Jethro Tull - Aqualung Live 1980

The video is from the VHS-DVD "Slipstream"
Slipstream was full length video released in 1981 by Jethro Tull, recorded during the album's promotional activities A in the previous year.
Alternate Recording a live performance of the album at the Royal Albert Hall, London, with videos of songs from the past.
Originally released on VHS and laser disc and again reissued on DVD in 2003. It was included as a bonus DVD in the digital reissue of A in 2004.
Line-up:
Ian Anderson: flute and vocals
Martin Barre: electric guitar.
Mark Craney: Drums
Dave Pegg: bass.
Eddie Jobson: keyboards and violin
www.tullianos.com/

[@joelsube2393]

I worked this show I'm to the left of the stage , Ian Anderson is the most gracious individual I've ever had the chance to work for , and I have worked for many artists

[@leonharrisonharrison7455]

I saw him in 1976 Germany very nice guy

[@MrKennyanders]

We were supposed to work Pink Floyd but after the show the Stage Right guy said to just go but, we got parking, back stage and pink wrist band. 1994 New Orleans

[@PeterGrant-vm2yi]

I saw them in Miami ‘71?, 72 Ian Anderson is a musical genius😮

[@AshleyWalls-q2t]

Ian Anderson is a musical genius and I love his facial expressions. I've been loving his music since i was a teenager, I'm 62 now. Loved those cod pieces too!!!

[@siriusorion1991]

What venue was this?

[@peacue7431]

Mark Craney such a brilliant drummer. RIP❤

[@robertgoodman4492]

I took lessons from Mark in Sioux Falls SD, right after this tour, he was incredible! Nobody can play like him!

[@tzulutron3323]

His work with Gino Vanelli was great too

[@satmadan8347]

Absolutely amazing drummer. I just commented on him

[@peterfraney7931]

​@robertgoodman4492 yeah right he also played with Jean luc ponty and an E glish band called PHd Tulls best drummer by far

[@satmadan8347]

@@peterfraney7931 Phenomenal Drummer!

[@xr4ti548]

Jethro Tull was so unique. Combination of medieval folk, art and hard rock. With one of the most eccentric front men of all time.

[@paulkwiatkowski1059]

I'm sorry did they all just die in a plane crash or something that I'm not aware of ?

[@seanpercival26]

I think Broadsword and the Beast from 1982 is one of the best albums every made.

[@riccardomazzarini8068]

Pp

[@murphy13295]

One of the greatest POETS of rock .

[@spitfireaace]

@@paulkwiatkowski1059 Ian Anderson is still going. Ya, saw him and the band in '83.

[@gregorystinette8271]

The drummer in this version takes this song to a whole new level

[@victorrodas4357]

For me, 52 years ago, listening to this was like entering to another dimension and still is.

[@catmom1322]

71 here. Ditto.

[@FLYBOY-eh5th]

Half a century! Damn, I'm getting old.

[@terryshaw331]

This will live on forever 😊😊

[@judithrix-brown8790]

I second that. My heart skips a beat when I hear him..

[@jackhays1194]

Yes we are 😁

[@SwisstedChef2018]

Martin Barre may not be a fashion model but men is this guy a fabulous guitarist, thank you Martin, wow we love JT

[@andrewmurray5542]

I don't think any members of Tull could ever be described as fashion models. But as musicians, just wow!

[@MrHeadbanger366]

50 years ago today, this legendary album was released.

[@sheritrayer4429]

Mr Headbanger, I will be 69 soon so I feel the bittersweetness also. May God bless and see you later maybe, afterall, your user name is easy to remember. 💙🕊️💙

[@cicerosilva8963]

Beatiful

[@AllanStewart-qi5zc]

He stayed next to me niddrie mill

[@Klvaughnsd]

