The Scottish singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ian Anderson is for almost six decades the driving force behind Jethro Tull. The band was formed in 1967 in England and became one of the most influential Progressive Rock groups in the history of music. Although the band was always focused on that sub-genre, Anderson has a really broad musical taste and already said he likes bands like Motörhead and Ramones, for example. Over the years he gave his opinion on many other artists, including Ray Davies and The Kinks. What is Ian Anderson’s opinion on Ray Davies and The Kinks By the time Jethro Tull released their debut album in 1968, The Kinks were already one of the most famous bands in England, frequently being put in the same category as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, for example. Although they didn't sell the same amount of albums as those two groups, they remain as one of the most important groups from that era. Much of their success is credited especially for Ray Davies' songwriting. Anderson revealed in an interview with Classic Album Review transcribed by (Rock and Roll Garage) that he is a fan of the group and Davies. The musician praised him and talked about the uniqueness of his songwriting and singing. "I think Ray Davies is very much steeped in not just the Britishness. But the Britishness of a particular era and a particular geographical part. Because he is a singer who combines observation with some degree of personal feeling that comes across. He sounds like he is very credible. (He) has the authority to give you these vivid descriptions of London in the 60s and the 70s." "I don't necessarily do much of that sort of stuff. I mean, I've touched upon some elements of Britishness in terms of geography and setting a scene somewhere and being descriptive about it. Like the song 'Mother Goose', on the Aqualung album. Or 'Baker Street Muse' on whatever album that was, I can't remember off the top of my head. Again, hats off to Ray Davies for managing that genre in a way that directly communicates." He continued: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRUE0aAI5o8&pp=ygUWdGhlIGtpbmtzIGNvbWUgZGFuY2luZw%3D%3D "Because in the context of a pop song it wouldn't amuse or satisfy me to be doing that in my repertoire at all. I would find it just too pretty and too poppy but then I'm a little bit snobbish about music. I like something that got a bit more musical grits to it." "But lyrically and in terms of setting the mood melodically, he's been a brilliant contributor to the annals of British pop music history. He is right up there with the very best of anybody, including The Beatles," Ian Anderson said. Led by the brothers Ray Davies (Guitar and vocals) and Dave Davies (Guitar and sometimes vocals), The Kinks were active on and off from 1963 to 1996. Prolific songwriters, the band released 24 studio albums, the final one being "Phobia" in 1993. Since then the brothers focused on their solo careers, releasing a few solo records. They sold an estimated amount of more than 50 million records worldwide. Ian Anderson said in the 60s that The Kinks were "real people musically" Anderson already admired The Kinks back in the 60s, since he praised them in an interview with Melody Maker magazine back in 1969. The magazine used to promote a "blind date with music". They would play records to musicians without telling them which band was and then asking their opinion. During that conversation with Anderson, they performed The Kinks' album "Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)" released in 1969. Ian Anderson's response was: "It's something with life in it. It's like breathing again, I really like this one. It's not the Kinks is it? Great! Let me listen to a bit more." "The first thing that hits me about it is it's alive. They're real people musically. It's music at last and they're in control of what they are doing," The Jethro Tull frontman said. A celebrated Kinks album, Arthur had many famous tracks like "Victoria", "Drivin", "Australia" and "Shangri-la". Besides the Davies brothers, the band at that time was also formed by Mick Avory (Drums) and John Dalton (Bass). Their original bassist Pete Quaife was also featured in a few tracks from that album.The post Ian Anderson’s opinion on Ray Davies and The Kinks appeared first on Rock And Roll Garage.

The following article, Will The Jan 6’ers Languishing In DC Gulags Face A DEATH SENTENCE If The Biden Police-State Autocracy Steals The November Election?, was first published on Conservative Firing Line. (Natural News) Anyone who walked peacefully into the Capital building that infamous January 6th, in 2021, is now facing life in prison, and being used as an “example” of what any American will get should they try to cross the Biden Regime. Never oppose this administration, or face life in prison without a trial or … Continue reading Will The Jan 6’ers Languishing In DC Gulags Face A DEATH SENTENCE If The Biden Police-State Autocracy Steals The November Election? ...

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Are you the type of person who is always waiting on someone in the shower, or are you the one holding everyone up with your epic shower songs? Either way, Elisabeth Buecher has the perfect shower curtain for you. The London-based artist created an inflatable shower curtain that fills soft spikes with air if the shower is on too long. After four minutes of running water, a sensor on the tap triggers an inflator for the spikes, and the bather is immediately reminded that it's time to get out.Buecher created the installation to raise awareness about water conservation."They aim at provoking a debate around water issues and making people more aware of their consumption," the artist said on her website.Check out the steps from peaceful showering to an alarming wake-up call below.This article originally appeared on 09.23.17