Yep, one of the best ever...he`d give Ginger Baker...in fact pretty much anyone of his era and since a run for their money!! X (perhaps he`d love Buddy Rich...Check out `Buddy Rich Impossible drum solo`...only thing i`ve seen which compares X
@@philippusviridi6527 Well you are welcome to keep highly doubting, however he did in fact say that. No skin off my nose whatsoever, you keep highly doubting old son.
I sadly took him and Tull for granted back in the day. He surely is one of the best ever and from 1971-82 nobody could touch Tull live. Nobody. Very grateful I got to see them 5 times from 1971-75.
Barrie has always been one of my favorite drummers. Yes, he could play a great drum solo. but what he played during some of the songs was spectacular. Pretty much all of the drums on Songs From the Woods are killer. Then there's the double bass beat in Minstrel in the Gallery. Not extremely fast by todays standard, but what a feel. Thanks for sharing this with us, and paying tribute to a great drummer.
Do not compare Barrie to anyone. He was an incredible drummer. Rik Parnell was a good drummer. But I had never seen someone like Barrie. He was a killer. Nobody had played that instrument like Barriemore Barlow. Never in history. Nope. Never.
I just saw this video for the first time. I had an online discussion today with someone about Neil Peart, whom I saw 3 times. I think he's one of the greatest rock drummers ever. The only one I ever saw, that I thought was better, was Barrie Barlow, with Jethro Tull, 4/8/1977. There is another video on YT from that tour, with the same members, but this sure captures a lot of what I remember.
I saw BB when I was a kid. Capitol Center, many moons ago. At the time I was either Palmer or Peart , 2 greatest. Then I saw and heard Barlow and I was WTF? I could not believe how incredible. The good ole days
This man was truly ahead of his time. Fucking brilliant!! He's still alive, thankfully!! I must way that this solo bests probably most drum kit players of that time period including Mr. Peart. Many will say "FAUGH!!"and "SACRILEGE!!".... However the proof is here n this viddy, and it is sooo lovely.. 👍🏻 You totally kick ass, Mr. Barlow. ❤️🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 One of the best!!!
When I was a teenager I started going to concerts and seeing all sorts of great bands. But including Rush who I loved when most people hated them. Neil Peary was a beast! But then I saw Barrymore Barlow and said wow! There’s is a guy that I can put on a pedestal with Neil that I have seen! Never forget those Drum solos Barlow did! Amazing! I saw him with that Gillian fishing Hat he used to wear
While Bonham is my overall favorite for so many reasons, Barlow is one of, if not THE greatest techical drummer in Rock. I would put him and Peart in close comparison Stylistically
What a fan tastic angle! Finally a drum solo seen from the back! The best perspective obviously! I saw him on this tour... Barlow is in my top 5 list of drummers!
Conundrum is my favourite drum solo because of its composition, which is sublime and summed up Barlow as a musician first, (phenomenally gifted) drummer second.. This is Conundrum with knobs on, definitely more technically difficult. Maybe not as satisfying as a composition. I wonder if having Terry Bozzio on the tour prompted the extra added difficulty? Thanks for putting this up.
Really reminds me of Dave Lombardo. Always loved this solo. Thanks for this footage; I’d not seen it until now. Also this was the ultimate JT line up. The live album is easily the best live album ever released...nothing else comes close.
This is my favorite drum solo. And I recognized a lot. One of the reasons that I started my own career as (amateur) drummer. Incredible drumming, Barrie!
Wow....always loved Barriemore and Jethro of course, creative geniuses, what a great age for music these times were, I am 49 but was raised on this stuff....all my Uncles and Aunties, My Mom also listened to prog...49 years later this music still makes the hairs on my arms raise and my heart flutter !
I always knew Barrie from way back,from the early days of "Bursting Out",that he indeed was incredibly special. So,so underated but he will forever be one of my favourites ever! Even John Bohnam admired him greatly!
