Your favourite Jethro Tull bassist? - Progressive Rock Music Forum

The one of Roots to Branches was/is really good, but Jeffrey has the edge Tull needed, the same for Glenn, just that Jeffrey delivered a bit better bass stuff IMO.

Hi,

I don't think that Dave Pegg "replaced" anyone in Tull ... he was always a part of Fairport Convention and I think that he has more stuff with them than he does with Tull!

Dave's opus in my book, is on the Richard Thompson's album LIVE (More of Less) ... and you have to hear what he does to "Night Comes In" and "Calvary Cross" ... to appreciate such unreal bass playing ... and why someone like Ian Anderson would jump at a chance to have someone like him on the stage!

While folks like Tull, and what really became Tull's 2nd period (the druges between the 1st and 2nd don't count -- that is Passion Play ...) was the advent of John Glascock ... who had done the most insane and out of this world playing as a part of Carmen ... and blew out David Bowie off the stage at least once, and then toured with Jethro Tull ... and whose 3rd album (The Gypsies) actually has a Jethro Tull feel to it ... a spanish Jethro Tull if you will. It would have been a no brainer if Tull was having changes and to pick up this guy ...

Which is best?

They are all good. The music was different each time ... I happen to like "Passion Play" and "Thick as a Brick" ... and with Minstrel in a Gallery ... still are the only Tull albums that get me going ... the rest ... sometimes I think they are "too nice" ... and that means ... "over-rated" too!

I had at one time, a bootleg, long gone, have no idea where ... that had a 17 minute of My God ... in that 17 minute was all the Tull one could ever want ... that version was never released, and had the most amazing and out of breath and insane flute solo ever ... sorry ... JPRampal is a jackass --- HFlowers you are super ... but this was over the top ... "more .. more" ... ahd he is gasping ... and does it again ... and to me, a song, even "Songs from the Wood" .,.. don't mean squat next to the strength, power, beauty and exultation of an opus performance and then some ... the rest is all "songs" ... and are less meaningfull after an experience as that one.

I wish he would release that instead of another attempt at a radio single ... bass player or not ... they are all good ... there is no such thing as a poor musician with Ian Anderson ... period!

It's weird but as I run the music through my mental Cuisinart Jethro Tull really isn't a group that ever had prominent bassists. I'm at a total loss and will have to pile on the double Hammond.

Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...

MISTER GLENN CORNICK

THANK YOU

John Glascock has to be my favourite, but maybe it's because the band were at their live best at the time he was with them. But of course it was partly due to him that they were so good at that time. It's just a shame he was only in the band for 3 years. RIP John.

A close fight between Cornick and Hammond.

No vote

Peggy; gotta love that heavy handed style!

Poll Question: Who is your favourite Jethro Tull bass player?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
Glenn Cornick (67-70)	14	[18.18%]
Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond (70-75)	35	[45.45%]
John Glascock (75-79)	17	[22.08%]
Ian Anderson (79)	1	[1.30%]
Dave Pegg (79-95)	8	[10.39%]
Steve Bailey (95)	0	[0.00%]
Jonathan Noyce (95-06)	2	[2.60%]
David Goodier (07-)	0	[0.00%]
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Zargus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 08 2005 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 3491	Posted: April 09 2009 at 07:48
	Glenn Cornick.


The Quiet One Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: January 16 2008 Location: Argentina Status: Offline Points: 15745	Posted: April 09 2009 at 09:21
	The one of Roots to Branches was/is really good, but Jeffrey has the edge Tull needed, the same for Glenn, just that Jeffrey delivered a bit better bass stuff IMO.

