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Jethro Tull, one of the most successful and enduring bands of their era, are celebrating their golden anniversary in 2018. Ian Anderson will present 50 years of Jethro Tull in eight UK concerts during April 2018 as part of the worldwide touring schedule, including a date at London's Royal Albert Hall.
Jethro Tull are one of the biggest selling Progressive Rock artists of all time and their immense and diverse catalogue of work encompasses folk, blues, classical and heavy rock. 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, Aqualung, Thick As A Brick, Too Old To Rock And Roll: Too Young To Die, Songs From The Wood, Heavy Horses, Crest 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.'
Tour dates are as follows:
April 2018
Tuesday 3rd - Manchester - O2 Apollo
Thursday 5th - Newcastle - City Hall
Friday 6th - Edinburgh - Usher Hall
Saturday 7th - Liverpool - Auditorium
Monday 9th - Bristol - Colston Hall
Tuesday 10th - Birmingham - Symphony Hall
Wednesday 11th - Cambridge - Corn Exchange
Tuesday 17th - London - Royal Albert Hall
Pre-sale Tickets available on 30th August: http://www.gigantic.com/jethro-tull-tickets-presale-1051 and venue box offices. Tickets are subject to booking fee. There is no support - please see ticket for start time. |