Saw him with Tull 4 times, all including his mega solos. At Capitol Center (RIP, located just outside DC), I sat in some higher seats off to the side of the stage (where I could watch him behind the huge speakers) just to observe him during a show on the Storm Watch tour. He was a show all on his own. So much respect - hard-working and massively talented; Great match for IA and co.! Listen to any Barlow-era Jethro Tull song (70-75 ish) . He doesn’t just keep the beat and add some flourishes like most drummers. He quite literally PLAYS THE MUSIC of each song. I just got Tull’s Broadsword and the Beast box set which has been remixed by Ian Anderson’s genius find in Steven Wilson. Wilson’s new mix makes the studio album sound like junk. Every instrument is so clear and concise, so Barlow’s play really stands out. If you’re a fan (Tull OR Barlow), I highly suggest getting ANY Tull music labeled “Steven Wilson stereo mix” (streaming services label as such!), and give it a listen. You won’t be disappointed.
I'm a drummer and usually don't even like drum solos or any solo on any instrument, but this is cool. Just the raw power is pretty amazing, it's like a machine.
Awesome ! Barriemore Barlow was really exceptional... Very fast drummer for those times.... but it was realy more than just speed, he had some sense of dynamics. A real pity he left Tull and then did only a handful of sessions... and stopped.I love his few performances on the first LP by Kerry Livgren from Kansas, in 1980. Thne he tried electronic drums, it seems, on Robert Plant's second solo album, Principles of Moments.... quite interesting too. and h eplays the drums on Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force (first LP) in 1984 but I don't like the way he sounds on it.
Thanks for posting this great solo! Reminds me of Phil Ehart with KANSAS during the „Original Six“ era! Sadly there is nearly no filmed footage (except Omaha, 1982) of this giant, but check out the double live CD TWO FOR THE SHOW and the drum solo after Miracles out of Nowhere, it‘s quite similar to BB here imho! TULL and KANSAS - two of the best bands ever!
this is the first time I've ever really given Jethro Tull a fair chance ... my mind is blown. this guy is one of my favorites now. right up there with Ozzy's original drummer and Gar Samuelson of Megadeth
Sadly John Glascock was ill for this tour. I remember seeing this tour in NYC and being so bummed out that John was not on stage. Having seen so many Tull concerts before in the 70's, the '79 tour was a bit flat and I attributed it to Glascock being ill. After this tour Barrie, John Evan and David Palmer all left the group. And athough I enjoyed Mark Craney, Dave Pegg & Eddie Jobson on "A", Tull was never the same again for me. That band of Barlow, Glascock, Barre & Evan in the mid to late 70's was the finest & tightest group of musicians Ian ever payed with.
While Bonham is my overall favorite drummer for so many reasons (style, sound, power, dynamics, technical ability, musicality, vision, insatiable groove and timing) Barrimore Barlow is one of, if not THE greatest technical drummer in rock. I would put him and Peart in close comparison of styles.
95% of all rock fans have no idea. if this is a good bad or Great solo? If you did not know who it was you could not tell the difference if it is Barry or the drummer from Rush or K.Crimson or Led Zeppelin or 50 other very good drummers, we don't even know what we are looking for in a drum solo, it it all about speed- If you was at this show would you remember the drum solo at all other then BING BANG BOOM. ? No, I really have no point just that Terry Bozzio from Frank Zappa band said this all and I think he is right. also Ginger Baker sort of said the same thing
Para cada estilo hay un bateria ni mejor ni peor....asi de simple y Barlow andaba bien para la epoca progresiva de Jethro tull....queria blus estaba Clive Bunker asi es..y no tanto bla bla bla..
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Absolute monster on the drums. He should be mentioned amongst the greats of all time. Criminally under appreciated.
