk rock for a while, went electronic in the early 80s, carried on exploring. Somewhere along the way they got an award for best metal album, beating Metallica, even though they've never really been metal (hard rock at most). That prompted an advertising slogan, "the flute is a heavy metal instrument", which demonstrates their sense of humour. Enjoy yet another rabbithole!
Hi fellow NZ'r - I've been a Jethro Tull nut since 1968. Ian Anderson [mainly vocals, flute, acoustic guitar] is the main driving force behind Jethro Tull. He also writes most of their music and the lyrics are often a masterpiece in their own right. The band defies pigeon holing and covers just about every genre you can think of. Studio albums are still a technical marvel from whatever era you are listing to and they also followed a punishing tour schedule and put on stunning and entertaining live performances [and a strictly no drugs policy]. Ian always found the very best musicians for the band and Martin Barre [lead guitar] was an almost constant member except for last two in 2022 / 2023 and the first album in 1968. Tull and Anderson have been so prolific you could run a separate channel on them
I love watching people react to shows that I know I was at all the Garden shows in 78 and 79.. Jethro Tull are Prog gods from the late 60's. They pull heavily from medieval English folk and modern jazz.. The front man is Ian Anderson, plays acoustic guitar as well...
I've seen Jethro Tull Live 27 times over 26 concert tours. Tull had many band members over the years. Ian Anderson always surrounded himself with incredible talent, but their most talented official band line up was from '75 to '79 with: - Ian Anderson (1967-present) - lead vocals, flute, guitar, mandolin, keyboards, saxophone, bagpipe, violin, balalaika, clarinet, various whistles, horns, etc. - Martin Barre (1968-2011) - guitar, mandolin - Major guitar influence on Mark Knophler - John Evan (1970-1980) - keyboards - Barriemore Barlow (1971-1980) - drums - Admired by John Bonham, Neil Peart, Geddy Lee among others. (Geddy Lee stated if he could build his supergroup, Barlow would be his drummer). - John Glascock (1975-1979) - bass - Richie Blackmore said Glascock was the best bassist in the business. - Dee Palmer (David at that time) (1976-1980) - keyboards, saxophone, clarinet, orchestral arrangements Ian Anderson is a self-taught multi-instrumental / song writing genius. He takes his concert performances very seriously whose job is to entertain. He is the finest live performing frontman in Rock history - Bar None. Anderson brings wit, intelligence, athleticism, theatrics, humor, social commentary, and a bit of tongue-in-cheek spice to his concerts.
Jethro Tulls very short song "Thick as a brick" is magic, you should do a 1h reaction to that Andrew!! It was so long it had to be fit into two sides of a single vinyl and was intended as a parody of the concept album genre and was the bands first album with drummer Barrie Barlow.
Truly one of the greatest rock albums of all-time. Nothing else quite like it, except maybe BRAIN WILSON PRESENTS SMILE, which is still an entirely different animal. If the best albums rate a "10," THICK AS A BRICK -- with the concept and packaging included with the music -- is probably a 15. It's a singular album.
I remember Barlow being asked for tips for beginners at one point. His answer - do not play like I did with Tull. Tull developed a deep and complex music that could cope with Barlow's extravagance. Most bands can't.
Jethro Tull was the inventor of the seed drill many many years ago. Frontman is Ian Anderson. He also owns a salmon farm in Scotland. Tull are a stunningly good, diverse band. One of a kind.
Anderson loves to tell the storey of how they chose the name Jethro Tull. When they started out, they were terrible and had to change their name after every gig so they could get further bookings. One time they chose Jethro Tull and they got a follow up booking, so they stuck with the name. I’ve no idea of this story is true because the band’s sense of humour would be consistent with them spinning this yarn, but I love it.
You know how reactors talk about "rabbit holes?" Tull is a full warren. They play everything from folk, progressive to straight rock...in a single song. Check out On Velvet Green. It has medieval drums.
Not sure how you missed out on Tull. Their run of albums from 1969 - 1980 is probably the most fascinating and consistent of all progressive rock bands. Compared to ELP, Yes, Genesis, etc., Tull amassed an incredible catalog of different styles of music that was almost always as daring as it was accessible and memorable. The Tull band back then was incredible, and Ian Anderson is one of the giants of rock songwriting from the late 1960s through the 90s and even later.
I recommend "Jethro Tull-Locomotive Breath Live (1977)" which is a concert encore based on a favorite "Locomotive Breath" that transitions into other musical pieces before ending. It shows clearly their musicianship and on-stage comedic antics. It opens with a classical piano intro like the album cut by band keyboards John Evan, and Ian Anderson himself takes a turn at the organ. My favorite live video I've found of Jethro Tull. Still touring currently (Ian with a completely different band).
G'day Andrew from across the Ditch. Jethro Tull was my first ever rock concert, at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion in 1974. I was still in high school. I was in awe of Ian Anderson, his stage presence was mesmerising. Especially his flute solos while standing on one foot! I can't recall the drummer, other than that he was very good, and it would have been Barriemore back then. The whole band was sensational. Cheers mate.
