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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2010 7:08:56 GMT -5
In the run up to this year's Cropredy Festival we are very pleased to announce that Dave Pegg and Maartin Allcock have agreed to participate in a Q&A with us here on the Jethro Tull Board.
We would like to get your questions in before the end of July, so get your thinking caps on, your notebooks out, your pencils sharpened and ask away.
Can you add your name and where you are from when you ask your questions.
There may be a few other surprises to go with it, who knows, as we get to talk to two of the most talented, endearing and likeable band members from both Tull and Fairport.
We owe a big debt of gratitude to Ulla for making this happen, I'm sure that everyone here will send their thanks!
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Post by Mix on Jun 24, 2010 7:33:19 GMT -5
Maart: Any plans to reform Waz?
Peggy: Do you miss Tull?
Mix/Ireland
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Post by Mix on Jun 24, 2010 7:39:26 GMT -5
Is there a limit on questions per person?
Peggy: When you joined Tull it was at the very end of what many fans call the classic line up with John and Barrie. Is it true by that stage the feeling within the band was pretty low and was coming to an end? Or was it just fantastic?
Maart: Many fans speak very fondly of your time with Tull. Did Ian really let you go by letter from his secretary? Do you still speak with Ian?
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Post by Mix on Jun 24, 2010 7:52:38 GMT -5
Question to Peggy & Maart: Ian Anderson has being saying of late that albums are not financially viable any more. Do you agree with him and what are your thoughts on the current state of the music industry? Have illegal downloads had a positive or negative effect on your careers?
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Post by Blue on Jun 24, 2010 12:00:24 GMT -5
To Handsome Davy Pegg: How have you been? (You're looking great.) How are the grandkids? (I'm still waiting for mine. At least my daughter has a fiancee who works and a wedding date set. There's hope yet.) Any plans for a full band tour of the States? (I'd love to see you guys at the Sellersville Theater. I've seen FC Acoustic there a couple of times. It's not the same without you. It's a very nice, intimate venue.) Ever miss the Enduro-style Tull tours? (What's that you said? Something about missing it like a toothache, eh?) Isn't great to know you have friends? Hugs!
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Post by Tullist on Jun 24, 2010 15:29:12 GMT -5
For both Maart and Dave, I am curious as to the what i perceive as the vast chasm between the perceptions of Ian Anderson in both the music world vrs what I have heard from people outside of it, always coming to mind his Skye farm manager Ian MacKinnon who told me he could not imagine working for a finer gentleman, the various common folk who lived on Skye who thought him a good man who was creating jobs, his work with the likes of freaking Mikhail Gorbachev on world wide water concerns, his friendship with Bush press secretary Tony Snow, who regardless of their difference in politics, was a good, humble and highly intelligent man, versus what I often perceive as nothing short of derision towards him from people in the music world (though I will always understand Glen Cornick's take)and people on the outskirts of the music world who to my mind are bloody lucky to know him in a small way. To my perception all he is guilty of is not being a party boy, never was, who places the importance of his craft, likely after his family, as first, second and third in importance, thereby giving us a highly vibrant Jethro Tull at 43 and counting. I have read of him not speaking thru entire tours, but to me hardly a black mark, as he has said the only thing that matters is those 2 hours on stage, to me it would be an honor to serve in such an organization, but I do have enough sense to know perception is often not reality. Inspired by the reading of the prior entry and 'enduro tours" from this sideline seat where during those I was serving on trade desks with things like Dell earnings to deal with and an avalanche of resposibility with people who sometimes mistook my first name for "mf" and pizzas to be delivered at the end of the day forgive me if my perception of playing with one of the finest musical organizations in the world is difficult to perceive as something to be endured, and with no time off at Cropredy for good, or not, behavior. I just think that for instance if IA were to pass I might get sick and real damn angry at loving tributes to him after the fact.Having said all that were I in hisemploy and there was much in the way of condesension or disrespect in any fashion that would impugn my dignity I am afraid at some point I would cold cock him thereby finding my own exit I presume. Ta! Scuse me while I Walk Awhile.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2010 1:08:27 GMT -5
Dave, what was the atmosphere surrounding the Broadsword and the Beast sessions like? Maartin, how were you able to get the job playing with Jethro Tull? To both, what are the major differences in the way Fairport and Tull function as a band? And, has there ever been an urge to hit the road with Tull again? You guys are great, and I thank you very much for answering our questions, but even moreso, making some of my favorite music Kai Bailey Falls Church, VA
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Post by Morthoron on Jun 25, 2010 7:20:14 GMT -5
Dave,
I saw you with Tull and Fairport at a concert in Detroit in the late 80's at Cobo Arena (of all places!). I believe Fairport had just released In Real Time: Live '87. You were on stage through the entire sets of both Fairport and Tull. Did you do that for the entire tour, or was that merely at selected venues? Man, talk about a performance! Don't tell Ian, but Fairport stole the show.