Yes a sensational drummer 🥁
Yep, one of the best ever...he`d give Ginger Baker...in fact pretty much anyone of his era and since a run for their money!! X (perhaps he`d love Buddy Rich...Check out `Buddy Rich Impossible drum solo`...only thing i`ve seen which compares X
John Bonham was once asked how it felt to be the worlds best rock drummer - he replied "you would have to ask Barriemore Barlow that question"
@@daynasmum529 I highly doubt he ever said that.
@@philippusviridi6527 Well you are welcome to keep highly doubting, however he did in fact say that. No skin off my nose whatsoever, you keep highly doubting old son.
About time he gets some of the credit he deserves. Bonham knew.
I sadly took him and Tull for granted back in the day. He surely is one of the best ever and from 1971-82 nobody could touch Tull live. Nobody. Very grateful I got to see them 5 times from 1971-75.
Agreed.. I saw them do “Thick As A Brick” as a teen. Sensational!
I only got to see them once, in Oakland 1979. It was the best concert ever for me by far, and I saw a lot of great bands in the 70's.
You are one lucky dude
Barrie is soooooooooooooooooooooooo underrated...never mind Neil Peart..Barrie is KING!!
Barrie has always been one of my favorite drummers. Yes, he could play a great drum solo. but what he played during some of the songs was spectacular. Pretty much all of the drums on Songs From the Woods are killer. Then there's the double bass beat in Minstrel in the Gallery. Not extremely fast by todays standard, but what a feel. Thanks for sharing this with us, and paying tribute to a great drummer.
"Bursting Out" (European Version) has the best drums ever recorded live. (my opinion)
My favourite drummer of all time, a true genius on the kit!
Do not compare Barrie to anyone. He was an incredible drummer. Rik Parnell was a good drummer. But I had never seen someone like Barrie. He was a killer. Nobody had played that instrument like Barriemore Barlow. Never in history. Nope. Never.
I just saw this video for the first time. I had an online discussion today with someone about Neil Peart, whom I saw 3 times. I think he's one of the greatest rock drummers ever. The only one I ever saw, that I thought was better, was Barrie Barlow, with Jethro Tull, 4/8/1977. There is another video on YT from that tour, with the same members, but this sure captures a lot of what I remember.
Agreed!
BB is very much alive and working at 72, he's not a "was".
I saw BB when I was a kid. Capitol Center, many moons ago. At the time I was either Palmer or Peart , 2 greatest. Then I saw and heard Barlow and I was WTF? I could not believe how incredible. The good ole days
I agree
outstanding drummer. his contributions on tull albums was very noticeable and remarkable. stormwatch one of his best.
Totally agree
Good Lord, what a drum solo....incredible.
Best in the business. Barlow was one bad ass.
Yes indeed
This man was truly ahead of his time. Fucking brilliant!! He's still alive, thankfully!!
I must way that this solo bests probably most drum kit players of that time period including Mr. Peart. Many will say "FAUGH!!"and "SACRILEGE!!".... However the proof is here n this viddy, and it is sooo lovely.. 👍🏻 You totally kick ass, Mr. Barlow. ❤️🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 One of the best!!!
Yes I believe he was the best
Solid ! 👊
When I was a teenager I started going to concerts and seeing all sorts of great bands. But including Rush who I loved when most people hated them. Neil Peary was a beast! But then I saw Barrymore Barlow and said wow! There’s is a guy that I can put on a pedestal with Neil that I have seen! Never forget those Drum solos Barlow did! Amazing! I saw him with that Gillian fishing Hat he used to wear
While Bonham is my overall favorite for so many reasons, Barlow is one of, if not THE greatest techical drummer in Rock. I would put him and Peart in close comparison Stylistically
What a fan tastic angle! Finally a drum solo seen from the back! The best perspective obviously! I saw him on this tour... Barlow is in my top 5 list of drummers!
I intentionally sat at the back to get this perspective
@@jethrotullcollection8446 I'm glad you were there! 🥁
Absolutely amazing! Barriemore Barlow was a fire breathing dragon behind the drums! Genius!