Jethro Tull is the name of the band. Ian Anderson is the singer and player of the flute and admitted acoustic string instruments. He is the only consistent person in the band over the years. Suggestions to listen to include locomotive breath, living in the past, aqualung, and tons more. For drinking try thick as a brick
Minstrel on the Gallery is a great album as is Too Old To Rock and Roll. I would really enjoy watching Andrew flip out with, I think it’s Passion Play, when they break into the story about the hare who lost his spectacles.
I saw Barriemore Barlow with Tull in 79 and he was phenomenal! It was a great night for drummers UK opened the show and Terry Bozzio was their drummer. I hope you will continue to explore more Jethro Tull in the future.
Jethro Tull - should be inducted in to the Hall of Fame immediately!!! If you look for a performance of Songs in the Wood - the drummer (Barrimore Barlow) plays the flute...
Two words for you: "Hunting Girl" from Tull's Song From The Wood album. Stellar drumming. Barriemore Barlow playing out of his mind. Check out the remastered studio version. It's important to see how integral Barlow's style of drumming played into the band's prog/jazz/folk/classical/hard rock style.
Thanks for playing Tull and Barriemore, one of the best drummers ever, listen to Bursting out as a start then the world is your Oyster, Songs from The Wood, Minstrel ion the Gallery and many more.
Barrie Barlow... i was first a guitar player, then bass player, and later drummer (all self-taught, as I only had training previously on cello and trumpet). But long before I took up playing drums myself, at the age or 12 years old in 1972, Jethro Tull's "This as a Brick" (Barrie's first album with Tull) rocked my world and awakened my obsession with "progressive" music. Being a budding guitarist I was initially focused on Martin Barre, but Barrie's drumming on "This as a Brick" coupled with the following even more incredible album "A Passion Play" (guitar took a bit a of a back-seat on that album so Barrie really shines on it) made me listen seriously to the drumming specifically, and Barrie has been my drumming hero every since, and though I'll never be as good as him or many other greats, he is one of my main influences. I first saw Tull in 1975 on the "Warchild" tour and many times after that. Barrie (and the whole band) were always as stellar live as they were on record. Of course Ian Anderson was the leader and songwriter, and though they had a unique style from the beginning in 1968, the chemistry of the band from 1972-79 had a unique style and energy that no other combination of musicians could duplicate (realizing this included one change in bassists, from Jeffery Hammond to John Glasscock mid-way through this period).
You haven't even scratched the surface. JT has been the tightest band in rock, up there with Rush. And Tull's music always has some hint of medieval England shining through with a folksy flavor. So diverse and talented. They could play any type of music they want, and they do.
I saw this line up in Sydney, Australia, and it was a remarkable and fun concert. For reference: Jethro Tull is Ian Anderson (singer) and Martin Barre (guitarist) and they are the song/music writers. The rest of the band(s) are employees. Nearly every tour had a different line up. And like Zappa's bands, being in Tull is a mark on a resume that gets you jobs because Anderson and Barre demand accuracy. Having said that, the keyboard player went into soft furnishing home decorations after Tull. The band started rock and rolly, but with a strong trad influence on the first few albums and I recommend Benefit as a taste of this. Once the duo got comfortable with a bit of fame and some money, they set out to make music their way. If you want a quintessential taste of the duo, listen to the Songs From The Woods album. Of course the epic one song album 'Thick as a Brick'.
This is a nice lesser known song of JT. They began as a blues-rock band and evolved into a progressive rock band with folk and classical influences. Great drummers and overall musicianship.
Any live Tull from the late 60s through the 70s is well worth pursuing, they were one of the best and most unique bands of that era. See them in all their glory at Tanglewood in 1969/70 and watch them in wonder. Great stuff, enjoy! 🔥🎵🎸🎤🎹🎻🎶🔥
Jethro Tull is the band. Ian Anderson is the frontman and leader. He can play any instrument. He was guitar player first. He taught himself to play flute only one year prior to recording their first album (This Was) in 1968. That first album was HEAVILY blues. They evolved over the years (read the foreshadowing liner note on "This Was") into progressive rock, at times still blues influenced, at times folk, Elizabethan (Minstrel in the Gallery....1975).....and on and on. Barriemore Barlow was a SEVERELY underrated drummer. Martin Barre a very underrated lead guitarist. Jethro Tull was always less popular with the mainstream. One of the many headscratching omissions from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (which IMHO has become a joke).
In 1978 Barriemore Barlow was as good as it gets! Doing things Peart would do years later! By the way the click you hear is a cowbell with tape wrapped around it to deaden it. I went to this tour
Heavy Horses is an amazing album , as is it's predecessor Songs from the Wood which has superb material with equally inspired and innovative drumming delivered by the totally unique Mr Barlow ... Also check out Minstrel in the Gallery ( full intro and main track ) for a double bass drum tour-de-force !