Thanks for your time, Greg from Detroit (well, the suburbs of Detroit, as no one actually lives within the city limits)
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Post by Brown Mouse on Jun 25, 2010 9:43:04 GMT -5
David, do you think there is any chance you would play with Tull again at some point in the future? Do you and Ian ever work together or talk about the possibility?
Chris Tuthill, New York City
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Post by TM on Jun 25, 2010 10:15:15 GMT -5
Hi Dave and Maart, Some questions from Ray from Colorado (I think?) First question is for both: Do you have any plans to play the US soon? And this one is for Dave: Dave, do you think Ian still has his first communion money?
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Post by Max Quad on Jun 25, 2010 20:48:11 GMT -5
Questions for Dave.... 1. Tell us about a musical instrument you don't get along with and why. 2. Do you still wear Banana Republic clothing? 3. Does anybody call you David? My friends tend to call me Dave. Family and business acquaintances call me David. It just seems to work itself out. 4. Your opinion please regarding the musical talents of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. 5. Would you like a free Divinities T-shirt? Seriously, I've been trying to give one away, but so far no takers.
I do consider you a friend, so I'll sign this...... Best Regards, Dave from Gaithersburg, MD
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Post by Preston Platform on Jun 26, 2010 18:21:58 GMT -5
Questions for Dave 1) Was the song with no name aka Andrew Giddings Parrot ever recorded ? 2) What can you tell Tull fans about the original 20 mins plus recording of Budapest ? Are both these tunes in Ians vault of unreleased works ? 3) Is the story about you and the airport and the loo true ? 4) What was Terry Ellis reaction to Under Wraps ? Was his drink really tampered with ?
Thanks and best wishes Preston
Manchester UK
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Post by nursesusan on Jun 27, 2010 15:12:15 GMT -5
Aloha, and just trying to learn this board. First for Pegg, and Martin, when are you coming to Hawaii??? with Fairport and Tull. Saw both bands many times! What is it like Peggy and Martin to open for Tull as Fairport then backstage change, and become TULL??
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Post by Nonfatman on Jul 6, 2010 23:24:54 GMT -5
Questions for Dave Pegg:
Hi, Dave,
1) I was wondering how well do you know the Steeleye Span musicians? Have you ever performed with them onstage? Have Steeleye ever played at Cropedy? I was listening to their Bedlam Born album from 2000, and in the album notes they thank a guy named John Dagnell for his "continued efforts in trying to get Dave Pegg to book Steeleye at Cropedy," but I would have thought that Steeleye at Cropedy would have been a natural, and I am sure that they must have played there before.
2) I used to come see Fairport play all those years at the Bottom Line in NYC, but as you probably know, that place is sadly gone. What did you think of it as a venue? I remember you used to do two sets and afterward go to a nearby bar, a few blocks away. Are Fairport coming back to NYC anytime soon, and will it be at Joe's Pub, like the last few times? I haven't seen you there yet, but next time for sure.
Jeff, from New York
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Post by Nonfatman on Jul 6, 2010 23:33:08 GMT -5
Question for Maart:
1) What was it like working with Tina McBain on the Beatles project? I posted the video of you and her on Imagine, and was blown away by that. You managed to make a great folk song out of it, so different from the original, but equally as moving. Do you have any fun stories about working with her on the Eleanor Rigby album? Was that the only song you did together, or did you record with her on the entire album?
2) Do you have any fun stories you can tell us about hanging out with super-Tull fan Ken Greene?
Thanks,
Jeff, from New York.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2010 5:04:25 GMT -5
My questions for Dave and Maart,
What was the recording process during your spells with Tull?
Did Ian turn up with a guitar and a headful of songs, or did he produce rough demo's to play to you?
If there were demo's, how far were they from being complete pieces? Were they simply Ian and guitar/piano or were they more complete?
