This album showcases Jethro Tull’s incredible appearance at the Newport 69′ Festival, on 21st June 1969, during the “Stand Up” Tour.
An estimated 200,000 fans attended the infamous festival – a three day series of concerts at Devonshire Downs, in Northridge, California, across 20th–22nd June. The largest pop concert up to that time, Newport 69 was the sequel to 1968’s Newport Pop Festival.
Sadly the much-anticipated event descended into violence with several hundred persons injured in rioting outside, securing the event a dubious place in rock history. Among the thirty-three acts featured were Jimi Hendrix, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Johnny Winter and Jethro Tull, who were largely oblivious to the dramatic scenes unfolding outside the gates.
Regardless of the chaos, Jethro Tull put on an unmissable performance at “Newport 69“, which featured their newest band member Martin Barre. The majority of the set promoted their forthcoming album “Stand Up”, interspersed with fan favourites such as “A Song for Jeffrey” and “Dharma for One“.
This album features fully restored and professionally remastered audio of this celebrated performance.
The Fat Angel Sings 