The first 2 albums are rooted in blues. "This Was...." and "Stand up". The following 2 they add more acoustic and baroque influences. "Benefit" and "Aqualung". All feature Clive Bunker on drums. Barriemoore Barlow first appears on "Thick As A Brick", which is a one tracl album split between 2 sides, where Ian Anderson pushes the band into heavy progressive rock with odd time signatures, changing tempos, and mixed meters. It is seriously some of the most difficult music to play, especially for drums. I suggest you do a deep dive into the 70s era of Jethro Tull.
Welcome to the rabbit hole that is Tull, Andrew! Never got to see Barlow live, but Ian Anderson has had a lot of great musicians over the decades. Tull started as a slightly jazzy blues band, moved to folk and prog in the 1970s, to electronic rock in the early 1980s, and then to world music via classic hard rock. It's a different band at different times. The flute is there always, but it too changes with the times. There's no one Jethro Tull.
Congratulation! You just got caught by the Tull Virus! Their genre? Jethro Tull. Nothing compares to them. They mix Folk-Prog-Jazz-Rock-Accoustic-Whatever. The mastermind behind it is Ian Anderson, vocals, flute, acc guitar, tambourine, sax and many more, especially all lyrics and composer. Songs from 1:20 to 45:00. Try to find a live version of "Black Sunday". If not, take the studio version. Enjoy :)
You'll catch the Celtic influence throughout Ian's works, the group takes Ian's ideas and translate them into rock. Many unique era's over the decades..
As I Lay Dying just dropped a new single featuring Alex Terrible from Slaughter to Prevail and Tommy Barber from Chelsea Grin. The As I Lay Dying’s single is called “We are the Dead.” It’s a little weird that it is a date. The song is but it is what it is. This song is so good that I have it on repeat constantly.
I'm ashamed to say that I have seen Jethro Tull 18 times over the years and was never once disappointed. Just a fabulous band, fabulous musicians and great music. Barrimore Barlow is , (with no disrespect for Clive Bunker) the best drummer Tull ever had. Totally underrated.🤠👍👍👍
Imho, some of the best musicians in rock. Their switching of rhythms is beyond my ability to explain. Would love your feedback on: Songs from the wood Cup of wonder Solstice bells There can add more
The live track Conundrum with Barlow's drum solo would be an excellent choice. They are a progressive rock band. One of the greats. If I'm not mistaken, John Bonham said he was the greatest rock drummer from the UK.
That's a slightly shorter version than the original track, I believe. While the drums are stunning, Martin Barre's guitar solo is exquisite. Every one in JT was phenomenal. Check the live version of "Hunting Girl" and "Conundrum" from their Bursting Out live album. Barrie's drum solo is killer. As to their "usual" music, yes -- Quirky, Scottish folk influenced with blues, complex, medieval, classical and prog rock in there. IMO their best period was from "Thick as a Brick" (1973) through "Stormwatch" (1979). This song was on "Heavy Horses" (1978).
I love this song. The whole record but especially this number. I have a list that ive kept since my formative years of songs i want to cover in a more "metal" way. This song is up there, along with the album opener "and the mouse police never sleeps". Good shit man.
This is flute Classic Rock. FYI there is no one named Jethro Tull in the band. Ian Anderson is the vocalist, Flute & leader. The guitarist is Martin Barr. The drummer was either Clive Bunker or John Glasscock. Jethro was an Englishman who lived in the 12th Century. 👌🎸
About time Andrew - Barrie Barlow was regarded as one of the greatest drummers in the World in the 1970s (and self taught). One of my favourite bands of all time - the other is Black Sabbath.
Tull, the 70s, was all over the place, I always thought they would be great at a Renaissance Fair. A heavy rock one. Barrie Barriemore Barlow, a drummer that Bohnam thought was Brittain's best. Barlow has since said, he over did it back then. Jeffrey Hammond Hammond is the bassist. Barlow has some great bits on all the albums he was on. But, Tull was the opposite of Genesis, it that they were school boys learning everything in music class to just bleep around with. Genesis was at the front of the class, Tull at the back making fart jokes.
yo! Ken Bedene from Aborted has a new live drum cam! You'll find it super sick, I gaurentee. the song is Dreadbringer. You're my favorrite drum react channel because not only are you funny and react, you actually provide valuable insight and analyze instead of just stare in awe the whole time. Cheers! Full video title: ABORTED - Ken Bedene's Drum Playthrough of "Dreadbringer"
Yo, why don't you do this drumming type of thing on all your videos ?!?! That was my favorite part. Imagine doing this to some of the Sabbath videos !! Please do more of this in the future
Yeah im really into when you do this too Andrew. I went and watched some of your Sabbath play throughs just because I am interested in exactly this. It's even better with the analysis.
