Ulla
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Post by Ulla on Feb 2, 2010 3:58:02 GMT -5
Hi, Clive I have read that in the early years, Tull developed a reputation among would-be groupies as being very boring and unwilling to participate in post-gig shenanigans with alcohol, drugs and women. In fact, I believe the band was nicknamed 'Jethro Dull.' I know that Ian has always shunned drugs, but I find it hard to believe that there were never any occasions when the band members, including Ian, drank and partied with female groupies who would make their intentions very clear in the way they dressed and acted. Is it true that Tull were so boring, or was that a myth? Did you or the other band members participate in that aspect of the rock and roll lifestyle? Do you have any wild stories that you can tell? Jeff, from New York |
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Ulla
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Post by Ulla on Feb 2, 2010 4:00:49 GMT -5
Little question that may clear up a long standing rumor: the Fillmore West, in san francisco, was notorious in the late 60s/early seventies for the horrific, idiotic, and in retrospect chilling practice of 'dosing' musicians...that is, introducing STRONG LSD, into drink cups or even into a soda can with a hypodermic needle. I was told that that Tull members, including Ian, were thus vctimized. ( the most famous 'dosing' was of the owner, Bill Graham, who gleefully out of time, banged a tambourine onstage with the Grateful Dead, for hours the night he was dosed.) Any memories of this happening and did this contribute to ian's distaste for all things SF and hippie? |
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Ulla
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Post by Ulla on Feb 2, 2010 4:05:54 GMT -5
hi clive, i saw you last year on tulls 40th annivarsary tour when you joined them on stage at king georges hall in blackburn lancashire, you blew us away. anyway my question is if the opportunity arose would you consider doing a full tull tour ? or more occasional stand in drummer ? you certainly still have the energy judging by the stage appearance last year !! from jim , in preston lancashire , uk.
The odd gig would be fine still, but we have other things to do and I like playing with brass sticks. |
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Ulla
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Post by Ulla on Feb 2, 2010 4:07:00 GMT -5
Hi, Clive, I was wondering if you have recently seen or spoken to Ian or Martin, and if so, whether they mentioned anything about short-term or long-term plans, in terms of re-establishing Jethro Tull as a recording act, rather than continuing merely as a touring band? And more specifically, did either of them mention anything about going into the studio to record a new album with the current Tull line-up? Jeff from New York |
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Post by TM on Feb 2, 2010 11:33:49 GMT -5
Sorry for the delay, it was my fault. Here are the answers: Thanks very much again to Ulla and to Clive!  |
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Post by Coolraven on Apr 21, 2010 16:45:07 GMT -5
Got in rather late on this Q@A session with Clive, but would have loved to have asked him..
Does he remember the gig inThe National Stadium in Dublin in 1969 when Ian's coat was torn and his flute taken ?
Does he remember playing with Johnny Fean of Horslips in and around 1999 or so in London ?
Met Clive after the Blackburn gig in 2008, thoroughly decent guy.
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Ulla
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Post by Ulla on Jun 7, 2010 6:14:40 GMT -5
Got in rather late on this Q@A session with Clive, but would have loved to have asked him.. Does he remember the gig inThe National Stadium in Dublin in 1969 when Ian's coat was torn and his flute taken ? Does he remember playing with Johnny Fean of Horslips in and around 1999 or so in London ? Met Clive after the Blackburn gig in 2008, thoroughly decent guy.
I remember being with Horslips.
And I think I remember chatting to you after the Blackburn gig.
Love to old Dublin
Clive Bunker |
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Post by Nonfatman on Jun 7, 2010 15:35:13 GMT -5
Got in rather late on this Q@A session with Clive, but would have loved to have asked him.. Does he remember the gig inThe National Stadium in Dublin in 1969 when Ian's coat was torn and his flute taken ? Does he remember playing with Johnny Fean of Horslips in and around 1999 or so in London ? Met Clive after the Blackburn gig in 2008, thoroughly decent guy.
I remember being with Horslips.
And I think I remember chatting to you after the Blackburn gig.
Love to old Dublin
Clive BunkerThanks for remembering, Ulla! I appreciate you posting Clive's answers to the two questions that Coolraven (P.J.) wanted to ask him, but was not yet a member here when we did the initial Q&A. I'm sure P.J. will get a kick out of the answers! Jeff |
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Post by Coolraven on Jun 7, 2010 17:42:51 GMT -5
Got in rather late on this Q@A session with Clive, but would have loved to have asked him.. Does he remember the gig inThe National Stadium in Dublin in 1969 when Ian's coat was torn and his flute taken ? Does he remember playing with Johnny Fean of Horslips in and around 1999 or so in London ? Met Clive after the Blackburn gig in 2008, thoroughly decent guy.
I remember being with Horslips.
And I think I remember chatting to you after the Blackburn gig.
Love to old Dublin
Clive BunkerNow that has really made my night !! I must have made an impression of sorts on Clive for him to remember. Fancy him also remembering that famous gig at the Stadium all those years ago. Glenn remembers it also..he said they took a taxi tio the gig which ran out of petrol, the driver fished out a can from the boot and disappeared, leaving them in the midle of the road to await his return. Thanks to Ulla. Really nice to get a reply, thank you gang. P.J. |
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