This post was from 3 years ago so now 53 years. I 1st heard the album my Junior yr of High School, I guess the season before school started. Not sure I can remember the cast. Pete (driving) and shotgun (sitting,) w/ my step-brother Kenny, and me were in the back seat. This album was playing on the 8-track. Which would make it a tape rather than an album. But these 2 words are intertwined so I believe album works. This was not exactly the 1st time I had tasted beer. Possibly the 2nd though. But it was definitely the 1st time I had tried weed. I can't say I drank much beer that day/night, but I suppose I made up for it for eventually we 4 had drank much beer in many different situations. By the way, Pete was the quarterback of our high school football team. And Shotgun (not real name) was also on the team. I played that year also. We were like class AAA or whatever. I think not quite the smallest that was possible. We did fair that year, until we came up against the Deaf/Dumb school. We got embarrassed! Their running back was some kind of athletic savant. And we just could not stop him. I thankfully cannot remember what the score was, but it was one of those situations where nothing goes right for you. Sort of like what the Chargers did to the Chiefs for the 1st half of that game. However, unlike the Chiefs, we were not able to come back in 2nd half. We lost. Badly and bad. I also played basketball that year. I was on the JV squad but was also on the Varsity squad and did get to play sometimes. But this is where Pete and Shotgun shined! They were very good. Plus we had a Scott who was very tall (for our situation,) I have to go now, but suffice it to say we had a good year in basketball and ended up playing that same deaf/dumb school. Let me tell you, I was worried, but am now out of time.Edit: I remember shotgun's name. Bob!

[@vicko1978]

My mom told me Jethro Tull was the best concert she ever saw back in the 70s.

[@riccardofranco4386]

My dauther Is Born in 1978

[@kennethtraylor6766]

😅😅Yes, it was!

[@RichieGeno88]

Mark Craney was a Monster. Amazing!.

[@SuperFlanders123]

Yes he was!!! Fantastic drummer....Gone too soon.

[@tullfan2560]

This is the best live version of Aqualung that I've seen. The highs and lows in the song are equally rivetting to listen to. Ian and the band always rose to the big occasions. Just fabulous.

[@ziggystardust226]

Best version of Aqualung !! Mark Craney is epic on the drums !!

[@adamfox9245]

One of the best.. Bursting Out version is my favorite.

[@mennobults6464]

Absolutely. The last 50 years I have seen a lot of versions, but this one is absolutely fantastic. What a band this was.

[@brianlobo1512]

Hear his monster drum solo on “uniform”!

[@faithtejada4590]

Ziggy stardust agreed.

[@frankfossaceca9616]

Im a professional drummer my whole life.This drummer is Phenomenal!!!! His beats are literally Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!! Love this Song Man!!!!!!!

[@stephencawker1565]

Mark Craney on Drums!..pasted away young from diiebties..So good!

[@frankfossaceca9616]

@@stephencawker1565 Wow I Didn't know that. What a shame.!!!! Dude was Phenomenal Man !!!!! Thanks Brother !!!

[@iteachguitar2u]

I was friends with Mark (he even sat in with my band once when our drummer was sick) One of the sweetest people in the world. He also played on Gino Vinnelis Brother to Brother album. Wow such grooves. He was gone far too soon. Never drank or did drugs.

[@frankfossaceca9616]

@@iteachguitar2u Wow. very Cool Story Scott. Dude Was Phenomenal Man !!!

[@vickiangelucci6745]

@@iteachguitar2u My husband attended Berklee College in the mid 80's. The former Dean of the Percussion, Dean Anderson, helped out when Mark got sick by having a benefit fund raising event. He introduced Craney to a WHOLE lot of percussionists! Listen to the sick double kick chops in this song!

[@twwtjohns]

Ian Andersen was one of the preeminent artists of his time. Not only did he perform every note and lyric of every Tull song, he wrote them all.

[@danielpearce2846]

Ironically he shares half the writing credit on Aqualung with his ex wife Jennie Anderson.

[@windyhead7960]

@@danielpearce2846 Yup, he said it was the only time he wrote lyrics with someone. "Snot running down his nose" was written by Jennie.

[@joerocker237]

Was???

[@patsaklaras]

@@joerocker237 ??dead?

