Ian Anderson Announces One-Off 'Thick As A Brick' Show At London's Royal Albert Hall
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
Written by Jon Stickler
After the enormous success of his 2012 UK tour, Ian Anderson announces a very special one-off show at London's Royal Albert Hall on 30th June.
'Thick as a Brick' returns "home" to the prestigious London venue after 41 years since it was first performed there. The gig is part of an extensive world tour taking the Jethro Tull icon to Europe, USA, Japan and South America; This will be the only 'Thick As A Brick' UK date in 2013 and tickets are expected to sell fast!
Ian Anderson says: “So - bugger me, but it’s back to the Albert for a recreation of the 1972 performance. If only Victoria could be there too. She might have rather liked it. In a funny sort of way. I might try to get a few guests in too if they are not washing their hair. But I will have shampoo at the ready and a hot Fray Bentos pie at backstage catering. That might do it. At least I get to sleep in my own bed afterwards.
Hope to see you there. Bostock rools. Kiss, kiss."
The ‘Thick as a Brick’ show is a two part Prog bonanza where Anderson and his band will be performing his Jethro Tull’ 1972 classic in its entirety, followed by recent material from its 2012 sequel. Both albums will be performed as recorded, seamless 55 minutes long tracks with a 20 minute intermission. Video projections and theatrical elements will offer a background for this unforgettable milestone in the history of rock.
‘Thick as a Brick’ was a concept album based on a poem written by fictitious 10-year-old boy Gerald Bostock, behind which hides Anderson himself. ‘Thick as a Brick 2’ was written and released by Anderson as a celebration of the original’s 40th anniversary, and examines the possible different paths that the precocious young schoolboy might have taken later in life; alter-ego characters are used to illustrate the infinite potential twists and turns of fate and opportunity.
Ian Anderson Tickets are on sale from 9am on Friday 1st February, priced at £30 and £35 for Circle, £42.50 Front Circle, £47.50 for Arena floor, stalls and second tier - £55 for Boxes and there are 30 special VIP Arena Floor tickets available at £150 each. Click Here to Compare & Buy Ian Anderson Tickets.
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