JT is one of the interesting prog groups IMO and one of my all-time-favorites. :) I can't recommend any specific album over any other but Thick as a Brick sides 1 and 2 are jams and variety abound... Songs from the Wood has more folksy parts and is also well worth the listen. And then later in their career you can try Rock Island...
Barriemore is so underrated... One of my favourite Drummers. What he did on Thick as brick was just sick.
Right? TAAB is insanely great, and it's largely due to Barriemore - incredible stuff 🙂
He also had just joined the band! What a way to introduce yourself!
John Bonham (Led Zeppelin) said that "Barriemore Barlow is the best British rock drummer that has ever lived" - quite an endorsement, and having seen both several times must agree with him.
John Bonham was once asked in an interview what it was like to be the greatest living rock drummer, and he answered that they would have to ask Barriemore Barlow. Surprised you never heard of him. He is not the original JT drummer, he replaced Clive Bunker, who is also an excellent drummer. Everything JT recorded in the 70’s is worth hearing. And yes, very quirky and eclectic throughout the decade. Everything from beautiful ballads to 45 minute long prog epics.
Tull’s genre is Tull. They are unique.
Barriemore Barlow is a beast of a drummer, so adventurous and interesting. One of my major influences for sure. 🤘🙂👍
Jethro Tull is one of the greatest, most unique bands out there, with a cast of great musicians, including Barriemore Barlow on the drums here. Terrific choice, and excellent reaction as always - cheers from Canada!
If you want to hear some amazing drumming by Tull, you need to listen to the album "Thick As A Brick". The entire album is basically one song, and all of the musicians were on top of their game for it. To make it even more interesting, the album was made to poke fun at progressive rock and concept albums after their earlier album was said to be a concept album by critics, even though the band said it wasn't. So Tull went in to the studio saying, if you want a concept album, we'll give you a concept album. What started as a spoof came out as one of the best progressive rock albums ever made. if you listen to it start to finish, you will be amazed.
And please, dont do watered down shorter live versions. Do the real thing. I would not recommend it yet, though.
@@climber4434 I would vote for the same show. Thick as a Brick at Madison Square Garden. Same show as Lullaby.
Jethro Tull is my favorite band All of their drummers have been outstanding
One of the greatest bands in rock history, not just prog. They can kick@$$ in ANY genre - sometimes all in the same song.
Incredible band!
Jethro Tull is one of the top 5 prog rock bands in history. Shocked you didn't know that? They play complex but listenable arrangements and everyone involved are top shelf musicians. Thick as a Brick is a top 5 ever prog masterpiece! Barriemore goes absolutely nuts on that record. It was his first full album with the band in 1972. He stayed with them through 1979 and did 8 records in that time. His drumming on the song Minstrel in the Gallery will totally floor you! Jaw dropping stuff.
Btw...Martin Barre (guitarist) is still touring as a 76 yr old...saw him in Atlanta, GA in May. His band was killing it!
I believe someone asked John Bonham what it was like to be the best British rock drummer, to which he replied something like “you should ask Barriemore Barlow”.
A terribly underrated drummer, Barriemore Barlow. Danny Carey has said that his drumming on A Passion Play really inspired him.
I did not know this but I love that I do now!
Bout time. :) One of the great rock bands. Martin Barre is one of the best guitarist in rock. Try, "Locomotive Breath," live in 1982, or, "Aqualung" from the same concert.
I saw them several times in the 70s but once we had front row, right below Ian Anderson's Mic stand and Martin was right in front of us much of the night, throwing out gigantic riffs and sweating he was working it and putting on a show. Loved seeing them live in those days.
Barriemore Barlow. One of my favorite drummers hands down.
Just to add to what many have already said, Barriemore Barlow is one of the GOATs. I grew up with Tull, my father was an OG Tull freak so it was played around me literally from birth. I was 5 in 1978 when the live Bursting Out album was released - same year as this MSG footage. I highly recommend seeking out the instrumental from that album “Conundrum” which contains an absolutely mind blowing drum solo by Barrie. When I heard that as a 5 year old kid, that was the moment when I knew I wanted to play drums.
Jethro tull are their own genre,mix of everything with Ian Anderson stirring it.
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Did you know that Tony Iommi left Black Sabbath briefly in 68 to join Jethro Tull for a little time?
Yes, he wasnt too keen on Tull being like having a 9 to 5 job though .
@@andyknight7285 However, he said he learned a lot from how Ian Anderson ran the band, so it was a useful interlude for him!
He performed with them on the Rolling Stones Rock n Roll Circus special in '68 performing "Song for Jeffrey" in a white hat. Mind you, the song was mimed and the guitar was Mick Abraham's.
Yes
Love your JT reaction!
Minstrel in The Gallery , back in 75 when I first got hooked on JT.
Thanks Mr Rooney!
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Yngwie's genre defining first solo album, rising force, included Barriemore on drums.
