Gerald Bustock was the fictitious child credited with writing the lyrics for the Jethro Tull album "Thick as a Brick" released in 1972. We all know now that it was Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull.
So, forty years later what would the fictitious Gerald Bustock be up to? Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson has written and recorded " Thick As A Brick 2". The anniversary "part two" album will examine the possible different paths that the precocious young schoolboy, Gerald Bostock, might have taken later in life through alter-ego characters with song-section identities illustrating the hugely varied potential twists and turns of fate and opportunity. Ian Anderson explains "As we baby-boomers look back on our own lives, we must often feel an occasional 'what-if' moment. Might we, like Gerald, have become instead preacher, soldier, down-and-out, shopkeeper or finance tycoon?," Adding, "and those of more tender years - the social media and internet generation - may choose to ponder well the myriad of chance possibilities ahead of them at every turn....."
To coincide with the release, Anderson and fellow musicians John O'Hara (keyboards), David Goodier (bass), Florian Opahle (guitar) and Scott Hammond (drums) - as well as some guest performers - will take to the road in the UK to perform the album in its entirety.
Ian Anderson's "Thick As Brick 2" is out March 30 2012
