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Post by Gerrald Bostock on Nov 5, 2014 13:06:26 GMT
Jethro Tull
4 hours ago
To the pursuit-jockeys:
Please don’t follow me back to hotels after shows. There have been a few threats of physical violence towards me in recent times and my first assumption is that someone following me in a car after a show and jumping out when I pull into a hotel is up to no good.
That you may only be a fan seeking autographs, whether for yourself or Mr Ebay is not the issue. My hotel is my sanctuary. You frighten my wife and put me under pressure to react to potential violence. Stop and think: if you were on your way home from work, late at night, and you became aware of a car or two following you to your home in the dark, you would get worried and understandably probably lock your car doors and call the cops.
PLEASE DON’T DO THIS. I won’t be in a good mood and I won’t sign your albums, in spite of your arguments and protestations. You will get angry, call me names and I will get even angrier than you…… Not a nice way for any of us to end the otherwise pleasurable evening.
Ian Anderson
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Post by Quizz Kid on Nov 5, 2014 14:56:39 GMT
What a perverse world we live in when people cannot seperate the performer from the human being.
Sad times indeed when Ian has to take to writing this and warning people off from physical intrusion into his private life.
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Post by progrockdeepcuts on Nov 5, 2014 15:39:02 GMT
Ian Anderson is my first and most enduring musical hero. Despite that, I have no interest in meeting him. I feel that if I were to run into him, the experience would be uncomfortable and disappointing for both of us. So, in order to preserve a very delicate fan-musician relationship and out of utmost respect, I *choose* not meet him.
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 5, 2014 17:44:39 GMT
Ian Anderson is my first and most enduring musical hero. Despite that, I have no interest in meeting him. I feel that if I were to run into him, the experience would be uncomfortable and disappointing for both of us. So, in order to preserve a very delicate fan-musician relationship and out of utmost respect, I *choose* not meet him. I met Ian a number of times without really trying but this first happened when I was 16 and he was around 40. It was very exciting at the time for me and every time after was just bonus for a young fan. I was never disappointed with the experience and feel lucky for that. He has let me hang at his table, signed things numerous times, and we have talked one on one. It was all very respectful and he was always cordial. Again, as a young fan that was very special and I feel very lucky that nothing ever went wrong. I have no desire to bother Ian or make him feel uncomfortable. I certainly wouldn't mind saying hello to him again sometime IF he's feeling social but I doubt he is much these days and you wont find me hanging near the trucks in the back lot with a sharpie in hand. |
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Post by progrockdeepcuts on Nov 5, 2014 18:14:32 GMT
My guess is, Ian has days when he is more receptive to meeting people and days when he is less so. I have a feeling that I would find him on a day when he was less so. We all have ups and downs and flaws. Ian is a human being and I'm afraid he's been placed on a pedestal in my eyes that is a bit too high for comfort. There's nothing I can do about it, so therefor it's best I keep my distance.
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Post by Tulltapes on Nov 5, 2014 18:44:36 GMT
My guess is, Ian has days when he is more receptive to meeting people and days when he is less so. I have a feeling that I would find him on a day when he was less so. We all have ups and downs and flaws. Ian is a human being and I'm afraid he's been placed on a pedestal in my eyes that is a bit too high for comfort. There's nothing I can do about it, so therefor it's best I keep my distance. Yeah, I would say especially these days he is likely less receptive! Ian is not a young man anymore and this touring stuff and constantly traveling is surely exhausting. I can't imagine he's out looking for much social activity if any. Certainly not from fans seeking signatures. Plus i'm sure being business minded first that his mood is affected by how well the tour is doing and the business side of it etc.. Honestly Ian B. I'm sure that promo spot Ian did for your show is much more special to have than being able to ask Ian for an autograph.  |
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Post by progrockdeepcuts on Nov 5, 2014 20:18:10 GMT
Absolutely it was!
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Post by bambooflute on Nov 6, 2014 0:01:01 GMT
Ian Anderson is my first and most enduring musical hero. Despite that, I have no interest in meeting him. I feel that if I were to run into him, the experience would be uncomfortable and disappointing for both of us. So, in order to preserve a very delicate fan-musician relationship and out of utmost respect, I *choose* not meet him. You said it so perfectly I have nothing to add, but I feel exactly the same way! - David |
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Post by tootull on Nov 6, 2014 13:18:08 GMT
Ian Anderson is my first and most enduring musical hero. Despite that, I have no interest in meeting him. I feel that if I were to run into him, the experience would be uncomfortable and disappointing for both of us. So, in order to preserve a very delicate fan-musician relationship and out of utmost respect, I *choose* not meet him. Exactly. |
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