John Glascock: what happened?

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I know I should know this, but I don't, and I ain't too proud that I
can't ask.
Glascock died in 1979. He plays on three Stormwatch tracks, but was
that out of choice or necessity? Did Ian consider breaking up the
band in '79 (as evidenced by the complete change of direction in "A")?
Is the song "Slow Marching Band" on BatB an homage to Glascock?
Of what did he die?
Seems to me he was one hell of a good bass player: very, very melodic.
It's a damn shame he left this stage early, IMHO.
Is anything known about Ian's (and the band's) reaction to John's
death?
Emmett

[Phillip Helbig (undress to reply)]

I know I should know this, but I don't, and I ain't too proud that I
can't ask.
Glascock died in 1979. He plays on three Stormwatch tracks, but was
that out of choice or necessity? Did Ian consider breaking up the
band in '79 (as evidenced by the complete change of direction in "A")?
Is the song "Slow Marching Band" on BatB an homage to Glascock?
Of what did he die?
Seems to me he was one hell of a good bass player: very, very melodic.
It's a damn shame he left this stage early, IMHO.

He died of heart problems caused by a tooth infection which spread.
(This is not uncommon.) Thus, only 3 tracks were done before he
couldn't play anymore. Ian played on the rest (revealing himself to be
one of the best bassists in rock---just listen to "Dark Ages" or "North
Sea Oil" or, indeed, the entire album.

Is anything known about Ian's (and the band's) reaction to John's
death?

Read the liner notes to the remastered STORMWATCH.

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He was born with a heart defect, and his lifestyle increased this problem. He was a very heavy drinker, even in his teens and when he was in other bands. He also smoked a fair bit and some drugs may have been involved. He was heavily into the London wild party scene even following his heart surgery and refused to follow medical advice. He died at home in Lambeth, while Tull were touring the US. The day before he had booked a flight to LA to meet with Barrie Barlow, his close friend, to discuss forming a new band with Barlow, David Allen ( former Carmen bandmaster) and Angela Allen ( former bandmate and ex girlfriend). The news of his death the next day was devastating. He was cremated someplace in London.