Jethro Tull's soloist: Show must go on

Ynetnews.com / culture section ^ | 08.09.06, 09:41 | Ynet

[StuLongIsland]

Jethro Tull's soloist: Show must go on

Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull's soloist and flutist, is still planning to come to Israel. 'I don’t think any of us should succumb to terror, I am afraid of coming to Israel but I am also afraid to cross the street' Sagie Ben Nun

Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull's soloist and flutist since 1967, is due to appear in Israel on October 16th, 2006 for the fifth time. Anderson will be playing in concert with the Raanana Symphony Orchestra set to take place at the city's famed amphitheatre.

As of now, it doesn’t appear as though the concert is likely be cancelled.

"I am not afraid to appear in Israel, although when I come to a place like Israel, I know it's not a picnic by the Thames. I am aware of the tension and it saddens me." Anderson said.

When asked whether he is afraid to come to Israel, Anderson responded by saying that he is but he is also afraid to cross the street, and to wake up in the morning.

"We live in a frightening world," he says but doesn't believe in succumbing to terror.

"Last July, there were terror attacks in London, and people got back on the trains the next day. Terror can never win, and we can't really defeat it." Anderson added.

Tolerance and mutual respect

Anderson believes that the mindset of terrorists can't be changed by brut force, but those of the next generation can. He says it's society's and parents' duty to teach their children values, tolerance and mutual respect.

"But as long as there are parents who allow their children to sow the seeds of hate and intolerance, they are in many ways encouraging it."

Anderson's performance in Israel marks the end of the bands' European tour. He doesn't plan on bringing his valuable flute to Israel with him.

"My good flute will stay at home," he said explaining that there is always a risk of loss or damage when going on tour.

[StuLongIsland]

See the article for comments, etc. Like someone said there "A counter-weight to the pompous, righteous Roger Waters ". Shows something about the gentleman. I dont know what his general politics really are but he isn't cancelling.

[Westlander]

AquaLung!

[perfect stranger]

Previous JT threads on FR-

Jethro Tull's David becomes a woman

Jethro Tull sorry for bashing flag

[durasell]

Headline:

Aging Rock Star Braves Terror
Threat In Search of Last Ten Fans

[Uriah_lost]

Ian is a genuinely nice guy, especially for a FREAKIN' GENIUS, and his wife is really cool too. She once sent me a really nice bottle of wine as a "thank you" for helping her out with a messed up reservation back when I was a reservation agent for TWA.

[dfwgator]

He says it's society's and parents' duty to teach their children values, tolerance and mutual respect.

Our society can teach our kids values up the wazoo, but it won't change a damn thing because their society won't.

[Talking_Mouse]

He is enough of a gentleman to apologize when he made stupid comments. Very glad he will play in Israel.

I've always enjoyed "For Queen and Country" the best of all of their songs. I wonder how that will go over in Israel?

[THX 1138]

I dont know what his general politics really are but he isn't cancelling.

My impression of Anderson has always been that he's a first-rate anti-Catholic bigot.

At least he seemed to be in the '70's. But, of course, that was a long time ago...

[scott says]

Ping

[ASOC]

AH, yes - Thick as a Brick, one of my all time drive time favs...

Among other things, Ian is a gentleman farmer & owns a salmon 'farm' as well IIRC. Quite the man.

[PhilipFreneau]

>>>Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull's soloist and flutist, is still planning to come to Israel. 'I don’t think any of us should succumb to terror, I am afraid of coming to Israel but I am also afraid to cross the street' Sagie Ben Nun.<<<

Really don't mind, if you sit this one out!

[Uriah_lost]

I have found, in traveling this world, that the US is unique in more ways than we even begin to realize. I have find it difficult to remember things like who reaches out first to shake hands in other countries. Our love of and even veneration of our flag is unlike any other place I've been in the world. It is alarming to some visitors, quaint to others and just obnoxious to still others. At the Olympics you won't see grown men from other countries cry at the raising of their flag and the playing of their national anthem (Ok maybe Israelis).
I say all that to say, I wouldn't be too harsh on foreigners who don't get us, if they "got" us they would be us.
We are unique in all the world. They are not, I don't bother getting angry, just feel sorry for them.

[Mashood]

Sorry, but my fave is MARTIN BOREE......MAR....TIN....!!!

[TypeZoNegative]

Why the hell did they win the Grammy for the best heavy metal album in the first place!?

[Uriah_lost]

I never would have imagined we'd have a bunch of Tull fans here. I'm partial to most any thing from Minstrel, Heavy Horses or Songs From the Wood. "Velvet Green" is a sentimental favorite....it's associated with a certain ginger haired oboist who shared my......ahem....
Ya know, double reed players are the best kissers. It's all about strong lips......OK....sorry....face getting red now....

[Uriah_lost]

Because there is no category that can contain them.

Yeah, I'm a fan-boy, so sue me!

[Fester Chugabrew]

Ostensibly a purely practical point of view: to forge ahead with an eye toward danger, knowing it is present no matter where one goes. Now if he can get that rabbit to dance on the Lebanese border . . .

But talk about no-holds-barred musical talent! Hope the show goes well.

[Ready4Freddy]

Never did like their new stuff...

[ButThreeLeftsDo]

"In The Shuffling Madness"

[PA Engineer]

Ditto on your favs.