[@joerocker237]

@@patsaklaras Um… No, He’s very much still alive last I checked…

[@bobvineyard779]

Bungle in the Jungle was the first song I I heard back in the Early 70s. I was around 14. I've Loved Jethro Tull FOR YEARS,, I'M NOW 62 !!!!

[@riccardofranco4386]

Me too! I'm 65

[@semolitico]

Yo, igual. Soy peruano. Saludos

[@jc2219]

Same!! Except I'm almost 65. Rock on 🤘 December 23rd 🎉

[@johnshields6852]

I was 20 in 1980, Rock-'n'-roll guy, this song is one of my top 10 of all-time, it's just such a powerful, emotional song. Amazing.

[@bobketcheson3350]

This is one of the best guitar solos of all time!

[@Mrjtoomuch]

Absolutely agree.

[@nygardenguru]

Really

[@davidweigel2238]

Martin Barre the absolute most underrated guitarist ever…

[@badbrains1969]

Absolutely!!!!

[@rickmerritt128]

No doubt. Absolute work of art.

[@classicjazz244]

The drummer was actually Mark Craney from South Dakota who was only in the band from 1980-82. He also played with the Fowler Bros Band, Gino Vanelli, and Jean Luc Ponty. After Tull he suffered kidney failure and diabetes and it cut his promising career short. Eddy Jobson is the violin/keyboard/fiddle player for this gig.

[@jerrylehti7230]

thanks for name of drummer cool awesome job on the drums mark

[@jimdylio]

Very interesting. I was working in the Black Hills State College post office when this album came through from the Columbia system which sent out new records every month to subscribers who had already moved and I pinched this one and played it for over a decade.

[@superspinclaw]

Absolutely stunning. The musicianship is spot on!

[@18crq]

And...Always has been!

[@junemcginnis8043]

Ll+pp558

[@SuperMarry23]

I dont think these guys get enough praise.

[@SMac-bq8sk]

Ian Anderson always penned an honest song. He remained true to his art; never submitting to musical trends just to turn a buck. A modern day minstrel indeed.

[@bobbyflay7217]

So eloquently put

[@lucydayLucida]

How do you explain Bungle in the Jungle then?

[@SMac-bq8sk]

@@lucydayLucida: LOL...Point taken! That one's an inexplicably bad fluke, I guess.

[@lucydayLucida]

@ I'm a huge fan of Ian Anderson and consider him one of the best of the best. A true musical genius. But yeah, that one mystified me at the time. We're all entitled to a few mistakes in life.

[@pumkinbreath]

I will will never forget the first time I saw this on MTV in 1982. That drummer scared me!!! RIP Mark Craney

[@satmadan8347]

Guy is fucking amazing. I've never heard another drummer play like him

[@brianlobo1512]

Amazing that in 81-82 Neil Peart was the biggest drummer and mark gave this ripping performance on MTv back in 1980. Blew me away too!

[@SuperFlanders123]

Mark Craney killing it here! God Bless,and RIP Mark.

[@thomasmichaelrobertson9978]

Damn impressive for a lefty...!

[@johnnyfoto]

Mark Craney! This is some of the greatest drumming ever. Why is he not talked about more.

[@RemyTena]

@@johnnyfoto He died in 2003, I guess his illness (diabetes) didn't let him play continuously.

[@chrisjenkins3067]

Should be put in the hall of fame .

[@HAL9000-su1mz]

The HoF does not deserve them.

[@zoso73]

Ian Anderson exudes stage presence. Damn, what a performer.

[@MeBituman]

Show me anyone of todays musicians that could compete with this performance. Sensational, the energy permeates space and time. Amazing

[@alessandrocottafavi735]

👍👍😉🤞🙏👏👏👏👏101%!!!

[@oilingup]

Eddie Jobson on the electric violin is a great asset!!!

[@dukedoker8899]

Possibly the most underated,underappreciated Rock & Roll Band of all time!Current crop of players,don't even bother,you will never touch these guys!To R&R hall of Lame on behalf of Ian Anderson & the Boys,Kiss My Ass!

[@janpierzchala2004]

Maybe yes, maybe no. It is difficult to measure under appreciation. Presence and upvotes in here - not bad at all.