Barriemore Barlow was always one of my favorite drummers. I always loved Martin Barre's guitar tone as well. This is a very typical Jethro Tull song. Nice tutorial as well!
I didn't even realize this killer player was Barriemore Barlow!
Barriemore Barlow was one of Neil Peart’s influences and you can see and hear why. Jethro Tull is one of the grandfather bands of Prog.
This drummer is an absolute beast
With Tull always keep in mind one important thing: they never did an album similar to another one, and they made a ton of albums. So if you pick two albums 10 years apart they can be completely different.
This song was played during their "folk rock era" cause between '77 and '79 they published 3 albums with strong folk and medieval influences.
Their most popular time though were the 71'/72' years with albums like Aqualung (1971) and Thick as a Brick (1972) which consists of a single 43 minutes song, they gained the rock legends status.
Barriemore is a beast...one of the most creative innovative drummers in last 60 yrs. His double bass work is other-wordly. He plays beats that virtually no other drummer can do.
Tull is my third-most-often seen band live, love them! You asked what genre; they started out blues rock, edged into prog rock kind of by accident, went very folk rock for a while, went electronic in the early 80s, carried on exploring. Somewhere along the way they got an award for best metal album, beating Metallica, even though they've never really been metal (hard rock at most). That prompted an advertising slogan, "the flute is a heavy metal instrument", which demonstrates their sense of humour. Enjoy yet another rabbithole!
Hi fellow NZ'r - I've been a Jethro Tull nut since 1968. Ian Anderson [mainly vocals, flute, acoustic guitar] is the main driving force behind Jethro Tull. He also writes most of their music and the lyrics are often a masterpiece in their own right. The band defies pigeon holing and covers just about every genre you can think of. Studio albums are still a technical marvel from whatever era you are listing to and they also followed a punishing tour schedule and put on stunning and entertaining live performances [and a strictly no drugs policy]. Ian always found the very best musicians for the band and Martin Barre [lead guitar] was an almost constant member except for last two in 2022 / 2023 and the first album in 1968. Tull and Anderson have been so prolific you could run a separate channel on them
Barlow. Saw them 3 times. One of the best shows ever
I love watching people react to shows that I know I was at all the Garden shows in 78 and 79..
Jethro Tull are Prog gods from the late 60's. They pull heavily from medieval English folk and modern jazz..
The front man is Ian Anderson, plays acoustic guitar as well...
I've seen Jethro Tull Live 27 times over 26 concert tours.
Tull had many band members over the years. Ian Anderson always surrounded himself with incredible talent, but their most talented official band line up was from '75 to '79 with:
- Ian Anderson (1967-present) - lead vocals, flute, guitar, mandolin, keyboards, saxophone, bagpipe, violin, balalaika, clarinet, various whistles, horns, etc.
- Martin Barre (1968-2011) - guitar, mandolin - Major guitar influence on Mark Knophler
- John Evan (1970-1980) - keyboards
- Barriemore Barlow (1971-1980) - drums - Admired by John Bonham, Neil Peart, Geddy Lee among others. (Geddy Lee stated if he could build his supergroup, Barlow would be his drummer).
- John Glascock (1975-1979) - bass - Richie Blackmore said Glascock was the best bassist in the business.
- Dee Palmer (David at that time) (1976-1980) - keyboards, saxophone, clarinet, orchestral arrangements
Ian Anderson is a self-taught multi-instrumental / song writing genius. He takes his concert performances very seriously whose job is to entertain. He is the finest live performing frontman in Rock history - Bar None. Anderson brings wit, intelligence, athleticism, theatrics, humor, social commentary, and a bit of tongue-in-cheek spice to his concerts.
Jethro Tulls very short song "Thick as a brick" is magic, you should do a 1h reaction to that Andrew!! It was so long it had to be fit into two sides of a single vinyl and was intended as a parody of the concept album genre and was the bands first album with drummer Barrie Barlow.
Truly one of the greatest rock albums of all-time. Nothing else quite like it, except maybe BRAIN WILSON PRESENTS SMILE, which is still an entirely different animal. If the best albums rate a "10," THICK AS A BRICK -- with the concept and packaging included with the music -- is probably a 15. It's a singular album.
I remember Barlow being asked for tips for beginners at one point. His answer - do not play like I did with Tull. Tull developed a deep and complex music that could cope with Barlow's extravagance. Most bands can't.
Ian Anderson, exploding heads since 1968, Now 77 years old and still playing!
Jethro Tull was the inventor of the seed drill many many years ago. Frontman is Ian Anderson. He also owns a salmon farm in Scotland. Tull are a stunningly good, diverse band. One of a kind.
Anderson loves to tell the storey of how they chose the name Jethro Tull. When they started out, they were terrible and had to change their name after every gig so they could get further bookings. One time they chose Jethro Tull and they got a follow up booking, so they stuck with the name.
I’ve no idea of this story is true because the band’s sense of humour would be consistent with them spinning this yarn, but I love it.
