'Jethro Tull mastery'

A packed audience filled the Caird Hall last night for the visit of Jethro Tull.

Starting things along the right lines, Tir na Nog, an Irish folk duo, went down well with their relaxed acoustic sound.

Next were Procol Harum, who proceeded to show that they are very talented, and played some numbers that made them nationally known such as Homburg and A Whiter Shade of Pale.

An encore was not surprisingly forthcoming and the group, for whom this was a Scottish début, showed that even 'progressive' musicians have a heart of solid rock ... for that was what they belted out.

As Jethro Tull appeared a huge cry went out from the fans. The first number played by them really got things going and the musical brilliance of the group was there for all to hear.

Ian Anderson on flute showed a complete mastery of the instrument, with an abundance of warbling solos. He also showed a highly developed showman personality tinged with clowning humour.

Not the best-dressed band ever to grace the Caird Hall, they certainly were playing as no one else had done before. Near the end of their set drummer Clive Bunker did his Dharma for One. Bunker gave everything he had.

During an extended encore lead guitarist Martin Barre played a solo effort which was a resounding success.

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