I'm envious. To be immensely successful but still able to walk down the street and probably only approached by other musicians that love your work. He's got it made.
It's odd Martin says Jeffrey Hammond didn't know one end of the (bass) guitar from the other, given that he'd previously played bass in the John Evan band.
There are some pretty difficult Bass lines on Thick as a Brick, (probably are on Aqualung as well, I just am hearing all the acoustic guitar songs in my head as I search) I thought that was a Odd Comment as well, he does not sound like someone who learned to play recently. And why, were there only 20 Musicians in the UK in the 60's.
A Martin Barre poster was hanging on the wall in my bedroom my entire high school days! I had a Jethro Tull belt bucket as well. Bravo Martin! Love your work!
I still marvel at the fact that Jeffrey Hammond was a novice or non-musician. He must have been quite a sponge because in short order, he came across as a very solid accomplished player, especially during the Minstrel days.
One gent claimed without Martin Barre there's no Jethro Tull. Mr Mick Abraham's might take offense. Tull had to splinter off Mick's blues,rock sound to become financially successful. The blues don't usually make you rich. However; THIS WAS was musically,their best!
Wow! for a guy who 'didn't know one end of the bass from another' Jeffrey Hammond played really well. The tune Aqualung is a pretty complicated bass part!!! Great interview. Love Martin with Tull & his new band.
I saw an interview with Ian Anderson and he said he played the opening guitar on locomotive breath , he said no one was there and so he laid down the guitar?
So.. Just turn on subtitles. I just did, to see what they're lije, and although they are created by automated speech analysis they seem OK. Of course there are some occasional glitches. Most hilariously it comes up with "Jeff Rotel" which Martin could use as a band name if he would be in a sinister mood. Which he is not.
@@davebowman6497 If I ever need an alias (not very likely, but you never know), I might use Jeff Rotel. It would be easy to remember and it sounds like it could be a real name.
I saw the Aqualung tour at the Albuquerque Civic Auditorium June 11, 1971. Mott the Hoople was the opening act. I was 14 years old. Absolutely blew my mind.
Martin Barre is a great player. Doesn't get recognition he deserves as a guitarist.
I agree. Very underrated. Fantastic player.
I'm envious. To be immensely successful but still able to walk down the street and probably only approached by other musicians that love your work. He's got it made.
Good heavens yes, one of most underrated.
@@cameroncameron2826Highly recommend The Martin Barre Band live.
Not being a household name ≠ Not getting accolades.
He kind of is the definition of a musicians musician. Also audiophiles and proggers top musician.
Understated true English gentleman, and a monster guitarist!🎸
Without Martin it’s not Jethro Tull.
agreed. no Martin, no tull & a lovely human being as well.
Aqualung is a great album still sounds good today.
What a great interview with a great guy. Well done Martin.
Very nice interview Jamie, really enjoying these. Great to Martin Barre. Never knew that was a Junior, always assumed it was his standard. Thanks.
Ian wrote the songs, but Martin's playing added some beautiful textures to the songs.
I still listen to Aqualung…. The guitar solo in the title track made me want to play guitar all those years ago
Fantastic Martin Barre. Hope he’s touring UK soon 😊🏴
Superb, I’m looking forward to watching this
Love Martin's guitar work on the song, "My God"....
Great album and a very classy dude. Thank you, Martin.
Martin is by far my all time favorite guitarist. It is tragic he is so under recognized. That all said, this was a great interview. Thanks!
It's odd Martin says Jeffrey Hammond didn't know one end of the (bass) guitar from the other, given that he'd previously played bass in the John Evan band.
Well,,Jeffrey was not a musician and had to be taught how to play.
@@stephenbrown7545 If he was not a musician, how is it that he was the bass player in the John Evan Band years before he joined Tull?
There are some pretty difficult Bass lines on Thick as a Brick, (probably are on Aqualung as well, I just am hearing all the acoustic guitar songs in my head as I search) I thought that was a Odd Comment as well, he does not sound like someone who learned to play recently. And why, were there only 20 Musicians in the UK in the 60's.
A Martin Barre poster was hanging on the wall in my bedroom my entire high school days! I had a Jethro Tull belt bucket as well. Bravo Martin! Love your work!
22:07-22:12
Ahh...., and there is the difference in todays music.
Genuine man, fine player. Refreshingly down to earth
What a lovely guy. Great interview.
Gotta love Martin Barre, The Tulls, that couch and Sweet home Alabama.
Stand up was some lp
Martin was up there....beyond most..
I was fortunate enough to see Tull twice, Once opening for Led Zep and the other as headliner. They were two of the most incredible shows I have seen.
What year did you see them open for L. Z. ? I saw Tull / Zep / Vanilla Fudge in 69. First tour for J. T. + L. Z. $ 5 Chicago USA
I still marvel at the fact that Jeffrey Hammond was a novice or non-musician. He must have been quite a sponge because in short order, he came across as a very solid accomplished player, especially during the Minstrel days.
I like that song they do about happiness I cannot feel and love to me is so unreal.
One gent claimed without Martin Barre there's no Jethro Tull. Mr Mick Abraham's might take offense. Tull had to splinter off Mick's blues,rock sound to become financially successful. The blues don't usually make you rich. However; THIS WAS was musically,their best!
Wow! for a guy who 'didn't know one end of the bass from another' Jeffrey Hammond
played really well. The tune Aqualung is a pretty complicated bass part!!!
Great interview. Love Martin with Tull & his new band.
Oh the mystery of creativity!.
Yes!
I saw an interview with Ian Anderson and he said he played the opening guitar on locomotive breath , he said no one was there and so he laid down the guitar?
killer
I can’t understand one fkn word the interview said
English not your language?
Turn on close captions? 🤷🏼♂️
get dynorod to sort out your hearing.
So.. Just turn on subtitles. I just did, to see what they're lije, and although they are created by automated speech analysis they seem OK.
Of course there are some occasional glitches. Most hilariously it comes up with "Jeff Rotel" which Martin could use as a band name if he would be in a sinister mood. Which he is not.
@@davebowman6497 If I ever need an alias (not very likely, but you never know), I might use Jeff Rotel. It would be easy to remember and it sounds like it could be a real name.
Was it Rober who called them Jethro Snore?
I saw Tull after Stand up. Before Aqualung. They were boooorring. Long pieces like dharma for one.
Leslie West’s guitar playing influenced John McLaughlin???? Hmm. I have my doubts about that. I’d like to hear that from John McLaughlin.
I saw the Aqualung tour at the Albuquerque Civic Auditorium June 11, 1971. Mott the Hoople was the opening act. I was 14 years old. Absolutely blew my mind.
I bet Ian can’t find anyone with Martin’s chops!