He sold his salmon businesses over 20 years ago. He was one of the first to recognise their terrible environmental impact.
@@nickcheese-yt4wh Fish, Sheep and Rock and Roll is the name of the documentary.
You know how reactors talk about "rabbit holes?" Tull is a full warren. They play everything from folk, progressive to straight rock...in a single song.
Check out On Velvet Green. It has medieval drums.
Ahh Brah, Tull has had many amazing drummers! Dig in.
Super that you discovered Tull. Spent a lot of time in Auckland. Beautiful country. Fellow drummer from California.🥁Cheers mate
Not sure how you missed out on Tull. Their run of albums from 1969 - 1980 is probably the most fascinating and consistent of all progressive rock bands. Compared to ELP, Yes, Genesis, etc., Tull amassed an incredible catalog of different styles of music that was almost always as daring as it was accessible and memorable. The Tull band back then was incredible, and Ian Anderson is one of the giants of rock songwriting from the late 1960s through the 90s and even later.
Can't wait to check out more!
I grew up listening Stand Up album. Simply Amazing
i have always been a fan of JT ,i met Barriemore at the hammersmith in London ,his drumming is totally amazing .So many drummers praise him .
Just stay in the 70's and you're ok :)
I recommend "Jethro Tull-Locomotive Breath Live (1977)" which is a concert encore based on a favorite "Locomotive Breath" that transitions into other musical pieces before ending. It shows clearly their musicianship and on-stage comedic antics. It opens with a classical piano intro like the album cut by band keyboards John Evan, and Ian Anderson himself takes a turn at the organ. My favorite live video I've found of Jethro Tull. Still touring currently (Ian with a completely different band).
G'day Andrew from across the Ditch. Jethro Tull was my first ever rock concert, at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion in 1974. I was still in high school.
I was in awe of Ian Anderson, his stage presence was mesmerising. Especially his flute solos while standing on one foot! I can't recall the drummer, other than that he was very good, and it would have been Barriemore back then. The whole band was sensational. Cheers mate.
Yeah Barrie Barlow was the drummer, that show was untouchable to this day.
Jethro Tull is the name of the band. Ian Anderson is the singer and player of the flute and admitted acoustic string instruments. He is the only consistent person in the band over the years.
Suggestions to listen to include locomotive breath, living in the past, aqualung, and tons more. For drinking try thick as a brick
Minstrel on the Gallery is a great album as is Too Old To Rock and Roll.
I would really enjoy watching Andrew flip out with, I think it’s Passion Play, when they break into the story about the hare who lost his spectacles.
I saw Barriemore Barlow with Tull in 79 and he was phenomenal! It was a great night for drummers UK opened the show and Terry Bozzio was their drummer. I hope you will continue to explore more Jethro Tull in the future.
Saw this show too in Montreal!
Outstanding !
Saw them in '75 ...didn't disappoint ...
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Jethro Tull - should be inducted in to the Hall of Fame immediately!!! If you look for a performance of Songs in the Wood - the drummer (Barrimore Barlow) plays the flute...
this song is from the "Heavy horse" album , for me its a super album
Absolutely
Love when you do these 70's bands always a treat.
Tull ruled the folk/prog/rock thingy all through the 70's!
Live Thick as a Brick from the same era is a must watch.
My favorite Tull era. But they are all over the place stylewise. Ian is a world renowned flautist to this day.
Two words for you: "Hunting Girl" from Tull's Song From The Wood album. Stellar drumming. Barriemore Barlow playing out of his mind. Check out the remastered studio version. It's important to see how integral Barlow's style of drumming played into the band's prog/jazz/folk/classical/hard rock style.
Fantastic song incredible band.
Thanks for playing Tull and Barriemore, one of the best drummers ever, listen to Bursting out as a start then the world is your Oyster, Songs from The Wood, Minstrel ion the Gallery and many more.
Rock on! 🤘
@@AndrewRooneyDrums , Nice one Andy.
Barrie Barlow... i was first a guitar player, then bass player, and later drummer (all self-taught, as I only had training previously on cello and trumpet). But long before I took up playing drums myself, at the age or 12 years old in 1972, Jethro Tull's "This as a Brick" (Barrie's first album with Tull) rocked my world and awakened my obsession with "progressive" music. Being a budding guitarist I was initially focused on Martin Barre, but Barrie's drumming on "This as a Brick" coupled with the following even more incredible album "A Passion Play" (guitar took a bit a of a back-seat on that album so Barrie really shines on it) made me listen seriously to the drumming specifically, and Barrie has been my drumming hero every since, and though I'll never be as good as him or many other greats, he is one of my main influences. I first saw Tull in 1975 on the "Warchild" tour and many times after that. Barrie (and the whole band) were always as stellar live as they were on record. Of course Ian Anderson was the leader and songwriter, and though they had a unique style from the beginning in 1968, the chemistry of the band from 1972-79 had a unique style and energy that no other combination of musicians could duplicate (realizing this included one change in bassists, from Jeffery Hammond to John Glasscock mid-way through this period).