[@janpierzchala2004]

It seems impossible to say who is underrated most because no rankings of this exist.

[@janpierzchala2004]

PS Actually - it seems you are completely wrong, Ian Anderson net worth is 100 million dollars which conforms a very large following and success (despite not such an easy music). A very appreciated band that you thought in your head is appreciated by few, you included.

[@cathystruska1558]

I agree this is the best video video ever. It looks like he's doing his karate moves on stage. I saw Jethro Tull in the 70's and 80's and they rocked. Now it's 2023 and I, never get tired of them. It's epic.

[@ATolsma]

Mark Craney is one hell of a drummer!

[@steveforsyth6076]

Excellent but not a scratch on Barriemore Barlow IMO

[@mindsaucehqmindsaucehq9414]

The 1st American to ever be in the band.

[@greggstankowski5073]

Don't forget, this was always one of the last songs they played--look at the energy they still had!! Seen Tull 28 times...

[@reneetone8965]

One of my all-time favorite bands EVER. I have seen them several times over the years and they never disappoint. I am in awe of their collective talents, and Ian Anderson totally blows me away. Nobody has mentioned the uniquely gifted Eddie Jobson, who toured with them several times (including on this tour) and played several instruments within a single song: electric violin, keyboards, and mandolin.

[@robnhood3214]

I am 57 years old. I rent a spare room to a 22 year old who favors music from the 80's. It came into conversation today and I cannot exactly recall what brought it up but I could not believe that he had never even heard of Ian Anderson or Jethro Tull.

[@marviemusic1980]

you've gotta teach him/her some music history, that person is missing out a lot, written by a 21-year-old

[@activeingredientFAITH]

This music will die with us boomers unfortunately. God bless the old rockers.

[@valtersecci6843]

beautiful performance.. saw Jethro Tull first time live in 71 in a theatre in Rome..

[@arthurkornblum9771]

Ian Anderson stood alone!! A true musical genius!!!

[@Meat_and_Potatoes]

Those drums are amazing

[@chrischapman7069]

It warms my soul to watch Mark Craney on this cut!! We a tragic loss wayyyyy too soon. RIP Sir.

[@scundoalex]

Mark Craney was killing it. Martin Barre had the best tone. I remember this from the good old days of MTV.

[@gabriellaamatucci9079]

Grande batterista 💖

[@philcritchlow8084]

Great singer and flautist and when he live he with a crossed leg bril what more can I say

[@EricFanthorpe]

I agree

[@EricFanthorpe]

I see them live twice in the seventies

[@brianlobo1512]

Can’t believe they played the whole song on MTv back then. Quite a technical masterpiece

[@artrock5741]

Keyboardist and violinist Eddie Jobson was a 'special guest' on this tour. He brought so much to every band he played with.

[@yvore1]

MARTIN BARRE.......... GENIUS !!!!!!!!!

[@DrummerDanVa]

Wow.. that is Mark Craney on drums. One of the most underrated drummers ever except for those who know who he is.

[@reno145]

When this was in heavy rotation on MTV in the early days, loved it even though Ian Anderson scared the crap out of me. I am 47 years old now, and he still scares the crap out of me. And I still LOVE it as much as I did 30 plus years ago.

[@SG-dg6oi]

shit we old bitch.... I remember when I first heard this... I was like this shit is cool!

[@happymeltedcity]

reno145 This is The Moody Blues on PCP...

[@Azabaxe80]

The funny thing was, all the time while I was watching this back then, I was only paying attention to Eddie Jobson. I come back looking for this specific video after all these years for that exact same reason. Eddie Jobson was the standout (again), as was Mark Craney.

[@tonymctony4551]

I was 11 watching mtv sometime in august 1981.

[@jkissinger2407]

I'm 65 years old and I've been seeing this guy for many years. And he is awesome remember seeing him in 1968 in the sports arena in San Diego. This guy was awesome

[@NealVio]

There's another KZbin video claiming to be the best version of Aqualung. I have to disagree. This is by far the best version of Aqualung. The band is tight , well versed, and there's not one bad part in this video. And of course, hats off to Mark Craney, I think he was Jethro Tull's best drummer of all time. He's just amazing in this video. RIP Mark.