How much input did you have into crafting new pieces and did Ian take your suggestions on board positively?
How comfortable were you both with the stage antics side of the shows?
For instance, Dave, did having your arse 'severely thrashed' night after night on stage during Hunting Girl ever get tiresome? ;D
Maart, several ex-Tullies, who still have an active stage or recording careeer seem to perfom or record an Anderson song or two. If you were going to do that could you pick your favourite two that you would like to perform solo?
Pat Kent UK
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2010 19:05:22 GMT -5
Dave this is more an observation than a question your playing on Under Wraps 2 on A Little Light Music is pure magical. I am more amazed every time I hear it. simply amazing!!! Oh by the way do yo still have that wonderful out fit from Stormwatch tour...that was a treat.
and Maart is there an instrument that you can not play.....
Thank you guys for the years of great music with Fairport ,Tull and Solo I still have a copy A Cocktail Cowboy on vinyl....
Charles from Boston
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Post by firkon on Jul 25, 2010 8:27:47 GMT -5
Peggy & Maart: A previous questioner mentioned the impact of illegal downloads on the music industry. My question is about the legit side of things: has the Internet and additional avenues for revenue such as AmazonMP3, iTunes, emusic, etc. changed the game as far as profitability? I would think *not* having to necessarily use traditional distribution routes would be an advantage for acts that have a limited-but-loyal fan base like Fairport, other folk acts or (increasingly) Tull.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2010 3:57:39 GMT -5
LAST ORDERS PLEASE!
Take the opportunity of this last chance to get you questions in for Dave and Maart.
So I can compile the questions and get them over to Ulla, who is kindly submitting these to Dave and Maart on our behalf at the Cropredy gig, I need to close this Q&A down for questions tomorrow morning.
So, if you haven't yet added that question that's been keeping you awake at night, now's you last chance.
Make the most of it!
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Post by Nonfatman on Jul 28, 2010 9:21:50 GMT -5
Questions for Dave
1) What did you think of the A album, your first with Tull? I have always felt that it is the most underrated Tull album, and suddenly it seems relevant again. Also, is the instrumental Pine Marten's Jig, which I consider Tull's best instrumental, a traditional piece, or something you wrote with Ian?
2) What was it like playing with Ray and Living With the Past for their 40th Anniversary of Tull DVD? I thought they did a tremendous job.
Question for Maart:
1) One of the things I like best about your tenure with Tull was how you brought a playful, roguish sense of humor to the band's stage act, in the same vein as John Evans. After you left, it was never like again. The hilarious theatrical antics and rogue element seemed to vanish when you and Peggy left. Any thoughts on that? Was that something that you did consciously, because you knew it was part of the Tull tradition?
Jeff, from New York
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2010 12:38:57 GMT -5
Thanks Everyone, the deadline's up, some great questions for Dave and Maart, thanks to all for sending them in.
I've compiled the questions and sent them off.
It will be a few weeks before we can post the replies, so why not use the time wisely and pop over to the Patrick Halling and Ian Clarke Q&A's and post some questions there for them.
Once we have a few more and sent those off, we can then hit you with our next big Q&A, you might be interested to know that it's..........
No, now that would spoil it, wouldn't it?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2010 5:41:27 GMT -5
Maart answers The Jethro Tull Board's member's questions.First off a big thank you to both Maart for sparing us some time to do this Q&A and to the marvellous Ulla for posing the questions for us in the run up to this years Cropredy festival. Clive B and Maart - Cropredy 2010Without further ado, onto Maart’s answers to your questions. Maart, Any plans to reform Waz? Maart No, that was then, this is now but a reunion is not impossible.Maart: Many fans speak very fondly of your time with Tull. Did Ian really let you go by letter from his secretary?Maart No!Do you still speak with Ian? Maart Oh yes, he’s going to play on my new record and we always have a good chat when we meet.
Great memories, he was a great boss!Maartin, How were you able to get the job playing with Jethro Tull? Maart Fairport supported Tull in `87 and I was always a big fan.
New Year´s Day 1988 I was in the pub with Peggy and he said: "Ian wants you to phone him" and gave me his number.
So I telephoned him and he said: "I really want you to join the band!"
So I said: "Doing what? You have a fantastic bass player, a fantastic drummer, a fantastic guitar player and I don’t play drums or keyboards.”