Tull was my favorite band!
You haven't even scratched the surface. JT has been the tightest band in rock, up there with Rush. And Tull's music always has some hint of medieval England shining through with a folksy flavor. So diverse and talented. They could play any type of music they want, and they do.
I saw this line up in Sydney, Australia, and it was a remarkable and fun concert.
For reference: Jethro Tull is Ian Anderson (singer) and Martin Barre (guitarist) and they are the song/music writers. The rest of the band(s) are employees. Nearly every tour had a different line up. And like Zappa's bands, being in Tull is a mark on a resume that gets you jobs because Anderson and Barre demand accuracy. Having said that, the keyboard player went into soft furnishing home decorations after Tull.
The band started rock and rolly, but with a strong trad influence on the first few albums and I recommend Benefit as a taste of this. Once the duo got comfortable with a bit of fame and some money, they set out to make music their way.
If you want a quintessential taste of the duo, listen to the Songs From The Woods album. Of course the epic one song album 'Thick as a Brick'.
This is a nice lesser known song of JT. They began as a blues-rock band and evolved into a progressive rock band with folk and classical influences. Great drummers and overall musicianship.
Any live Tull from the late 60s through the 70s is well worth pursuing, they were one of the best and most unique bands of that era. See them in all their glory at Tanglewood in 1969/70 and watch them in wonder. Great stuff, enjoy! 🔥🎵🎸🎤🎹🎻🎶🔥
Jethro Tull is the band.
Ian Anderson is the frontman and leader. He can play any instrument.
He was guitar player first.
He taught himself to play flute only one year prior to recording their first album (This Was) in 1968.
That first album was HEAVILY blues. They evolved over the years (read the foreshadowing liner note on "This Was") into progressive rock, at times still blues influenced, at times folk, Elizabethan (Minstrel in the Gallery....1975).....and on and on.
Barriemore Barlow was a SEVERELY underrated drummer.
Martin Barre a very underrated lead guitarist.
Jethro Tull was always less popular with the mainstream.
One of the many headscratching omissions from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (which IMHO has become a joke).
One of my all time favourite bands. Barrie Barlow is great. Hunting Girl has some great drumming
From blues to prog to heavy rock. The old stuff is effing great! With Clive Bunker and later Barriemore Barlow.
One of Neil Pearts best friends was Tulls drummer for about 20 years or more, Doanne Perry.
Another great unsung drummer
Comments reveal Barry Barlow fans, as it should be.
He later work on Robert Plant’s solo albums was also stellar.
In 1978 Barriemore Barlow was as good as it gets! Doing things Peart would do years later! By the way the click you hear is a cowbell with tape wrapped around it to deaden it. I went to this tour
Like the examples. Definitely should watch more of his videos. He is always gnarly.
Heavy Horses is an amazing album , as is it's predecessor Songs from the Wood which has superb material with equally inspired and innovative drumming delivered by the totally unique Mr Barlow ... Also check out Minstrel in the Gallery ( full intro and main track ) for a double bass drum tour-de-force !
The first 2 albums are rooted in blues. "This Was...." and "Stand up". The following 2 they add more acoustic and baroque influences. "Benefit" and "Aqualung". All feature Clive Bunker on drums. Barriemoore Barlow first appears on "Thick As A Brick", which is a one tracl album split between 2 sides, where Ian Anderson pushes the band into heavy progressive rock with odd time signatures, changing tempos, and mixed meters. It is seriously some of the most difficult music to play, especially for drums. I suggest you do a deep dive into the 70s era of Jethro Tull.
STAND UP definitely is a huge step away from the blues of THIS WAS. To this day, I think it's their finest collection of pure (short) songs.
Welcome to the rabbit hole that is Tull, Andrew! Never got to see Barlow live, but Ian Anderson has had a lot of great musicians over the decades. Tull started as a slightly jazzy blues band, moved to folk and prog in the 1970s, to electronic rock in the early 1980s, and then to world music via classic hard rock. It's a different band at different times. The flute is there always, but it too changes with the times. There's no one Jethro Tull.
Congratulation! You just got caught by the Tull Virus! Their genre? Jethro Tull. Nothing compares to them. They mix Folk-Prog-Jazz-Rock-Accoustic-Whatever. The mastermind behind it is Ian Anderson, vocals, flute, acc guitar, tambourine, sax and many more, especially all lyrics and composer. Songs from 1:20 to 45:00.
Try to find a live version of "Black Sunday". If not, take the studio version. Enjoy :)
You'll catch the Celtic influence throughout Ian's works, the group takes Ian's ideas and translate them into rock. Many unique era's over the decades..
Barriemore Barlow is in my top 2 drummers of all time.