[@williamchristian8705]

Mark was/is LEGEND! You’re correct. I saw Tull twice. Very tight live. Ian was such a great frontman. He got out and gave a 100% performance.

[@steveminer3972]

Neal Vio there all great!

[@Ryyper]

Craney was a great drummer, but Barriemore Barlowe was their best drummer. He was a monster.

[@world_of_max.g]

@@Ryyper Barrie & Doane!

[@zacharycat]

Electric guitar guy for Tull was always underrated.

[@Twotontessie]

Martin Barre. I wonder if he ever played a bad show? Probably not. Guy was money.

[@lobowolf9406]

INCREDIBLE GUITAR SOLO.

[@markadams7328]

Correct! But I have to give some 'props' to the drummer - at least on this performance. ;-)

[@rightchordleadership]

Electric guitar guy??? That’s effing Martin Barre, son.

[@GaryT1952]

@@rightchordleadership Right on brother! "Electric guitar guy" WTF

[@jmyazzie08]

I saw this video in 1987when I was 15 on MTV and became a Jethro Tull fan on the spot. That guitar solo was and still is awesome every time I see it

[@tiberseptim1955]

THE Greatest band of ALL TIME!!!

[@rickwpaperworkmakeschildsu4655]

What a voice!!!

[@dreamerdeceiver6592]

shame that nowadays his voice is totally gone,he is one of my favourite singers of all time,very underrated and a super musician

[@flossycee1012]

+dreamer deceiver too ťrue,love him,he will always be class.x

[@kengreenberg]

Saw Anderson at the Greek maybe a decade ago. His voice was shot and he had a stand-in vocalist. His performance was nonetheless awesome… not just the flautist him but his complete commitment to the band and the audience. A genius, a gem.

[@riccardofranco4386]

It's true

[@cathystruska1558]

I can't believe Thanksgiving is a few days away in 2024. Still listening!

[@MeBituman]

So much talent on display still love this song.

[@MateusRibeiro-ix4wu]

Best guitar tone all time, mark craney is a monster!!!

[@lucanolallo1776]

The talented Mr. Anderson. No one better.

[@yrjo-anttihelenius1502]

Without this virus, I've seen U live in Finland, with my Love one : ) Take Care guys -U never too old to Rock and Roll : )

[@RoyPage1970]

Best live version of aqualung ever

[@Tie-dyed-wisdom]

one of the best opening riffs ever

[@lobowolf9406]

Absolutely

[@Twotontessie]

They're crushing this. Jobson's contributions are brilliant. Barre and Craney just totally on fire.

[@MalteWilsen]

That's the best version I've ever heard. Marc Craney was such a monster!

[@TD06071951]

No way he could replace Barriemore Barlow!!!

[@regaltip8A]

@@TD06071951 Craney has cut gigs with Jean Luc Ponty and Gino Vannelli where he would make Barriemore look like a toilet. Dont even put Barlow in the same sentence as Craney.

[@TD06071951]

@@regaltip8A You don't know too much about drumming, do you? “Barriemore Barlow is the best Rock Drummer England has ever produced!“ John Bonham in his last interview with the Melody Maker.

[@bruwatso9179]

I saw them live in Melbourne only about a year after the album came out. Anderson was dressed as Aqualung. A riveting performance throughout, with Ian Anderson a commanding presence. The concert ended with total darkness and a solitary telephone rang, quietening the crowd. A spotlight came on Anderson, and he picked up the receiver and held it out to the adoring audience and whispered: 'It's for you'😆

[@marcusviniciusdottlinger9626]

Dave Pegg is a beast! Great bass player!

[@sponge6415]

The bass playing was out of control, along with everything else!