Well said
Saw this tour in Philadelphia at the Spectrum. UK with Terry Bozzio opened. Two of my favorite drummers...
Tull and UK that must have been awesome!
Last year for Barlow. He was a great drummer for the band. Took over 71 when Clive left Aqualung tour. Then did Thick as a Brick. Rest was history
This man's name should be a lot more well known
Totally agree
Greatest rock drummer of all time
One of the very best.
Saw it live in Pittsburgh. Awesome show. Tull best band of All Time's.
Yes, for sure 👍
MONSTER DRUMMER!! Thanks for this awesome footage!
You are welcome 🙏
Monster for freakin sure.
Physical and mental greatness.
I love him because he taught me (somehow) the deep core of music.
Yes a fabulous drummer
GENIUS AT WORK!!!😵💫
Absolutely sensational!!!!!!
I cannot add to what all of yaw have already said ....one of the greatest ever.....very SPECIAL drummer......
Neil and Barrie ha a lt in common. Barrie was a bit more creative and out there, but they constructed their solos similarly. Great stuff.
Conundrum is my favourite drum solo because of its composition, which is sublime and summed up Barlow as a musician first, (phenomenally gifted) drummer second.. This is Conundrum with knobs on, definitely more technically difficult. Maybe not as satisfying as a composition. I wonder if having Terry Bozzio on the tour prompted the extra added difficulty? Thanks for putting this up.
AH! I second that.
Really reminds me of Dave Lombardo. Always loved this solo. Thanks for this footage; I’d not seen it until now. Also this was the ultimate JT line up. The live album is easily the best live album ever released...nothing else comes close.
I was at this show... Long Beach Arena November 4 1979 - "UK" was the opening act - still have my ticket stub!
Yes a fantastic concert
This is my favorite drum solo. And I recognized a lot. One of the reasons that I started my own career as (amateur) drummer. Incredible drumming, Barrie!
Speechless.
Wow....always loved Barriemore and Jethro of course, creative geniuses, what a great age for music these times were, I am 49 but was raised on this stuff....all my Uncles and Aunties, My Mom also listened to prog...49 years later this music still makes the hairs on my arms raise and my heart flutter !
Yes Barrie is my favourite Tull drummer
Barrie! Always excelling!
Yes indeed
Incredible drummer
The best. Don't even argue.
Yes indeed
I remember his Orange Vistalite kit with the motorcycle forks and head lamp.
Amazing!!!
Yes Barrie is the best
I still prefer the Bursting Out solo as a listening experience - but this brings joy to my heart in a whole new way - thank you for the upload!
What an amazing force tull were back in the day and I admire Barry and Clive equally.
Yes both great, but different drummers
One of the best. Love me some Barriemore.
My favorite JT drummer!!!😎👍
Mine too
I always knew Barrie from way back,from the early days of "Bursting Out",that he indeed was incredibly special. So,so underated but he will forever be one of my favourites ever! Even John Bohnam admired him greatly!
Well said!
Insanely good drummer!!!
I totally agree
Barrie made his point in the first minute fantastic drummer in all areas !
The best
@@jethrotullcollection8446 I forgot to Thank you for posting this Cheers mate I'm watching it again! 👍👍
He was just so good. His playing on the albums is spectacular.
Yes I agree
My favourite drummer
✅👍
@@jethrotullcollection8446 have you seen this ? th-cam.com/video/zxfsYSj3RAs/w-d-xo.html
Yes 👍
Superior chops, musicianship, creativity and energy. There are no better drummers in Rock.
This is a UNIQUE piece of footage as we see Barriemore Barlow behind the kit. (Ohh ohh I see Dave Pegg...oh dear John Glascock ...)