Vibrationbaby Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 13 2004 Status: Offline Points: 6898	Posted: April 09 2009 at 13:50
	Let`s face it all the musicians that ever played with Tull were top flight. Except for Ian Anderson he was alright.

moshkito Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 04 2007 Location: Grok City Status: Offline Points: 18063	Posted: April 10 2009 at 11:22
	Hi, I don't think that Dave Pegg "replaced" anyone in Tull ... he was always a part of Fairport Convention and I think that he has more stuff with them than he does with Tull! Dave's opus in my book, is on the Richard Thompson's album LIVE (More of Less) ... and you have to hear what he does to "Night Comes In" and "Calvary Cross" ... to appreciate such unreal bass playing ... and why someone like Ian Anderson would jump at a chance to have someone like him on the stage! While folks like Tull, and what really became Tull's 2nd period (the druges between the 1st and 2nd don't count -- that is Passion Play ...) was the advent of John Glascock ... who had done the most insane and out of this world playing as a part of Carmen ... and blew out David Bowie off the stage at least once, and then toured with Jethro Tull ... and whose 3rd album (The Gypsies) actually has a Jethro Tull feel to it ... a spanish Jethro Tull if you will. It would have been a no brainer if Tull was having changes and to pick up this guy ... Which is best? They are all good. The music was different each time ... I happen to like "Passion Play" and "Thick as a Brick" ... and with Minstrel in a Gallery ... still are the only Tull albums that get me going ... the rest ... sometimes I think they are "too nice" ... and that means ... "over-rated" too! I had at one time, a bootleg, long gone, have no idea where ... that had a 17 minute of My God ... in that 17 minute was all the Tull one could ever want ... that version was never released, and had the most amazing and out of breath and insane flute solo ever ... sorry ... JPRampal is a jackass --- HFlowers you are super ... but this was over the top ... "more .. more" ... ahd he is gasping ... and does it again ... and to me, a song, even "Songs from the Wood" .,.. don't mean squat next to the strength, power, beauty and exultation of an opus performance and then some ... the rest is all "songs" ... and are less meaningfull after an experience as that one. I wish he would release that instead of another attempt at a radio single ... bass player or not ... they are all good ... there is no such thing as a poor musician with Ian Anderson ... period!

Callergrim Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: July 28 2009 Location: Netherlands Status: Offline Points: 40	Posted: July 30 2009 at 17:10
	I voted John Glascock, because it was really great to saw him live. Dave Pegg is a good second.
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Slartibartfast Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / In Memoriam Joined: April 29 2006 Location: Atlantais Status: Offline Points: 29630	Posted: July 30 2009 at 17:56
	It's weird but as I run the music through my mental Cuisinart Jethro Tull really isn't a group that ever had prominent bassists. I'm at a total loss and will have to pile on the double Hammond.
	Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...

Man With Hat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Jazz-Rock/Fusion/Canterbury Team Joined: March 12 2005 Location: Neurotica Status: Offline Points: 166183	Posted: July 30 2009 at 22:15
	Hammond-Hammond. If you have two last names that are the same its automatically assumed you'll get my vote. I've also always liked Pegg for some reason. (I'm gather for more than he be good at the bass giatar).
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claudio Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: August 03 2009 Location: FIRENZE Status: Offline Points: 13	Posted: August 03 2009 at 11:35
	MISTER GLENN CORNICK THANK YOU

Tengent Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 17 2009 Location: Evansville, IN Status: Offline Points: 119	Posted: August 04 2009 at 17:46
	Glenn will always be my favorite. I actually never enjoyed JT after he left. :(

Tull Freak Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: August 10 2009 Location: Birmingham,UK Status: Offline Points: 8	Posted: August 13 2009 at 14:09
	John Glascock has to be my favourite, but maybe it's because the band were at their live best at the time he was with them. But of course it was partly due to him that they were so good at that time. It's just a shame he was only in the band for 3 years. RIP John.

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	jeffery jeffery hamond hamond.

Alberto Muñoz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 26 2006 Location: Mexico Status: Offline Points: 3577	Posted: November 23 2009 at 14:45
	A close fight between Cornick and Hammond. No vote


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	Jeffrey HH

Zombywoof Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: November 26 2009 Status: Offline Points: 1217	Posted: January 13 2010 at 20:48
	Peggy; gotta love that heavy handed style!