[@rickydlayaute5387]

Jethro Tull the best performer I ´ve ever seen at the time...still at the top after all these years !!! Richard Lionheart from France 👍😎🇫🇷

[@MAJORTOM-bw7zs]

I too remember this video when it was on heavy rotation on MTV in its early years! The musicianship is killer! Mark Craney is off the chain on drums!!! Eddie Jobson playing the electric violin is so freakin cool! Definitely my favorite version of Aqualung.

[@scottsalokar8422]

They are good

[@vickiangelucci6745]

This line up, The "A" album tour, was incredible!!! RIP Mark Craney. Excellent percussionist!

[@karlmylnere5712]

Probably the best ever live rendition of this classic, such a brilliant lineup , also dont forget the brilliant Dave Pegg on bass , part of a wonderful rhythm section.

[@ronaldrockwell8549]

Ian Anderson is definitely a one of a kind! A showman in spades!

[@andrewmurray5542]

Although this live performance is 44 years old, the song came out nine years earlier in 1971! I must have listened to it hundreds of times. We're still loving it, right everyone?

[@marcao201266]

Yes, I still loving it.

[@robyndaly7955]

RIGHT...

[@scarletbegonias2359]

This was the first concert I have ever went to. I've been to several hundred since, but this one will always have a special place in my heart.

[@PaulMcCannWebBuilder]

My first too, but at Madison Square Garden for this A tour.

[@markfromct2]

I can't believe they posted this on internet

[@hogcaller]

This is the song that got me hooked on his music. Early 70's concert in Memphis was awesome !!!

[@monstromedieval]

Martin's solo is so f... amazing! At studio and alive!

[@donnamurphy8066]

My 8 track player in my VW beetle driving to Florida to see my guy who was a keyboard player!!! Oh hellz yeah the memory's I listen to Jethro Tull constantly!!! Love love love this band!

[@nonoodleno]

Have to hear them to remember how good they were. THANKS!

[@mr.skeptical3071]

I wish I could have seen them live!

[@steveschmitz2839]

RIP Mark Craney, you are a great great drummer! Brother to Brother is an all time classsic tour de force of modern rock drumming., well done good Sir. I saw this tour, wonderful.

[@tonyvincent9753]

Killer drumming!

[@vergedrums]

Mark Craney was such a fun drummer to watch! An overlooked drum master from the Midwest...tragically, he died of pneumonia in 2005. But he left behind this amazing vid of Aqualung. I went looking for it purposely just now, remembering it as an inspiration from decades ago. Thanks Mark, and thanks to Remy for posting.

[@robertmueller5843]

Got to see this tour. Eddie Jobson from UK, Mark Crany from Gino Vannelli and Ian and Martin. Incredible....

[@williamchristian8705]

What a masterpiece this is. Saw them at the LA Forum in the 70s. Ian Anderson is so underrated as a frontman. Unique. A style that was original. The music was like a Medieval rock. They put on a show I’ll tell you.

[@pauldacus4590]

The best version of most songs is the studio version, but THIS is The Best version of this masterpiece.

[@toker53]

Martin was on fire in this show.

[@SoilentGr33n]

+Bilbo Baggins Yeah, it's good to see him rock out like that. Sounds thick as a brick too.

[@RayMoore-e6x]

Still one of my favorite bands. One of a kind! Been a fan since 7o's

[@BigMurph45]

Incredible performance! Martin Barre is criminally under rated! Ridiculous solo! 🤘🏼

[@fernandomsoares1]

My year of birth :-) The thrill of Anderson contagious.

[@u.v.s.5583]

Same here.

[@ronaldkotin5339]

The first time I saw him was in 1973 on TV . Every Saturday morning Don Kershners Rock Concert was on. And I saw him play,Too old to Rock and Roll, Too young to Die. And he poured beer all over himself. After that I was sold on Him

[@user-wh894]

Since the age of thirteen, this is my favorite group. Now I am 64. I listen to Anderson all my life. What a blessing that we lived at that time, the birth time of the giants of rock music. From Russia with LOVE.

[@yoshikur100]

I wish i had a chance to see Eddie Jobson with Tull ! So incredibly talented !

[@ML-nj4qi]

I never knew why Jethro never went solo? That guy is such a talented flute player. Been a long-life fan of his work.