So he said: "I want you as keyboard player!"
So I repeated: " I don’t play the keyboards."
He said: "Buy one and get learning! the first gig is in 3 months."
So he sent me all the LPs and a set-list and a menu for the new midi system. So I practised every day for 18 hours a day for 3 months.
My first gig was in San Francisco, 25.000 people. My best friend Fergus was living in San Francisco at this time and just before the show started I peaked out from behind the curtain and amongst the 25.000 people I spotted Fergus taking his seat.
Later in that first tour I asked Ian: "Why couldn’t you get a keyboard player?"
He said: "I wanted somebody to play simple parts!"
So I got the job. Do you have any plans to play the US soon? Maart No, I would like to play a tour with Beth Nielson Chapman, who is much more known here than in the US.Aloha from Nurse Susan, just trying to learn this board. First, When are you coming to Hawaii with Fairport and Tull??? Saw both bands many times! Maart I dreamed, when Kris Kristofferson writes me in.Second, What is it like to open for Tull as Fairport then backstage change, and become TULL?? Maart You need 2 shirts.From Jeff in New York, Maart:
1) What was it like working with Tina McBain on the Beatles project? I posted the video of you and her on Imagine, and was blown away by that. You managed to make a great folk song out of it, so different from the original, but equally as moving. Do you have any fun stories about working with her on the Eleanor Rigby album? Was that the only song you did together, or did you record with her on the entire album? Maart I did a whole album with her. She is a fantastic singer and I hope to work with her again soon.2) Do you have any fun stories you can tell us about hanging out with super-Tull fan Ken Greene? Maart Yes, I know him…..Maart, What was the recording process during your spells with Tull? Maart You do what Ian says.Did Ian turn up with a guitar and a head full of songs, or did he produce rough demo's to play to you? Maart You play what Ian says. He knows what he wants.
That’s the scary thing: He’s always right!Maart, Some ex-Tullies, who still have an active stage or recording career, seem to perform or record an Anderson song or two. If you were going to do that could you pick your favourite two that you would like to perform solo? Maart I got Ian on my new album. Q-magazine wrote: How much Tull out of Tull.Maart, is there an instrument that you cannot play? Maart I don’t play anything that you have to blow or hit. I play the violin. A gentleman is a man who can play the violin but who doesn’t.Maart: A previous questioner mentioned the impact of illegal downloads on the music industry. My question is about the legit side of things: has the Internet and additional avenues for revenue such as AmazonMP3, iTunes, emusic, etc. changed the game as far as profitability? Maart I know if an old Fairport song is sold on iTunes I get 1 penny.
I would think ‘not’ having to necessarily use traditional distribution routes would be an advantage for acts that have a limited-but-loyal fan base like Fairport, other folk acts or (increasingly) Tull.
It’s much better to be independent.Question for Maart from Jeff in New York : One of the things I like best about your tenure with Tull was how you brought a playful, roguish sense of humour to the band's stage act, in the same vein as John Evans. After you left, it was never like that again. The hilarious theatrical antics and rogue element seemed to vanish when you and Peggy left. Any thoughts on that? Was that something that you did consciously, or because you knew it was part of the Tull tradition? Maart That’s a nice question.
I had seen the Thick As a Brick tour where the theatre was definitely part of it, and it was fun like Monthy Python meets music.
I’ve been going to rock shows since I was 14 years old and there is not much show in the rockbiz. But I always enjoyed doing something while people are looking at you. They are looking at you anyway - so you might better do something. And it brings the fans more in.
So it was my way of rock´n´roll and I took it away with me.
A big show of thanks to Maart for taking time out to respond, and again to Ulla for her support in making it happen. Next up Dave Pegg's answer's, but you may have to wait a little longer for that while we try and weave a bit of technology into them.....
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2010 22:49:14 GMT -5
Wow, thanks so much for the opportunity to ask Maart a question! He had a lot of great answers, and I particularly (ofcourse) love his answer to mine--the story of how he got the job
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Post by Ulla on Nov 8, 2010 5:10:36 GMT -5
One little thing: The photo shows Clive. B. and Maart.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2010 5:21:19 GMT -5
One little thing: The photo shows Clive. B. and Maart. Congratulations to Ulla for spotting the deliberate mistake! My apologies, in my rush to get the interview put up on the board, I inadvertantly listed 'Peggy' instead of Clive...
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