Jethro Tull Announces 50th Anniversary Tour

 It was on the 2nd of February 1968 at the world-famous Marquee Club in Wardour Street that Jethro Tull first performed under that name. The group would go on to become one of the most successful and enduring bands of their era, selling over 60 million albums worldwide and entering the cultural collective consciousness along the way.

To celebrate this golden anniversary, Ian Anderson will present 50 years of Jethro Tull in summertime U.S. concerts, as part of the worldwide touring schedule.

The debut album, This Was, was released later that same year.  Founder, frontman and flautist, Ian Anderson, is rightly credited with introducing the flute to rock as a front line instrument, not to mention the codpiece! 

Jethro Tull are one of the biggest selling Progressive Rock artists of all time, and the group’s immense and diverse catalogue of work encompasses folk, blues, classical and heavy rock stylings. The anniversary concerts will feature a broad mix of material, some of it focussing on the earlier formative period through to the “heavy hitters” of the Tull catalogue from the albums This Was, Stand Up, Benefit,AqualungThick As A BrickToo Old To Rock And Roll: Too Young To DieSongs From The WoodHeavy HorsesCrest Of A Knave and even a touch of TAAB2 from 2012.

Anderson says:  “I am not usually a birthday or anniversary kind of guy but, just for once, I won’t be a party-pooper either! I treasure the memories of the earlier years of Jethro Tull repertoire, associated as it is with the adventures of visiting so many countries for the first time to connect with new fans around the world. And this is a celebration of all the 33 band members who graced our ranks – musicians who brought their talents, skills and styles to bear on the performances live and in the studio. Join me and the current band for a nostalgic evening of varied music, representative of my ever-changing songwriting as our careers progressed through the years.”

Ian Anderson is accompanied by Tull band musicians David Goodier (bass), John O’Hara (keyboards), Florian Opahle (guitar), Scott Hammond (drums) and surprise virtual guests

 

Jethro Tull by Ian Anderson 50th Anniversary Tour Dates

(Most shows on sale this Friday, but some on Nov. 17 or 18, Woodinville, WA on-sale March 2018)

5/30/18    Phoenix, AZ: Comerica Theatre  

6/1/18      Los Angeles, CA: Greek Theatre

6/2/18 Berkeley, CA: The Greek Theatre

6/3/18 Paso Robles, CA: Vina Robles Amphitheatre

6/5/18      Visalia, CA: Visalia Fox Theatre

6/6/18 Sacramento, CA: Sacramento Community Theater

6/8/18 Bend, OR:  Les Schwab Amphitheater

6/9/18 Troutdale, OR: Edgefield

6/10/18   Woodinville, WA: Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery

6/29/18   Saint Louis, MO: Fox Theatre

6/30/18   New Buffalo, MI: Four Winds Casino Resort – Silver Creek Event Center 
7/1/18     Sterling Heights, MI: Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill 
7/3/18     Toronto, ON: Budweiser Stage

8/31/18   Minneapolis, MN: State Theatre

9/1/18     Kansas City, MO: Starlight Theatre

9/3/18     Highland Park, IL: Ravinia Festival

9/5/18     Huber Heights, OH: Rose Music Center at the Heights

9/7/18     Vienna, VA: Wolf Trap

9/8/18     Philadelphia, PA: Mann Center for the Performing Arts

9/9/18     Boston, MA: Blue Hills Bank Pavilion

9/11/18  New York, NY: Beacon Theatre  

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6 Responses

  1. perhaps the greatest band ever. The mastery of Sir Ian Anderson, a master flutist, guitarist, and songwriter The perfect blend of magnificent melodies with complex yet, poignant lyrics Sir Ian also proved to be a master showman as well, a treat for everyone

  2. You aren’t including any of the actual band members of those periods? Seriously, what a weird story/headline. It’s time to pay respect toward “what the band played” Anderson is such a talented musician but there has not been enough credit to the various bands over the years. (Particularly the Glascock era band) Anderson doesn’t have the voice left to pull off those songs convincingly anymore. That can happen to anyone who sings so it’s not his fault but he needs to be aware that he should lean towards instrumental works more now.
    Wish some past members were appearing.

  3. I saw Tull at Interlochen this past August, true, Ian’s voice is not what it used to be, but the music was great as usual. Voice or no voice I would not have missed it for the world! Keep on rockin Ian and the gang.

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