[@98gsoup]

Jethro Tull isvthe band, Ian Anderson is the dude

[@glennlewman4186]

No such Person as Jethro Tull, If so he should have teamed up with Steely Dan LOL

[@mikestyles499]

Jethro Tull, the only group makes me think that some patients from an insane asylum escaped, grabbed some musical instruments, and went on an unplanned tour! Outstanding!!!

[@Andele37]

KILLER BASSLINE!!!

[@gastonbouchard7208]

Excellent ce groupe j'adore merci beaucoup pour ton aide précieuse j'apprécie grandement Daniel

[@rafaelaaviladefreitas4013]

A maior tristeza é não poder encontrá-los em Porto Alegre no ano de 2021. Meu país é muito arriscado... Cuiden-se!

[@magnusschimmel2614]

1979 brachte ein Freund mich auf JT und ich liebe die Band bis heute. Jeder Song ist ein Kunstwerk und Ian Anderson ist ein magischer Berserker.

[@Colancio]

This performance is as it's best, they are all on fire here not a single member is left behind

[@musicprofessor1]

With special guest Eddie Jobson on keys and violin, one of our greatest living musicians. Anderson and Jobson was a great pairing back in 1980, two music legends coming together to create the 'A' album and tour. Barre, Pegg and Craney completed this very special lineup.

[@owensweetland342]

Tull. When music was rockin'.

[@BerndRaimondi]

What an incredibly good band

[@lawrencearansaspasstx4374]

I saw Jethro Tull in San Antonio, 1980, during this tour. Def Leppard was in the US for the first time and opened up, followed by Whitesnake and then Jethro Tull. Looking back on it, it was kind of like the great music of the 1970's opening the door to the 1980's music and the Hair Band stuff. No wonder Ian Anderson and the Tull crew wore spacesuit type clothing and had the spaceship theme, they were probably wishing that they could jettison BACK in time to 1970 and do it all over again!!!

[@franksampson477]

If I could be reborn as a rock star, I would choose to be Ian Anderson

[@prissilou]

Yep, saw this too in 1974. Jethro Tull was amazing. Hope all these guys are all sitting by the fire now, enjoying a nice cup of tea, kinda like I am. We're all too old to have to worry about concerts anymore.

[@fergusonferguson8814]

Ian Anderson is a true musician.

[@dsafety6213]

Wow. I’m a Long time fan. This reconfirmed it.

[@sheritrayer4429]

That's how I feel. Isn't he great!

[@steevidrums]

The drummer is immense! I saw him on a video of a Jeff Ocheltree video (excuse my spelling if I have got it wrong) and he was regarded as one of the best Jeff ever tech'd for. I believe he passed away some years ago! What a player he was, and largely unknown which is shame. He reminds me of Terry Bozzio.

[@stephaniementis7509]

I was blessed enough to see Tull at the Pavilion in Boston 2008💚💞

[@SoilentGr33n]

Damn man what a performance. And every instrument is clearly right there. Those bass lines.....ridiculous

[@hawkwind8468]

they really stand out!!

[@Blodhelm]

Same with "teacher," damn these guys set the bar.

[@bluebassett2]

@@Blodhelm Too bad music like this is buried in Mainstream Crap. This time period of music will never be repeated. IMHO

[@henryrifleownerpa1813]

You ain't kidding.......they are unreal

[@streetlevel4996]

Love Jethro Tull music in the 70s. Also if ya dig this song on youtube you may enjoy Where Roses Grow Live by Rez Band. I remember hearing the song by Led Zepp " In My Time of Dyin " during my drug years and made me think about death and Jesus. Then a hippy friend that dug Jesus told me more of Jesus love and forgiveness and how I could also know Jesus love. So in 1981 I cried out to Jesus and wow man He came into my life and I had and have so much joy and peace and now know that through Jesus when I die I will be with Him in Heaven. Hey Jesus loves each of you also and yall can know Him if you are at all open. Just cry out to Him and also read the Gospel of John in the Bible or check out the movie on KZbin. 😀