Jethro Tull was my favorite band in high school and the first album that I actually purchased myself was Tull’s “Warchild”.
I do not really recall seeing U.K. for either show and, to be honest, I do not believe they were even on my musical radar screen at the time.
As far as Jethro Tull is concerned, the only recollection I have from (hopefully) these shows is that I was quite impressed with Ian Anderson swinging the length of the stage with a rope in his best theatrical fashion.
I do have one Jethro Tull MSG story but I am not sure which show or tour that it actually occurred. As I was wandering through the Garden during the show, I happened upon an unattended elevator and I got in As luck would have it, the elevator took me right behind the stage, stage right, and I tucked myself behind a curtain for a bit and watched Ian Anderson perform on stage. I stayed in that spot for a few minutes when a security person finally saw me and asked me what exactly I was doing backstage. Without any realistic explanation at my disposal, I was then escorted from the area but was thankfully not removed from the building for my curiosity.
Wond’ring Aloud
Rock on!
GQ
The Jethro Tull / UK concert at Madison Square Garden was the first concert I had gone to. I was 14 or 15 years old. I was so dumb that I thought the opening act (UK) was Jethro Tull and the UK symbol was there simply to indicate where the band came from. What a wing ding!
When I realized there was a second act and that of course was Jethro Tull, I remember how incredible they sounds live. They were one of the greatest British imports and awesome arrangements and great guitar tone.