As I Lay Dying just dropped a new single featuring Alex Terrible from Slaughter to Prevail and Tommy Barber from Chelsea Grin. The As I Lay Dying’s single is called “We are the Dead.” It’s a little weird that it is a date. The song is but it is what it is. This song is so good that I have it on repeat constantly.
I'm ashamed to say that I have seen Jethro Tull 18 times over the years and was never once disappointed. Just a fabulous band, fabulous musicians and great music. Barrimore Barlow is , (with no disrespect for Clive Bunker) the best drummer Tull ever had. Totally underrated.🤠👍👍👍
Why ashamed, that is awesome, and something to brag about!!
The members of Rush were huge T Tull fabs and went to many of there concerts
Imho, some of the best musicians in rock. Their switching of rhythms is beyond my ability to explain. Would love your feedback on:
Songs from the wood
Cup of wonder
Solstice bells
There can add more
The live track Conundrum with Barlow's drum solo would be an excellent choice. They are a progressive rock band. One of the greats. If I'm not mistaken, John Bonham said he was the greatest rock drummer from the UK.
That's a slightly shorter version than the original track, I believe. While the drums are stunning, Martin Barre's guitar solo is exquisite. Every one in JT was phenomenal. Check the live version of "Hunting Girl" and "Conundrum" from their Bursting Out live album. Barrie's drum solo is killer. As to their "usual" music, yes -- Quirky, Scottish folk influenced with blues, complex, medieval, classical and prog rock in there. IMO their best period was from "Thick as a Brick" (1973) through "Stormwatch" (1979). This song was on "Heavy Horses" (1978).
Barriemore Barlow was the drummer. John Bonham said, "He's the best drummer to come out of the U.K." So that says quite a bit.
Love the Hammer album in the background. "Lets Get It Started" is one of the best old school albums imo.
Welcome to the magic of Barriemore Barlow - the best rock drummer in the world.
Barrymore Barlow is just insane. Was at this show and probably 20 other Tull shows. You should do Thick as a Brick at MSG.
I love this song. The whole record but especially this number. I have a list that ive kept since my formative years of songs i want to cover in a more "metal" way. This song is up there, along with the album opener "and the mouse police never sleeps". Good shit man.
Hunting girl live shows how tight and interesting the band is.
Check out earlier Jethro Tull on the album titled "This Was" Beggars Farm would be a good start on that album, the album is more of a blues influence.
Thanks for the tip!
Barriemore Barlow...brilliant!
This is flute Classic Rock. FYI there is no one named Jethro Tull in the band. Ian Anderson is the vocalist, Flute & leader. The guitarist is Martin Barr. The drummer was either Clive Bunker or John Glasscock. Jethro was an Englishman who lived in the 12th Century. 👌🎸
About time Andrew - Barrie Barlow was regarded as one of the greatest drummers in the World in the 1970s (and self taught). One of my favourite bands of all time - the other is Black Sabbath.
Gooood request!
Ian Anderson (flute, singer) plays flute on one song and has some vocals on Opeth´s upcoming album.
Tull, the 70s, was all over the place, I always thought they would be great at a Renaissance Fair. A heavy rock one. Barrie Barriemore Barlow, a drummer that Bohnam thought was Brittain's best. Barlow has since said, he over did it back then. Jeffrey Hammond Hammond is the bassist. Barlow has some great bits on all the albums he was on. But, Tull was the opposite of Genesis, it that they were school boys learning everything in music class to just bleep around with. Genesis was at the front of the class, Tull at the back making fart jokes.
The guitarist is Martin Barre. IMO JT albums to check out: Anything from the 70's 😂. They are their own thing, and just amazing. Top 3 band for me.
yo! Ken Bedene from Aborted has a new live drum cam! You'll find it super sick, I gaurentee. the song is Dreadbringer. You're my favorrite drum react channel because not only are you funny and react, you actually provide valuable insight and analyze instead of just stare in awe the whole time. Cheers!
Full video title:
ABORTED - Ken Bedene's Drum Playthrough of "Dreadbringer"
Finally!
Also remember Jethro Tull isnt a person. Ian Anderson is the flute/singer/guitarist/leader dude
Awesome
Tull at their peak.....
I still have his 33rpm vinal "Thick as a brick" Legendary flute player and "totally" out there entertainer
Jethro Tull is the band - not an individual.
Yo, why don't you do this drumming type of thing on all your videos ?!?! That was my favorite part. Imagine doing this to some of the Sabbath videos !! Please do more of this in the future
Yeah im really into when you do this too Andrew. I went and watched some of your Sabbath play throughs just because I am interested in exactly this. It's even better with the analysis.
JT is one of the interesting prog groups IMO and one of my all-time-favorites. :)
I can't recommend any specific album over any other but Thick as a Brick sides 1 and 2 are jams and variety abound... Songs from the Wood has more folksy parts and is also well worth the listen. And then later in their career you can try Rock Island...
Andrew, Aqualung is one of their biggest songs