Yes it is a unique perspective of the band, especially worth it to see Barrie
Brilliant drummer
Saw him with Tull 4 times, all including his mega solos. At Capitol Center (RIP, located just outside DC), I sat in some higher seats off to the side of the stage (where I could watch him behind the huge speakers) just to observe him during a show on the Storm Watch tour. He was a show all on his own. So much respect - hard-working and massively talented; Great match for IA and co.!
Listen to any Barlow-era Jethro Tull song (70-75 ish) . He doesn’t just keep the beat and add some flourishes like most drummers. He quite literally PLAYS THE MUSIC of each song.
I just got Tull’s Broadsword and the Beast box set which has been remixed by Ian Anderson’s genius find in Steven Wilson. Wilson’s new mix makes the studio album sound like junk. Every instrument is so clear and concise, so Barlow’s play really stands out.
If you’re a fan (Tull OR Barlow), I highly suggest getting ANY Tull music labeled “Steven Wilson stereo mix” (streaming services label as such!), and give it a listen. You won’t be disappointed.
I agree, Barrie is one of the best drummers ever
Awesome drum solo by the great Mr.Barlow Nice job with syncing the sound and video
I can't believe I'm watching this. It's like a back stage view of Conundrum from Bursting Out. Thanks!
You are welcome 🙏
holy fuck, one of his best solos
Yea indeed
Impecable
Priceless film here! Barrie at his best and great audio recording to boot. Thanks!!!
You are welcome 🙏
Wow. This is esoteric. What an output.
Yes the best
I'm a drummer and usually don't even like drum solos or any solo on any instrument, but this is cool. Just the raw power is pretty amazing, it's like a machine.
Yes Barrie is the best
Best drummer for JT
Awesome ! Barriemore Barlow was really exceptional... Very fast drummer for those times.... but it was realy more than just speed, he had some sense of dynamics. A real pity he left Tull and then did only a handful of sessions... and stopped.I love his few performances on the first LP by Kerry Livgren from Kansas, in 1980. Thne he tried electronic drums, it seems, on Robert Plant's second solo album, Principles of Moments.... quite interesting too. and h eplays the drums on Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force (first LP) in 1984 but I don't like the way he sounds on it.
The Death of John Glasscock broke him... They were best buddies
One of the best, if not the best drum solo ever. BB meets Roto
Best ever!!
Now I see where Neil Peart must have gotten his inspiration for his '70s-'80s drum kit setup!
The best, ever !!
Yes 👍
The view from behind the kit is awesome!
Yes it is a view I liked for at least one show on each tour
I'd rather a moving camera at least xause as a drummer myself I wanna watch his hand/wrist work on those rolls etc
Perfect , Thank You.
You are welcome 🙏
Thanks for posting this great solo! Reminds me of Phil Ehart with KANSAS during the „Original Six“ era! Sadly there is nearly no filmed footage (except Omaha, 1982) of this giant, but check out the double live CD TWO FOR THE SHOW and the drum solo after Miracles out of Nowhere, it‘s quite similar to BB here imho! TULL and KANSAS - two of the best bands ever!
Yes Barrie is fantastic
Breathtaking!
The best drummer
This is amazing! Thanx for posting!
I always wondered why I only really liked Yngvie's first album. It was because of this guy
Great band especially live👍
this is the first time I've ever really given Jethro Tull a fair chance ... my mind is blown. this guy is one of my favorites now. right up there with Ozzy's original drummer and Gar Samuelson of Megadeth
Yes Barrie is my fav drummer
You need to go listen to Tull's entire catalogue from 1969-1980 (and make sure you listen to all of the non-album tracks too).
Neil , Bonham , Barry's in the top 3 . Doesn't have to be in any order . Thanks for uploading .
Yes he is fantastic
Bonham ain't even in the top 5
@@mrgrey361 You're higher than a circus clown.
@@mrgrey361 Nope he's number 1
@@elbuchito2907 If you think that then you don't know shit about drumming.
i heard that barrie during his career sometimes sleeps 😊😊
The best one.
Yessss
Best drummer of all time. Just didn't keep a beat. He played music. He should have created an album of just drumming. Would have sold millions.
Yes he is the best
wow!!! thank you!!!
Love Barrie’s playing
The name of the instrumental is 'King Henry's Madrigal'.
Two words...... holy crap. 😳🤘❤️
Yes the best
The level of fitness needed to do that is incredible.
Yes I totally agree
Sadly John Glascock was ill for this tour. I remember seeing this tour in NYC and being so bummed out that John was not on stage. Having seen so many Tull concerts before in the 70's, the '79 tour was a bit flat and I attributed it to Glascock being ill. After this tour Barrie, John Evan and David Palmer all left the group. And athough I enjoyed Mark Craney, Dave Pegg & Eddie Jobson on "A", Tull was never the same again for me. That band of Barlow, Glascock, Barre & Evan in the mid to late 70's was the finest & tightest group of musicians Ian ever payed with.
Well said
You can totally hear the influence of BB on Neil Pearts playing.
That's right. In fact, the whole trio declared themselves as JT fans more than once.
While Bonham is my overall favorite drummer for so many reasons (style, sound, power, dynamics, technical ability, musicality, vision, insatiable groove and timing) Barrimore Barlow is one of, if not THE greatest technical drummer in rock. I would put him and Peart in close comparison of styles.
Yes I agree
Barriemore Barlow was called "the greatest rock drummer England ever produced" by John Bonham!
@tomtrana3449 that is what has circulated, but it is unconfirmed. I'm sure Bonham gave credit where it was due though. He was a humble guy
BBBest ever i say!!
Yea I agree
With Jon Hiseman, Clark and Bonzo best drummer in panorama rock
Bonzo maybe top 10, def not top 5
The audio doesn’t necessarily match the video, but it’s still an awesome solo.
Yes I couldn’t find the exact audio so I used one that was fairly close
🤩😍👌👏👍👍👍👍👍
Agree 👍
Today we have Marco Minnemann!
Dudes an amazing beast I just wish the camera views were better
✅
A parte questa stupenda videoparentesi penso che non ci siano dubbi ..stiamo guardando il più grande batterista di sempre ( nel suo genere).
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Yes the best
As a drummer, I never fully understood why the drum solo. I hated doing one and I doubt anyone enjoyed it. But, that’s me…
I enjoyed Barrie’s
95% of all rock fans have no idea. if this is a good bad or Great solo? If you did not know who it was you could not tell the difference if it is Barry or the drummer from Rush or K.Crimson or Led Zeppelin or 50 other very good drummers, we don't even know what we are looking for in a drum solo, it it all about speed- If you was at this show would you remember the drum solo at all other then BING BANG BOOM. ? No, I really have no point just that Terry Bozzio from Frank Zappa band said this all and I think he is right. also Ginger Baker sort of said the same thing
Hmm interesting observation
Yeah execpt that Barries drum solos were 80% identical so it wasn't just random beating but a true piece
LUI E JOHN BONHAM I MIEI PREFERITI...🔝
Speed is far from everything but since someone mentioned it🤨 Barlow wasn’t fast for those times, he was fast for all times
Different solo to the film footage.
Aha - Someone else noticed
Yeah,me too,old drummer...but Barriemores solo is one of the best.
There was NONE better
Agreed
Para cada estilo hay un bateria ni mejor ni peor....asi de simple y Barlow andaba bien para la epoca progresiva de Jethro tull....queria blus estaba Clive Bunker asi es..y no tanto bla bla bla..
Barrie was in the same league as Pert, Paige, White. The best rock and roll drummers. FACT. Never missed a Tull concert, I loved BB
Yes he was the absolute best
Aveva ragione John Bonham a dire che in quel periodo Barlow era il migliore di tutti
I agree
I assume this sped up a bit. Not a lot. But it is correct?
I am not sure, but it is possible from cassette tape speed issues in those days